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Fifteen fantastic party planning tips and activities
On 04/04/2012 in Parties
From preparations to traditional games - party proof yourself with these handy hints
. If you can, use stickers that tie in with the theme of your party.2. Have a cunning game plan Keep party games simple and avoid long instructions. A simple treasure hunt searching for chocolate coins or small plastic animals will be a hit. Don’t be too
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Excellent Easter Events
On 20/04/2011 in Days Out
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
in an Easter egg hunt, too.Wales Folly Farm, PembrokeshireApril 17–25, 27–30Ducks, pigs and dogs will be putting on a performance in animal agility show Farmyard Frolics.Cardiff Castle April 23 Join the Easter fun with a treasure trail, egg rolling and egg
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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
On 01/08/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Centre in Wiltshire for exciting performances, and drama workshops. Sand SculptureAugust 21Enter a family treasure hunt on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, then get digging for Porthcurno Telegraph Museum's annual sandcastle competition.Woodland Magic
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Into the woods
On 23/01/2008 in Days Out
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
an amazing national heritage that few of us even consider. But the Woodland Trust wants to do something about that. So it has now set up The Ancient Tree Hunt – a five year project in partnership with Register of the British Isles to pinpoint and map ancient
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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 soothing Shanti
On 24/06/2011 in Long-haul
With an assortment of activities and peaceful pastimes, the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius is the ideal place for the whole family to unwind
ice towels to cool down in the tropical climate. The children’s club provides kids with loads of activities – from treasure hunts to kite flying – while the local attractions include the opportunity to see the myriad colours of the tropical fish
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Exhilarating holidays for nature lovers
On 17/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Head off to a safari, snorkel alongside a giant 100-year-old turtle or visit the Jurassic Park film location for an adventure of a lifetime
, managers Llane and Karl have created a Cub’s Club for adventurers under the age of six (the age from which children can go on game drives). There are treasure hunts and games within the safety of the stunning lodge while parents head out on game tours
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The rules of rock-pooling
On 15/05/2012 in Leisure
Have an exciting coastal adventure with your child
-pooling log, a little tub to collect empty shells and some wet wipes or antibacterial gel to keep hands clean before tucking into a celebratory, post-hunt ice cream.3. Do not disturbRock pools are carefully balanced ecosystems that survive against the harsh
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Summer Events for the South East
On 01/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
afternoon at Portsmouth’s Bandstand. This is one of the most popular free events in the region and offers a variety of different music from urban to swing to country and western.Go on an Art HuntAugust 1Follow the Sculpture Trail around the gardens
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The best summer days out in The South
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Topham Hatt at the Isle Of Wight Steam Railway today. Other activities available will include face painting, a treasure hunt and vintage bus rides.The Steam Fayre and Vintage RallyAugust 4–5Young automobile enthusiasts should visit West Somerset Railway
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