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Carsington Sailing Club Summer Splash!
Carsington Sailing Club is a vibrant, family-friendly sailing and watersports centre located on the scenic shores of Carsington Water in Derbyshire, near the edge of the Peak District.

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More Acts, Workshops and Activities Announced for Gloworm Family Weekend
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce loads more acts, new zones, activities and workshops that will elevate this year’s festival experience, set to take place August 8-10.Â

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What's On: Easter 2025
Happy Easter everyone! Here's our comprehensive guide to What's On over the school holidays!

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Fancy a Walk, Mate?
A great hiking group called Fancy a Walk Mate which has brought a new sense of adventure into times away from the family.

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What's On: February Half Term 2025
Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies!

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First Acts Revealed for Gloworm Festival 2025!
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park for 2025, marking five incredible years at this much-loved location.

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Frugal Family Days Out
Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!

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The Christmas countdown begins! Get ready for Festive Derby
Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns.

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Autumn crafting: 5 ways to get the Denby Pottery Village experience at home
Discover 5 ways to get a taste of the Denby Pottery Village experience at home

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What's On: October Half Term 2024
Pumpkin picking, creepy crafts, autumnal trails, Halloween parties and then, later in the week, some spectacular bonfire and firework events

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Wild Walks in Belper
Being on the edge of Peak District is a true blessing with dozens of trails, hikes and nature walks to do both alone and as a family.Â

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Family Gruffalo Day with Woodland Connections
Boom Buddy Family, The Watsons, joined Bonnie and Kate from Woodland Connections for a Gruffalo-themed morning in the woods.

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What's On: Summer 2024
This guide is EVEN BIGGER and EVEN BETTER than the six glorious pages we offered you in the magazine!

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Review: Adventures for Kids by Saul and Henry Taylor
The heart of the book is pure adventure and it encourages kids to explore what nature has to offer.

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What's On: May Half Term 2024
Hunting for dragonflies, meeting LEGO masterbuilders, creating dinosaur-themed crafts, attending inspirational storytellings and more!

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Five Family Films
The Ritz Cinema Belper is the perfect place to see a wide variety of films for all ages.

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Autism Awareness Month: Awesome Activity Providers
Hello from The Yallops! I'm Bethan and I’m married to my wonderful husband, Josh. We live in Horsley Woodhouse with our three sons. Toby...

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Walk: High Peak Junction Canal and Woodland
This lovely walk is ideal for families with young children. It's 3 miles so requires a certain amount of stamina but there's plenty to...

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What's On: Easter 2024
If you can’t find something you fancy doing on our eggs-traordinary Easter holidays list, we’ll eat our Easter bonnets! And if you find...

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Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season Returns This Summer
The popular Outdoor Theatre and Cinema season will return to Markeaton Park from June to August.

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Beyond Skegness: Exploring the Lincolnshire CoastÂ
We fell in love with the Lincolnshire coast. You may instantly think of Skegness, which is good fun for kids – I’ll skip to that in a minute – but can we just talk about the beautiful and scenic Sutton-on-Sea and around that area?!Â

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The Boom Buddy Summer Playlist
We asked our Boom Buddy families to share a song that brings back holiday memories or a tune that's the first thing to go on at the family BBQ or is always top of the summer roadtrip playlist!

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Travel Tips with Under Twos
While many parents may already be veterans when it comes to travelling with children of any age, for some moms and dads, this will be the first time they undertake the mission of taking their little ones abroad. It is doable and doesn’t have to be that stressful.

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