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Lovely Lake District
By Junior on 08/08/2011 16:38:40
The Lake District is a beautiful place to escape to
Check out Deer Rise and Fir Tree Lodge, two wonderfully equipped apartments in a huge house on Lake Windermere’s west shore. Both have open fires and well-equipped kitchens. The duplex Deer Rise in particular is great for families, sleeping six (Fir
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Daddy's delight
By Kate Donoughue on 03/05/2011 10:05:06
The perfect retreat for a little pampering this Father's Day
When it comes to pampering, it’s Mummy who is usually the recipient of a relaxing break. But Langdale Hotel in the Lake District is about to redress the balance just in time for Father’s Day with its new Da Spa Break. Situated in the spectacular
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Junior's guide to yurts and tipis
By Junior on 16/08/2011 15:46:48
Get down to the woods today and pitch up for a more stylish tented experience in an enchanting big-top yurt or tipi
is one of the pioneers of this style of camping in the UK – a network of 21 working farms in beautiful settings from Cornwall to the Lake District, with an area dedicated to a small group of safari tents, each one with a wood-burning stove. Each farm has
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Little Britain
By Junior on 26/08/2011 16:55:13
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
rent a car, gorgeous sandy beaches are within easy reach. Price start from around £83 per person, per night, B&B.Linthwaite House, Lake DistrictLinthwaite House is a stylish boutique hotel situated on a hilltop overlooking Lake Windermere. It’s one
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I want to ride my bicycle
By Catherine Hudson on 21/09/2011 16:22:56
Get pedalling with Raleigh's fantastic new range of stylish children's bikes and accessories
Check out some of our family holiday suggestions that would be ideal for 'getting on your bike', in places like the French Alps, the Cotswolds or the Lake District.Are you a fan of our official Junior Facebook page yet? An easy way to receive
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Great British Treasures
By William Gray on 20/04/2010 14:02:55
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
rock pools ona wind-strafed beach during winter as they can on a boogie board during a summer heatwave. Some of the best highlights in Britain don’t cost a penny – cycling north Devon’s Tarka Trail, or finding the perfect picnic spot in the Lake
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Cool campsites
By Suzanne Milne on 13/04/2010 13:18:04
There is nothing like a camping trip to bring the family closer together, so try one of these 10 fabulous locations
amongst the fells or toasting marshmallows on wood fires by the river bank, this is an idyllic spot for all the family. Tel: 01748 886274; or visit www.rukins-keld.co.uk 6. Yurts, Lake District In the heart of the Lake District, Long Valley Yurts combine
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Wildlife spots in Britain
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:22:06
Seals, bats, foxes or deer – discover the UK's beautiful animals in their own habitat
or visit www.rspb.org.uk 6. Muncaster Castle, Cumbria Set in the Lake District’s rolling hills, Muncaster is one of Britain’s best places for seeing wild tawny owls. You can also visit the wildflower woods and meadows and enjoy feeding time
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
with birch, alder and holly – a truly magical setting. Tel: 01433 637904 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk9. St Herbert’s Island, Lake DistrictHire a boat and sail to St Herbert’s Island, which has four acres of woodland that offer perfect spots for your
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The glamper's guide to camping
By Junior on 02/08/2011 15:05:36
There has never been so much choice and variety in the world of camping. So from treehouses in France to the Wild West of the US, here’s how to camp in a little more luxury
of camping in the UK – a network of 19 working farms in lovely settings from Cornwall to the Lake District, with an area dedicated to a small group of safari tents, each with a wood-burning stove and sleeping five. Each farm includes a hen house, where
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