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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
3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www
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York Maze
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 11:56:17
A cornucopia of thrills and spills, from maize maze muddling, to pig racing, pillow jumping and fending off crow attacks...
? World Sweetcorn Eating Championships & Festival August 6 A day of events to celebrate the wonderful plants the maze is made from with live music and sweetcorn BBQ. Watch the excitement of the World Sweetcorn Eating Championships, or join in yourself
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Fruit picking
By Suzanne Milne on 18/06/2009 14:26:40
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
Not only are there pick- your-own fruit and vegetables, there’s also a maize maze for children to play in if they get bored of eating the strawberries. There’s also a playground and a tea room – if you need some sustenance. Tel: 01747 829072 or visit www
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Sand And The City – Urban Beaches
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2010 12:22:06
Get away from it all with a visit to an urban beach
–Fri and children eat for free.Paradise In The ParkJuly 21–August 31A one-timer holder of the prestigious title European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is a city well-known for its sights and sounds. This summer a new attraction arrives in the form of Paradise
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:08:18
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland
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Hallowe'en happenings in Wales
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:11:51
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
symbol of the Iron Age.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Wales
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
there will be lantern parades, festive choirs, brass bands and the grand opening of Oxford Christmas Market.Festive Family Race DaysDecember 2, 3Families who fancy a flutter should trot down to Sandown Park racecourse inEsher for the Tingle Creek Festival. Dress up
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Splendid summer shopping centre activities
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 10:48:55
Stay cool this summer with our pick of the best shopping centre activities
child is destined for gregarious Gryffindor or sneaky Slytherin and improve their Expelliarmus with a magical Harry Potter themed day out at Cannon Park in Canley. The free event will include birds of prey, a flying Ford Anglia and the chance to pose
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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 18:18:50
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
rotating tourist attraction which towers above it means Eyeskate could be the perfect winter day out. You don’t have to go on the London Eye to skate here, but it helps.Skate At Somerset HouseNovember 22–January 22The grand dame of London’s icy attractions
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:30:26
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father
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