Devon

We cover the spectacular North Devon coastline including Croyde, Woolacombe, Mortehoe, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin as well as the stunning expanse of Exmoor. Many of our properties border National Trust land and enjoy spectacular views over beaches and the coastline.

We have a wide selection of properties from cosy cottages to large beachside homes, sleeping from two to twelve. With several of the property’s enjoying swimming pools, and many welcoming pets.

Full availability and on-line booking available at our website.

Visit our website or contact us now by Email or on 01271 813777.

Check out our website for offers and special events coming up at the theme parks.

If you are travelling in a group of 10 or more call our specialist Group Reservations Team on 0870 390 5042 for a bespoke package to suit your needs.

Though based in the North West, we provide party entertainers throughout the North West. Children and teenagers are getting more sophisticated, and we have some great activities that will make your child’s party be a day to remember!

For young children, we can do things like crafts, Japanese origami, African drumming and face painting. For teenagers’, we have lots of party ideas. These include makeup and beauty for girls, street dance, break dancing and Rapping and DJ skills.

We also do Caribbean banquets and have special graffiti art activities including ones where we graffiti mural a bedroom or play room.

These fun party activities can also work with adults and for corporate events. They usually last 1 ½ to 2hrs and cost as little as £235.00 + VAT so why not give it a go? Contact us via our website web-form or call one of our friendly team today!

For a Party to remember!

Accommodation is fitted and equipped to the standard you would expect to find on a first-class holiday park. All homes have showers or baths, colour TV connected to our unique movie channel, full size cooker, fridge-freezer and microwave oven.

Our holidays are tailored to please every member of your family. Children will love the daily programme of activities, plus their very own Jolly Roger Club where they'll find lots of fun things to do. Children and adults alike can enjoy some spectacular shows in our spacious family lounge, plus games and competitions for the whole family.

Facilities include a restaurant, four fantastic heated pools in one fun indoor complex and our super games arcade with all the latest games machines, simulators and pool tables.

Our holiday park is set within award winning gardens providing wonderful surroundings to relax in. Alternatively there are lots of places to visit within the local area, do as much or as little as you like!

We have hundreds of stylish country properties run by friendly families in superb rural settings. Choice of accommodation includes B&B and self-catering in cottages, converted farm buildings, log cabins or caravans as well as a selection of touring camp/caravanning sites. Whichever you choose, comfort is guaranteed, as is a warm, truly genuine welcome.

Every property has been inspected and quality assessed under National Tourist Boards’ grading schemes and /or those operated by the AA.

Visit the Farm Stay UK website to plan the perfect holiday or short break where your whole family can enjoy fresh air, fine views, real home cooking and that special sense of well-being that only a stay in the country can bring.

Operating during the school holidays, we feature good quality, child-friendly hotel-based holidays to Majorca, Portugal, Croatia, Tunisia, Morocco, Tenerife, Benidorm, and Torquay (UK). In the winter we also visit Lapland for our ever popular Skiing, Adventure and Santa holidays.

There’s no need to ever feel ‘alone’ on holiday again. Enjoy adult companionship and peace of mind, knowing that your child is safe and has all the new friends he or she could possibly wish for.

We are not resourced to provide advice or support directly to families with disabled children or children with SEN. We signpost families on to relevant organisations. Visit our website for information on national policy that impacts upon disabled children and children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families as well as details of organisations that provide advice and support.

FIND OUT HOW TO MANAGE challenging behaviour, difficult bed times, uncooperative children, spirited toddlers, sibling rivalry and more…

BECOME A MORE RELAXED and confident parent and have a closer relationship with your children. Parent coaching provides you with individually tailored support, assisting you in raising emotionally intelligent, respectful and happy children.

JUST 4 PARENTS OFFER A RANGE of parent coaching services; face to face, telephone and email coaching, and home visits. We run weekends for fathers and sons and fathers and daughters in the New Forest providing dads special time with their children. We run ongoing groups for parents and parents to be.

WORKING WITH YOUR COMPLETE family dynamic, we build on the skills you already have. We realise that you know your children better than anyone. Parent coaching will give you the tools you need to become a more calm, cool and collected parent. Let us guide you towards a more balanced and happy family. We will cover topics such as communicating with your children, defining and holding boundaries and styles of ‘discipline’. With our support, you will become the parent you want to be.

To obtain our free 'Ten point action plan', email info@just4parents.co.uk 

Family discounts available for members:

• Children under six years old camp for free all year round
• Six to 17 year olds camp for free in low season when accompanied by an adult
• Special family deals available for a family of two adults and up to four children under 18 in mid and high season from £10.85 to £33.50 per night

Many of our Club Sites feature excellent facilities for children of all ages, including play areas, recreation halls, large areas for ball games and parent and child washrooms. Plus several provide easy access to some of the countries most popular family tourist attractions.

Visit our website to join online or call our membership hotline on 0845 130 7632 to find out more.

Enter the land of Crealy magic where you’ll fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland, meet the friendliest creatures and uncover ancient stories of dinosaurs, ogres, knights and Romans. With the brand new attractions, the Wilderness trail with deer and treehouses, Vortex, the triple tube watercoaster and Maximus the Roman rollercoaster re-themed with a new tunnel, plus the county’s biggest events for 2010 including visits from Scooby Doo, Peppa Pig, Dora, Diego, Iron Man, Barney and Sportacus, you’ll take home more precious memories than ever before.

With all this to do, you will find there’s too much to do in just one day! So, because Crealy loves to see you time and time again, you’ll get to come back free of charge! Following your first paid visit, during fest times, you can return for free within the following week – in celebration of our twenty-first anniversary this year!

Check online for special event dates and more information. Remember, if you’re planning on a few visits this year, the best value of all is to become a Crealy Member, giving free unlimited entry to both Parks for a whole twelve months, for less than the cost of four day passes!

Magical Family Fun is Guaranteed at Crealy Great Adventure Parks in 2011.

Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Parks
Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DR
Tel : 01395 233200
Email: fun@crealy.co.uk

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park
Tredinnick, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7RA
Tel: 01841 540276
Email: fun@crealy.co.uk

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Web: www.sportsfocus.com/ireland

Bert also does walkabout with balloons, juggling and impromptu short shows as well as meet and greet on his tiny vintage bicycle.

Circus skills workshops can also be provided. Suitable for all occasions.

Clown Bert is an equity member, is CRB checked and has full public liability insurance.

Visit our website for full details.

Drive past the massive T Rex, flesh eating Velociraptors and baby dinosaurs in the new Dinosaur Farm. Dig for fossils, look for the dinos being fed and enormous mother guarding her nest.

Explore indoor Fun Factories with four great rides including the stomach churning Trauma Tower and Soft Play Centres for little ones. Blast balls at buddies in the two Alien Planet Arenas and ride the Circus Train.

Discover cuddly creatures and exotic animals, birds and insects at the Zoo-Farm, there are favourites for everyone. Then watch the great Grey Owl gliding and hawks diving in the Flying Displays at the Falconry Centre. Whether it's wet or dry Woodlands is special for all age groups.

Our on site Caravan and Camping Park, Woodlands Grove, AA inspector Colin Church said “Woodlands with its excellent facilities can be thoroughly recommended for families.” Relax in Woodlands Grove as it nestles in the Devon countryside. This touring Park is set in terraces with glorious views across magnificent countryside, it has every luxury the modern camper asks for. Spacious pitches, immaculate facilities, family bathrooms, laundries & showers. Shop, Wi-Fi, Games/TV room, freezer for ice packs, gas exchange and battery charging service – everything you need.

Huge selection of instruments including Keyboards, Pianos, Guitars, Amps, Hi-Tech, Brass & Woodwind, Sheet Music and Percussion.

The Technics Music Academy offers piano/keyboard tuition to all ages.

Web: www.modern-music.co.uk

With Seafront, Riverside, Old Town and Rural locations our properties can accommodate anything from couples looking for a quiet weekend hideaway to families seeking a traditional seaside holiday home.

View all of our properties on-line using our informative website with up to date availability and you can book on-line. You can also talk to our friendly and helpful booking staff who will offer you the best advice in order that you find the holiday property which is right for you.

The perfect gift for parents, grandparents or god-parents, delivered framed and ready to hang.

We work in any medium and to any size. We prefer to meet a child and make some studies from life but can work solely from photographs where necessary.

E-Mail: unique.portraits@tesco.net

Parties cost from just £99, and the price includes all materials, pictures and sand. There are no additional charges on top of the party price. We bring all equipment and will take care of all the set up. Magic Sand Painting is great for all types of parties and events, not simply birthdays but also weddings, fun-days, festivals, craft fairs and community and fundraising events. We also run workshops for schools and Nurseries, afterschools clubs, brownies, etc in fact any event where there are children that need entertaining.

We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.

Email: rjsnursery@brighthorizons.com

Web: www.brighthorizons.co.uk

You will find the team at KiwiOz friendly, approachable and willing to help in any way possible! We go to extra lengths to ensure we get to know your families needs. All KiwiOz Nannies have been personally interviewed and reference checked. Visa checks, qualifications and police checks are also completed before we put nannies forward for interviews. We also have a new office open in Auckland New Zealand.

Email: contact@kiwioznannies.co.uk

Web: www.kiwioznannies.co.uk

Choose from a range of styles and we will make you a pair of shoes in your choice of colour and sole type. If you find it difficult to find shoes that fit we have a special made to measure service. All our shoes are completely resoleable and designed to last for many years. Children’s shoes can be stretched a ½ size to accommodate growing feet or a whole size when resoled.

Our huge choice of colours are always changing with new and exciting leathers being added frequently. We also specialise in shoe care products along with a range of fair trade clothing and accessories.

Visit our website for advice on ordering your shoes online or contact us to speak to one of our experienced staff who will always be happy to help.

The Conker shop address: 28 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RY

A luxury, family run country house hotel, known for its fun, informal style and French cuisine. Situated a mile away from Dittisham in Devon, a beautiful village sited on the edge of the river Dart.

Accommodation includes 1 family room, 1 family suite with inter-connecting doors and a family self-catering barn (4 people) and a millhouse (5 people) where you can have the wonderful combination of privacy and still take advantage of facilities offered by the hotel including the heated swimming pool. The barn and millhouse are close enough to the hotel to allow parents quality time free of the children!

Among the many activities on offer are tennis, croquet, table tennis, snooker, sailing, walk along cliff paths or sandy beaches or just relax with a good book, the choice is yours. You can do as much or as little as you like.

I have a certificate in counselling children and adolescents and offer a wide range of play and creative materials and methods for children to use as they explore any troubles they may have in a safe, private and friendly place.

I work in a practical and professional way with, eg, traumatic experiences, wetting and soiling, bereavement, bullying, family relationship struggles, difficulties at school, shyness and anger and can also suggest strategies to help handle things in a clearer way.

Parents/guardians are welcome to come and meet me first for an informal, confidential discussion.

There is disabled access.

Discover new places, new faces in beautiful Britain. With its golden beaches, rocky shores and lush, green countryside there’s sure to be somewhere just right for you. What takes your fancy? We offer a select choice of hotels and self-catering accommodation around the UK. There are a variety of attractive coastal and countryside holiday choices to suit different tastes. We have personally selected the accommodation for its suitability to provide the facilities needed and access for those with various degrees of disability.

Grooms Holidays is part of John Grooms charity, the UK’s largest provider of accessible holiday properties.

Email: holidays@johngrooms.org.uk

Web: www.groomsholidays.org.uk

Family-owned hotels and self-catering accommodation together with superb year-round leisure and entertainment – all on one site and right by the sea.

Aztec Active for the whole family, includes Zorbing, Aquajets, Snorkelling, football coaching, Street Dancing, Disco Inferno, Zumba and much more. Programme varies according to the time of year. Indoor and outdoor pools keep water babies of all ages happy, with toddlers pool, sauna, spa and steam room. Huge indoor games arena with 10-pin bowling, computer games, Nintendo Wii…. Toby Club for kids open daily throughout the year with organised play and craft sessions for 3 – 9’s. Exciting themed soft play area. Children’s teas, special children’s menus, high chairs available. Family rooms available with cots if required.

Plenty to keep youngsters occupied and plenty of opportunity for Mums and Dads to relax. Treat Mum to some holiday pampering in our luxury spa – 15% discount on treatments booked in advance.

Kids under 5 free all year round (sharing with 2 adults). Special rates for teens sharing own twin rooms during school holidays. Special offers for Mums and Dads in the coming months. See the latest special offers on our website. Early Booking Offers for Summer 2012 currently available.

What makes us unique is that we parents/carers of children with special needs ourselves. Understanding the difficulties and emotions involved with a child of any age with special needs is something we can all associate with. In addition friendship, support and practical hints and tips are a major feature of our organisation.

For more information visit our website:

Web: www.specialkidsintheuk.org
Email: information@specialkidsintheuk.org

Web: www.britishfencing.com/clubs_via_region.htm

We have a diverse selection of accommodation to include beautifully appointed privately owned caravan holiday homes, two level camping meadows with nearby modern showers and toilets and touring caravan facilities.

Catering for every type of visitor, whether you wish to visit the traditional picturesque towns and villages, vibrant coastal resorts, magnificent historic houses, or enjoy challenging sports in breathtaking scenery and have fun at the seaside, Hawkchurch Country Park will not disappoint!

Call us on 0844 272 9502 or email enquiries@hawkchurchpark.co.uk

Web: www.bibic.org.uk