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Great British Spring Breaks
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 10:15:31
It’s not too late! Junior picks the best last-minute getaways
Nestled in the striking Perthshire countryside, the five star Gleneagles Hotel is as synonymous with warm Scottish hospitality as it is decadent luxury. Set within its own 850 acre estate containing three championship golf courses and a luxury spa to keep parents happy, this worl...
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Family adventures on the Isle of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 14:48:00
Visit this wild and windswept isle for a series of exciting challenges
wish to discover another, lesser-seen side to the island, would do very well to pick up Wightlink’s Secret Wight brochure, detailing a plethora of family-friendly adventure challenges across the island.If the idea of an adventure holiday sounds a little
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Urban Beaches 2011
By Fiona McKim on 02/08/2011 09:30:02
Urban beaches are fast becoming one of the summer's hottest crazes. Hold onto your hats for some original seaside pleasures...
beach shack where you can enjoy a leisurely holiday lunch.
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An eco-friendly New Year break
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 15:13:28
Ease yourself into 2012 with a relaxing break on the Isle Of Wight
After the presents have been exchanged, the Christmas films watched and the final leftover turkey sandwich devoured, many of us are left feeling slightly deflated (or should that be inflated?) and looking for a refreshing break.With a journey time of 35 minutes from Portsmouth by...
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Diggerland
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 16:18:46
Do something constructive with your afternoon at this fun family park
From plastic trucks on carpets to mini diggers in sandpits, construction toys seem to have a timeless appeal for busy young hands. Whilst you may presume the controls of a JCB are not within the grasp of your child, young building enthusiasts now have the opportunity to master th...
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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
Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet troupes on offer, allow us to offe...
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Easter Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 17:14:24
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
Baby BallroomMarch 31Sequins at the ready! Very young children can feel the rhythms of salsa, jive and freestyle dance during this professionally tutored taster workshop at Armagh’s Market Square.Baby Animal FestivalMarch 31Catch the adorable animals on Streamvale Open Farm for t...
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The best summer days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:54:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
the school holidays. The schedule will include Tuesday science activities, Friday colouring trails and special guests every Saturday.Handle Exotic AnimalsJuly 4Spiders and scorpions and snakes, oh my! Older children can learn fascinating facts and handle a
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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
Easter animalsMarch 31–April 16Livingstone’s Almond Valley heritage Centre will be hosting an Easter egg hunt throughout the on-site farm, giving children a chance to get up close to the adorable baby animals which have arrived in the Spring. Turn up during Easter weekend for the...
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Teddy Bears' PicnicJune 24, July 8, 22Your child can choose her favourite furry friend, pack up a picnic and head to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire for one of these merry activity afternoons with organised al-fresco lunching and more fun and games throughout the day. Moscow State...
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