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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 06/12/2012 18:18:00
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
rotating tourist attraction which towers above it means Eyeskate could be the perfect winter day out. You don’t have to go on the London Eye to skate here, but it helps.Skate At Somerset HouseNovember 16–January 6The grand dame of London’s icy attractions
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Jolly January Outings In London
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:45:36
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
life fairy.London International Mime FestivalJanuary 11–29Let yourself be filled with wonder at the world-class acts performing at the annual festival, held at the Southbank Centre, Barbican, ICA and Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House
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Beaulieu, Hampshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 12:24:57
Hot wheel it to this gorgeous estate for automotive amusements and more
...who turned out to be none other than Michael Jackson!Special Events Victorian House Party July 16–September 4
Join the party with music in the drawing room, Victorian playlets and games on the lawn.
Summer Holiday Activities August 1–25
Take part in our
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:08:18
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland
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HARVEST AT JIMMY'S: SEPTEMBER 9-12
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:41:06
Junior's Festival Guide gives the lowdown, hoe-down for Harvest At Jimmy's 2011
programme of children’s entertainment, including The Gruffalo, den-building in the woods, face painting, animal tours, cooking lessons, craft workshops, and a butterfly house. Added extras Plenty of fine foods and foodie chefs demonstrating their talents
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, Cornwall
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 12:35:57
Crack the code of Britain's enigmatic communications history
out for lunch.Star attractions So important were Porthcurno’s telegraph facilities during the war, the cable houses became something of a target and rather ingeniously were relocated underground. Explore the 70 year old subterranean tunnels hidden
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
In 1992, two young mothers decided to start up a unique publishing house with eco-friendly values and an imaginative output which would “spark curiosity, inspire creativity” and “instil a respect for the diversity of the planet”.Nearly two decades
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Jolly January Outings In The South
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:30:04
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Children’s Garden TrailJanuary 9–February 27Listen up for a special sensory trail which will lead curious young explorers around the gardens at Tyntesfield House in Bristol.WassailJanuary 14Celebrate Wassail in traditional fashion by waking up the apple
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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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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
.Christmas At The FarmDecember 1–24Experience the magic of the very first Christmas at The Ark Open Farm by entering a nativity scene with real animals, then pay a visit to santa and his adorable reindeer in his a cosy log cabin.Santa At Hezlett HouseDecember 3–4, 8
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