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Thrilling UK holidays
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:41:23
A break in the UK is a far from dull experience, and there's something to suit everybody whether you are a little historian or a curious explorer...
by the Thanes of Cawdor, and the Cawdor family live here to this day. You too can stay in the shadow of the castle at Cawdor Estate’s elegant cottages. A week costs around £1,000. Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RE. Tel: 01667 402402 or visit www.cawdor.com…OR JUST A DAY
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Self-catering in the Lake District
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 14:10:57
Take to the lakes for a family-friendly UK holiday
Go wild in the adventure playground and explore the woodlands surrounding The Langdale Hotel and Spa luxury self-catering properties in the Lake District’s Langdale Valley. While there, take in a steamer cruise on Lake Windermere (family tickets £85).The Langdale Family package c...
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
the historic gardens. Time: 9am–6pm. Cost: £1.50 (adults), £1 (children).164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7ES. For details, see www.comptonacres.co.ukBlenheim PalaceOctober 23–31A Hallowe’en trail, spooky train rides and ghost stories. Time: 10.30am
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Advertorial: Don't just go away, go HomeAway
By Gavin Day on 19/04/2011 12:40:27
The UK's Number 1 holiday rentals website with over 210,000 holiday homes around the world
amuse themselves in the games room or garden? Then visit HomeAway.co.uk today to browse more than 100,000 family-themed properties and 140,000 child-friendly properties available on the site.Win £500 towards your perfect 'HomeAway' from homeThe UK
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Fabulous Festive Family Days Out
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 16:36:31
Make the most of the holiday season with our round-up of wonderful winter events happening all over the UK
's Winter Ice RinksThen, once the last cracker has been pulled, welcome in 2012 with Junior's pick of the best family events in the New Year
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
Ashmolean Museum, OxfordBeaulieu, HampshireBeckonscot Model Railway And Village, BuckinghamshireBeWilderwood, NorfolkBolsover Castle, DerbyshireDiggerlandEureka!, West YorkshireFormby Nature Reserve, nr LiverpoolKent And East Sussex RailwayLongleat Safari Park, WiltshireMillets F...
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English Holidays
By on 13/04/2010 16:45:52
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in England
Grand MansionsThey don’t come much grander than The Elms. Built in 1710, the imposing Queen Anne Mansion is set in ten acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of rural Worcestershire. Recently refurbished, the hotel is the newest member
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Seaside specials
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:36:45
Have fun on the coast at these best of British beaches
1 Visit Whitstable in Kent during its famous oyster festival, which is being held this year July 23-29.2 Good places for rock pooling include the Dee Estuary in North West England, Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire and below the Seven Sisters Chalk
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Glasgow
By Words: Rachel Nouchi on 25/09/2009 17:47:00
Get a taste for the energy and artistry of this refurbished Scotland treasure
(aka The Glasgow Boys), as well as Turner Prize nominees. The gallery runs a free drop-in art workshop for children aged three to 12 on Saturdays from 10.30am to 1pm. These are held in the old rooftop café where there is also a working studio
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Great British Treasures
By William Gray on 20/04/2010 14:02:55
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
of activities on offer or places to stay within the UK.Yes, the weather can be temperamental at times, but it doesn’t rain constantly. In any case, Britain is a great family holiday destination whatever the weather. Children can have just as much fun exploring
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