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The Best Family Festivals 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 15:55:35
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14–17
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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012: This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:22:50
This brilliantly inventive and creative craft book is Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2012
A cheeky crew – Maggie, Rose, Oscar and their little dog Bentley – are getting creative in this fun activity book. Even better, they are learning their 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – as they repurpose rubbish to make fun new things and become Eco
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How to enjoy a carefree summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 16:05:11
in the sand. Or are the days more likely to consist of a relentless rounds of organised days out, rushing from one activity to the next, with back-to-back routines, schedules and timetables? If your answer is the latter, maybe it’s time to take stock, take a
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Super Saturday on Clapham Common
By Catherine O'Dolan on 03/08/2011 14:27:40
End your festival season with a musical finale featuring The Saturdays, Ollie Murs, Sugababes, Chipmunk and more…
and basketball. There will also be plenty of other family-friendly activities including face-painting, a bouncy castle, bungee trampolines and an inflatable course – all included in the price. Tickets cost £30 for adults; £20 for children; under-fives go free
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Podium Restaurant
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/04/2010 13:54:11
Fine eating at the London Hilton on Park Lane
to Hyde Park to enjoy the sun.Times: Sunday lunch at Podium is served from noon to 3pm.Cost: The three-course buffet costs £30 per adult, £15 for under-12s and is free for under-fives.Contact: tel: 020 7208 4022; www.podiumrestaurant.co.uk Address: Podium
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YO! Sushi
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:09:27
Perfect dining in pint-sized portions
no such hesitation, choosing from an exciting selection of sushi, as well as some hot dishes ordered from the kitchen. With prices of the colour-coded plates ranging from £1.70 to £5, Nigiri (oblong rice with salmon or prawn) were popular staples, though Joe
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
beautiful, pre-erected nomadic tent at Camel Camp in an exclusive area of the campsite. £300 per tent (sleeps four), plus entry. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets with camping cost £65; 12–16s, £32.50; under-12s are free.Extend your stay The stunning
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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
village (info@wigwamsam.co.uk), or book into a Hotel Bell Tent. What does it cost Adult tickets £197 for five days; 11–17 years £158; 5–10 years £127; under-fives free. (Three- and four-day, and daily tickets also available). Extend your stay Stay
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
beautiful, pre-erected nomadic tent at Camel Camp in an exclusive area of the campsite. £300 per tent (sleeps four), plus entry. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets with camping cost £65; 12–16s, £32.50; under-12s are free.Extend your stay The stunning
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
rent a SoulPad sleeping up to five for £219. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets £115 plus £20 camping; 10–15 years £55; 5–9 years, £15; under-fives are free. Day tickets also available. Extend your stay The charming Regency town of Cheltenham Spa
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