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Five of the best family events in London
By Fiona McKim on 08/06/2012 16:46:05
The best days out for families in the capital this month
Open Garden Squares Weekend (June 9-10)Amongst our sprawling urban metropolis, hundreds of lush green oases lie hidden from view, undiscovered by the majority of the capital’s residents. For one weekend a year, the Open Garden Squares Weekend
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
budding Bear Grylls’ can learn wilderness survival skills from resident roughing-it experts, the Northern Ireland Bushcraft Association.Baby Grow!September 24Bring your green-fingered little ones for an afternoon of planting snowdrops, daffodil
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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 13:01:00
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
Noted for its delightful garden squares and impressive literary connections (Virginia Woolf and JM Barrie are both former residents) Bloomsbury in central London is a hotspot of cultural history. In recognition of the area’s continuing artistic
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Summer holiday heaven in Phuket
By Fiona McKim on 20/06/2012 16:05:09
Child-friendly facilities in luxurious surroundings at the Angsana Laguna Phuket
of Thailand’s stunning Bang Tao Bay, this luxurious spa hotel is one of five residences that make up Laguna Phuket, a unique destination resort stretching over 1000 acres with picturesque landscaped parklands, flowing lagoons and over three kilometres of snow
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Urban Beaches 2011
By Fiona McKim on 02/08/2011 09:30:02
Urban beaches are fast becoming one of the summer's hottest crazes. Hold onto your hats for some original seaside pleasures...
.Dishoom Chowpatty BeachApril 22−September 4 A 70-metre sandy beach will be taking residency on Queens Walk at the Southbank Centre in London this summer for those looking to relax, lie on a deckchair and watch the Thames lap gently against the banks of the city
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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2011 11:19:36
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
.BanaramaAugust 27–29Children who bring along a banana for the cheeky residents of Monkey World in Dorset will earn themselves a free badge.Isle Of WightCowes weekAugust 6-13 As one of the oldest and largest annual sailing regattas in the world, Cowes Week
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Jolly January Outings In The North
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:01:17
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
residents within The Manchester Museum.
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Sharky & George’s half-term takeover
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 16:12:42
A host of exciting activities await at The Athenaeum
, a half-term break at this swishy Mayfair address could genuinely claim to be the ultimate all-round family getaway.February half-term sessions cost £25 for guests and £30 for non residents.Bespoke sessions areavailable to guests of the hotel, prices
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Monkey World, Dorset
By Fiona McKim on 19/07/2011 16:44:48
Monkey around at Britain's premier simian sanctuary
waterproof for those famous British showers.Special Events Help the residents of Monkey World to get their five-a-day from August 27–29, when every child who brings in a banana for the primates will receive a free badge.Cost £11.00 (adults) £7.75 (children
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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
lovers can join in an outdoor Hallowe’en trail then create an eight legged friend at Kedleston Hall Derbyshire. After the creepy craft session curl up at the side of the resident witch to hear a selection of chilling tales.Halloween HuntOctober 29
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