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Walking with the family

Ramblers tips to get children walking

Need some tips on how to get your family out and walking this Easter holiday? There’s no need to go far to search for fun this Easter Holiday – the Ramblers is urging families to head to their nearest stretch of countryside, coast or green space to spend an active Easter outdoors. Britain’s walking charity…

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Blackpool Zoo Review

We had a beautiful sunny day to visit Blackpool Zoo. We expected it to be really busy, especially as it was Fathers Day too; however the car park was not very busy at all when we arrived. The car park has a fee of £2 for the whole day or £1 after 5pm. It was…

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16 Things to Do this Easter

There is no excuse for being stuck for things to do this Easter! Whether you’re a busy mum or dad, or expecting your first baby, follow our fun ideas to keep the whole family busy 1. Make and Easter egg tree Shape Plasticine into a “trunk” and add small twigs for branches. Then empty eggshells by…

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Santaland at Wookey Hole

We set off just after 10am, it was -4 degrees and there was snow on the ground. We were still excited though. Santaland at Wookey Hole has everything it promises and more. It’s quite pricey at £15 per adult or child but you can save 15% by booking online. We felt it was good value for the money.…

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Haven Holiday, Littlesea, Weymouth, Dorset

Haven – Littlesea Review Haven Holiday, Littlesea, Weymouth, Dorset With the Easter holidays fast approaching we decided we all needed a break from the usual routine of life – we chose a Monday-Friday break at Haven’s Littlesea Holiday Park in Weymouth, Dorset. We always love going to Haven as there is so much to do…

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Family days out: London and the south east: Kent steam railway

Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway Tenterden Kent Tel: 01580 765155 www.kesr.org.uk Steam trains take you through seven miles of lovely countryside, between Tenterden and Northiam, where you could break your journey for a picnic. Play area. Special events including Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine fun days. Open everyday over Easter and then daily…

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Dudley Zoo and Castle

Dudley West Midlands Tel: 01384 215300 www.dudleyzoo.org.uk With breathtaking views over the Black Country, there is something for all ages at Dudley Zoo and Castle. The zoo is home to many endangered species while the Castle displays encourage visitors to step back in time and explore mediaeval life. Children’s corner, bouncy castle, face painting, adventure…

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Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park Woburn Park Bedfordshire Tel: 01525 290407 www.woburnsafari.co.uk Voted, with Woburn Abbey, as the Family Attraction of the Year by the 1998 Good Guide to Britain, the Safari Park promises an action-packed family day out. As well as the exciting safari drive, there are five different adventure playgrounds, the Tiny Tots Safari Trail,…

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Cwm Derwen Woodland and Wildlife Review

Cwm Derwen Woodland and Wildlife Centre/Llanberis Lake Railway Bryn Peris Fachwen Caernarfon Gwynedd Tel: 01286 872014 For an exciting day out, take the Llanberis Lake Railway (open Easter – end October, tel: 01286 870549) along the shores of Padarn Lake to this wildlife centre, which was developed with children in mind. It offers audio-visual displays…

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Review : Henblas Country Park

Henblas Country Park Bodorgan Anglesey Tel: 01407 84 04 40 Farm animals, birds of prey demonstrations, pony rides, an indoor adventure playground, bouncy castles and tractor tours. Lots of hands-on activities and audience participation in the various events which take place daily. Open Easter-October Car park, catering on site, picnic site, toilets, parent/baby facilities.

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