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Autumn Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 17:50:32
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumn activities
York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory
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York Maze
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 11:56:17
A cornucopia of thrills and spills, from maize maze muddling, to pig racing, pillow jumping and fending off crow attacks...
suitable for animal feed. There are over 1.5 million maize plants at York Maze.Special Events... Yorkshire DayAugust 1 Celebrate Yorkshire Day at the Great York Maze ‘Straw Bale Race’. How fast can you cover the 100m sprint whilst pushing a round bale
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National Storytelling Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 12/01/2012 11:18:23
Celebrate the art of oratory excellence at these fun family events
and rhyme session. Prizes will be awarded for the most enchanting costumes.Hidden Treasures February 2Charming independent Bookshop, The Hours, in Brecon will be opening its doors to story lovers of all ages for this tale-telling session by local raconteur
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PlayLOVEPop Pop-Up Boutique Lands In Berlin
By Fiona McKim on 25/11/2011 11:08:58
The travelling emporium offers fashion, art, crafts and events for families
with style-conscious children in mind. The stores fashion credentials include whimsical vintage-inspired children’s accessories range Milk‘N’Cookie, premium New York based denim outfitters ESP no.1 and the pared-down minimalist philosophy of All I Am
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
new theme, July/August it is Bugs/Spiders at Clumber Park in Derbyshire.Freedom FestivalSeptember 1–3The annual Freedom Festival in Hull will feature a mix of interactive events, family activities, music stages, street performance, world dance
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
February 19Follow an interactive trail to discover amazing stories behind the transport exibits at the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. Lighthouse DIYFebruary 17–18BYOB for this lighthouse DIY workshop, inspired by the Shining Lights exhibition at the National
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Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
ActivitiesFebruary 11–19Seaton Delaval Hall in Tyne And Wear will be offering a variety of nature themed activities including wildflower planting, willow weaving, beehive and honey making demonstrations.Wake Up WallingtonFebruary 13–17Celebrate the beginning
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
House's magnificent rink boasts a Tiffany Tuck Shop and a Christmas tree decked out in Tiffany blue. Time: 10am–11.30pm. Cost: from £10.50 (adults), from £8.50 (children). Strand WC2R 1LA.Swansea Waterfront Wonderland November 19–January 9 Skate
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
December 11, 12Visit Chartwell, Churchill's family home, and meet Father Christmas.Time: 11am–3pm. Cost: Free. Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS.Christmas Magic at Odds Farm Park December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Meet Santa in his grotto and see Christmas
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
to open that day’s door on the impressive two metre high wooden calendar. Storytelling at Somerset houseDecember 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 22Curl up beside the glamorous New-York inspired Tiffany & Co tree at Somerset House for one of these fabulous
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