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Ten wonderful woodlands in the UK
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 15:32:00
Junior picks ten of the best outdoor adventures for families
River Tay and Macbeth’s famous oak tree, all along pushchair-friendly paths. Muncaster Castle, Cumbria Set in the Lake District’s rolling hills, Muncaster is one of Britain’s best places for seeing wild tawny owls. You can also visit the wildflower
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Wildlife spots in Britain
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:22:06
Seals, bats, foxes or deer – discover the UK's beautiful animals in their own habitat
or visit www.rspb.org.uk 6. Muncaster Castle, Cumbria Set in the Lake District’s rolling hills, Muncaster is one of Britain’s best places for seeing wild tawny owls. You can also visit the wildflower woods and meadows and enjoy feeding time
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Chase chickens at Feather Down Farm, County Derry
By Junior on 22/11/2012 13:50:21
A short drive from the famous Giant's Causeway, Feather Down offers all the fun of the farm
. Tents sleep up to six (five adults max), featherdown.co.uk.Read more...The best places in the UK for royalty fansThe best beaches for children in BritainCeltic Manor Resort in South Wales
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down
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How to forage safely with your child
By Junior on 18/04/2012 17:18:22
A beginner's guide to picking your own fresh and wild ingredients
Foraging is a lost art in Britain but in mainland Europe, families often incorporate wild food into their diets. You can live off wild food, although you have to be very committed to do so. But even if you don’t want to turn into Mowgli and live
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How to make camping fun for the whole family
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/05/2013 15:33:34
Why camping is becoming de rigueur and how to make the most of a family trip
essentials for a fun stay.Q. Why has camping had a resurgence and growth of glampingA. As the pioneers who brought the UK tents that feature wood burners, flushing loos and proper beds, we at Feather Down are proud to have introduced many a young family
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Create wonder walls with Mini Moderns
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 22:43:47
Day trips to Whitby, The Festival Of Britain and the roots of an oak tree are creative fuel for Mini Moderns creators Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire
huts and sticks of rock.As children, we both went on daytrips to Whitby and Filey. Keith grew up in Guisborough and Mark in Leeds. We can both remember a little boating lake in Filey. And we both had little red sailing boats, made of wood with fabric
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Into the woods
By Clay Johnson on 23/01/2008 10:30:54
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
is that the best way to determine a tree’s ancient ‘credentials’ is to give it a hug. A ‘hug’ is based on a fingertip-to-fingertip measurement of an adult., which is roughly 1.5m. So, an ancient oak is likely to need a whopping three adult hugs (that’s five to six
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Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
insects.Medieval Merriment in WarwickFebruary 13–21Boasting the title of Britain’s ultimate castle, Warwick castle will be providing a host of historic fun for families this half term. Help to wind up an ancient siege machine, the trebuchet, on the river
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Perfect villa holidays
By Junior on 17/08/2011 12:06:11
Whether you want a grand family gathering or a relaxing retreat, a villa can provide a great tailor-made holiday
with a DVD in the heat of the day at siesta time. A villa can be an idyllic escape, if you choose your location – and your company – carefully. So where are the best places for a villa holiday? Perhaps the ideal, if you’re travelling with small children
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