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Country Retreats: Augill Castle in Cumbria
By Kate Donoughue on 19/07/2011 13:30:23
Reward yourself for making it back to school with a luxurious weekend at Castle Augill
Getting the children back to school after the summer break can be stressful so a short stay at Augill Castle in Cumbria is just the place to regain your equilibrium. There are 15 acres of landscaped grounds to explore before you even venture out
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 12:44:29
Gallop, gallop, gallop! Explore the special bond between knight and steed with a chivalric day out
Battle, bloodshed and boiling oil? You might associate castles with guts and gore, but it’s been a long time since this fairytale fortress has seen any real fighting. Its medieval ruins were transformed by the Peverel family into a palace
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Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 12:14:24
Live and breathe ancient history within the walls of this wondrous fortress
Jousting knights, pretty princesses and fiery dragons await your presence amongst the imposing medieval grandeur of one of Britain's most impressive castles. Rich with over 1000 years of fascinating history, Warwick castle is buzzing with life
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Joe Blogs is King of the Castle
By Joe on 23/04/2011 09:04:14
Smart Boy About Town creates his dream abode, complete with drawbridge and moat. How rightly royal!
hi, it's me, Joe.Getting in the mood for the forthcoming nuptials of Sir William and his fair sweet Maid Kate, I spent a busy day creating my own abode fit for a king. Not quite sure how it will withstand the elements, it being made of cardboard and all, but on a sunny day, it's ...
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Château De La Couronne in Poitou-Charentes
By Junior on 04/08/2011 16:24:39
This stylish castle with a modern twist is the perfect place for little princesses
If you love the idea of taking your little ones to a real-life castle, but loathe the thought of moth-eaten tapestries and fussy four-posters, this French folly is perfect for you. Its slate-tiled turrets and castellated tower may resemble something
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Ireland escape
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:28:13
Enjoy an Irish retreat with the family at the five-star Dromoland Castle in County Clare
This ancient castle is perfect for a relaxing getaway, offering free activities for children during the day while parents can relax in the elegant spa or play golf. Pedal go-karts are also provided for children to race around the grounds.Adults pay
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England’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 10:48:22
Discover the Famous Five locations in England with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
the city’s history with a visit to the Houses of Parliament, plus the capital’s best playgrounds are on the doorstep too, with St James’s Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens all within easy reach. Visit www.athenaeumhotel.com FairytaleBovey Castle
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Romanian romance
By Junior on 10/08/2011 10:14:46
Transylvania is a fairytale dream with its 15th-century castle and sublime mountains, it is a holiday destination you won't forget
of the Carpathian Mountains. There are mountain views, swathes of green fields, a large lake and even a castle dating back to 1400 – truly a fairytale setting for all the family. There’s also an excellent array of children’s activities and tours of the local area
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Magical Dartmoor
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:33:18
Stay in the grounds of Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle in one of 14 luxurious holiday lodges
Sleeping six, and costing from £669 per week, the lodges are stylishly furnished and overlook the hotel’s lake, tennis courts and Edwardian gardens. For children, the hotel has its own play barn during school holidays with arts and crafts sessions, egg collecting from the local c...
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
Ashmolean Museum, OxfordBeaulieu, HampshireBeckonscot Model Railway And Village, BuckinghamshireBeWilderwood, NorfolkBolsover Castle, DerbyshireDiggerlandEureka!, West YorkshireFormby Nature Reserve, nr LiverpoolKent And East Sussex Railway
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