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City Guide: Cologne
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/05/2012 12:02:42
From Roman ruins to howling monkeys and chocolate fountains, Germany’s famous cathedral city offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions
Cologne CathedralWith its twin spires stretching high into the heavens, you’ll have to exercise a good deal of technical agility if you want to snap Cologne’s famous cathedral in one go. Work on the cathedral started in 1248 to provide a home
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Christmas markets in Bratislava
By Junior on 24/08/2011 16:30:22
Crammed with stalls laden with speciality foods, crafts and handmade decorations, one of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets occurs in Bratislava
By the end of November, stalls in the central square (Hlavne námestie) are selling Slovak foods and the air is thick with mulled wine. The city has a 10th-century castle, a cathedral and squares lined with buildings dating back to the Hapsburg era
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London life wallpapers
By Junior on 01/07/2008 00:00:00
Iconic London buildings feature in designer Lizzie Allen's screen-printed wallpapers
Paul’s – an enchanting depiction of the cathedral, framed by a heart-shaped damask. Wallpapers cost from £156 per three-metre panel drop.
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A new Chapter in Cheltenham
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 12:40:15
A brilliant child-friendly break in the UK
restaurant, led by Head Chef Tom Rains, features a specially created Children’s Menu. Nearby attractions include Cotswold Farm Park with its array of animals, the Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum and Gloucester Cathedral – the setting for Hogwarts
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National Showcaves Centre for Wales
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:09:07
Set off on a deep, dark quest with a visit to these stunning showcaves in South Wales
exploring. It was so dark they used candles to light their way and drew arrows in the sand to find their way back.Star attractions As well as the splendid Dan-Yr-Ogof cave, there’s the spooky Bone Cave, replete with skeletons, and the spectacular Cathedral
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Shop 'til you drop from Delhi to New York
By Junior on 15/08/2011 15:58:48
Look at these must-have holidays for shopaholics from the tantalising scent of spices from Delhi's market stalls to the world's greatest toy store in New York
’s grotto and toy stands. In front of the cathedral is the largest selection of stalls selling mulled wine and Lebkuchen – iced gingerbread hearts. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the Tivoli Gardens theme park hosts a fairytale market selling knitwear. There’s also
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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
(Sun).Ariel Way W12 7GF.Winchester Ice RinkNovember 25–January 3Skate in the majestic surroundings of Winchester Cathedral and visit the city's Christmas Market. Time: 11am–7.30pm (Mon–Weds, Sun), 10am–7.30pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £9.50 (adults), £7
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Santa's Delight - a heartwarming tale for Christmas
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/11/2011 18:34:31
Author Marisa Laycock shares the inspiration behind her new children's book
this year? Hopefully I’ll get all of my Christmas shopping done in time. Then my family and I go to St Albans Cathedral and enjoy the blessing of the crib and the mass on Christmas eve. The children enjoy the activities. Last year we had real live animals
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Barcelona
By Lydia Conway on 26/10/2007 13:54:11
Junior's guide to the city of Barcelona
.easyjet.com from Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Bristol and Liverpool.Aerobus from the airport to Barcelona runs every 12 minutes and takes 30 minutes.Staying£££ Opposite the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter is the fantastically situated Hotel Colon. Tel: +34 93 3011404
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The Earthship in Normandy
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:44:09
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
’s aglow like a fairytale castle, and followed the narrow streets up to the cathedral as cats darted around the dimly lit streets and alleys.After that trip, I awoke the next day with a warm feeling. This was not just due to another peaceful night
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