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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
By Fiona McKim on 14/12/2012 13:44:00
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
1. Children can bring the beauty of a winter snow flurry indoors minus the slushy carpets by making a pretty homemade snowglobe. Take an old, cleaned jam jar and remove the top, then trim a piece of cork to the width of a pound coin and superglue
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Six super-cool snow toys
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2013 14:26:53
We hear an icy front is on the horizon so treat your child to a slick snow accessory
Penguin and Polar Bear Inflatable SledgesWhat's black and white and fun all over? Why it's an inflatable penguin sledge! The cute waddling chappie is joined by a polar bear chum in these modern toboggans, perfect for easy storage and travel.Inflatable sledge, £15.99 by Snowboogie...
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
20Skate in the shadows of the famous towers of Canary Wharf.Time: 9.45am–11pm (Mon–Sat), 9.45am–7.30pm (Sun). Cost: £12 (adults), £7.50 (children).Canada Square E14 5AX.Cardiff Winter WonderlandNovember 10–January 3Head to Cardiff Winter Wonderland
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:50:20
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
Edwardian Christmas FayreNovember 26–27Dinefwr Park and Castle in Carmarthenshire will be playing host to a sackload of festive fun with a chance to sneak in some early Christmas shopping at the local food hall as well as an outdoor winter wonderland
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Outdoor games to play when it snows
By Junior on 19/12/2011 14:40:13
Don't hibernate! Get out there and have fun in the snow
do, with sufficient snow, is to mark out a target using food colouring and let children compete to see who can hit the bullseye: it’s an ad-hoc winter cross between archery and boules. But if there is an expanse of snowy white that no one has yet
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
at Culzean Castle And Country Park for an enchanting fairytale experience this winter as each room is to be transformed into a living scene from well-loved childhood tales. Costumed characters, music and song will be used to transport your family into a
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
will love sampling scrumptious Bratwurst sausages and roasted chestnuts then the whole family can hop on a traditional carousel for a truly nostalgic noël.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandNovember 18–January 3London’s largest winter event based in Hyde Park is a
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:30:26
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father
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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
Magical Ice RinkOctober 22-February 26Get your skates on and head to the Eden Project for their fabulous new-look ice rink. Promising to be a veritable winter wonderland of icy tunnels, light effects and glacial displays, Eden’s magical rink
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
beautiful Forest park to discover this family fun day in the Slieve Gullion Courtyard. Hunt for clues throughout the foreast and help santa’s elves get ready for the big day the take part in a number of fun craft and carolling activities. Christmas themed
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