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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
-made lake, but take your walk close to Normanton Church Museum – a surreal vision. Visit www.discover-rutland.co.uk8. Llyn Mair, Gwynedd, North Wales An easy walk through the woodlands along the edge of the picturesque lake. You can even ride
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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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Advertorial: Keeping the kids happy abroad
By Sainsbury’s Finance on 18/08/2011 11:24:43
A theme park holiday can be great fun for the whole family and leave you with some wonderfully happy memories
parks have rides aimed at different age groups, so if your children are different ages, you might decide to split up for some of the day, and meet up for the rides that everyone wants to do.Study the maps before you go and work out a route which takes
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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
the ride-on railway to the six mini villages. There’s a fair, a zoo, a racecourse, even castles. Tel: 01494 672919; www.bekonscot.com 56Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village, Gloucestershire The delightful replica village of Bourton-on-the-Water has been hewn
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Beckonscot Model Railway And Village, Buckinghamshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 16/06/2011 17:27:24
Get a bird's eye view of Thirties' life
of days-out rolled into one. And a playground and remote-controlled boasts the fun factor further.Not many people know this but… Beckonscot is the world's oldest model village.Don’t forget to pack A camera so you can capture some great Gulliver’s Travels
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Diggerland
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 16:18:46
Do something constructive with your afternoon at this fun family park
.Star attractions Amongst the 15 different rides and drives available, the rather unique Spindizzy stands out as the ultimate adrenaline rush (the clue is in the title). Those looking to polish their excavation skills should look no further than the giant dirt
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Action-packed days out
By Junior on 19/06/2009 13:27:35
Learn a new skill or find hidden treasure with one of these 10 fun ideas
Action-packed days1. Follow a snorkelling trail, Dorset The clear waters at Kimmeridge Bay provide a great place to discover sea life. Snorkellers must be over the age of five and confident swimmers. Tel: 01929 481044 or visit www
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Sand And The City – Urban Beaches
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2010 12:22:06
Get away from it all with a visit to an urban beach
, there’s a swimming pool, concert stage and lots of activities to try, from pedalo rides to pétanque. Look out too for special workshops for children.Amsterdam City BeachesBoasting ten urban beaches, Amsterdam is the sandiest city of them all. Its
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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
pleasures of a more serene variety. Star attractions Star mobiles include the Flying Ford Anglia from Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, plus models from the most ambitious Top Gear challenges.
Family X-Factor A ride always goes down well with little
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May/June Half-term events for the South
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:54:17
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
to create interesting effects at Haslemere Museum, Surrey.Sock Toys May 31 Be inspired by the toy collection at Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, and make toys out of socks and other materials, just children had to during the Second World War.The Royal Bath
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