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The Mottisfont Enigma
Jul 14, 2011

Mottisfont Abbey Garden and House is a beautiful National Trust estate set in rural Hampshire, near Romsey. For the summer the National Trust have teamed up with the House of Fairy Tales to provide a magical and free day out for all the family, writes Georgina Collins.

Peschiera Del Garda, Italy
Jun 30, 2011

During their stay at Altomincio, Anne Coates and her family spent a delightful and relaxing day in Peschiera Del Garda which offers stunning views of the lake as well as a bustling walled town.

Sahara Explorer
Jun 9, 2011

If you spend a holiday in Tunisia, it is well-worth going on the "Sahara Explorer" excursion, which is a two day trip, including an overnight stay, covering a large and diverse area of the country, as far as the Sahara desert in the south and the border with Algeria in the west.

Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park
Mar 28, 2011

A glorious spring day made the perfect backdrop for the opening of Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park in Hampshire attended by Alex Bell and her family including a very excited Pippa, just three, resplendent in her birthday Peppa "Pippa" Pig costume.

Santa's Magical Kingdom at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Nov 16, 2010

Elaine Denne and her family attended the press launch of Santa's Magical Kingdom at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. Promising to offer families "a truly memorable day out by mixing traditional values with the latest technology", they were excited to see what Santa's Magical Kingdom had to offer and were not disappointed.

Pirate Cove Adventure Park, Bluewater
Oct 25, 2010

Alex Bell and her family made a trip to Bluewater to experience the newly launched Pirate Cove Adventure Park.

Greek beach on London's River Thames
Jun 21, 2010

Get a taste of Greece and experience some of the delights of a Greek holiday – in the heart of London. Gabriel's Wharf has been transformed into a Greek beach until 27 June.

The Hop Farm – World of Activities
Apr 27, 2010

A sunny Saturday saw Alex and Jon Bell heading to The Hop Farm in Kent for five happy hours of family fun with Toby, five and a half and two year old Pippa. This was their first visit to the Hop Farm World of Activities and  the latest attraction - the Enchanted Kingdom and to enjoy the many activities on site.

Discover Greenwich
Apr 6, 2010

Tim Walder and his boys went off to visit a new free museum – Discover Greenwich is South-east London's World Hertiage Site.

ABBAWORLD at Earl's Court, London
Feb 24, 2010

Sian Minett and her two daughters are all Abba fans so happily went to experience ABBAWORLD which runs at London's Earls Court until 28 March 2010 and is the only ABBA exhibition to be approved by the members of ABBA.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! The London Odditorium
Jan 19, 2010

A relatively new London attraction, opening in August 2008, and replacing Rock Circus at 1 Piccadilly Circus, Ripley's Believe It or Not! has some parallels with the Guiness World of Records attraction at the adjacent Trocadero Centre. Tim Walder and his family went to investigate.
 

London Zoo
Oct 8, 2009

Neil Russell's first visit to London Zoo with daughter Olivia proved a tiring but enjoyable experience. Found in the heart of Regents Park, this 36 acre site is home to over 700 species.