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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Melissa Viguier on 28/05/2012 18:42:04
For a terrifically tropical family day out, try the brilliant botanic gardens in Edinburgh
open and you step out of the air conditioning and into a bustling, hot, exciting new place.If you need to cool down after the jungle, you could try the temperate zone next, or the dinosaur house as my children call it. Here grow dozens of giant tree
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:49:53
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
The Sizzle May 27–30 The twin pleasures of food and music combine in this fun festival in the Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Family Fun Day May 30 The Stormont Estate is hosting a Family Fun Day in aid of BBC Children In Need, with a sports day
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Into the woods
By Clay Johnson on 23/01/2008 10:30:54
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
as they age. Quite often, they’ve also ‘hollowed out’ – an intergral part of their ageing process. Different species also age at different rates: an oak is considered ancient at 400 years, while a birch or willow at 100 years.And the fun part for children
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National Space Centre, Leicester
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:29:08
Cross the final frontier with Leicester's super-shiny space centre
this bubble are the centre’s two powerful rockets, Thor Able and Blue Streak. With the UK’s largest planetarium, a stellarium and hands-on exhibits, there’s all young space cadets need to reach for the stars.Star attractions Get a closer look at those handsome
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Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
bubbles, bubble sculptures…need we say more?Children, Oceana creaturesAugust 5The ocean is like a jungle with kelp forests and coral reefs, where many small creatures such as sea urchins, clams and starfish live. At the Children's Arts Centre in East
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Jolly January Outings In The North
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:01:17
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
at Liverpool’s Mersyside Maritime Museum with Sam, a little boy who cruises around the world discovering exotic musical instruments.Cab It!January 14–15Children with the need for speed can discover what it was like to be behind the wheel of a historic
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
Finding fossils that are millions of years old is really exciting for children and adults alike. The most likely places to find them is amongst the shingle that’s been washed out from cliffs but it’s also worth looking under rocks or boulders.5 Sand and seaweed
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Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2012: special Junior offer
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 12/12/2011 11:53:27
Embark on an genealogical journey with the advice of experts
Whether it's turning the pages of the family album, poring over treasured heirlooms, or drawing out the branches of your family tree, delving into your family's history can be a fascinating journey. The Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2012 exhibition
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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!)
RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag
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Easter Days Out In London
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 17:35:35
Egg-citing days out for your family
Children's Chopstick LessonsApril 4, 11Luxury dim-sum specialists, Royal China Queensway will be teaching children to master a skill that some parents may find to be slippery business - the art of using chopsticks. This free hour long lesson
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