Toad Hall Adventure play is open 7 days a week and offers soft play facilities for children from…read morebabies through to juniors. There's a good under 3s section with a ball pit and 2-stage climbing frame (soft). There are some sit-on soft toys and some blocks. The floor is a bit suspect and there's a bit of an old smell to the area - nothing terrible but you do notice it. The play equipment appears safe but could be in better condition. The main soft play is a triple height affair with climbing, balls, slides and chutes. It's safe and in better condition than the toddler area. At weekends and after school this place can get packed but, during the day it's not too bad. A cafe facility is available serving teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks. The prices are reasonable. Tables are kept away from the soft play being behind a low wall. They are OK but there's not a good view of the play area meaning that it's hard to have a coffee and take care of your child. For many parents this just seems to mean that they don't watch their child and so you do have to be careful that your child doesn't get set upon by unrully kids. It's not a particularly comfortable place but it's a good local option for a rainy day. Car parking is available.

Controversy surrounded the construction and funding of The Lightbox however in its first year the…read moreorganisation has shown its worth. A futuristic aluminium outer skin and an asymetric design (which has already won a couple of architectural awards) houses an award winning arts space. There's something for everyone here, be it an exhibition on the history of Woking, art exhibitions or even live music events. A cafe provides a relaxed atmosphere and an outdoor space on the banks of the Basingstoke canal. Children can find both education and entertainment in the education rooms. Visit for free although some exhibitions may attract a small additional charge. Jazz with Sunday Brunch (2nd Sunday of month usually) is particularly good and it's free. Don't judge by the outside or the amount spent - go see for yourself!

The Lightbox is worth a visit just to admire the building (which is, in my opinion, quite…read morebeautiful, although some appear to think otherwise). It has a shell of yellow-gold aluminium scales and the front is smartly wood-panelled, while the black metal gate is somewhat Art Nouveau in style, with a pattern slightly reminiscent of wild iris. There's a small courtyard outside with seating for the café-restaurant, as well as a charming and futuristic garden featuring some metal plant sculptures and small grassy domes. There is also indoor seating for the café. There's a small shop selling souvenirs, the work of local artisans, and books and gifts relating to the exhibitions. The Lightbox has several floors with various exhibition rooms. There is a permanent exhibition about local history, which is very engaging and features several interactive displays to keep children interested. When it opened, The Lightbox secured an excellent exhibition about the animation company Aardman, but subsequent exhibitions have been slightly smaller in scale and rather less impressive, although still worth a visit. Most are free to view, but one or two have a ticket price of a few pounds. A summer pavilion providing extra exhibition space is promised for the courtyard outside, which will be paid for by the recent Art Fund Prize that the gallery deservedly received. The Lightbox is a good place to while a way an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon, but beware: don't plan to visit on a bank holiday as it is closed on Mondays.

Annually on July 5, the Manx (citizens of the Isle of Man) celebrate the holiday of Tynwald Day. As…read moreluck would have it, we happened to be there on that day, and we made our way up to St. John's for the 600th Anniversary of the festival. It did not disappoint. Since it's a public holiday, you might as well go ... most everything else is closed on Tynwald Day! First thing to know is you won't be needing to drive or scurry around for transportation. The festival is in the small village of St. John's, about 10 miles from Douglas. Extra double-decker busses of IOM Public transport run from both Peel and Douglas to and from St. John's all day. To describe the event without getting into the weeds of Manx history is difficult, but it's basically a way to celebrate the Isle of Man's history. While technically part of the U.K., the Isle of Man is primarily an independent government that has been in place for 600 years. The event has some more formal ceremonial events, such as the service at Chapel of St John the Baptist, the procession to Tynwald Hill, the Petition for Redress (any citizen can bring up issues for consideration), regimental marching bands, and the rest. On the less formal side, there are several events: the Viking Village, folk dancing, local bands, singing groups, food and drink vendors, "farmers market" type vendors, and activities for the kids. It's a lovely event to go to ... we feel that we got to see a side of the Isle of Man that most outsiders don't get to see. I hope we go back to see it again!

don't look anywhere else on camp for food…read more breakfast full monty army style fruit juice cerials full breakfast (bacon,eggs,saus,toms,beans,fried bread etc )as much as you need all for a fiver £5 ! lunch choices of at least 5 meals again as much as you want all for a fiver. £5 ! dinner if on or might be only function enquire with taff. best eating house on the n.r.a. bisley site. also avoid the butty bar by the clay pigeon lay out 2 slices of bacon and batch £3 go to taffs. look for m.l.a.g.b. hut cream and red striped roof then it's the next building up the road on the right. parking opposite.on the field or ask anyone where taffs is in the army pistol club. i hold the catering qualifications certificates as follows, as being a former head chef! city & guilds 147, 149, 151 & 152. lancashire union guild of patisserie cert. the royal society of health certificate in food commodities, nutrition, hygiene & food science. honest oppinion ( do not try !!! somewhere else first! be like me finding taffs v.f.m. all the way my 1st 5* rating given) a true gentleman

Please be aware that this riding school is now under new management as from 1st August 2014. It is…read morenow called LGB Equestrian. A lot has changed so please give them a try.We love it there :)

i feel that it wa doing so well when billz used to run it but now it as in such a state it is un…read morebelievable it used to be such a happy place now matt and jerry have ran it in to the ground i went to there last show with my appaloosa mare the saddles don't fit them they are all skin and bone they are bitten by other ponies and there were 2 small shetlands there who were in the supposedly out door arena up to there knees in mud the poor little things!!