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Coming this week: Lounge On The Farm 2012
By Fiona McKim on 03/07/2012 12:44:27
Modern music, children’s comedy and luxurious local eats in the Kent countryside
picks from the festival calendar, Lounge On The Farm. Set on picturesque Merton Farm in the rolling Kent countryside, this hip boutique event offers a varied line-up of music, comedy and children’s events with a focus on local food and environmental
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
will also offer skating lessons, lantern parades, Cornish choirs and a giant Christmas tree.Dickens Christmas Market and Festive Food FayreNovember 30 –December 18Set in the beautiful grounds of Kent’s Rochester Castle this event will kick off
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Seaside specials
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:36:45
Have fun on the coast at these best of British beaches
1 Visit Whitstable in Kent during its famous oyster festival, which is being held this year July 23-29.2 Good places for rock pooling include the Dee Estuary in North West England, Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire and below the Seven Sisters Chalk
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
And The Imposters, James Morrison, Pixie Lott and Seasick Steve.Hop Farm Festival, Paddock Wood, KentJune 29–July 1 Billing itself as “the festival for real music lovers and avid festival go-ers with no sponsorship, no branding and no VIPs” and now in its fifth
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
the reasons why trees change colour then try a different tree-inspired art activity each day. Time: 10.30am–4pm. Cost: free after admission (£9 adult, £4 child, under-fives go free). Ages: 4+. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt2. Visit Hever Castle in Kent
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
).Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG.Durham Victorian FestivalDecember 3, 4Craft and gift stalls, carol in Durham Cathedral, a nativity tableau, sleigh rides and a lantern parade are all in the mix for Durham's Victorian Festival. See website for times. Cost: Free
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
back to nature at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Coventry. Children can make dens, learn about hibernating hedgehogs and winter birds and make wildlife art. Learn to surviveFebruary 24Join the Bushcraft Bonzana, part of this year’s Darwin Festival
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Jubilee family events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 29/05/2012 14:30:56
Not decided how your family will spend the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Then take a look at our pick of events...
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Fifties Fair, Leeds Castle, KentJune 2, 3
It’s greased lightning a-go-go as Leeds Castle heads back to the Fifties. As well as a showing of the film Grease, there be a screening of the original Coronation and retro cars on display
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
in Wonderland Easter Festival.MidlandsCharlecote Park, WarwickshireApril 4, 5Follow the Easter egg trail, with Cadbury chocolate prizes for successful hunters. Children can also listen to stories and take part in egg and spoon races.
Rufford Abbey Country Park
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
NorthYork Maze Hallowe’en FestivalOctober 23–31Haunted tractor and trailer rides, witch’s grotto, pumpkin carving and spooky makeovers. Time: 10am–4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 (adults), £7.95 (children). Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT. For details, see www
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