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Make Your Own Alka-Seltzer Rocket
On 19/04/2010 in Art & Craft
Simple but effective, children will love creating this high-flying rocket. It can shoot up to five metres into the air, so it’s best to make use it outdoors and stand back before blast off; you may also want to provide safety glasses
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Theme parks
On 19/06/2009 in Days Out
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk 4. Legoland, Berkshire This esteemed theme park now has new attractions including an outdoor water area, and a children’s driving school. Tel: 0871 222 2001 or visit www.legoland.co.uk 5. Bekonscot Model Village, Buckinghamshire Jump on board
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Action-packed days out
On 19/06/2009 in Days Out
Learn a new skill or find hidden treasure with one of these 10 fun ideas
698300 or visit www.pcuk.org10. Learn orienteering Children can develop their outdoor skills with British Orienteering’s children’s training sessions for over-fives. Tel: 01629 734042 or visit www.britishorienteering.org.uk
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
with hands-on, climb-in, crawl-through exhibits. And the fun carries on with the museum’s outdoor play space. The museum’s ethos is twofold – it’s a place where children play to learn and grown-ups learn to play, so that means parents can get their hands
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Hallowe'en happenings in the Midlands
On 02/10/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
lovers can join in an outdoor Hallowe’en trail then create an eight legged friend at Kedleston Hall Derbyshire. After the creepy craft session curl up at the side of the resident witch to hear a selection of chilling tales.Halloween HuntOctober 29
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
On 10/11/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
Edwardian Christmas FayreNovember 26–27Dinefwr Park and Castle in Carmarthenshire will be playing host to a sackload of festive fun with a chance to sneak in some early Christmas shopping at the local food hall as well as an outdoor winter wonderland
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Junior’s Top Tiny Characters From Literature And Film
On 07/12/2011 in Books
These diminutive darlings punch well above their weight
forced to leave their home, feisty teenager Arietty and her family set off on an outdoor adventure, showing remarkable bravery for ones so very small.HobbitsThere are few journeys more epic than the one taken by J.R.R Tolkien’s hairy protagonist, Frodo
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Blooming marvellous days out...
On 03/04/2012 in Days Out
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
and an outdoors play space.Spring Plant Fair May 6Green-fingered types can stock up on all things leafy at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate. The garden's log maze, family trails and woodland dens will keep little visitors busy.RHS Chelsea Flower ShowMay 22
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The Designer Behind the Osprey Poco Premium
On 20/05/2012 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Mike Pfotenhauer, designer of the Osprey Poco Premium, on what makes a great child carrier
Why do you think well designed baby/children’s products have gained such prominence in recent years? I believe that the improvements to baby carriers have come from the best backpack builders in the outdoor industry. Comfort, durability
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Coming this week: Lounge On The Farm 2012
On 03/07/2012 in Days Out
Modern music, children’s comedy and luxurious local eats in the Kent countryside
’s fabulous array of outdoor events. The ubiquitous festival uniform of wellies and parkas is far more than just a fashion statement this year.Families seeking a last-minute summer sojourn from July 6–8 would be well advised to make for one of our hottest
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