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The best family shows touring in November
By Fiona McKim on 07/11/2012 14:35:00
From Rapunzel to Ratty - these theatre performances are perfect for children
.birmingham-rep.co.ukWho could resist the chance to step inside a secret oasis, hidden from the world? Protus Theatre company's reworking of the classic tale, The Secret Garden, features circus skills, puppetry, film and music to magical effect. Step inside at Lincoln Centre
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
located on an exclusive 120-hectare site. Tickets will go on sale March 5 and the line up is yet to be confirmed. Visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk5. JULY 22–25 The Secret Garden Party, East Anglia This is a very secret affair with the location yet
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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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Gillon Meller
By Catherine O’Dolan on 17/04/2010 18:56:15
Q&A with the head chef at The River Cottage
Gillon Meller, chef at The River Cottage and father of Isla, 11, and Cecily, five, reveals foodie secrets:What’s your earliest food memory? The first time I ate white chocolate, probably aged three.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Something
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
of independence.” Even if it is in a little tipi at the bottom of the garden – and you are secretly keeping a watchful eye from a distance…
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Five great garden games
By on 04/05/2012 09:01:07
Head outdoors to enjoy some imaginative fun and games – no theme park required!
Blind Walk Create an obstacle path from one end of the garden to the other. Let the contestants have a good look at the path, then blind fold them an guide them slowly down the path.Nature Scavenger Hunt Make a list of things to find in the garden
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In the July Issue of Junior Magazine
By Junior on 17/06/2009 17:08:25
Available on newsstands now!
In Their HandsOur children have a vested interest in the wellbeing of our planet, so how can we spur them into eco-action?Garden PartyYou are cordially invited to months of joy in your own backyard. Children will have a ball this summer with garden party games
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Joe Blogs travels to Luton Hoo – woo hoo! – to light a Jubilee beacon
By Joe on 13/06/2012 13:03:37
Smart Boy About Town spends a jolly jubilee at Luton Hoo hotel and discovers a hidden pet cemetery
in the secret garden (note to gardener: could do with a bit of upkeep please, as one of the headstones is broken and there's a lot of weeds! What would poor Twig, the lady of the manor's now deceased pet dog, make of it all?The highlight of the weekend
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Five of the Best British Grand Hotels for families
By Catherine O'Dolan on 13/06/2012 11:36:56
Live in the lap of luxury at these stunning country retreats where your family can relax and recuperate in lavish style
in Four Weddings And A Funeral. There’s ample space among the spectacular grounds – designed by renowned landscape gardener Lancelot “Capability” Brown – for children to explore, seeking out the pet cemetery and stepping stones of the Secret Garden, while
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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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