Few family activities can surpass an exotic safari for sheer wonder and excitement. Luckily, you needn’t travel as far as the African plains to catch a glimpse of these striking creatures, only to a grand stately home in Bedfordshire. First opened in 1970, Woburn Safari Park is o...

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rhythms of Africa. In fact, you don’t even have to visit London as hit musical The Lion King is touring, stopping at Bristol Hippodrome on September 6. For tour details, visit www.thelionking.co.ukRead more...Harrods' Toy Kingdom opens its doorsYour one

with lions, tigers and bears, plus a carriage-load of educational merit to boot. Each of the five mini games focuses on a different facet of learning, including letters, words and music, all set to a jaunty soundtrack. Puzzles include building a train

of jubilant celebrations welcoming in the Year Of The Dragon. Wander through the city’s Chinatown area and immerse yourself in this exotic celebration including of a traditional lion, and dragon parade, firecracker displays and a host of authentic food stalls