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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
' with open air DJs and 'The Hidden Hedge' – a secluded hideaway with a chilled vibe and secret appearances. The line up for 2010 is yet to be announced. Visit www.blissfields.co.uk3. JULY 14–18 Larmer Tree Festival, Wiltshire/Dorset border There are usually
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 12:44:29
Gallop, gallop, gallop! Explore the special bond between knight and steed with a chivalric day out
August 15–19Pikes at the ready! Join Oliver Cromwell's army and discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Time Travellers Go… Crime and Punishment August 22–26 Give that toy sword a whirl and head back in time for activities on a
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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
parks have rides aimed at different age groups, so if your children are different ages, you might decide to split up for some of the day, and meet up for the rides that everyone wants to do.Study the maps before you go and work out a route which takes
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Let the Games BeginJuly 16Come along and try your hand at lots of different Medieval games at Caerlaverock Castle. Fun for all the family.The Travelling Rock PoolOpen now–August 12Discover what lurks in the interactive rock pool, meet a deep sea
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Summer Events for Northern Ireland
By on 04/07/2011 11:42:41
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
tunes and more.Music And Traditional Games Day August 7Enjoy an afternoon full of traditional games including hopscotch, egg and spoon races and sack races on the front lawn at Castle Coole in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.Craft FestAugust 12–14Try out
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Beckonscot Model Railway And Village, Buckinghamshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 16/06/2011 17:27:24
Get a bird's eye view of Thirties' life
of days-out rolled into one. And a playground and remote-controlled boasts the fun factor further.Not many people know this but… Beckonscot is the world's oldest model village.Don’t forget to pack A camera so you can capture some great Gulliver’s Travels
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The Doctor Who Experience Christmas Grotto
By Fiona McKim on 15/12/2011 15:17:19
Journey to Christmas past with the intrepid Time Lord
Far from the reflective niceties of the Queen’s speech, or the explosive dramatics of Albert Square, for many people Christmas Day viewing means only one thing: a Doctor Who Special.Now valiant young explorers can relive their favourite festive
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Look To The Stars
By Fiona McKim on 04/10/2011 11:18:58
Inspire your stargazing child on International Observe The Moon Night
Outer space and the Moon in particular have always held a fascination for children and adults alike. We sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to our babies, recite nursery rhymes about cows jumping over the moon and tell them that the Man In The Moon
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
rent a SoulPad sleeping up to five for £219. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets £115 plus £20 camping; 10–15 years £55; 5–9 years, £15; under-fives are free. Day tickets also available. Extend your stay The charming Regency town of Cheltenham Spa
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