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Kent And East Sussex Railway
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 14:26:17
The joy is the journey and the destination in this history-rich enclave of old England
hosts special A Day Out With Thomas events when children can board the Thomas The Tank Engine train.Star attractions The pedal car models by Bugatti, Jaguar, Maserati and Lotus will excite speed demons large and small, although in reality their top speed
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
1. Troll Trail, Isle of Wight The Troll Trail between Merstone and Shide is traffic-free and crosses many bridges – where all those trolls live, of course. Visit www.pushchairwalks.co.ukwww.pushchairwalks.co.uk 2. Cuckmere Haven, Sussex This two-mile trail takes in the ...
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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
out of Cotswold stone. Tel: 01451 820467; www.bourtoninfo.com6. Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village, Gloucestershire The delightful replica village of Bourton-on-the-Water has been hewn out of Cotswold stone. Tel: 01451 820467 or visit www
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Seaside specials
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:36:45
Have fun on the coast at these best of British beaches
1 Visit Whitstable in Kent during its famous oyster festival, which is being held this year July 23-29.2 Good places for rock pooling include the Dee Estuary in North West England, Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire and below the Seven Sisters Chalk
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
the playground at Petersham Gate. Visit www.royalparks.org.uk5. Kelmscott, Gloucestershire A picnic on the banks of the Thames near the ancient village of Kelmscott is great on a hot day, because it’s also quite easy to take a little dip in the gentle waters here
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Wildlife spots in Britain
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:22:06
Seals, bats, foxes or deer – discover the UK's beautiful animals in their own habitat
at Fineshade Woods to map out your visit. Tel: 01780 444920 or visit www.forestry.gov.uk3. Thetford Forest, Norfolk This tall pine forest is home to a wide variety of birds including red crossbills, goldfinches and woodlarks. There’s also red deer, roe deer
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Action-packed days out
By Junior on 19/06/2009 13:27:35
Learn a new skill or find hidden treasure with one of these 10 fun ideas
Action-packed days1. Follow a snorkelling trail, Dorset The clear waters at Kimmeridge Bay provide a great place to discover sea life. Snorkellers must be over the age of five and confident swimmers. Tel: 01929 481044 or visit www
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Autumn Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 17:50:32
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumn activities
.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The North
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
, and karaoke. Early bird tickets have already sold out, so get in fast for 2010. Visit www.secretgardenparty.co.uk6. JULY 23–25 Womad, Wiltshire This festival offers a world of music with performers from as far afield as Ethiopia, India and New Zealand
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
of England…Don’t forget to pack Your imagination, your sense of humour and, if you feel like it, a costume to match this summer’s Wild, Wild West themeSpecial events Wild, Wild WestJuly 23–September 4Explore all things rootin’ and tootin’. Pitch a tent, join
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