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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
's Trail at ClaremontDecember 11–20Follow the Christmas trail around the Claremont Landscape Garden.Time: 10am–3.30pm. Free event, plus admission £6.40 (adults), £3.20 (children). Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG.Father Christmas at Chartwell
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
, Dorset. With trails and tracker packs for young smugglers and explorers, you can wander through its
patchworks of woodland – a haven for wildlife. There’s a Tree-mendous Tree Weekend, October 16 and 17 October. Swish through the autumn leaves as you
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Junior's guide to exciting ranches
By Junior on 16/08/2011 10:14:18
A horseback ride exploring Navajo culture, a raft down the Vallecito Lake...a Wild West holiday is a winning family holiday idea
natural wonders – the Grand Canyon. The price is £1,159 per person for nine nights staying in lodges, including flights. Ranch Rider takes the whole family back to nature at the Colorado Trails with three children’s programmes: Buckaroos, Rough Riders
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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
1. Troll Trail, Isle of Wight The Troll Trail between Merstone and Shide is traffic-free and crosses many bridges – where all those trolls live, of course. Visit www.pushchairwalks.co.ukwww.pushchairwalks.co.uk 2. Cuckmere Haven, Sussex
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
NorthLowry Outlet Mall, ManchesterApril 7–29The shopping centre is hosting lots of fun events over the Easter period, from a teddy bear fun day to an Easter basket craft workshop.Pencil Museum, Cumberland April 19–21 Eggtastic Easter trail
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:49:53
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
, treasure trails, motorcycle display, and more. Teetering Towers June 4, 5Build a tall tower and see if it can withstand the might of the wrecking ball at W5, Belfast.Larne Alive Pirate FestivalJune 4, 5 Follow the treasure trail, catch the pirate parade
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:14:57
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
Walk between the pretty mountain villages of Kandersteg, Adelboden and Lenk in the Bernese Oberland to relive the charming story of Heidi on Inntravel’s Swiss Mountain Trails family holiday in Switzerland. Families can explore at their own pace
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Devon delights
By Junior on 03/08/2011 17:33:57
Devon, a fascinating destination to travel to
Renowned for its sweeping coastal views and lush hills, Devon is one UK destination benefitting from the ash cloud as bookings are up 70 per cent. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to cycle trails, there is simply loads to do. Visit
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Fun German Farm
By Junior on 02/08/2011 17:46:52
The wonderful Featherdown Farm has reached German shores with the opening of the Hilserhof Farm in the Black Forest
Camp out in tents set among flowery meadows, tend to the goats and rabbits in the stables, follow adventure hiking trails and even bake your own bread. Visit www.wiesenbett.comFind more great travel ideas in our Europe section.
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 17:53:46
Discover Britain's most terrific trees, beautiful blooms and superb shrubbery
-Factor The chance to wander through lush forestry discovering new, exciting environments will appeal to the young and adventurous amongst your family. Pick up a Naturally Playful trail map and explore the children's trail around the arboretum and look out
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