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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
1. Diggerland Get behind the wheel of a JCB at one of Britain’s four Diggerland theme parks. Tel: 0871 227 7007 or visit www.diggerland.com 2. Blackgang Chine, Isle of WightThis is now one of the UK’s first theme parks, with roller
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Mini VIPs welcome at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
By Junior on 30/08/2011 12:42:27
Treat yourself and your family to a luxury spa break at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Yorkshire this winter
room with parents are free.For more information, tel: 0113 264 1000, or visit www.shirehotels.com
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A wacky Wannado City theme park
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:23:20
Your children can test out over 200 different professions when they visit the quirky Wannado City theme park in Florida
to ER doctor and chef. The park is an entire miniature city designed for children and gives children uniforms for their jobs, which they spend between 15 to 40 minutes doing, whether it’s preparing a pizza in a chef’s hat or having a taste of being
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Cinematic theme park Futuroscope's fun attractions
By Junior on 25/08/2011 10:03:58
Futuroscope theme park in France, has added three attractions to Children’s World (Le Monde des Enfants), an activity-packed area for younger visitors
, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless opportunities to get wet. Children’s World covers two hectares and has over 20 activities that are free for visitors under the age of 12 once inside the park. If you’re driving to or from the UK and want a stop en
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Theme Park Thrills
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/07/2011 14:41:47
The latest rides and attractions at the UK's theme parks
Alton TowersTh13teen – the world’s first free fall drop rollercoaster, which sends both train and track plummeting towards earth – is the star new attraction at the Staffordshire theme park. For those who prefer not to be scared out of their skins
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Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 14:50:20
Be wowed by wildlife wonders at the Marquess of Bath's estate. Just don't forget to wind up those windows...
Nico has his own television, withSky+ HD and surround sound.Don’t forget to pack Binoculars so you can get a close up glimpse of the animals.Cost £26 (adults), £18.50 (children). Under-threes are free.Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW. Find more
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
of the influence his Yorkshire upbringing had on his work, and of his desire to have his sculptures viewed against the beautiful natural landscape in this very setting. Over 100 acres of the country park are now dedicated to showing his many fascinating pieces
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down
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Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 12:32:02
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
will be appearing at intervals throughout the day to meet and greet their young fans.Cost £19.95 (adult) £14.95 (child) £17.50 (concessions) Under-threes are free.Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9QNSee more fun family activities in the South
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A decadent detox at Coworth Park
By Junior on 24/08/2011 10:30:44
The latest addition to the Dorchester Collection of hotels may be able to help you to detox in style
Coworth Park is a 70-room country house hotel bordering on Windsor Great Park in Berkshire. It has all the luxuries you would expect, including an equestrian centre and The Spa – an eco-luxury haven that’s first in the world to offer treatments
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