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Festival fun
On 08/04/2011 in Leisure
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, Derbyshire (www.offthetracks.co.uk) Capacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners
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Music festivals
On 20/04/2010 in Days Out
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
1. JUNE 4-6 Wychwood, Gloucestershire Nominated best family festival (every year!), the line up here includes the Levellers, The South and King Creosote. There will also be over 100 events and workshops including circus skills, puppet shows
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Eat the festival spirit!
On 09/07/2012 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Bring a ray of sunshine to your festival festivities with these yummy cookies from Biscuiteers
Oh my goodness. We saw the pictures of the mudbath that was T In The Park and just thought we needed to bring a little colour back into the festival season (and not just muddy brown).This little box of delights from those master cookie
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
On 04/05/2012 in Days Out
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Off The Tracks Festival, Donington Park, DerbyshireMay 25–27Small is beautiful is the mantra of this twice-yearly affair with a mix of world music, roots, folk, dance and trance set across three stages. There’s also plenty of arts, crafts
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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
On 15/10/2012 in Days Out
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
traditions, the sixth Bloomsbury Festival will be taking place from October 19-20 with over 150 free events taking place in a variety of venues across the neighbourhood.Many of the events will be housed in unusual and rarely opened venues and will cover a
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The Family Festival Guide 2013
On 16/05/2013 in Days Out
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Wychwood FestivalWhen May 31–June 2Where Cheltenham RacecourseCapacity 10,000What’s the vibe? Now in its ninth year, this boutique family festival places an emphasis on great music and fun.Musical interludes The eclectic line-up includes Soul II
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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
Off The Tracks Festival June 3–5 Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireWychwood Festival June 3–5 Cheltenham Racecourse Eden Festival June 10–12 Raehills Meadows, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Blissfields Festival June 30–July 3
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Junior's advice on festivals
On 31/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Here are some useful tips when searching for a fun family-friendly festival
While most festivals now offer dedicated children’s events, there are still some crucial questions to ask:- Are children allowed? Some festivals are still adults-only, so confirm that children can go before booking tickets. - How far is the walk
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Five Festival Rules
On 17/06/2011 in Days Out
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
On 28/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet
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