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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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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
Forget Mickey and friends – on your next holiday to Florida, check out Wannado City in Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale, a fantastic theme park in which children can try out any of 250 different careers, from television director and rock climber
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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
Budding Drivers offers children over five a real driving lesson in specially-adapted, non-polluting electric cars. There’s an indoor obstacle course and labyrinth based on French cartoon series Code Lyoko and a fun open-air attraction, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless...
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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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Ten fun children's party themes
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2012 10:49:21
With a little imagination your child's bash will go off with a bang
1. Choose familiar and fun favourites A party based on simple, familiar motifs such as jungle or farm animals, combined with easy activities, games and singing, is ideal for the under-threes. Decorate your space with some colourful, oversized decorations to turn it into a memorab...
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Russian Doll themed goodies
By Kate Street on 20/04/2010 08:30:44
Five fun things with a Russian Doll flavour
Mama Russian Doll Crochet ToyMade by Anne Claire Petit, these toys cost £50 each. Tel: 01380 859 900 or visit www.anneclairepetit.nl
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Olympic medals themed lights
By Junior on 01/07/2010 00:00:00
Tom Dixon's Olympic medals inspired ceiling lights are a winning idea
Inspired by the gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals, interiors, guru Tom Dixon has created the stylish hand-polished Void ceiling lights in brass, stainless steel and copper. £235 each by Tom Dixon.
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Holiday themed table mats and coasters
By Junior on 01/06/2009 00:00:00
Jenny Duff has designed a range of eye-catching table mats and coasters inspired by advertising posters from the National Railway Museum
Evoking nostalgic Famous Five-style day trips to favourite coastal resorts of yesteryear, designer Jenny Duff has created a delightful range of table mats and coasters. Based on advertising posters from the National Railway Museum in York, these cheery collections are cork-backed...
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BeWilderwood, Norfolk
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 13:22:33
Take to the trees for aerial adventures at this themed fantasyland
Ever heard of a Crocklebog? How about a Boggle or a Twiggle? To get aquainted with such curious creatures, head to BeWilderwood, an arboreal adventureland set in the woods of the Norfolk Broads. Inspired by the fantastical tales of author Tom Blofeld, BeWilderwood is a treetop vi...
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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
of your time there By their nature, theme parks are usually huge, so it makes sense to plan your time there. During the peak holiday seasons, crowds will build up, so allow additional time for queuing, and don't try to do too much in one day. Most
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