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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
coasters and giant water slides overlooking the sea. Tel: 01983 730052 or visit www.blackgangchine.com 3. Babbacombe Model Village, DevonHas mini depictions of British life from football matches to weddings. Tel: 01803 315315; www
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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
.forestry.gov.uk5. Flatford Mill to Dedham on the River Stour, Suffolk Take a walk along the open water meadows along the banks of the River Stour where Constable was inspired to paint his famous oils. Visit www.waterscape.com. 6. Hopton Blue Trail, Shropshire
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Papier-mache masks
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:14:52
Step-by-step instructions for making masks
1. Cover the floor with newspaper, as this is a messy activity.2. Blow up a balloon; sit the end in a cup.3. Tear newspaper strips about 15cm long, dip them in papier mâché paste (one part flour, two parts water) and spread them across the balloon
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Family activities…for a day in the kitchen
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 12:50:27
Ten activities for children when you're spending the day in the kitchen
with young children. Heat the oven to 210°C, then grease a baking tray. Sift 1 cup of flour into a bowl, add a generous pinch of salt. Meanwhile, combine 30g of melted butter, a splash of milk and a splash of water. Make a well in the centre of the flour
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Make a mosaic
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:08:31
Step-by-step instructions for making mosaics
and water to paste the pieces on.6. When the design has been covered with different colours for the different parts, fill in the gaps with a few smaller pieces, then cover with a top coat of the glue mixture.7. Leave it to dry completely.
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Foreign countries en famille
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 15:08:15
National Geographic photographer and mother-of-four Annie Griffiths Belt talks to Junior about the best way to travel the world with family in tow
was less of an issue. Top places to go with a toddlerPlaces with lots of water. Water is ever mother’s friend. Toddlers adore water, so I would say, always stay in a place that has a swimming pool. They have to behave part of the day and then as soon as you
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Family activities…for little scientists
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 21:46:52
Five things to inspire a little scientist
it is mixed and leave to sit for five minutes. Use your hands to mix it all up until it all comes together.3. Make raisins dance Pour one third of a glass of water into a clear container; add one third of a cup of white vinegar and one tablespoon baking soda
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Scottish Breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:12:47
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 Scotland
the Spirit Suites, stunning two-bedroom suites, ideal for families.Small children can run amok in the well-equipped Playroom with its own sandpit, water area and storytelling corner. A must-do activity is going junior off-road driving in mini Land Rovers
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
By Suzanne Milne on 13/08/2010 13:28:51
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
There are no crazy golf courses or amusement arcades here – just a wide, sloping beach, shallow tidal pools and clean, calm water. Visit www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk5. Holkham Beach, Norfolk With pine woodlands, long runs of sand dunes and rock pools galore
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
of pleases and thank-yous.2. ‘Paint' the fence A bucket of water and a big wide paintbrush will be all your preschooler needs to set off on the man-size task of ‘painting’ the fence.3. Make a daisy chain Pluck the flowers so you have nice long stems
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