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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
Larmer Tree Festival is at Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Capacity 4,000 What’s the vibe Celebrating its coming of age (the first festival was in 1990), Larmer Tree is a laid-back escape-from-it-all fest
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Into the woods
By Clay Johnson on 23/01/2008 10:30:54
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
Children love trees – whether it’s scrunching through their vast autumnal leaf fall, searching for its bounty (conkers, acorns and fir cones) or clambering up their gnarled trunks.Trees also have mythical qualities: think of all the fairytales
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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
to the rusty palate of autumn an array of red, oranges and yellows cover the landscape. Keep a keen eye out for some of the first trees to fade away and you may observe the vibrant princess pink of the Chinese spindle changing into a handsome red hue.Family X
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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
Blofeld, BeWilderwood is a treetop village of other-worldly tree houses, strung together with jungle walkways and skirted by sloopy swamps and amazing adventure playgrounds. Star attractions Zippity zip wires, brilliant boat trips, delightful den building
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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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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
South WestTree Architecture DayAugust 9–11Discover the giants of the forest with Tree Architecture Day at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Look inside a tree to tell its story, help to create a giant trunk from clay bark tiles and make a
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
classic story such as Cinderella, Alice In Wonderland and Narnia.Tree DressingDecember 3Celebrate the beautiful trees at Newhailes Estate in Musselburgh by creating eco-friendly decorations to be hung around the imposing 17th century house or taken home
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The Best Family Festivals 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 15:55:35
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14
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Formby Nature Reserve
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 16/06/2011 15:54:35
A tranquil haven where the rare red squirrel thrives
of choice, the peaceful pine woodlands are a squirrel’s paradise. Tiptoe through the trees and keep your eyes peeled…Family X-Factor Those sand dunes just cry out for pell mell downhill sprints and roly-poly races. And there are three picnic areas where you
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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 18:18:50
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
rotating tourist attraction which towers above it means Eyeskate could be the perfect winter day out. You don’t have to go on the London Eye to skate here, but it helps.Skate At Somerset HouseNovember 22–January 22The grand dame of London’s icy attractions
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