{"id":13007,"date":"2024-03-04T11:57:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T11:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=13007"},"modified":"2024-03-15T09:56:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:56:20","slug":"crystal-grotto-surreys-hidden-gem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/crystal-grotto-surreys-hidden-gem","title":{"rendered":"Surreys Hidden Gem | Painshill Park's Real Life Crystal Grotto!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here at DOWTK, we&#8217;re all about showing you the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/new-rides-attractions-opening-this-year-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>newest<\/strong><\/a> and greatest attractions around. From unique and quirky to <strong>hidden gems<\/strong> in many UK cities. And we&#8217;ve just stumbled on another fantastic hidden gem, the <strong>Crystal Grotto in Surrey<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>What is it? Let&#8217;s find out![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab3a03733d7c\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"726\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"crystal grotto in surrey\" title=\"Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg.webp\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-370x175.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-800x378.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-185x87.webp 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-740x350.webp 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_exterior_five.jpg-102x48.webp 102w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Where is the Crystal Grotto?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_one.jpg-1260x708.webp\" alt=\"crystal grotto in surrey\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                You&#8217;ll find this magnificent naturalistic cave in <strong>Painshill Park<\/strong>, on the edge of London. Right off the M25, so it&#8217;s simple enough to travel to.                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BEDb2fZSGoZP21ad6\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.1.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512zM232 256C232 264 236 271.5 242.7 275.1L338.7 339.1C349.7 347.3 364.6 344.3 371.1 333.3C379.3 322.3 376.3 307.4 365.3 300L280 243.2V120C280 106.7 269.3 96 255.1 96C242.7 96 231.1 106.7 231.1 120L232 256z\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\">\n                                    <p>Park open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00<br \/>\nGrotto open from Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 - 16:30<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title pound\">\n                                    <span><svg version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 100.79 122.88\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 100.79 122.88\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path d=\"M45.64,52.31h24.6v19.43H48.49c-0.28,4.57-1.11,8.69-2.52,12.37c-1.13,2.79-3.02,5.7-5.67,8.72c3.02-0.66,5.62-1,7.78-1 c2.77,0,6.36,0.53,10.79,1.58c6.06,1.38,10.9,2.08,14.53,2.08c2.96,0,5.54-0.25,7.72-0.75c2.21-0.5,5.09-1.55,8.63-3.15 l11.04,24.24c-5.34,2.66-10.05,4.51-14.12,5.54c-4.04,1.02-8.38,1.52-13.04,1.52c-5.09,0-10.88-0.89-17.44-2.66 c-8.58-2.35-13.89-3.71-15.97-4.1c-2.05-0.36-4.26-0.55-6.64-0.55c-6.97,0-14.67,2.43-23.08,7.31L0,99.8 c11.4-8.14,17.1-16.27,17.1-24.41c0-0.44-0.06-1.66-0.17-3.65H0V52.31h12.12c-2.05-7.11-3.24-11.26-3.49-12.4 c-0.33-1.72-0.5-3.85-0.5-6.39c0-6.75,1.8-12.81,5.4-18.18c3.57-5.37,8.3-9.27,14.17-11.68C33.57,1.22,41.46,0,51.39,0 c9.3,0,16.66,1.05,22.08,3.13C78.9,5.2,83.5,8.66,87.23,13.48c3.76,4.84,6.34,10.68,7.75,17.55l-31.05,4.84 c-1.55-5.76-3.35-9.58-5.37-11.46c-2.02-1.88-4.32-2.82-6.89-2.82c-3.13,0-5.65,1.02-7.58,3.07c-1.94,2.05-2.91,4.95-2.91,8.72 c0,2.02,0.19,3.93,0.58,5.78C42.12,41.04,43.42,45.42,45.64,52.31L45.64,52.31z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> Pricing<\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\">\n                                    <p>Adult from \u00a311.00<br \/>\nChild from \u00a35.50<br \/>\nUnder 5's go free<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.painshill.co.uk\/attractions\/the-crystal-grotto\/\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What is the Crystal Grotto?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_ceiling_light.jpg-1260x708.webp\" alt=\"crystal grotto in surrey\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                The <strong>bizarre crystal cave<\/strong> and famous feature is a magical sight to behold. With its enchanting ceiling sparkle, dazzling stalactites and a cave of crystals it&#8217;s a truly enchanting attraction to visit.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find this reproduction of a dripstone cave in Painshill Park, an <strong>18th-century landscape garden<\/strong> and award-winning park filled with all sorts of amazing sights to see. From a <strong>Gothic Tower<\/strong>, eccentric follies, historic plantings, North American tres and<strong> Surrey&#8217;s amazing wildlife<\/strong>. Painshill Park&#8217;s surroundings were inspired by <strong>Charles Hamilton<\/strong> and his Grand Tour across Europe, where he created various <strong>breathtaking vistas<\/strong> between <strong>1738<\/strong> and <strong>1773<\/strong>. It&#8217;s curious as it is spectacular, especially with a beautiful lake at its centre!<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s so much to discover in this<strong> 158-acre landscape garden<\/strong>, it makes for the perfect family day out!<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s dive more into the history of Charles Hamilton&#8217;s vision for this grotto. With his inspirations taken from grottos in Italian Renaissance gardens, he hired <strong>celebrated grotto maker Joseph Lane<\/strong> to construct the Crytal Grotto!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a fan favourite with adults and kids alike as they&#8217;re taken aback by the sheer beauty and spectacle of the geological feature.<\/p>\n<p>But what <strong>crystals<\/strong> can you find here? From <strong>gypsum<\/strong>, <strong>calcite<\/strong>, <strong>quarts<\/strong> and <strong>fluorite<\/strong> to many more minerals that are attached to the wall that all shimmer and gleam! As the light touches them, you&#8217;ll see beautiful colours as they are refracted by the light.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that was the cave&#8217;s intended purpose? Their vision was for the <strong>crystals to catch the sunlight<\/strong> as the rays shined through the cave. Leaving you in a tranquil environment as the crystals around you<strong> glisten and glimmer<\/strong> as the light dances across the ceiling. It fully entrances anyone who visits!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also find a shimmering <strong>water feature<\/strong> in the middle, as well as rough rock stalactites in the artificial cave &#8211; truly a sight to behold!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.painshill.co.uk\/attractions\/the-crystal-grotto\/\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What Else Is Near The Crystal Grotto?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ruined_Abbey_at_Painshill_1536_726.jpg-1260x708.webp\" alt=\"ruined abbey in painshill park\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Painshill Park is more than just the grotto, as mentioned before you&#8217;ll find acres of landscape garden to explore, gothic features, mystical follies and even a <strong>Charles Hamilton&#8217;s Tea Room<\/strong>, where you can grab a bite to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Venture into the <strong>Ruined Abbey<\/strong>, explore the<strong> Temple of Bacchus<\/strong>, wander around <strong>Serpentine Lake<\/strong> and trail through the <strong>Vineyard<\/strong>. With such beautiful garden buildings, there&#8217;s something for everyone to witness and discover. Plus, you&#8217;ll find that there are accessible routes for those that need them.<\/p>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s a garden, <strong>dogs on leads are welcome<\/strong>, so you can all enjoy the site as you wander around. You could even bring a picnic to enjoy on a sunny day!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to pop through the gift shop on your way out!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab3a03734fd0\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"726\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"crystal grotto in surrey\" title=\"Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg.webp\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-370x175.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-800x378.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-185x87.webp 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-740x350.webp 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Crystal_Grotto_three.jpg-102x48.webp 102w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now you know more about the <strong>Crystal Grotto in Surrey<\/strong>, it&#8217;s high time you check it out in person! Especially if you&#8217;re a lover of unique, quirky and truly amazing structures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/nature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nature-inspired<\/a> activities? How about visiting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/lavender-fields-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lavender farm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/sunflower-farms-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunflower farm<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/waterfalls-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waterfalls<\/a>? Perhaps you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/best-places-to-go-stargazing-in-the-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stargaze<\/a>, well we&#8217;ve rounded up the best places to go!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re in need of inspiration for your next day out, head to any of these pages for the best content!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/outdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoors<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adventure<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/theme-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theme Parks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/water-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Parks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museums<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/zoos-and-wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoos &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a unique and enchanting attraction? Why not visit the Crystal Grotto in Surrey? Add a little sparkle to your day out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":13008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[424,425,142],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-13007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nature","category-parks-and-gardens","category-things-to-do"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13007"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13007\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13007"},{"taxonomy":"thb-sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thb-sponsors?post=13007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}