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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
ShowJuly–8Taking place at Henry VIII's old haunt, the annual Hampton Court Palace Flower Show has a feast of fun to delight little visitors. Children can hang out amongst a bounty of beautiful blooms, enjoy life music and picnic amongst Britain
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The best summer days out in London
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
’s PicnicJuly 21Animal loving families should pack a picnic and bring along their favourite furry friend for this teddy-themed fun day at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo with storytelling, craft activities and biscuit decorating. Cadbury House July 27–August
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Read this book: Babbit
On 06/10/2011 in Books
Lydia Monks' quirky fairytale about a big one, a little one and a garrulous rabbit
comes from Scarlett not being able to say “rabbit”, is an apt one, as he really does love to babble on... “We’d had a lovely picnic. Well, I say ‘lovely’ but there weren’t quite enough carrots for my liking,” begins the loquacious, and just
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Wildlife Watching
On 24/09/2009 in Perfect for...
From meeting a manatee to hanging out with orang-utans
have their own population of dugongs, as they’re known here. Families can watch these gentle creatures from a boat or snorkel close to them. A day out including the boat trip, a picnic, snorkelling, kayaking and a nature walk costs £30 per person
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Where To Go In Wales
On 14/04/2010 in UK
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Wales
. For children aged up to six, there are Teddy Bear Picnics as well as a Lanterns & Limpets session, where children create their own paper lantern, and the Bluestone Bash where children make an original musical instrument.Visit www.bluestonewales.com
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Wales’s Famous Five
On 18/08/2011 in UK
Admire the Famous Five locations in Wales with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
, there are Teddy Bear Picnics as well as a Lanterns & Limpets session, where children create their own paper lantern, and the Bluestone Bash where children make an original musical instrument. Visit www.bluestonewales.com
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Family activities…for a day in the kitchen
On 19/04/2010 in Leisure
Ten activities for children when you're spending the day in the kitchen
1. Pack a picnic hamper ...with damper (recipe below), fruit and chocolates, then enjoy an afternoon in the garden with a variety of traditional games: boules, a giant snakes-and-ladders, skittles.2. Make gingerbread men Why not try making
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Family activities…for a day in the park
On 20/04/2010 in Leisure
Ten things to do when you visit a park
the grass to a ‘hole’); or target practice (where you aim for a certain object) are all good games to play.4. Teddy Bear's Picnic If you go out in the woods today... the whole family will have some fun. Learn songs and take a few storybooks with you (Winnie
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Autumn Days Out In The South
On 12/09/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
and colours this secret garden has to offer so pack a picnic and seek out the wooded walks and canals as well as newly opened Italian and rose gardens.Framlingham CastleNow OpenOnce the refuge of Mary Tudor before she became queen, Framlingham Castle
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Five ideas for perfect party food
On 04/04/2012 in Parties
Junior's bite-sized tips for children's party snacks
decide that the tea set is best used in a ‘let’s pretend’ game with all the guest’s teddies before the real tea is served. You can also theme your food. For a bears’ picnic, look out for teddy-shaped biscuits or use animal-shaped cutters to make your own4
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