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Waitrose launches refreshed kids café menu in time for school holidays

The new children’s menu will be available in 128 Waitrose cafés from 24th July and offers a variety of nutritionally balanced options from avocado toast to Little Dish Fish Pie
Waitrose has collaborated with delicious brands including Little Dish, Piccolo and PIP Organic to offer a variety of meals, juices, smoothies and snacks
Waitrose will also launch a myWaitrose kids eat

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Get summer ready: Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club is back and bigger than ever!

Meadowhall has announced the return of its hugely popular Summer Beach Club, with this year’s event set to be bigger and better than ever.

From Friday July 19th, the centre’s Orange Car Park will once again be transformed into the ultimate celebration of summertime, with a 1,000 sqm beach, family-friendly rides, aqua park, chill out zones and food stalls all providing the perfect...

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Flower power your way through the school holidays.

The school holidays are fast approaching and you may be wondering how you will fill them! Look no further than a day out on a beautiful farm on the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border.

The Patch MK is a working farm with a difference just outside London on the edge of Milton Keynes. It has something for everyone from beautiful flower fields with wildflowers and Sunflowers...

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Summer Holiday Saving Tips For Parents - Save Up To £150 On Family Days Out

Summer is a time of relaxation and sunny days, but having the kids at home all day often leads to a lot of excursions and expensive outings. For parents who are at a loss as to how to save money in these increasingly expensive times, there are still many fun ways to entertain the kids and save money while doing it.

Jason Higgs , the Senior Deals Strategist for Bountii , is an expert...

It's Party Time: Broughton reveals full line up for 25th Birthday Bonanza

Broughton Shopping Park is hosting its big birthday bash this weekend (Saturday 15th June) to mark its 25th anniversary – and everyone is invited to celebrate in style, with freebies and family fun galore!

From face painting and traditional party games such as pass the parcel, to special appearances to dial up the party atmosphere, including a trio of comedic grannies and a roarsome...

Welcoming Cultures and Meadowhall bring a celebration of cultural style to Sheffield

In an exciting collaboration, Meadowhall is hosting a brand-new cultural fashion celebration running throughout May and June.

Presented in partnership with Sheffield's Welcoming Cultures organisation, the initiative includes the 'Seeing Beyond Our Cultural Outfit' exhibition, which is on display at the centre until the end of June, as well as day of cultural fashion showcases on...

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Playhenge! Build a Dream Adventure Playground at Stonehenge this Half Term!

PLAYHENGE! Bring your Family and Your Wildest Imagination to Build a Dream Adventure Playground at Stonehenge Fri 17 May - Tues 4 June 2024

Stonehenge, a site steeped in ancient mystery and wonder, will play host to an extraordinary building event over May half term, as English Heritage invites children and adults to grab hammers, saws, nails and wood and construct Playhenge – the temporary...

Half-term Heroes: Top deals on Family activities across Britain this May half-term

As the Spring Bank Holiday and half-term break approaches, families across the country will be gearing up for a week of fun, exploration, brighter evenings and (hopefully) some sunshine. Whether you’re looking for last-minute ideas to keep the kids busy, or planning a great British day out, let National Rail’s Days Out Guide inspire your week of adventure for less.

From iconic...

Meadowhall to host free Tea Dance for local community this VE Day

Meadowhall will be hosting a special Tea Dance on Wednesday 8th May to celebrate VE Day.

The session will take place from 10am until 11:30am on the Upper Oasis seating area next to Tapas Revolution. Those attending can enjoy a vibrant mix of Sequence, Latin and Ballroom dancing with live music from local musician Audrey Robinson, one of the UK’s leading organists for sequence and...

These are the best attractions for families in Devon, according to TripAdvisor data

Devon is a great place to visit with children, with plenty of family-friendly beaches, adventure parks and outdoor activities – there’s something for everyone. To help families, local experts at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed the best attractions for families in Devon.

The family holiday cottages company analysed TripAdvisor reviews for a number of popular places in Devon...

Meadowhall announces host of activities to celebrate this Eid

Meadowhall is hosting a whole range of exciting activities this Tuesday (9th April) in celebration of Eid.

Storyteller and magician Arif Javid will be entertaining visitors at the centre with traditional stories of The Genie of Samarkand and Rubiayat of Omar Khayyam, whilst Ghazal musicians will be showcasing their popular South Asian classical music.

Meadowhall will also be...