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The science of sandcastles
On 23/06/2011 in Leisure
Thought building sandcastles was child's play? Well think again
Children love making sandcastles, it's fun and creative and there's a huge sense of satisfaction showing off their spectacular structures to fellow visitors to the beach. But did you know there's actually a complex science behind sandcastle making
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The best buckets and spades for beach babes
On 11/06/2012 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Be the king of the sandcastles with this stylish beach kit
Sand Play Set made from recycled materials, £16.98 by Green Toys at Toyella
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1 Feel the sand between your toes
On 19/06/2009 in UK
Icecream & sandcastles - a day on the beach is the perfect way to spend a idle day
Literally meaning ‘Whistling Sands’, Porth Oer, Lleyn Peninsula, Wales has dry sand above the high-water mark that might squeak when you walk on it. With sand the texture of fluffy cake mixture and a National Trust beach café selling everything from pizza to buckets and s...
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Five things to find at the seaside
On 05/07/2011 in Days Out
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...
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A Cornish holiday
On 19/04/2011 in UK
For the best of British, take a trip to Cornwall
the best sand to create towering sandcastles, while Padstow is home to Rick Stein’s children’s cookery classes. A great launchpad for any escapade is The Nare in Truro – a luxe retreat with child-friendly menus and babysitting available. For more great
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Treasure Beach
On 11/08/2011 in Long-haul
Treasure Beach is located on what’s regarded as the best beach on Barbados, Paynes Bay
The wide stretch of white sand and gentle sea, make it a perfect children’s playground. Now the hotel has appointed a Kids Concierge to arrange family picnics, sandcastle building competitions and even a children’s ‘cocktail’ hour at 4pm daily, when
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Carols in the Caribbean
On 24/10/2011 in Long-haul
Enjoy Christmas on your own island
Listen to the sound of a steel band as you open your presents, build a sandcastle before you visit Father Christmas, and delight in the unveiling of a gingerbread house at Peter Island Resort & Spa inthe British Virgin Islands. There are even
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Family activities… for a day at the beach
On 18/04/2010 in Leisure
Ten things to do in a day at the beach
1. Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2. Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3. Have a rock-pool ramble Learn about the food chain of this natural aquarium so your child understands how it works
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Summer Events for the Midlands
On 01/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Enjoy a walk with the wardens and look for wildlife around the park at Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire. Surprising SandcastlesJuly 28The fun of the beach comes to Bantock House and Park, Wolverhampton, with sandcastles and windmills to make and decorate
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Postcard from...Cornwall
On 14/04/2011 in Travel Reviews
Where? St Ives.Why go there? St Ives is a pretty town overlooking soft white sand beaches. It has also just been voted the Best UK Seaside Town at the British Travel Awards.Children will love... Simply rock-pooling and building sandcastles
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