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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
on what to pick and tell stories about the history of our native plants. Leicester Belgrave MelaJuly 15A celebration of Leicester’s diverse South Asian communities, this annual festival is a feast for the senses with family art activities, live music
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
wish at magical bonfire at BeWilderwood, Norfolk, and follow fun woodland trails.Norman Knights Family Fun TrailFebruary 19–27Search the ruins of Peveril Castle, Castleton, to find hidden letters and spell out a secret word. Wild EventsFebruary 21–25Go
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Summer Events For London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 15/07/2011 14:03:42
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
VTech Digital WorkshopsJuly 23–August 27 Explore, create and learn with VTech’s latest digital technology at The V&A Museum of Childhood.Summer at Maggie & RoseJuly 23–September 11South Kensington family club Maggie & Rose is hosting a summer full
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
NorthLowry Outlet Mall, ManchesterApril 7–29The shopping centre is hosting lots of fun events over the Easter period, from a teddy bear fun day to an Easter basket craft workshop.Pencil Museum, Cumberland April 19–21 Eggtastic Easter trail
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
). Cost: £5 (adults), accompanied children under 15 are free. Shoreditch Townhall, 380 Old Street EC1V 9LT.LondonDiscoverDecember 4–January 2There’s a flurry of fun events happening at Discover over the festive season. There will be Charlie and Lola
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The Big Draw 2011
By Fiona McKim on 14/10/2011 12:55:11
Celebrate the power of the pencil with this nationwide campaign for drawing
. As the largest drawing festival in the world, The Big Draw promises to have an activity to suit every age, taste and artistic ability, so dust off your paintbrushes read on to find a cool, creative event in your area.LondonPlay! The Big DrawOctober 23Head to Arts
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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
: 10.30am–4pm. Cost: £5 (adults), £3 (children). Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PQ. For details, see www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.ukLondonSealife London Aquarium
October 23–31Discover spooky creatures from the depths and meet
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An exciting Christmas break
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:42:10
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Whether it’s snowflakes or soft sand, there’s a perfect yule for you!
costs from £127. Visit www.monalisasuitehotel.com. Flights to Orlando from £619 with Virgin Atlantic (www.virginatlantic.com). For details of events, visit www.christmasinorlando.comLe Manoir, OxfordshireA visit to Monsieur Blanc’s haute hotel
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A Little Luxury
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 13:19:55
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
: 00 41 21 613 3333; www.brp.chConrad Maldives Rangali IslandMaldivesGlamour rating Nestled in the South Ari Atoll, across two private islands, the glam factor is high, whether you stay in a water, beach or spa villa.Who goes there? Paul Mc
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