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England’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 10:48:22
Discover the Famous Five locations in England with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
GrandThey don’t come much grander than The Elms. Built in 1710, the imposing Queen Anne Mansion is set in ten acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of rural Worcestershire. Recently refurbished, the hotel is the newest member of the Luxury Family Hotels stable and boasts sumptu...
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Postcard from… England
By Kate Donoughue on 19/07/2011 15:41:01
Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner…
Why go there? See this historic and cosmopolitan city before the Olympics crowds descend next year. Children will love... The Dinosaur Gallery at the Natural History Museum, toy shopping in Hamleys and the hands-on art activities at Tate Modern.Parents will love... Strolling thr...
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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
The gentle chuff of the steam engine, the soothing clickety-clack of the wheels on the track, green fields slipping by… The 100-year-old Kent And East Sussex Railway offers the passenger a tranquil ride through this rural idyll, known as 1066 Country, with lots to see and do alon...
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Swimwear by Petite Sage
By Catherine Hudson on 04/06/2011 10:58:35
We love the retro styling of Petite Sage swimwear, all beautifully made in England
Petite Sage Boys Shorts £28 (ages 3-10)Are you a fan of the Junior Magazine official Facebook page yet? Filled with fashion news, friendly fans and lots of competitions!
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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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Country Retreats: Augill Castle in Cumbria
By Kate Donoughue on 19/07/2011 13:30:23
Reward yourself for making it back to school with a luxurious weekend at Castle Augill
Getting the children back to school after the summer break can be stressful so a short stay at Augill Castle in Cumbria is just the place to regain your equilibrium. There are 15 acres of landscaped grounds to explore before you even venture out into the breathtaking countryside....
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To Stay Or Not To Stay?
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 11:46:41
Enjoy a cultural break in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon
Steeped in the history of the world’s most famous writer, the Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon is a lovely place to stay. On the outside, it’s in perfect keeping with its beautiful surroundings, but inside the 45-room boutique hotel has all the modern day luxuries you could wis...
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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
York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory workshop, primary school cooking...
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Foxhills’ family fun
By Junior on 10/08/2011 12:27:05
Your child will be thoroughly entertained at Foxhills hotel's great children's clubhouse in Surrey
night. Tel: 01932 872050; www.foxhills.co.ukRead our article on England's Famous Five locations in our UK section.
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 41-50
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:20:20
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
41. The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame Egmont, £5.99 It might be 100 years old, but this novel about Ratty, Mole, Badger, Toad and the other animals of the riverbank is an evocation of rural England that still captures the imagination
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