Welcome to 2014! Whether you were painting the town red or safely snuggled in the retreat of your living room, we hope that you saw the new year in with a bang. We’d like to wish you all the very best for the coming year — if you’re anything like the team here at Play and Stay you’ll be busily planning your next family holiday.

Alton Towers Resort - Little ones will love exploring CBeebies Land at Alton Towers. Opening in May 2014, the brand new land will bring some of the best-loved characters of children’s TV to Britain’s number one theme park.

The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort - Go on a swashbucklin’ adventure with a new pirate-themed play area Castaway Camp and an exciting new adventure on Pirate Falls — will you end up walking the plank?

THORPE PARK - Go from thrill to chill with the new Waterfront Hotel at THORPE PARK. Opening in April 2014, these stylish rooms are the perfect place to crash as part of a THORPE PARK short break.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort - There’s lots of exciting work underway at Chessington and all will be revealed in 2014. Will you uncover the mystery of ZUFARI, soar through the trees like aVampire, or rise up like a KOBRA?

Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World - There’s great new additions at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World in 2014. Opening at Easter, families will love the magical new Victorian carousel and exciting new film at the 4D Cinema.

Warwick Castle - There are great things planned for 2014 as the castle prepares for its 1100th birthday. Plus, Warwick Castle is being invaded by the team from Horrible Histories and some of the most famous figures in British history this April.

The Eden Project - Get closer to nature with a trip to the Eden Project. Wander through the treetops with the Rainforest Aerial Walkway, learn about science and conservation, and marvel at over 1 million plants.