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M&S Christmas press day!
On 16/07/2009 in Fashion news
Today Junior went to Marks & Spencer’s 2009 christmas press day. Held at Two Temple Place on the banks of the River Thames.Visitors were greeted by a life-sized snowman made out of flowers; The entrance was decorated like a mystical grotto leading
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
On 10/11/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
experience. Wander the beautifully decorated house to discover Santa and his elves in the grotto, carol singing, crafts, seasonal eats and a chance to visit animals in their woodland stable.Slieve Gullion Christmas WonderlandDecember 17Head deep into a
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
On 01/12/2010 in Days Out
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
, the Liverpool One attraction boasts an ice palace grotto, inflatable snow globe, giant swing chairs and an ice climbing wall. Chavasse Park.Time: 11am–10pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat), 11am–9pm (Sun–Weds).Natural History Museum Ice RinkNovember 5–January 9Overlooked
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Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
On 21/07/2011 in Days Out
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
will relish taking part in the treasure hunt style quizzes and hiding out in the crumbling 17th-century grotto.Not many people know this, but… Woburn is the home of the original afternoon tea. The wonderfully superfluous meal was devised around 1840 by Duchess
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
On 02/12/2010 in Days Out
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
North EastBeamish ChristmasNovember 30–February 2Meet Santa in his fireside grotto at Beamish Museum and see the town and pit village arrayed in decorations from the 1900s.Time: 10am–4pm (Tues–Thurs). Cost: £16 (adults), £10 (children
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Little Miss Junior's Festive Wish List at Hamleys
On 02/07/2010 in Fashion news
There may still be 176 days till Christmas, but Little Miss Junior already knows exactly what she wants Santa to pop in her stocking
all the way there, saying it’s too hot to wear a beard.Hamleys is surely every child's dream. For today, Santa's grotto is situated in the party room on the fifth floor (just like Harvey Nicks!) where there is a cherry-picked collection of must
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Shop 'til you drop from Delhi to New York
On 15/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Look at these must-have holidays for shopaholics from the tantalising scent of spices from Delhi's market stalls to the world's greatest toy store in New York
’s grotto and toy stands. In front of the cathedral is the largest selection of stalls selling mulled wine and Lebkuchen – iced gingerbread hearts. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the Tivoli Gardens theme park hosts a fairytale market selling knitwear. There’s also
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An Autumn Cottage Break in the Lake District
On 22/08/2012 in Advertorial
A holiday filled with beautiful autumnal colours and crisp morning walks courtesy of Sykes Cottages
. Visit the castle over the Halloween week, from 23 October to 3 November, and take the younger kids to visit the Ghostly Grotto, where they can take part in magic shows and family activities. If you fancy your family a rather brave lot, why not wait until
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
On 08/10/2010 in Days Out
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
NorthYork Maze Hallowe’en FestivalOctober 23–31Haunted tractor and trailer rides, witch’s grotto, pumpkin carving and spooky makeovers. Time: 10am–4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 (adults), £7.95 (children). Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT. For details, see www
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Fabulous Festive Family Days Out
On 20/12/2011 in Days Out
Make the most of the holiday season with our round-up of wonderful winter events happening all over the UK
The festive season is full of exciting events and activities for families.Find out what's on in your area with our guide to the happiest yuletide happenings in: The NorthThe MidlandsThe SouthWalesNorthern IrelandScotlandLondon events or London's Winter Ice RinksThen, once the las...
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