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Jolly January Outings In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:45:15
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Geocaching at RhossiliJanuary 4–February 19Use a handheld GPS device that displays your exact coordinates to negotiate your way around a free hi-tech treasure trail. Discover boxes which may contain hidden treasures while taking in the striking
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Discover Children's Story Centre in London
By Ruth Davies on 28/05/2012 18:51:26
Children can enter the world of the imagination with a day out at this story centre in Stratford
entries in our Silver Cross Days Out Travel Writer Competition. Find about out other winners, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the National Museum Of Scotland.
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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
.Beast QuestJuly 31Go on a hunt for the three Bs – bugs, beetles and butterflies at Brierley Forest Park, Nottinghamshire. Catch them using pooters and bug catchers and examine them under the microscope.Family RacingAugust 29A fabulous day out for all
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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
Children’s Story TimeFebruary 18The Linen Hall Library in Belfast will be hosting a storytelling event with classic and modern children’s tales read by the Library’s staff.Box AnimalsFebruary 12–16Create a crazy creature at W5 in Belfast; pop out your boxy beastie
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50
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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:53:11
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
Wildlife ExtravaganzaMay 28 Make hedgehog boxes, learn about small garden mammals and discover how to make the most of nature’s bounty with the Wildlife Extravaganza at Idle Valley Nature Reserve.Family Art Workshop May 28 Create a land of make
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Action-packed days out
By Junior on 19/06/2009 13:27:35
Learn a new skill or find hidden treasure with one of these 10 fun ideas
.dorsetwildlife.co.uk2. Go for a roll, Surrey Any age group will love whizzing down the slopes of Box Hill, Tadworth. Tel: 01306 885502 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 3. Practise football tactics, Middlesex Train with the experts for a day at The David Beckham Academy
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
or box juices are great because containers are easy to take back to camp when they're empty. A great green alternative are the funky Sigg bottles that come in a range of groovy designs.RULE 2 Keep out of the crush. Stay back from the big events. Take
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Jolly January Outings In London
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:45:36
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
that is suitable for all the family.Cupcake and CrayonsJanuary 8Let your children experience the fun and magic of fancy baking with this morning of cupcake decorating, balloon modelling and colouring at The Tea Box, Richmond North. They may even get to meet a real
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Delightful Dickensian Days Out
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2012 15:22:08
Mark Charles Dickens’ bicentenary year with these fun family events
playground at the Museum Of London Docklands where young children can try out some old-fashioned games and make a toy to take home.Mansfield Museum Dickens FestivalFebruary 13–17Nottingham’s Mansfield Museum is laying on a plethora of crafty dickens
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