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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 11:08:09
The recently revamped Ashmolean Museum makes a stylish setting for a world of treasures
A bastion of erudition sitting squarely amid the hallowed halls and spires of the Oxford colleges, the Ashmolean Museum lays claim to the lofty title of Britain’s first public museum – it was founded in 1683. In the intervening centuries, the museum
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:46:53
A brand new children's gallery is among the treasures on offer at this Edinburgh museum this summer
On July 29 the National Museum Of Scotland's 16 brand new galleries will be unveiled. The highlight for children is the Imagine gallery, which is full of interactive exhibits. They can also become a nature explorer in the Adventure Planet gallery
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National Media Museum, Bradford
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 10:51:20
The magic of media brought to life
Named in 2009 as the world’s first UNESCO city of film, Bradford is the ideal location for Britain’s National Media Museum. This multi-sensory, multimedia eight floor extravaganza provides an immersive hands-on educational experience for aficionados
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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
If you ever stop to ponder how people managed to communicate in a world before email and iPhones, pay a visit to the place where it all began, Porthcurno Telegraph Museum. Discover the Victorian coded system that revolutionised communication forever
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Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 16:14:22
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
Enter the marvellously fantabulous world of universally adored and uniquely imaginative author Roald Dahl at the award-winning Roald Dahl Museum And Story Centre. Based in the village where Roald Dahl lived for over three decades, the quirky
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
A museum designed to appeal to a child’s fun-loving curiosity? What a cracking idea! Inspired by the ground-breaking children’s museums of North America, Eureka! takes a play-based approach to learning. The six amazing galleries are filled
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Save money with CityPASS
By Junior on 04/08/2011 14:24:27
Dodge queues and get large discounts on major attractions in North American cities by purchasing a CityPASS
The Big Apple has arguably more great attractions than any other city in the world. Now, you can avoid the queues and save up 45 per cent on visiting the Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History
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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
’s crown is the National Motor Museum, which houses a fleet of shiny vehicles. Also on the action front are the World Of Top Gear, the James Bond Experience plus a Secret Army Exhibition, while the Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey’s and gorgeous gardens provide
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A wicked Wightlink ferry
By Junior on 08/08/2011 15:47:58
Explore a new angle to the Isle of Wight with a Wightlink ferry
winter guide suggests Dinosaur Isle, the UK’s leading purpose-built dinosaur museum; Amazon World, which recreates the magic of the Amazon rainforest; and Brading Roman Villa, Europe’s most advanced Roman exhibition site. The three attractions
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An excellent weekend in London's Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel
By Junior on 25/08/2011 10:24:20
Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel's weekend VIP family package will keep you entertained
. In addition, the hotel caters for babies, providing nappies, bibs, wipes, bottle warmer and cot mobiles on request. The hotel is ideal for London’s top family attractions, including Hamleys and the Natural History Museum.The package costs from £315 plus VAT
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