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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
, Derbyshire S44 6PR. Also in the area Hardwick Hall (National Trust) and Hardwick Old Hall (English Heritage), former homes of Bess of Hardwick.Discover more great Summer Events for the North.
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Hallowe'en happenings in the Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:21:17
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
lovers can join in an outdoor Hallowe’en trail then create an eight legged friend at Kedleston Hall Derbyshire. After the creepy craft session curl up at the side of the resident witch to hear a selection of chilling tales.Halloween HuntOctober 29
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Little Britain
By Junior on 26/08/2011 16:55:13
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
– just amazing views and the wide-open outdoors. Two nights cost from £325 per residence, with five nights in summer from £880.Rosliston Forestry Centre, DerbyshireTucked away in The National Forest in south Derbyshire is Rosliston Forestry Centre
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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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John Smedley unveil their newly designed flagship store
By Junior on 10/09/2009 17:01:00
Nichols and Duchamp. The store is filled out with dark oak, slate steel fittings and floors of pale stones sourced from John Smedley's local Derbyshire home. In the basement the children’s collections feature beautiful knits in the form of brightly colored
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Santas On The Run
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/11/2010 15:35:21
Get off to a racing start this Christmas with a charity fun run
.Locations include Kendal, November 28, London Riverside, December 2, Bristol Harbourside, December 5 and Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, December 12. See the Santas On The Run website for further details and dates.
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May/June Half-term events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:55:44
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire.Pirate WeekMay 28–June 5 Swashbuckling stories and pirates craft abound at Seven Stories in Newcastle as part of a special pirate week.Find out what's happening this half-term in the South, Midlands, London, Scotland, Wales and
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Winner Best Furniture Collection 2012 - The Tissington, Little Chairs
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:29:00
Furniture for children that's not just functional but fantastic-looking too
by artisan furniture-makers at Little Chairs’ workshop in Derbyshire, an area with a rich tradition of furniture-making. Chairs can be upholstered in cool designer fabrics, which include everything from striking block colours to animal and aeroplane motifs
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John Smedley celebrates 225th Anniversary
By Junior on 16/06/2009 15:06:00
new details such as the Jaybird logo for boys’ sweaters and cute ribbon details for the girls.This week, the Junior Fashion team travelled to Derbyshire for exciting anniversary celebrations. It included a visit to the Lea Mills factory for an insight
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
, York Maze, join its Torchlight Maze event. Put on pyjamas and don't forget to bring a torch to light the way.Activity AfternoonsNow-November 27A variety of wildlife themed activities each weekend at the Discovery Centre in Derbyshire. Each month sees a
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