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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
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon This family farm offers soft fruit picking and an orchard. There is also a new barn-style restaurant. Tel: 01566 784605 or visit www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.ukBoyces Nursery, Devon This nursery is set
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Millets Farm Centre, Oxfordshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:08:08
Strawberries and other succulent morsels are ripening at this pick-your-own paradise
, runner beans and sweetcorn are just some of the fruits and veg on the 30-strong picking list.Star attractions Naturally, those juicy strawberries are the big draw. Once you’ve stocked up, pay a visit to the Millets Farm Zoo, with its alpacas, ponies
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
along folding stools that your child can stand on to see above the crowd. Don't feel bad about pulling back and chilling out when the chaos starts to get overwhelming.RULE 3 Set up landmarks at camp for both day and night, such as banners, flags
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Autumn Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 13:00:06
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
children’s authors and illustrators from both sides of the channel including Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar and Kitty Crowther. For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in London
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Easter Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 15:34:16
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
who have worked up an appetite with the eggy antics should head to the site’s farm shop for delicious local lamb and other fruits of the summer harvest.Easter Bunny DayApril 8The historic Thirlestan Castle in Lauder will be hosting this fun family day
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Melissa Viguier on 28/05/2012 18:42:04
For a terrifically tropical family day out, try the brilliant botanic gardens in Edinburgh
.Go early in the morning, as early as you can, because then your family might find yourselves alone, in the Amazon rainforest, listening to the tree frogs’ dawn chorus. The heat seems to jump out like a big cushion being thrown at you, as the electric doors
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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
will be treated to a delicious New Years Eve dinner and brunch on New Year’s Day.WassailJanuary 14Welcome in the New Year at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre by making plenty of noise to awaken the fruit trees after the frost of the winter season. Children will love
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Summer Events for the South East
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:38:14
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Farm Centre in Oxfordshire. Animal lovers will adore the free farm zoo, adventurous types can take on the giant maize maze and foodie families can pick their own strawberries then enjoy the fruits of their labours in the picnic area. Pirate Day August 5
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Jubilee family events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 29/05/2012 14:30:56
Not decided how your family will spend the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Then take a look at our pick of events...
Meet the Miniland Queen at Legoland, WindsorMay 24–June 10
All eyes will be on the balcony of Buck Pal, Miniland, as a diminutive Lego Queen comes out to wave to her adoring subjects. Standing 10cm high, she will be bedecked with her own real
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Outdoor adventures for spring days
By Emma Daly on 30/04/2013 15:20:47
From climbing a tree to hunting for bugs, there's a host of fun ways to spark your child's love of nature
. all that you need is a really blustery day and a wide, open space. Top tip for success: For a maximum bird-in-flight effect go to the top of a hill but stay away from any steep edges (because you're not actually a bird, remember). Where to try it out
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