In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool North Pier amusement park, one of a total of three piers in the town, directly on the Irish Sea. The pier, which opened in 1863 and

In Gilroy in the north of the US state of California, you will find the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, which operates on 217 hectares and opened in 2001. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the horticultural-themed park has over 40 different

The Kaltennordheim Marriage Market is a traditional folk festival in the Thuringian Rhön that has been held since 1563 and thus looks back on a history spanning over 460 years. Held annually over the Whitsun weekend, the event attracts tens of thousands

The Butzbach Katharinenmarkt is a centuries-old and important folk festival in the Hessian town of Butzbach, which traditionally takes place every autumn. This four-day event offers a varied programme that combines the historic Krammarkt with modern

The Foire de Huy du 15 août is a large, traditional folk festival in the Walloon town of Huy and is considered one of the largest funfairs in the region. It combines an extensive funfair with cultural and festive traditions and attracts tens of

The funfair takes place on the De Engh event site.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Soest stop (distance 2 km)

- By bus - Albert Cuyplaan stop

By car:

- Venue: Evenemententerrein De Engh

Car parking facilities:

- Gemeentehuis Soest car park

On an area of 22 hectares, the Hanover Zoo houses about 2150 animals from 181 species. The zoo was already opened on May 4, 1865 and has been renovated many times. In the meantime, seven themed worlds have been created, which show the natural habitat and

With its more than 180-year tradition, the All Saints' Market is one of the oldest festivals in the city. For 10 days, the showmen stand in front of Orr with their rides. In addition, there are several market traders on the square with textiles,

The funfair takes place in the city centre on various squares (Grote markt, Stationsplein, Vesten, Sasweg).

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Geraardsbergen station

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Parking De Vesten (Vesten

Just a few hundred metres from the Aqualuna water park, on the border with Croatia, is the Olima thermal spa. Both water adventure centres belong together. The spa offers something for everyone and boasts the most extensive range of saunas in the whole