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Finding feathered friends
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 11:30:02
An enchanting world awaits the budding birdwatcher this summer
259 species of bird migrate to warmer climes as the temperatures begin to drop, making the summer holidays an ideal time for your child to discover Britain’s fascinating avian population.Birds in their natural environment can be a source of wonder
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
family science show with mad Professor Kaos and his lab rat Dr Dude. Entry is free so make sure you arrive early to the Laughing Horse at The Counting House to ensure your seated out of the danger zone!The Amazing Bubble ShowAugust 4–29Float away
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Jolly January Outings In The North
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:01:17
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
January 28Contribute to a giant animal arc at Sudley House in Liverpool then use storytelling and performance to explore the beautiful Victorian building.Magic Carpet: BugsJanuary 27Fly away on a magic carpet ride and hear the stories of many creepy crawly
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Sharky & George’s half-term takeover
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 16:12:42
A host of exciting activities await at The Athenaeum
start from £220 for a group of four children.A fully serviced town house apartment at The Athenaeum is available from £399.For more information Tel: 020 7499 3464 or visit www.athenaeumhotel.com
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Easter Days Out In The South
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 12:09:29
Egg-citing days out for your family
and the parents will enjoy the variety of stalls on offer.Bunny HuntMarch 31– April 9Its time to put your navigation skills to the test at Basildon Park. Solve the Easter trail by exploring the house looking for Basildon bunnies and win yourself a well deserved
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The best summer days out in London
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 14:00:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Trafalgar Square.Baroque Around The WorldJuly 14Mini musicians will adore this classical family concert at London’s Handel House Museum. Music will have a global theme sure to get little toes-a-tapping. Billingsgate Roman House And BathsJuly 14A once
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A first-rate holiday in Cyprus
By Junior on 04/08/2011 12:36:11
Cyprus is the perfect location for a holiday with the children
The most reassuring thing about a family holiday in Cyprus is that you’ll never have to ask “Do you take children?” Everywhere does. This sun-baked corner of the eastern Mediterranean is about as child-friendly as it gets. Cypriots adore children
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
.Lantern Procession and Carols in the StableyardNovember 26Wrap up warmly for an atmospheric procession around the Stableyard in Belton House, Lincolnshire then join Santa Clause and the Oasby Village singers around the Christmas tree for some traditional Christmas
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The Earthship in Normandy
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:44:09
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
behind this futuristic home. As she opens the heavy wooden door, we are greeted with a bright hallway that runs the length of the house. The huge south-facing windows reach to the ceiling, allowing floods of light to pour in, while simultaneously heating
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Jewel of the Caribbean
By Sue Bryant on 04/06/2008 12:29:43
From the ultra-glam to the laid-back welcome for which the Caribbean is famed, Barbados has lots to offer families
of the plane journey is sheer bliss. Barbados is a good place to start if you’re exploring the Caribbean for the first time or taking your first long-haul family holiday. It’s straightforward to get to; it’s highly developed, with some of the best family hotels
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