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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 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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Playing dress up
By Catherine Hudson on 01/03/2011 15:29:27
Beautiful wall decorations for your child's bedroom, created by Mae
including woodland creatures and all the fun of the circus, there is something to suit every home.Fantastic interiors and childrenswear website Sisters Guild have the dress up doll versions available online now.
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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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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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A vintage and modern style home
By Junior on 01/09/2011 17:23:29
Vintage class meets modern design to create a family-friendly home that is relaxed, colourful and fun
feels quite special. It is set on a large southeast London suburban estate, backed with mature woodland, and the setting is stunning. All the houses on the estate were designed in the Sixties, but built in 1970, and Lucy’s home is quite simply a hymn
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A fabulous family holiday at Center Parcs
By Junior on 22/11/2012 11:57:10
Take a fun trip with the whole family to any one of the UK locations
to December 22, the forests at Center Parcs are transformed into an enchanting wonderland where families can visit Santa’s woodland workshop, take carriage rides, see live reindeer and see fireworks.Winter wonderland breaks costs from £329 per lodge including
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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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JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:07:21
Junior's Guide to the Best Family Festivals checks out the Just So Festival
at the beach. There’s also the chance to meet children’s authors, including David Lucas, or dance in the woods to Polly and the Billets Doux.Added extras Set amid 65 acres of ancient English woodland in Staffordshire, festival families can immerse themselves
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