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Weekend breaks away from the kids
By Junior on 15/08/2011 14:56:57
Of course you love your children, but once in a while you've got to make space for a lazy weekend without your little ones
romantic getaway. The Park Hyatt Vendôme is great for naughty weekends. The entrance is discreet, so you can sneak in just like Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis do. The Michelin-starred restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy divine cuisine without
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An excellent weekend in London's Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel
By Junior on 25/08/2011 10:24:20
Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel's weekend VIP family package will keep you entertained
A weekend VIP family package, which includes bathrobes, bubble bath, teddy bears, board games like Kerplunk and Hungry Hippos, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii is the perfect excuse to visit the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel on London’s Cadogan Square
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
the opening of their first British storytelling studio, Barefoot Books invite you to their shiny new premises in Oxford for their Big Weekend event. A full calendar of free activities will be on offer from October 8–9 including storytelling, dance, choirs
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Country Retreats: Augill Castle in Cumbria
By Kate Donoughue on 19/07/2011 13:30:23
Reward yourself for making it back to school with a luxurious weekend at Castle Augill
Getting the children back to school after the summer break can be stressful so a short stay at Augill Castle in Cumbria is just the place to regain your equilibrium. There are 15 acres of landscaped grounds to explore before you even venture out into the breathtaking countryside....
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International car rally in Spain
By Junior on 05/08/2011 14:35:49
Watching an international car rally adds a little va va vroom to a weekend trip to picturesque northern Spain
the pace – and to our delight he’s doing very nicely.We are novices in this racing malarkey, but couldn’t resist the chance to spend a weekend amid the lush green mountains of northern Spain. My first dilemma was what to pack. I asked my 14-year
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The Golden Nit Has Landed...
By Ciara Munnelly on 01/07/2011 13:19:12
David Walliams, Catherine Tate and other luminaries team up with some of Britain’s most promising talents for a new animation, set to air this weekend
the spot with children.Catch The Itch Of The Golden Nit this weekend, July 2, at 9am on BBC2. For details of further screenings at venues around the UK, visit www.tatemovie.co.uk
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Bubble London 19-20 June, 2011
By Matthew Holroyd on 08/06/2011 15:16:39
Junior's essential guide to the best kidswear trade fairs
Bubble London the UK's largest and only kidswear tradefair will be opening its doors the weekend before Pitti Bimbo at Islingtons Business Design Centre. A great fair to spot emerging talent, this season introduces new and exclusive brands from
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Action in the Cotswolds
By Junior on 03/08/2011 17:26:50
For an action-packed holiday, try The Priory Inn in the town of Tetbury in the Cotswolds
Mini Break in July and August and get three nights for the price of two. A weekend break costs £399 for a family of four, including B&B, a day’s bike hire and tickets to the wildlife park. Visit www.theprioryinn.co.uk
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You can count on Cork
By Junior on 03/08/2011 10:37:24
A new sailing route from Swansea to Cork has made this beautiful city even easier to reach
The ten-hour journey runs six nights a week and costs £468 for a family of four. Once you reach Cork, the Castlemartyr Resort is perfect for the weekend. Set in 220 acres of grounds, children can run free and explore the 1,000- year-old castle
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Grand country house
By Junior on 03/08/2011 10:47:09
Admire the beautiful historic house set in Suffolk
in the picturesque Suffolk countryside that so inspired artist John Constable.With room for 12 guests, the house costs from £2,102 for a three-night weekend or from £2,981 for a week.Tel: 01628 825 925; www.landmarktrust.org.ukFor more great places to visit look
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