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Ten wonderful woodlands in the UK
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 15:32:00
Junior picks ten of the best outdoor adventures for families
walk through the woodlands along the edge of the picturesque lake. You can even ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway.Birnam Woods, Perthshire This is a gentle stroll from the pretty village of Birnam, taking in Beatrix Potter’s garden, the lovely
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Mr & Mrs Smith's Hip Hotels… for families
By Kate Donoughue on 05/10/2010 15:12:05
Take a trip in hip – four hotels recommended by Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel experts
parillero (barbecue-pit room) ressemble a Kandinsky-meets-Richard Rogers art installation; the games room is a Cubist fantasy; even the vegetable gardens exhibit pleasing symmetry. Your children will be adored by staff, and you will be bowled over
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Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
island, pledge your allegiance to the Lancastrian King Henry, watch the Warwick Warriors put on an impressive display and see birds of prey soar from the castle ramparts.GigglefestFebruary 13–20Birmingham’s Comedy Festival for Kids is back for a week
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The best summer days out in The South
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:59:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
of the arts and outdoors in the wild meadows, lakes and trees of the ancient Wychwood Forest. Curated by the trendy creators of Lovebox and Secret Garden Party, Wildnerness brings together music, fireside banquets, debate and talks, late night parties, outdoor
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Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 12:32:02
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
activities on offer for families seeking a jolly day out. Surrounded by 3000 acres of deer park and beautifully manicured gardens, the magnificent Abbey houses a vast private collection including silver, gold, furniture and priceless famed artworks. Children
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Top tips for boosting your boy’s confidence
By Fiona McKim on 19/08/2011 11:40:41
Behind the rough and tumble bravado, little boys need their self–belief bolstered too
kicking a football around the back garden with him.
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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
as Disney’s tenth official princess in a horse drawn Princess Procession though Kensington Gardens. The entire illustrious Disney Princess dynasty will be on show for the ultimate girly event which will begin at Queens Gate at 1pm. The Big DrawOctober 27Get
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Easter Days Out In London
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 17:35:35
Egg-citing days out for your family
to take a trip to Cambridge Theatre so that you don’t miss out.Easter TrailMarch 31 – April 15The magical Kew Gardens are having an Easter Bunny visitor as well as characters from Kew’s climbers and creepers. They will all be on hand to help with the egg
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Meet Davy Kho, the dazzling designer behind the Mima pushchair brand
By Kelly Beswick on 23/05/2012 12:11:51
With their intelligent and high-tech designs, Mima pushchairs stand out from the crowd. We meet their creator Davy Kho
gardening.”Any initial parental concerns must have evaporated by now, with Kho today enjoying an enviable life with his Spanish wife Yolanda and football-mad sons Alessandro, ten, and Dennis, 12, in a
lovely seaside town just a short drive from Valencia
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Julie-Ann Murphy on 28/05/2012 19:00:19
Delve into the worlds of history, culture, art, science and much more with a fun family day out at Scotland's national museum
of Scotland, I like what you’ve done with the place.This was one of our winning entries in our Silver Cross Days Out Travel Writer Competition. Find about out other winners, the Discover Children's Story Centre in London and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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