| |
 |
Charming UK farms
On 23/08/2011 in UK
From meeting cows to exploring forests, Feather Down Farms offer great outdoor experiences for families at 26 locations across the UK
A typical “tent” has beds, a stove and toilets, but 2011 sees a little more luxury at Billingsmoor Farm in Devon and Manor Farm in Hampshire. The Feather Down and Frills package includes a private hot tub and shower set up outside your tent
|
|
 |
Fruit picking
On 18/06/2009 in Days Out
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon This family farm offers soft fruit picking and an orchard. There is also a new barn-style restaurant. Tel: 01566 784605 or visit www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.ukBoyces Nursery, Devon This nursery is set
|
|
 |
Happy Campers
On 28/04/2008 in Green Living
Five fantastic UK campsites from the author of Cool Camping
and there’s a real family vibe. For details, visit www.deepdalefarm.co.ukDevon Yurt Holidays Yurts are a great place to start if you’re new at camping, so why not stay in a fabulous yurt on a Devon smallholding and take advantage of the on site farm shop
|
|
 |
The world's greatest zoos
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Get excited over exotic animals and have fun feeding farmyard creatures - here is Junior's guide to the best zoos around the globe
in a cottage or converted farm building. Farm and Cottage have some lovely properties in the southwest. Thelbridge Farm in Great Torrington, North Devon, is a charming 16th-century property, which you can explore by arrangement with the farmer. Prices
|
|
 |
The Best Family Festivals 2011
On 17/06/2011 in Days Out
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14
|
|
 |
Junior's guide to exciting ranches
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
A horseback ride exploring Navajo culture, a raft down the Vallecito Lake...a Wild West holiday is a winning family holiday idea
and activities. Flights from £565 per person.Closer to home, and less harsh on your purse, farm stays in the West Country will enchant your children. Helpful Holidays offers a range of Devon farm cottages. Stay near Honiton in East Devon and help out
|
|
 |
Story PR host a feast of Christmas 2012 delicacies
On 18/07/2012 in Shopping
From sparkling English wine and locally reared turkey to Italian chocolates and Mexican guacamole, we tried it all at Story PR's Christmas preview
. Riverford Organic farm foods is a Devon-based brand which is going from strength to strength. Now incorporating an exciting field kitchen on site near Totnes, you too can have a taste of their delicious produce via the brilliant home delivery hampers. From cheese
|
|
 |
Jolly January Outings In The South
On 04/01/2012 in Days Out
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Winter BabiesJanuary 1–February 19Meet the adorable newborn lambs, piglets and goats in Longcot Farm, Oxfordshire during twice daily meet the animals sessions.Celebrating Chinese New YearJanuary 4–January 31Drop in to Banbury Museum to welcome
|
|
 |
Six ways to have a greener holiday
On 03/08/2010 in Tips & advice
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
with lots of activities for children, including collecting eggs from the resident chickens and visiting the cows, sheep and pigs. A week at Berridon Farm in Devon costs from £400 for a family of four.Less but longer Rather than taking a number of short
|
|
 |
Little Britain
On 26/08/2011 in UK
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
-bedroom lodge. Fixit and Mixit Cottages, DevonTwo exceptionally quaint cottages on a working dairy farm that is hidden in a country valley near Kingsbridge, south Devon. The cottages have all been converted from huge barns and have shared use of a heated indoor
|
|
