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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, Cornwall
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 12:35:57
Crack the code of Britain's enigmatic communications history
within the wild Cornish cliffs and experience for yourself the atmosphere of an undercover operation.Family X-Factor Test your families deciphering aptitude and puzzle your way out of the interactive electronic maze activating switches with a special key
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Homemade Cornflake Fish Fingers with the 'mmm' factor
By Joanna Weinberg on 17/10/2012 12:33:42
Tuck into these delicious, nutritious fingers – the perfect midweek supper!
Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons plain flour2 eggs, beaten70g crushed cornflakesVegetable or sunflower oil, for frying To makePreheat the oven to 110°C/gas ¼. Cut the fish into strips about x2cm. Mix the Parmesan with the flour and turn the fish in it. Dip
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The best festive family films: Nativity 2
By Fiona McKim on 29/11/2012 11:31:07
David Tennant and Joanna Page star in this cockle-warming Christmas caper
and verging on idiotic, Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton), has his heart set on his pupils winning the coveted A Song For Christmas contest. Cue a miscellany of X Factor-style auditions, a runaway class of pupils, a kidnapped baby, a dramatic mountain rescue, some
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John Lewis Christmas 2010 Press Show
By Matthew Holroyd on 14/07/2010 12:16:08
A wishing tree prettily decorated with shoe lights and sackfuls of Christmas gifts are the seasonal offering from John Lewis
figures and a brilliant Kerplunk! style game (remember that?!) that featured the little green three-eyed alians. There was also inspiration from X Factor (or Glee depending on your musical taste) with a variety of musical instruments: a cute mini grand
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National Media Museum, Bradford
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 10:51:20
The magic of media brought to life
with a pan-generational fear inducing Dalek before moving on to decidedly safer ground with the opportunity to view an original Wallace and Gromit set. Family X-Factor The Museum’s dedicated learning department runs regular workshops and events
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BeWilderwood, Norfolk
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 13:22:33
Take to the trees for aerial adventures at this themed fantasyland
and super daily storytelling sessions, where children are invited to dress up as characters from the BeWilderwood books.
Family X-Factor There’s plenty of fuel for both fantasy play and high energy fun. And new for this year is The Big Hat a giant
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Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 12:14:24
Live and breathe ancient history within the walls of this wondrous fortress
slippers and an opportunity to dress up in the finest royal regalia with the help of the beautiful Princess Arabella.Family X-Factor While history lessons may seem dull and dreary to your young brood, Warwick Castle’s many colourful characters are lively
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
flowers, or even peering into a transparent toilet, your child is sure to find something to tickle her fancy.Family X-Factor Even the youngest of visitors is catered for. In the Desert Discovery, non-walkers can kick back in the soft and padded environs
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Kent And East Sussex Railway
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 14:26:17
The joy is the journey and the destination in this history-rich enclave of old England
’s Wealden Pullman.Family X-Factor Bodiam Castle has fantastic grounds for picnic pursuits, and offers free tracker packs stuffed with games, quizzes and activities for children.Not many people know this, but… The Mill Toy and Pedal Car Museum has the biggest
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Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 14:50:20
Be wowed by wildlife wonders at the Marquess of Bath's estate. Just don't forget to wind up those windows...
and walk with the meerkats in Jungle Kingdom, hand-feed giraffes at the Watering Hole, and take a Jungle Cruise around Gorilla Island.Family X-Factor Contemplating all those playful antics is sure to have your child itching to practise some playful antics
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