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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 13:36:31
Some unusual guests are staying in the gardens this summer...
is the tallest in Britain (and a warm retreat should the Scottish weather turn cauld). With its labyrinthine lay-out, the Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden is fun to explore. And inside the John Hope Gateway visitor centre there are interactive exhibits to explain
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
located on an exclusive 120-hectare site. Tickets will go on sale March 5 and the line up is yet to be confirmed. Visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk5. JULY 22–25 The Secret Garden Party, East Anglia This is a very secret affair with the location yet
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
, BuckinghamshireRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghSeven Stories, Newcastle Upon TyneThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, CornwallWarwick Castle, WarwickshireWoburn Safari Park, BedfordshireYork MazeYorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
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Blooming marvellous days out...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 15:19:48
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
the Jubilee.Garden PartyJune 9, 10Join this grand al fresco bash at RHS Garden Wisley, with Punch And Judy shows, garden games and ballroom dancing lessons.Father’s Day Weekend: Great Garden Swap June 16-17Do you have any unwanted tools and gardening gubbins
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
of the newly restored East Parterre garden and pay a visit to the Perseus and Andromeda fountain with its majestic cascades, running until the end of October.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The Midlands
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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
and colours this secret garden has to offer so pack a picnic and seek out the wooded walks and canals as well as newly opened Italian and rose gardens.Framlingham CastleNow OpenOnce the refuge of Mary Tudor before she became queen, Framlingham Castle
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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
bunnies are waiting to be found in the garden. Solve the word or picture puzzles for a prize.Littlehampton Museum, East SussexApril 11–23 Entitled 'Egghausted of Chocolate?', Littlehampton Museum's fossil hunts offer an alternative day out for those
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
1. Brownsea Island, Dorset This is the famous birthplace of Scouting, and children will love the Smuggler’s Trail and there are plenty of picnic spots. Tel: 01202 707744 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 2. Sheffield Park Garden, East
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
on the historic Ffestiniog Railway. Visit www.ffestiniograilway.co.uk9. Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire Walk through a deer park and along beautiful water garden in the historic Fountains Abbey. Visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk10. Birnam Woods
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Easter Days Out In Wales
By Kate Hill on 28/03/2012 10:53:44
Egg-citing Days out for your family
StorytellingApril 7,14,21,28Relax in Bodnant Garden by listening to the exciting tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends on their wonderful adventures, read by one of Bodnants very own storytellers.Chick HuntApril 7,8Get into the Easter spirit
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