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National Space Centre, Leicester
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:29:08
Cross the final frontier with Leicester's super-shiny space centre
It’s the Midlands’ answer to the Kennedy Space Center. Rising like a gigantic see-through beehive on the outskirts of Leicester, the centre’s space-age tower could be the outpost of an advanced alien race from a far-flung galaxy. Contained within
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireMillets Farm Centre, OxfordshireMonkey World, DorsetNational Media Museum, BradfordNational Museum Of ScotlandNational Showcaves Centre for WalesNational Space Centre, LeicesterPorthcurno Telegraph Museum, CornwallRoald Dahl Museum
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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
on what to pick and tell stories about the history of our native plants. Leicester Belgrave MelaJuly 15A celebration of Leicester’s diverse South Asian communities, this annual festival is a feast for the senses with family art activities, live music
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Joe Blogs reviews Shrek 4 and meets Fred Perry's football pals
By Joe on 09/07/2010 17:36:23
everyone is a bit over the football at the moment, but I think these guys look pretty cool in the Fred Perry kits.We also caught some of the elephants on parade in Leicester Square. They're all being auctioned off now – for a good cause, of course. I
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Go potty for Harry with Potted Potter on stage
By Sophie Westnedge on 02/04/2013 12:43:00
Be wowed by wizardry as the sell-out world tour returns to London's Garrick Theatre
£70. Ages: 6+. Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH; Tel: 0844 482 9673. Nearest tube is Leicester Square.
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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:53:11
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
believe out of everyday objects at the Warwick Arts Centre.Spark Children’s Art Festival May 31–June 12Ignite the imagination with the Spark Children’s Art Festival in Leicester. The feast of fun includes everything from monkey mask making to finger
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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
and enormous game of Consequences.The King And I January 24–28Catch this opulent oriental oeuvre full of sweet song, graceful dance and regal romance when the Leicester Curve’s production of The King And I arrives at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal.Toy Stories
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Look To The Stars
By Fiona McKim on 04/10/2011 11:18:58
Inspire your stargazing child on International Observe The Moon Night
been left behind on the lunar surface.Hundreds of activities will be taking place across the world to celebrate International Observe The Moon Night including an evening of astronomy at the National Space Centre in Leicester. This free event is open
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Kids Week 2009
By Society of London Theatre on 19/06/2009 17:43:44
Visit a London theatre August 14–28 and children can see the show for free. Please note, the official booking lines open on Tuesday July 14, 2009
Stomp could well inspire your children to get creative with the contents of the recycling bin.Ambassadors Theatre, West Street WC2H 9ND. Tube: Leicester SquareThriller - LiveA spectacular, high-octane show celebrating the career of the world's undisputed
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Stockists
By Matthew Holroyd on 16/04/2010 10:41:12
.elizabeth-anne.co.uk Elle CLUB JJ, 372-374 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL, 020 7474 1210; Peppermint Designer Kids Ltd, 12 East Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1QX;Jellyrolls Kidswear, 27 The High Street , Leicester, LE1 4FP; Tel: 0116 251 9500 House Of Fraser
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