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Ten wonderful woodlands in the UK
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 15:32:00
Junior picks ten of the best outdoor adventures for families
Hazelborough Wood, Northamptonshire These are tranquil ancient woodlands where deer and even badgers live. So roll out your blanket and enjoy a picnic while you watch and wait. Thetford Forest, Norfolk This tall pine forest is home to a wide variety
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How your child can have an outdoor detective adventure
By Fiona McKim on 12/12/2012 12:23:00
Five ways your child can investigate his natural surroundings
might find a spider, slug, snail or beetle.5. Download an activity sheet from the Woodland Trust’s Nature Detectives site to discover a plethora of nature activities for any season. More green living from Junior:The best foods to buy organic
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How to tell the age of a tree
By Fiona McKim on 03/04/2012 17:56:33
History is alive in our woodlands – discover the age of your local trees
1. Find a large tree and choose a point from which to measure it at around four to five feet from the ground, ensuring you choose a part of the tree that is not significantly thicker or thinner than the rest of the trunk.2. Using a soft and flexible tape measure, measure the girt...
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Quirky caravan in East Sussex
By Junior on 23/08/2011 15:50:14
Children love the thrill of camping, while adults often prefer more comfort; but Molly Dishwasher combines the two
soothing power shower is just yards away. Enjoy a barbecue of pheasant kebabs, a woodland walk or go deer-spotting. Children also receive an activity pack including a nature trail and magnifying glass.It costs £495 for seven nights for a family of four
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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
Centre in Wiltshire for exciting performances, and drama workshops. Sand SculptureAugust 21Enter a family treasure hunt on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, then get digging for Porthcurno Telegraph Museum's annual sandcastle competition.Woodland Magic
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Autumn Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 13/09/2011 16:04:45
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
in The Printhaus Workshops. Have a go at printing your own monster motif T-shirts, posters and bags, plus comedian Dan Mitchell will be on hand to assist children with beastly mask-making fun. Wild Woodland ActivitiesOctober 24–26Prepare to get muddy as you join
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Diary of a springtime detective
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 15:56:19
There's plenty of wonderful wildlife to spot in spring. You just need to know where to look...
in bloom. Early spring arrivals include primrose, crocus and catkins.• See the bluebells Visit ancient woodlands where beautiful bluebells thrive. To find one in your area, visit www.woodland-trust.org.UK/bluebells• Spot the first birds to sing
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Join the fabulous Forest Games
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 09/05/2012 15:38:01
Do your children like a sporting challenge? Then get set for some outdoor fun
Forest, Cheshire on June 24Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire on July 8For further details, please see the Bear Nibbles website.And for more outdoor fun from Junior, seeTen wonderful woodlands in the UKTen super spring activities
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Five ways to enjoy a walk in the woods
By Junior on 12/12/2012 15:38:00
Take a ramble through your local woodland with your child
1 Invite a friend Walking is a simple, cheap and popular form of exercise, and it will be much easier to get your child on board if one of his friends comes, too.2 Watch wildlife Research by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds shows that spending time in natural environ...
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Charming UK farms
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:16:50
From meeting cows to exploring forests, Feather Down Farms offer great outdoor experiences for families at 26 locations across the UK
. Billingsmoor is an organic dairy farm where children can enjoy lots of activities, including the Wild Wanderer school where they learn woodland crafts and how to build dens.From £405 per week.For more details, visit www.featherdown.co.uk
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