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Fun of the farm
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:38:51
Meet the animals staying on a family-friendly farm
Children can see the goats being milked, tend to the hens and get close to the Shetland ponies on Farmer John’s special tour during a stay at The Dandelion Hideaway at Osbaston House Farm in Warwickshire. You can stay in one of five luxury self-catering Canvas Cottages that resem...
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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes A strong line-up includes The Charlatans, Robyn Hitchcock, Ian Anderson, Cornershop
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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 Cliffs running east from Seaford...
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If you go out in the woods today…
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 15:50:31
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries picked by their own fair hands. Bl...
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Postcard from… Cyprus
By Kate Donoughue on 13/02/2012 12:19:48
With fun and culture, children and parents and will both love this holiday island
Where?Paphos, near the birthplace of Aphrodite.Why go there?It enjoys the mildest temperatures on Cyprus – even winter temperatures may hit 20°C.Children will love... Super Aphrodite Water Park. Get in the water, on the water and under the water on rides, slides and boats at this...
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Butlins Goes Back to the Future
By Kate Donoughue on 07/12/2010 16:56:51
Frenetic and full of fun, a family holiday at Butlins proves just how much the holiday camp has changed in recent years
The last time I went to Butlins I was 11, it was at Barry Island with my school, we stayed in rather nasty chalets and it was cold and grey. I remember the soggy white bread with the cooked breakfast we had every morning, trying fencing (being very proud to be one of only two gir...
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
when you get home. Paint them different colours to make a really personal gift.2 CrabsYou can have lots of fun looking for crabs in rocky pools or around harbour walls. All you need is a piece of string, bait, like a piece of bacon, and a weight to keep
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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
symbols of the season and ribbons in bows.3 Celebrate the seasonThere are many spring holidays from many cultures you can celebrate. May Day, Easter, Passover the Buddhist New Year and St George’s Day offer many possibilities for fun activities
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Postcard from Croatia
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 14:15:47
Why we love the coast of a thousand islands
’s national parks or a visit to Copacabana beach with its spectacularly fun sea slides.Parents will love... Island-hopping trips to gems such as Lokrum with its tranquil botanic gardens or exploring beautiful Dubrovnik itself – the Museum of Modern Art has
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Atlantis Summer
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:53:55
Keep your children busy all holiday long at Atlantis, The Palm
After being Highly Commended as a family-friendly hotel in our recent Junior Design Awards, Atlantis, The Palm is offering a host of fun summer camps to complement its superb facilities, which includes The Lost Chambers aquarium – filled with 65
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