4 h. ago The 15 best valued theme parks you can attend with the family this summer and their day ticket prices

Looking for thrills and spills for all the family and getting more for your money? Why not check out these 15 theme park destinations.

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27 h. ago Disneyland at 70: artists on the park’s five best rides – and why they still captivate

The California theme park is busier than ever. We asked artists, designers and historians to weigh in on the attractions that stand the test of timeA visit to Disneyland can be an exhausting experience. The line for a ride can be hours long; there are hordes of overstimulated children and the sheer quantity of gift shops is overwhelming. When the park first opened, on 17 July 1955, an adult ticket cost $1 and kids were 50 cents: now a single day’s entry for one person can easily run $200 or more.Despite all the kitsch and cartoon capitalism, though, Disneyland still delivers moments of actual magic, and that’s largely due to the inventiveness of its theme park rides. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago The Dorchester, London: why families should swap city breaks for a staycation this summer

We all know The Dorchester, but did you know it may be the solution to all your school holiday needs?

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41 h. ago The 22 best things to do with kids this summer in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

We're within touching distance of the school summer holidays, so it's time to plan for a summer of fun with your family where thousands of us head to each year - west Wales

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43 h. ago Cost of a family summer holiday to top European hotspots skyrockets by more than a fifth in a single year

Prices of ten typical tourist items including lunch, an evening meal, suncream and drinks such as mineral water and a glass of wine, have increased in 13 of 16 popular European holiday hotspots.

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53 h. ago Six Scottish indoor summer weekend days out for the whole family as rain forecast

From water parks to science centres and museums.

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58 h. ago The 'hidden' UK water park with a nature trail that's free to visit

The site has been a hub of leisure since 1909.

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3 d. ago Save almost £40 on a family day out to Chessington World of Adventures this summer holiday

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids during the summer holidays, a family day out to Chessington World of Adventures is always a hit – and you can now save £40

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4 d. ago From crunchy chaat and yoghurt to spicy peanut butter: Ravinder Bhogal’s recipes for alternative potato salads

Put aside the mayo and make these spicy riffs on the classic summer salad: chaat and yoghurt, spicy peanut butter, and baked chips with whipped tofuWe are a family of potato lovers, so a summer salad made of tender spuds bound together with something creamy, something acidic and a handful of herbs is a perennial favourite. While I would never throw a classic out of bed, every now andd then I like to swerve the mayonnaise and do something a little more exuberant. Today’s potato salads are a riot of texture and flavour, and pack a serious punch. They are satisfying enough on their own, but serve them at your next barbecue and you are bound to please the potato pleasure-seekers in your life. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Debenhams' summer sale saves shoppers £85 on this large family

If you're heading on a camping holiday this summer, or staying over night at a festival, this family-sized tent could be just the ticket for camping in comfort and style, while saving over £80

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6 d. ago Families can save up to 90% on train travel this summer with Northern ticket

Families could see savings of up to £70 per journey as Northern's family ticket has been extended to cover more destinations this summer

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6 d. ago Hidden gem Cardigan Bay beach where you can see dolphins from golden sands

Aberporth Beach, split into Dyffryn Beach in the east and Dolwen Beach in the west, is the perfect place to visit with the family in the summer holidays, or at any other time of the year

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8 d. ago Oasis fans attend Heaton Park concert in wedding outfits just hours after saying 'I do'

Two Oasis fans certainly made the most of their day as they headed to Heaton Park for the concert just hours after they married one another in Leeds

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8 d. ago Wimbledon presenter Clare Balding says 'I can't be the guilty one' after making big dog sacrifice

The 54-year-old sport presenter says she and her wife Alice were considering a new family addition last summer, but felt as though the time wasn't right

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9 d. ago Scenic Scottish Getaways: Family Summer Breaks from £450 with Largo Leisure Parks

Largo Leisure Parks has unveiled a new summer offer, giving holidaymakers the chance to enjoy four-night midweek or three-night weekend peak summer breaks from just £450 across their six scenic parks in Scotland.

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9 d. ago Noodle salad and fried shrimp: Mandy Yin’s recipes for Malaysian home

A spicy, herby noodle and prawn salad with a salty-sour dressing, shell-on prawns fried with spring onions, chilli and soy, and a homemade tomato sambal that keeps forever in the fridgeThe 14 states of Malaysia are located on a peninsula to the south of Thailand and on the island of Borneo, so it is no surprise that we absolutely adore seafood. Prawns are my seafood of choice at home, and I lean into store-cupboard staples to bring together easy, quick meals for my small family. Today’s glorious noodle salad is perfect for summer, not least because it’s a simple assembly job, while the second recipe, if you make a little effort to devein some shell-on prawns, rewards you with the most magnificent plate of them that you’ll ever eat. Continue reading...

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1 week ago If you attend one family wedding this summer, make it Beth Steel's rich, raucous bash, in Till The Stars Come Down

Each of Steel's characters nurses a secret sadness. Sinead Matthews' bride-to-be is subdued. Back in the Eighties, her miner dad crossed a picket line, triggering a 40-year feud with his brother.

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1 week ago 'I joined the famous Wimbledon queue and was left with two words'

Wimbledon is fully underway, and tennis fans are excited to see their top players compete. One man chose to join the lengthy queue for a same-day ticket and shared his experience

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1 week ago Summer Safety for Dogs: Expert tips to keep our adorable pets happy, healthy and cool

As the temperatures rise it’s important to keep an eye on our four-legged friends.

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1 week ago Garlic and lemon chicken traybake is the 'perfect easy family summer dinner'

This easy chicken traybake recipe by Rick Stein is packed with flavour, packed with crispy chicken, tender vegetables and roasted potatoes all cooked in a garlic and lemon sauce

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