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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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Ten Days Out for the Bank Holiday Weekend
By Sarah Leivers on 27/08/2010 15:41:12
Ten fun things to do over the August Bank Holiday
with real gunpowder and hands-on historical activities for junior pirates. Tel: 0870 3331181; www.english-heritage.org.uk/whitbyabbey THE HOME FRONT Experience life in the Forties at Audley End, Essex, to mark the 70th anniversty of the Home Guard
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Autumn Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 12/09/2011 12:51:46
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
marine life within Wembury’s famous rockpools.Wrest ParkNow OpenEnglish Heritage has recently restored the magnificent landscaped gardens at Wrest Park after decades behind closed doors. The autumn season is the perfect time to enjoy the wildlife
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An Autumn Cottage Break in the Lake District
By Sykes Cottages on 22/08/2012 09:07:38
A holiday filled with beautiful autumnal colours and crisp morning walks courtesy of Sykes Cottages
special family weekend away during the first stressful month back to the grindstone if they are older. Either way, you’ll be able to spend your days discovering the history and heritage of the area, and your evenings curled up in front of a roaring fire
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Living la Dolce Vita at Borgo Egnazia
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/05/2012 12:17:50
Is there a location more lovely for the whole family to while away a idle summer days than Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy?
entirely of decidedly tasteful creamy shades of beige, taupe and ecru. There are huge glass urns of wheat and lavender as a nod to a rural farmhouse heritage, as well as arty knick-knacks: giant rusted keys tied nonchalantly with thick rope, stacks of old
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
festival-meets-English-country fayre feel, with plenty of impressive musical interludes, as well as showcases for local talents, and a fun and funky children’s areas with crafts and activities. This years varied line-up will include Elvis Costello
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Gramping At The Grand
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/07/2012 10:51:16
Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel is ideal for trying out the hot new trend for intergenerational holidays that creates happy family memories for all
, fruits and cereals as well as the Full English option, of course – before taking our leave of The Grand. There had been many highlights during our gramping adventure. My parents loved the hotel’s old-style grandeur and were interested in reading up on all
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
.bedesworld.co.ukCarlisle CastleOctober 25–29Spooky ghost stories about the castle. Time: 11am, 12.45pm. 2.30pm. Cost: £7.30 (adults), £3.90 (children). Cumbria, CA3 8UR. For details, see www.english-heritage.org.ukLiverpool Hallowe’en Lantern Carnival October 31Create a paper
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