Formerly the residence of the Al Qawasim ruling family and the seat of Sharjah's local government, the Sharjah Fort today functions as a museum and houses a vast array of exhibits, as well as the old Al Muhalwasa jail, war cannons and defence watchtowers.

For a tweak to your definition of 'Dinner and a Movie,' try this innovative theater experience. With seat-side waitstaff and full restaurant at your beckon call, electric, reclining leather seats with footrests and 21+ showings that boast a full bar, this is an experience to remember and, for some, an experience that will make you forget that you could ever see a movie any other way.

With a storied history stretching back to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the East Lancashire Railway is the steam-powered heart of the Irwell Valley, pumping goods and people around the region for nearly 200 years! The line runs for 12 miles through scenic Lancastrian Landscapes, from beautiful rural panoramas and postcard pretty villages to bustling Victorian towns and cotton mill-dotted horizons. Each station offers something unique, from historical Heywood to relaxing Rawtenstall, scenic Summerseat, and bustling Bury. Make the trip from Grandparent to Grandchild on a journey that spans generations on this heritage railway.