Hovertravel offer a year round passenger service across the Solent from Ryde on the Isle of Wight to Southsea in Portsmouth, with a crossing every 30 minutes and a journey which takes just under 10 minutes. If you’re travelling from the Island for a great day out, the D-Day Museum, Pyramids Centre Fun Pools and the Blue Reef Aquarium are a short walk from the terminal in Southsea. Hovertravel offer special discounted combined tickets, which include a Hovercraft Day Return and entrance to either Blue Reef Aquarium (Adult £14.80, Child £8.00 all in price) or the Pyramids Fun Pools (Adult £11.50, Child £6.40 all in price). There is also a ‘Hoverbus’ service, which connects you with the Hard Interchange for Gunwharf Quays or the Historic Dockyards; and to Portsmouth City Centre and Station.Call to book 01983 811000 or www.hovertravel.co.uk

Children discovering nature at their own pace Naturezones is run at a ten acre site consisting of wildflower meadows and native woodland at Blackwater. It is a great venue for children to become Nature Detectives. The Wildlife Education Centre was set up by Angela Hewitt and her husband three years ago with the help of Heritage Lottery funding. Numerous activities include: Tuesday Holiday Club, for 6 – 12 year olds. This includes Hide building, treasure hunts, art and craft. They offer Birthday Parties during the school holidays which include a healthy eating picnic and nature discovery activities - the parents provide the birthday cake. Parents can either stay and join in the fun or leave them in capable hands for two and a half hours. Naturezones latest project is The Green Girls Saturday Club – giving nature a helping hand. This club is for 8 – 12 year olds and is held the last Saturday of every month. The Green Girls will take part in Forest School type activities, nature investigation, help with the Meadow Makers project and even the odd excursion to other nature reserves on the Island. Naturezones supports the national curriculum in natural sciences (particularly in the understanding of wildlife habitats), geography, art and craft and social skills in all of its activities. As well as offering one free school visit for up to 30 children until July 2011. They also support the Diploma course for higher education students with work experience and citizenship skills. There is something for parents too, with their volunteer programme and workshops. For more info go to www.naturezones.org.uk We also apologise for the inconvenience caused by publishing the wrong email address in the Top 10 Things to do in the Easter Issue the website address again is www.naturezones.org.uk

Hovertravel Great Value Family Ticket is BACK !! Due to popular demand Hovertravel have reinstated their popular 'Family Day Return Fare’. The Family ticket allows for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children, to travel on a day return for just £25.00. Hovertravel are also offering a bigger variety of Combination Travel & Attraction tickets than they ever have before, to attract visitors to the Island. Attractions such as Blackgang Chine, Robin Hill, Amazon World, Seaview Wildlife are just some of the attractions on sale via Hovertravel. The popular Daytrips by Hovertravel has been distributed across the South of England. The Isle of Wight community can also take advantage of the £25.00 Day Return ticket, offering the fastest and most exciting route to the mainland for a great day out at Southsea or Portsmouth, for attractions such as the Spinnaker, Blue Reef Aquarium or Pyramid Centre Splash Pools. Alternatively travel further a field by taking the popular Hoverbus from Southsea Terminal to connect with Portsmouth Harbour, or Portsmouth & Southsea train Stations to destinations such as Beaulieu, Bournemouth, Brighton or London. Enjoy Great Days out starting with an exciting flight by Hovercraft. Visit www.hovertravel.com

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