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Theme parks
On 19/06/2009 in Days Out
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
1. Diggerland Get behind the wheel of a JCB at one of Britain’s four Diggerland theme parks. Tel: 0871 227 7007 or visit www.diggerland.com 2. Blackgang Chine, Isle of WightThis is now one of the UK’s first theme parks, with roller
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Theme Park Thrills
On 05/07/2011 in Days Out
The latest rides and attractions at the UK's theme parks
Alton TowersTh13teen – the world’s first free fall drop rollercoaster, which sends both train and track plummeting towards earth – is the star new attraction at the Staffordshire theme park. For those who prefer not to be scared out of their skins
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A wacky Wannado City theme park
On 11/08/2011 in Long-haul
Your children can test out over 200 different professions when they visit the quirky Wannado City theme park in Florida
Forget Mickey and friends – on your next holiday to Florida, check out Wannado City in Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale, a fantastic theme park in which children can try out any of 250 different careers, from television director and rock climber
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Cinematic theme park Futuroscope's fun attractions
On 25/08/2011 in Europe
Futuroscope theme park in France, has added three attractions to Children’s World (Le Monde des Enfants), an activity-packed area for younger visitors
Budding Drivers offers children over five a real driving lesson in specially-adapted, non-polluting electric cars. There’s an indoor obstacle course and labyrinth based on French cartoon series Code Lyoko and a fun open-air attraction, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless...
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Russian Doll themed goodies
On 20/04/2010 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Five fun things with a Russian Doll flavour
Mama Russian Doll Crochet ToyMade by Anne Claire Petit, these toys cost £50 each. Tel: 01380 859 900 or visit www.anneclairepetit.nl
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Olympic medals themed lights
On 01/07/2010 in Interiors
Tom Dixon's Olympic medals inspired ceiling lights are a winning idea
Inspired by the gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals, interiors, guru Tom Dixon has created the stylish hand-polished Void ceiling lights in brass, stainless steel and copper. £235 each by Tom Dixon.
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Holiday themed table mats and coasters
On 01/06/2009 in Interiors
Jenny Duff has designed a range of eye-catching table mats and coasters inspired by advertising posters from the National Railway Museum
Evoking nostalgic Famous Five-style day trips to favourite coastal resorts of yesteryear, designer Jenny Duff has created a delightful range of table mats and coasters. Based on advertising posters from the National Railway Museum in York, these cheery collections are cork-backed...
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Ten fun children's party themes
On 04/04/2012 in Parties
With a little imagination your child's bash will go off with a bang
1. Choose familiar and fun favourites A party based on simple, familiar motifs such as jungle or farm animals, combined with easy activities, games and singing, is ideal for the under-threes. Decorate your space with some colourful, oversized decorations to turn it into a memorab...
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The great safari… in Surrey
On 05/08/2011 in UK
Meet beautiful animals at Chessington World of Adventures and stay at a superb safari-themed Holiday Inn
of the safari-themed Holiday Inn where there’s a spa, indoor pool and family restaurant. Children can even meet the meerkats at breakfast. The Roar and Snore package costs from £153 per night for a family of four, including breakfast and entry to the theme park
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Advertorial: Keeping the kids happy abroad
On 18/08/2011 in Days Out
A theme park holiday can be great fun for the whole family and leave you with some wonderfully happy memories
of your time there By their nature, theme parks are usually huge, so it makes sense to plan your time there. During the peak holiday seasons, crowds will build up, so allow additional time for queuing, and don't try to do too much in one day. Most
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