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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Weekend on July 30, 31, Agrilympics and scarecrow workshops on August 20, 21, Bank Holiday Music And Fun on August 28, 29, a Moonlight Maze Pyjama Party Night on September 10, 11, and a Vintage Tractor Rally on September 17.Summer SaturdaysNow until August
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
harvest whilst everyone enjoys locally sourced homemade soup and refreshments.The Alternative Village FeteOctober 15,16Join in a very different type of village gathering this autumn at Tattershall Castle in Lincolnshire as part of the National Trust's Dark
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Jolly January Outings In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:40:45
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
delicious British loaf.Stargazing LiveJanuary 16, 17Wrap up in your warmest winter woollies and ascend the spiral staircase at Lincolnshire’s Tattershall Castle for an evening of celestial spotting in conjunction with the BBC’s Stargazing Live programme.Chinese New
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Hallowe'en happenings in the Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:21:17
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
Alton Towers ScarefestOctober 15–31Now in its fifth year, the annual Alton Towers Scarefest may just be Britain’s biggest and boldest Hallowe’en celebration. The park will remain open long after sunset to provide plenty of chills and thrills
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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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Easter Days Out In The Midlands
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 17:10:41
Egg-citing days out for your family
to the grounds of Calke Abbey to wow the crowds with their flying skills. Give them a run for their money by either buying a kite or making one in a crafty workshop.Red Riding HoodApril 14,15Back by demand, after being such a success at Christmas, Engine House
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
The Festive Gift FairNovember 17–20De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering
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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
phrase book (you never know…).Special Events From July 18–September 4, there will be special space Lego challenges in the galleries. Plus, this summer sees the opening of the new weather centre.Cost £13 (adults), £11 (children).National Space Centre
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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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Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
ActivitiesFebruary 11–19Seaton Delaval Hall in Tyne And Wear will be offering a variety of nature themed activities including wildflower planting, willow weaving, beehive and honey making demonstrations.Wake Up WallingtonFebruary 13–17Celebrate the beginning
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