14 h. ago 10 lost rides and attractions at Camelot theme park we still miss today

From the Tower of Terror to Knightmare and Excalibur 2 - a trip to Camelot was a big part of any summer holiday for kids from Greater Manchester

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25 h. ago Where the wild things are: how to immerse your kids in the great outdoors this summer

Some of the most priceless holiday memories cost next to nothing – as my four-year-old son and I have found on our forays into nature around the UK‘Aliens!” The call came loud and shrill from the trees as I scanned the foliage for the unmistakable shape of my four-year-old son. For a moment, nothing stirred. The beams of light from the sun spotlit a nearby clump of bracken so intensely it reminded me of the torches Mulder and Scully used in The X Files.Then, a rustle came from up ahead. “Quick! I found them,” he yelled before disappearing into a clearing between the pines. I walked on, to find, in front of us, the curved edges and spherical lines of a UFO, coloured so dark it nearly blended into the shadows. It was, of course, a metal sculpture representing the alien vessel said to have landed here over 40 years ago. On top of it stood my son. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago 50 things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays summer 2025

From park trails and Pac-Man to mazes and museums, there are so many activities and events to keep kids happy this summer

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27 h. ago All the places kids can eat for free or for £1 over the school summer holidays

Some of our favourite chain restaurants are offering brilliant deals this summer holiday, so you can take your children out on a budget.

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28 h. ago 21 amazing things to do with your kids in Swansea this summer

Plenty of events and activities have been organised to offer a helping hand to keep youngsters occupied during the six-week break

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29 h. ago 10 amazing things to do with your kids in Cardiff this summer

From a music festival to sunflower fields, there's something for all the family

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30 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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47 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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62 h. ago Get a family day out to Chessington World of Adventures with almost £40 off this school holiday

As the summer holiday approaches finding ways to keep the kids entertained can be tough, but you can save £40 on a family of 4 pass to Chessington World of Adventures

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63 h. 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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63 h. ago GAP launches 'biggest ever' kids summer sale with clothing reduced to as little as £3

GAP's children's wear is praised for its softness and superior quality, designed to be cherished and passed down.

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66 h. ago Health warning over popular summer drink as kids under seven should stay away

The popular summer treat shouldn't be consumed by kids younger than seven, experts have said, should also be limited to no more than 350ml - roughly the amount of a fizzy drink can

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3 d. ago 12 fun things to do with the kids in London over the summer holidays

From the Bard with a touch of Beyoncé to Hobnob ice-cream, Anjana Gosai on keeping everyone from toddlers to teens happy

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6 d. ago Save £400 on kids' wooden climbing frame as it hits sale in time for summer holidays

This kids wooden climbing frame is the perfect way to get your kids playing outdoors this summer, and it's currently on sale for a huge saving of £400

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9 d. ago AD FEATURE: Trafford Centre Summer Fair returns with giant beach and new kids' activity zone

The event will feature mouth-watering food and drink, thrilling rides and plenty of fun activities for children

Society

1 week ago Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summer

As floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm

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1 week ago At American summer camps, kids get a glimpse of their future. That’s what made the horror in Texas so crushing | Emma Brockes

As news of the floods began to break, for so many parents the scene at Camp Mystic was intimately imaginableAmong the many dreams that the US offers its citizens, there’s this: that the American child, around the age of eight, will go to sleep-away camp a few hours from home and begin one of the key formative experiences of their life. They will return every summer. They will learn independence. They will form bonds with people who will one day godparent their children. As an adult, a friend of mine – no kidding – returned to the hallowed ground in Pennsylvania where her summer camp once stood, bought a piece of land and built a house there. Whenever we visited, she’d point out the ruins of the old dining hall down by the lake and get a haunted look on her face.I mention this because, among the many devastated reactions to the flash floods in Texas last week, there is one that is particular, and particularly acute, to millions of Americans: a gut-level blow of unfathomable loss stri...

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1 week ago At US summer camps, kids get a glimpse of their future. That’s what made the horror in Texas so visceral | Emma Brockes

Camps are a rite of passage for American parents and children. That’s why the tragedy at Camp Mystic was intimately imaginableAmong the many dreams that the US offers its citizens, there’s this: that the American child, around the age of eight, will go to sleep-away camp a few hours from home and begin one of the key formative experiences of their life. They will return every summer. They will learn independence. They will form bonds with people who will one day godparent their children. As an adult, a friend of mine – no kidding – returned to the hallowed ground in Pennsylvania where her summer camp once stood, bought a piece of land and built a house there. Whenever we visited, she’d point out the ruins of the old dining hall down by the lake and get a haunted look on her face.I mention this because, among the many devastated reactions to the flash floods in Texas last week, there is one that is particular, and particularly acute, to millions of Americans: a gut-level blow of unfa...

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1 week ago The best London restaurants to go to with children during the summer holidays

From sushi making classes to pizza sat by a supercar, Lucy Tobin rounds up the best of where to dine with the little ones

Society

1 week ago Government and NSPCC confirm legal age kids can be left home alone this summer

Some might jump at the chance whilst other kids need some reassurance and support before staying home alone

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