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I’m such a big fan of Butlins - boy have we had some good times there. It never ceases to amaze me when people (and by that I mean friends!) turn their nose up at this great British institution. Perhaps some brilliant-sounding activities for young bookworms may finally win them over. Next week, Butlins is welcoming top children’s authors to its resorts for special free storytime sessions as part of World Book Day celebrations. Children’s [...] Read more »
Prehistoric fun for youngsters is planned at Wimbledon’s Centre Court Shopping Centre this half term including a chance to get crafty with dinosaur-inspired arts workshops. The centre’s adopted charity, Volunteer Centre Merton, is also set to benefit from a packed week of activities with shoppers asked to make a small donation to take part. Art and craft workshops run throughout half term for children of all ages and can be found on the lower mall from [...] Read more »
My family has always loved the carpet of snowdrops to be found at Cound, near my home town of Shrewsbury, around about this time of year. It’s our first blast of make-believe springtime to help us through the last throes of winter. Nearby Attingham Park also has swathes of these delicate flowers on show. This year, as icy conditions and snow flurries have taken grip in our neck of the woods (more below freezing conditions [...] Read more »
We all know lots of little (and not so little) people who are very eager to see this – LEGOLAND is allowing us a sneak peek at it’s brand new hotel. You can take a virtual tour around the 150-room, fully-themed LEGOLAND hotel, which is due to open at the Windsor resort in March 2012. LEGOLAND says the hotel is “Dedicated to interactive family fun” and will “bring LEGO to life with imaginative theming and [...] Read more »
We’ve just heard about a fantastic initiative from Haven, which is supporting under 5s around the UK and we wanted to tell you all about it. You may want to make sure that your local school knows all about it. I know I have! January is a time to make a fresh start for the year ahead, and unsurprisingly, living a healthier lifestyle and exercising more have once again topped the most popular New Year’s [...] Read more »
Those lovely folk over at Haven have given us some information that will make sure that you are able to bag a bargain. But you do need to be quick! You need to book before 31 Jan to benefit from their early booking offer. You can save up to 50% on spring breaks and 33% on summer breaks. This means a four night family break at the seaside in March/April starts from just £79 and [...] Read more »
Independent price comparison site carhiremarket.com has launched a lucky dip promotion offering customers the chance to win free car hire for their holiday in 2012! We thought that it would be of interest to our Have a lovely time readers, so please find below details of your chance to win. You do, however need to be quick. This is valid on bookings up to 22nd January 2012 only. ‘January Madness’ lucky draw on bookings in January Over one million [...] Read more »
THIS week, as the final part of reviews of the Xbox Live Dashboard, we’ve been watching YouTube on our TV through Xbox Live and it’s been great fun. I can’t often be bothered to look at YouTube from my pc or laptop but watching it on our TV has made it much easier and far more enjoyable. However, having two YouTube fans and stars of their own YouTube channel CuzAdventures in our family, I’ve decided [...] Read more »
Looking for hotels near Bristol Airport?
Or even better Bristol Airport hotels with parking and transfer to airport services?
Then choose Winford Manor, one of the best Bristol Airport hotels which has recently won a gold award as an eco hotel and is a very welcoming family hotel.
A large range of tents including Outwell tents and Vango tents which make ideal family tents. Also stocks a vast selection of sleeping bags and air beds at very competitive prices.
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