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The Best Family Festivals 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 15:55:35
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14–17
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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012: This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:22:50
This brilliantly inventive and creative craft book is Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2012
A cheeky crew – Maggie, Rose, Oscar and their little dog Bentley – are getting creative in this fun activity book. Even better, they are learning their 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – as they repurpose rubbish to make fun new things and become Eco
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The joys of jumping in puddles
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 17:02:46
You may sigh when storm clouds gather, but for your toddler it's the perfect excuse for making a big splash!
. And guess what? It’s really good for him (even if it may mean soggy clothes for you). Lively outdoor play activities are important for your child’s development of independence and autonomy. According to the Children and Nature Network Research Studies, when
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
beautiful, pre-erected nomadic tent at Camel Camp in an exclusive area of the campsite. £300 per tent (sleeps four), plus entry. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets with camping cost £65; 12–16s, £32.50; under-12s are free.Extend your stay The stunning
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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
village (info@wigwamsam.co.uk), or book into a Hotel Bell Tent. What does it cost Adult tickets £197 for five days; 11–17 years £158; 5–10 years £127; under-fives free. (Three- and four-day, and daily tickets also available). Extend your stay Stay
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
beautiful, pre-erected nomadic tent at Camel Camp in an exclusive area of the campsite. £300 per tent (sleeps four), plus entry. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets with camping cost £65; 12–16s, £32.50; under-12s are free.Extend your stay The stunning
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
rent a SoulPad sleeping up to five for £219. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets £115 plus £20 camping; 10–15 years £55; 5–9 years, £15; under-fives are free. Day tickets also available. Extend your stay The charming Regency town of Cheltenham Spa
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Best Family Tour Operator: Ski Famille
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/05/2011 17:50:12
have your own space but very easy access to baby friendly places to eat, play and relax. * Family beach/summer holiday For me, a luxurious activity holiday along the lines of those offered by www.country-kids.fr would be bliss. They combine the best
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Glorious Gleneagles for family Easter fun – and kids go free!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 11:02:07
The circus comes to town – or rather country – at luxurious family hotel, as well as pampering treats and, um, a golf course or two, for the grown-ups
's on offer to give an alternative stay to a stay at the luxury Gleneagles hotel and resort. Between April 1–28 (excluding Friday 22 and Saturday 23 April), families can book in to workshops and learn to stilt walk, juggle and master the art of the human
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Winner of the Best Family Festival 2012 - Camp Bestival
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/05/2012 02:03:06
Why all the hip and happening families are heading to Lulworth Cove, Dorset for the best family festival of the season
and Rolf Harris), there are performances from CBBC favourite Mr Tumble, The Gruffalo and Shrek! The Musical. There’s also an entire Kids’ Field with tons of fun free activities and arts and crafts, as well as chill-out areas and boutique babysitting, plus
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