FERRY company Norfolkline, in association with Travel Solutions, is offering a range of very tempting leisure breaks throughout England, ranging from horse racing to golf, or the thrills and spills of a theme park.

There's the chance to visit The 2006 John Smith's Grand National, with a worldwide television audience of six million and attracting race-goers from around the world. You can depart from Belfast or Dublin, an adult costs just £79/Eur119 and a child just £59/Eur89.

This price includes a return ferry crossing, evening meals and breakfast onboard, transfers to/from Aintree golf course and entry to the John Smith 'No Nonsence' Enclosure. This trip departs on Friday, April 7 and returns on Sunday, April 9.

And for all serious golfers, there's the chance to experience first hand the Open Golf Championship 2006 - Hoylake, a championship event that will test the skills of the world's greatest players.

You can attend this great event and choose from either Friday, July 21, Saturday 22nd or Sunday 23rd, your chosen day will cost just £139/Eur209 for an adult and a senior citizen costs only £124/Eur186. The trip includes a return ferry crossing from Belfast or Dublin, evening meals and breakfast onboard, transfers to/from the Open Championship and of course entry to the course.

Alton Towers is the theme park where the action just keeps on going, whether it's white-knuckle legends like Nemesis and Oblivion or wild, wacky themed zones for all ages - the fun never stops.

Norfolkline Holidays is offering the choice to travel on a day trip, self-drive or coach tour. Departing from Belfast an adult costs from just £89 and a child is from £79 including a return ferry crossing, evening meals and breakfast onboard, transfers to/from Alton Towers and one-day entry.

For those of you who want more than just a quick adrenalin fix, you can take advantage of a self-drive trip, departing from either Belfast or Dublin an adult costs from £149/Eur229 and a child costs from £99/Eur149. Prices include a return ferry crossing, en-suite cabin, evening meals and breakfast onboard, one night three-star hotel and two day entry into Alton Towers.

If you would prefer to leave the car behind and take advantage of a coach inclusive tour, you can depart from Belfast, the trip costs from just £149 for an adult and from £129 for a child. These prices include a return ferry crossing, evening meals and breakfast onboard, coach transfers throughout the two-day trip, one-night three-star Ramada Clayton Lodge Hotel, English breakfast at hotel and two-day entry to Alton Towers.