Does your child experience problems with bullies at school? Is he or she dealing with a learning disability or other medical condition? Are you unsure about how to hire an au pair or nanny? Click on the links below for help pages on these and other topics:
Michael Vaughan Cricket is an innovative cricket programme for children aged 5 to 12 that uses fun games and exciting competitions to develop the skills and techniques of children of all abilities.
Michael Vaughan Cricket takes place at venues across the UK during the summer holidays and is based on fun and practical learning, providing a great introduction to cricket for beginners and develops the skills and techniques of children already possessing a basic skill level.
Michael Vaughan Cricket is all about developing children’s cricket skills through fun and enjoyment and uses a game-centred approach to improve the three key areas of cricket; batting, bowling and fielding. The programme uses fun sessions, games and competitions to develop every child’s cricket skills and techniques, which they can put into practice in the big games and at the final days’ ‘Cricket Festival’. The week is themed around the world’s greatest cricketing nations and the coaching and games for each day reflect the culture, techniques and cricketing legends of the nations represented that day.
Professional football coaching using skills and techniques from the world’s greatest football nations.
International Soccer Schools is a fantastic football coaching programme for children aged 5 to 12 that takes inspiration from football around the world to create a fun and progressive week of football coaching for children of all abilities.
International Soccer Schools is devoted to everything ‘football’ and is ideal for children who love the game and want to develop their skills and techniques in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Each day develops the players by drawing on different skills and techniques such as ‘Shooting the Torres way’, ‘Ronaldo’s skills and control’ and ‘Gerrard’s passing and teamwork’ and involves children working with a football, playing fun games and taking part in exciting competitions, challenges and theme days!
International Soccer Schools takes place at venues across the UK during the Easter and summer holidays.
As Europe's leading adventure travel company, Explore offers a whole range of small group, worldwide tours for families that are both thrilling and fun. Each has its own unique rewards; all carefully planned to provide the ultimate adventure for families with children aged 5 and upwards.
Wicken Toys supply a large selection of durable, value for money outdoor play equipment from top quality brand names including Creative Playthings, Playtime, tp toys, hout-land, Plum Products, SuperTramp, All Out Play, Eastern Jungle Gym and lots more.
Our extensive range of both wooden and metal products includes climbing frames, swings, trampolines, pools, playhouses and summerhouses, go karts, ride on tractors and accessories.
Please visit us at probably the largest outdoor display in the country, where you and your children are welcome to "Try Before You Buy".
Our friendly sales team is always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Family multi-activity holiday specialists offering a wide range of choice to families with children 7 years and above in Europe. Destinations include France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Turkey and Germany. Activities include White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Canyoning, Climbing, Horse Riding as well as a multitude of other choices set against such beautiful locations as the Catalan Pyrenees, the Julian Alps in Slovenia and the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
An Activities Abroad holiday is a truly memorable experience for every family member !
The Molly Brown jewellery brand is an award winning collection of designer pieces which are sure to delight stylish girls and mothers alike.
The ‘must have’ Jelly Bean Collection, The Dolly Mixture Collection and The Princess Collection come luxuriously gift wrapped in the instantly recognisable Molly Brown packaging for that extra ‘wow’ factor.
The beautiful website offers an excellent Gift Guide service ensuring you choose the perfect present for all occasions and the new Pick N Mix section offers endless opportunities to personalise necklaces and bracelets. Gorgeous gift solutions for christenings, bridesmaids, confirmations and birthdays.
Visit our website or you may also place an order with the Customer Care team on 0207 493 7785. Molly Brown will deliver to most worldwide destinations.
Outdoor, sun protection and sports clothing for kids
(0845) 625 0360
At Waterproof World, we know that kids love wet play – whether it be splashing in puddles or jumping waves at the seaside.
We supply high quality clothing, both for outdoors and for beach /pool play.
Our products are specially chosen for their high performance, not only for keeping the elements at bay and being easy care, but also for practicality, comfort and value for money.
For outdoors, we stock top UK and Scandinavian brands of waterproof jackets, rain coats; trousers and dungarees, children’s waders and wellies, 2 piece and all-in-one waterproof suits, and reflective safety jackets.
For beach and pool we stock baby and infant wetsuits, child shortie wetsuits, UV protective clothing, sun hats and wet shoes, buoyancy and kids life jackets.
Our prices are low and include fast free delivery in the UK.
FunTech Summer 2009 iCamps- iCamps Duration: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (early drop-off and late pickup available)
Junior Bundle - Age: [J][I] Fundamentals, e-Buddies, WebWhiz, Game Zone, My Tunes Robots – Age: [I][T] Build and programme a robot to navigate it’s way out of an ever-changing maze! AnimateIT – Age: [I][T] Create an interactive animation comic book Game Creator – Age [I][T] Create a FPS 3D Game which can be played on a network with your friends Ultimate Bundle – Age [T] Graphics, Presentations, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases
Email: enquiry@funtech.co.uk Telephone: 01628 621216 or 01628 621215 or 01628 621407
Crave’s iconic maternity clothes have become most coveted by celebrities including Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox, singer and presenter Charlotte Church, musician and presenter Myleene Klass, actress Angela Griffin and model Katie Price. The collection has become synonymous with a lifestyle concept in maternity fashion that will make the wearer look and feel fantastic throughout pregnancy and that is still genuinely wearable once the baby has been born.
Each season Crave begins with a basic capsule of staple maternity pieces in key seasonal colour ways and prints introducing directional pieces that help you to maintain your personal sense of style. Crave offers many different product lines including Jersey , Tailoring, Denim, Maternity Dresses, Tops, Jackets, Tunics, Shirts, Skirts, Swimwear and Maternity Underwear in sizes 8-20 with many trouser styles offering various length options.
Crave maternity wear is available to buy online at www.cravematernity.co.uk and in-store at 207 Kings Road, London SW3 5ED
The Organic Toy Company offers the largest choice of soft organic toys in the UK. The purest friends for your children to cuddle and love… ultimate peace of mind for you!
Our adorable, cuddly, fun range of organic toys comes from top brand names including Kaloo, Keptin-Jr, Sigikid, Nature’s Purest, Taggies and lots more. Not only are they utterly appealing to babies and children, they will also stimulate their senses and imagination. Our gorgeous products make excellent gifts and are perfect for babies and children suffering from eczema, asthma and allergies.
All our products meet European safety standards and have an environmental and ethical conscience. We are passionate about ensuring that all products we supply are made using certified 100% organic fabrics for, at the very least, the main outer fabric. We offer the most intricate level of information about each toy’s origin and organic composition, so you are totally informed about the toys we stock.
Visit our easy to use website where you can view our full range and buy securely online. Fast, friendly and personal service.
Simply Stuck produce innovative personalised name labels for all children’s belongings. Used on hundreds of surfaces and fabrics by thousands of children around the world!
Stickers: fabulous water & heat proof stickers for lunch boxes, toys, shoes, bottles & beakers etc etc ... Microwave, dishwasher and steriliser safe.
Magic Iron-on Labels: the ultimate in personalised labels. Suitable for all types and colours of materials. Washing machine & tumble dryer safe.
Versatile & easy to use. NO more sewing. No more lost property! Simply Stuck offer quality labels at great prices!
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM £19 PER PITCH, PER NIGHT!
Visit one of Haven’s Fantastic Holiday Parks for the perfect UK Family Holiday.
Haven have 35 Holiday Parks across the British coast with a fantastic range of leisure, sports, outdoor and indoor activities on offer. With something for the whole family, Haven is the perfect choice for a week’s holiday or even a short 3 or 4 night break.
There is plenty to do at Haven. We have up to 65 FREE activities, facilities and entertainment shows to keep everybody happy. There is a versatile array of sports activities, family games, shows and events throughout the day. There’s fantastic water fun for all with indoor and outdoor heated pools. Add this to a superb range of Sporting activities from Football, Shoot & Hoop, Uni Hock, Kwik Cricket and a range of racket sports through to Archery, Fishing, & Golf and you’re in for an action packed holiday! In the evening there are dazzling shows, live music, comedy, and dance floor action perfect for all the family.
Lullabys offers a wide range of stylish, high quality, nursery products for your baby and child. Choose from a selection of top name brands such as Stokke, Bugaboo, Silver Cross, Maxi Cosi and Quinny. Create the perfect nursery or child’s bedroom from the furniture and bedding ranges of Lollipop Lane and Izziwotnot or treat your child to the classical ranges from Boori and Kidsmill.
We offer friendly, reliable advice so whether it’s a pram, cot, car seat or highchair that you are looking for, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest standard of customer service from Lullabys.
StageStruck Dancewear was est. in 1982 to offer quality dance products to the North East of England. Since then we have grown to be the largest dancewear supplier in the North East and surrounding areas with 2 retail outlets.
We supply and manufacture all dancewear related product from over 200 types of shoes to dancewear gifts. We offer wholesale bulk prices to dance schools and colleges with customer satisfaction always being our main priority. We are also licensed stockists of Capezio, Bloch, Roch Valley, Tappers, Grishko, Gamba, Freed, Sansha, Wear Moi, Katz and more and also have fully trained staff for pointe shoe fittings and one off dancewear costume design service.
All our products come with Free UK post & packaging and all orders are sent out 1st class Royal Mail.
If you don’t have time to call us, fax, call into our 2 shops or shop online.
You can Text dance followed by a space and your question to 60300 and a member of staff will call you back within 24hrs to discuss your needs. The above text service is free and only your normal text rate applies. We do not share or sell your details.
Email: sales@stagestruckdancewear.com
StageStruck Dancewear®:
105 Percy Street Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyneside NE1 7RY T/F: (0191) 2302630
Wriggly Rascals want to find you something different, fun, funky, stylish and more than anything, great value for money.
We are constantly searching the world to find the BEST baby clothing and products for you. Our current selection include the grippy Tip Toey Joey shoes from Brazil, the fantastic Mokopuna merino wool clothing from New Zealand and great colourful cotton clothing from Zutano in the USA alongside some great British brands.
We will keep bringing you new products from around the world as we find the very best that is out there in the baby market. Add us to your favourites and check back regularly.
Norden Farm offers family entertainment, drama, comedy, music and film. The Centre welcomes up to 2,500 people each week to live performances, classes, workshops, Gallery exhibitions and our Café Bar.
SPECIAL LIMITED PROMOTION Exclusive to All4KidsUK: We are pleased to offer Two Tickets for the Price of One for Potted Pirates on Wed 27 May 2.30pm and 7pm (Ages 6+). Join CBBC’s Dan and Jeff in search of talking parrots and buried treasure! Call the Box Office on 01628 788997 and quote this website when booking to claim.
Other upcoming Family Shows (from £6.50):
Little Hippo and His Magic Pen (Sat 25 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm) Ages 2-5
Old Mother Hubbard (Sun 17 May 11am & 3pm) Ages 3-7
We are now booking for our children’s summer workshops which includes Theatre Week, Circus Week and Dance Week.
Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools. With weekly workshops at over 110 venues across London and the South-East, the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential. With small classes, a high level of personal attention and a range of specially written songs, games, tongue-twisters and raps, the enthusiastic and experienced workshops leaders focus on developing children’s confidence and social skills while giving them the best fun they have all week.
They also offer extremely popular birthday parties which feature costumed Party Leaders and themes like High School Musical, Mermaids & Pirates, Fairytale Forest and Superheroes, holiday Experiences Courses based on classic books and stories and the rapidly growing Mini Ps (for under 4s) and Perform Plus (for 8-13s).
Perform offer every child a FREE Trial Session to discover the fun for themselves. To find your nearest venue, call 0845 400 4000 or book online at:
The Beach Factory supplies an extensive range of UV swimwear for all the family with products from Rip Curl, O Neill, Seafolly Girls, Gul, Lion in the Sun and Sposh by Ozone. All the UV sun protective swim wear and UV sun suits we stock provide a tested UPF50+ protection.
New this year are Rip Curl board shorts, stunning Seafolly swimwear for 6-16 year olds, beach bags, sarongs and kaftans, sun hats, swimming aids and accessories, pool toys and the ever popular Aquashoe beach shoe for all ages and more. For summer 2009 we have bright fleece picnic rugs and picnic sets, hammocks, deck chairs and windbreaks.
We have carefully selected our product range for its quality and ability to make outdoor life safe, fun and colourful. Whatever your plans, everything is conveniently located on this web site, so please look around and shop in the knowledge that fast delivery, customer service and your satisfaction are all important to us.
Perform Parties offer highly recommended party entertainment which is always high-energy, fun and infectious. In our experience, kids just can’t resist joining in.
Whatever the occasion, their unique formula works fantastically - combining lively games, songs and improvisations for a fun-packed event. All you have to do is help your child choose from the range of popular themes then relax as they make sure their big day is the best ever.
The party leaders arrive in costume and in character then use energetic games, imaginative storytelling and funky songs and dances to take the children on a magical journey into their favourite fantasy land.
With themes like High School Musical, Mermaids & Pirates and Superheroes for 4-8s, Mamma Mia and Dance Fantastic for 8-12s and enchanting themes like Teddy Bears’ Picnic for toddlers, there’s bound to be something just right for your child.
For more information, call 0845 400 4000 or to find out more or book online visit:
Offering video introductions of our candidates, 1st Choice Au Pairs leads the way with a comprehensive and unrivalled service.
We deal directly with both family and au pair, and being ‘one agency’ we avoid the issues of too many links in the chain. We can check requirements easily and quickly provide information to follow up questions enabling more informed placement matches – using science as well as our own gut feeling.
Personally traveling overseas to meet prospective candidates, we have exacting standards with only 1 in 3 people coming through our demanding screening process. Using a diverse range of recruitment techniques including psychometric testing and competency based interviewing, we personally corroborate references, obtain medical and police checks as standard, and conduct educational attainment and identity checks for every person.
Having three children ourselves, our acid test is always “would we be happy inviting this person to OUR home”.
Our multilingual staff team in the UK provides long term support to your au pair, organizing trips and social events and keeping our au pair network in touch with each other.
We offer exceptional value for money - the majority of new business coming through referrals from satisfied clients.
Let us make life easier for you.
Tel: Local Rate 0845 4300 230 Email: info@1stchoiceaupairs.co.uk
Welcome to the home of quality creative gifts, traditional hobbies, art and craft kits, materials and projects, and party ideas for boys & girls. Over 400 great value, inspiring, children’s creative products from fantastic brands!
Visit Crafts4Kids.co.uk for:
Unusual birthday gifts, party presents and party bags
Great brands such as Klutz, Alex Toys, Fashion Angels, The Little Experience, Authentic Models, Hama, Tate Modern, Teifoc, Minicraft, Creativity for Kids, The Orb Factory and Little Pals
Children’s craft party supplies
Eco-Toys using traditional materials from sustainable resources
Frieze Frame supply a wonderful range of paste-on Mural designs, Stikarounds and Wallcharts to quickly transform your child’s nursery or bedroom.
The Frieze Frame designs are applied using ordinary wallpaper paste and when complete they give the appearance of a professionally hand painted mural. They come in a great range of themes including Jungle, Underwater, Prehistroic Park, Grand Prix, Space, Railway, Woodlands & Fairies, Dolphins, Clowns and Teddybears Picnic.
Stikarounds are a fun, colourful and easy way to brighten up a room. Themes include many popular characters such as Disney Princess, Animal Alphabet, Winnie the Pooh and others... as well as traditional themes such as ABC and Farmyards.
Our educational wallcharts come in 20 different topics. They are hardwearing and washable. We also offer a personal mural service.
Please visit our website to view our full range or contact us with your queries.
Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools. With weekly workshops at over 110 venues across London and the South-East, the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential.
And the fun continues outside term term-time.
With Perform’s energetic half, three and five day holiday Experiences, you can banish the familiar school holiday cry of 'I'm bored' and give them a treat to remember.
Your child will work alongside an experienced young team of theatre professionals, every day for two hours, combining live music, dance and improvisation into a magical mini-performance on the final day.
Past performances have inclued Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, The Wizard Of Oz, Wind In The Willows and The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe.
To find out about the next Perform Experience visit:
Linenstore-uk specialises in an eclectic range of children’s duvet covers that are sure to delight all tastes. Our collection includes character bedding such as Finding Nemo, Groovy Chick, Turtles, Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear, Disney Princesses, Lord of the Rings,and Scooby Doo as well as fashionable designs for the trendy and sporting designs for football lovers.
We also supply high quality bedding for the rest of the family including duvet covers, superking bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down duvets, wool blankets and orthopaedic pillows.
Our range also includes a fabulous selection of character beach towels, electric blankets, mattress protectors and mattress toppers as well as a great range of Andrew Martin fabrics.
Please log onto our easy to use website to view all our stock. We deliver world-wide.
Iglucruise offers a wide selection of great value cruise holidays, including Mediterranean Cruises, Caribbean Cruises and Transatlantic Cruises with exclusive offers with all the major cruise lines.
Family cruises are great fun for both young and old, with Med Cruises being a firm favourite, particularly cruises from Southampton. While on a family cruise holiday, parents can relax knowing that their children are in safe hands under the supervision of a qualified team of staff. With daytime entertainment and activity programmes on family cruises designed especially for children, you can be sure that the kids are also having the time of their lives on their family cruise holiday.
Most cruise ships operate a daily entertainment programme, whilst at sea, that is aimed at various age groups and with an array of activities that are designed to be both fun and absorbing for both them and their friends on a family cruise holiday.
For more information on cruise holidays and to book your family cruise holiday please contact one of our dedicated cruise consultants on 020 8544 6077.
We also offer Ski holidays, Villa holidays, trips to Disneyland Paris and Lapland holidays.
Park Resorts offer self catering family holidays at 37 coastal Holiday Parks across the UK.
Our Parks are found in some of your favourite coastal holiday hotspots throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Make the most of the great facilities on Park or explore the local area. With an even wider choice than ever before, you’re sure to find the holiday to suit you!
Choose from a range of comfortable self catering accommodation including Caravans from Bronze accommodation where dogs are welcome to Platinum for the ultimate in luxury, bungalows, apartments and chalet holiday homes are also available and Lodges are available on the Isle of Wight and in Devon. 22 of our Parks also offer Tents and Touring throughout the season so you can bring your own accommodation along with you.
There is plenty to keep you entertained during your stay with Exclusive shows, cabaret acts, Tribute bands, theme nights, dancing lessons, in the daytime sports and water resorts activities, children’s club activities for 5 – 11 year olds and 12 – 16+.
We also offer Holiday Home ownership at all 37 Parks – get in touch today for a quote.
Barracudas Multi-Activity Day Camps offer first class activity day camps to children aged 4 1/2 -16 years.
Activities on offer include motorsports, archery, trampoline, swimming, arts and crafts, drama, circus skills and many more. Barracudas operate 29 centres in the South and South East of England. All camps are OFSTED registered and have a quality assurance award from 4Children. Children enjoy 6 hour long activities each day. Standard hours are 8.30am-5.30pm with the option to join the AM and PM club from 8am-6pm. Barracudas recruit all their own staff who are subject to a rigorous selection process and CRB checks. Open Easter and Summer holidays.
Craniosacral Therapy for Children and Adults - Judith Timmins RCST
The Old Stables, Rectory Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0TL
(01787) 881298
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, safe and relaxing therapy, suitable for all children, even newborns. It employs the lightest touch to pick up and treat imbalances in the system.
It is excellent for helping overcome such problems as colic, sleeping and feeding problems, fractiousness, birth trauma and glue ear. It is also helpful with learning and behavioural disorders, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and autism.
It is the best start in life to give every baby a post-natal check, since it may be able to help avoid some health issues in later life. Older children also benefit, especially at particularly challenging times and problems such as headaches, constipation and nightmares can be addressed. CST often has the effect of enabling a child (or adult) to find his centre again, when things have gone off course. I also use Flower Essences which are a wonderful gentle support with fears, confidence issues, jealousy and other emotional difficulties.
I have been qualified for over 12 years and regularly treat children of all ages. CST is, of course, equally effective for adults, assisting with a wide range of physical, emotional and stress-related problems. I have experience in the areas of fertility, pregnancy, preparation for childbirthandrecovery afterwards. I practise from Ipswich, Woodbridge and Great Waldingfield.
For more information read my entry on www.windmillnaturalhealth.co.uk or feel free to call me just for a chat.
Ethical Babe
(0870) 0434821
Ethical Babe is an online store that provides organic baby clothing made from the finest natural materials. All of our products pass the Fair Trade standard and are free from harmful toxins.
The Ethical Babe product range includes wooden toys for children that are made from natural 100% wood. Other best selling products include our natural nappies that are made from cloth and have been voted best ethical cloth nappy by the Guardian.
Tree House Blue
Traditional - Natural - Organic – Gifts and Toys
(01737) 814890
Traditional toys encourage children to use their imagination. So many toys today deliver entertainment on a plate, whilst old-fashioned toys such as rag dolls and wooden nursery blocks encourage a child to be inventive in so many more ways! By their very nature, they also have a longevity and nostalgic appeal that make them terrific value-for-money- becoming permanent fixtures in the playroom, to be passed down the generations, rather than yet another disposable item in landfill.
Our products range from craft kits and accessories, organic baby clothing, gardening kits, LIKEaBIKES, swings, rope ladders (from sustainable forests, wooden and soft toys, play tents, dolls, CDs of music from around the world as well as a host of stylish, unusual gifts for adults.
Visit our website www.treehouseblue.co.uk, request a catalogue or visit our shop at 48 Walton Street, Walton on the Hill, Surrey KT20 7RT.
Please contact us at:- info@treehouseblue.co.uk. We look forward to you visiting us soon!
Mini Ps offer highly recommended music, movement and make-believe sessions for babies & toddlers. Part of the ever-popular Perform group of drama schools, the classes are ideal if you want to introduce your child to the joy of music, develop their coordination and help stimulate a colourful imagination. The energetic personable staff use a unique formula of catchy songs, fun games and colourful props to stimulate toddlers’ physical, cognitive and social development.
Classes are divided by developmental stages as follows:
STARTERS – for babies aged 3–12 months
25 minutes of lively and stimulating entertainment by the Mini Ps group leader
25 minutes of Free Play – so you’ll have plenty of time to chat and get know other parents.
WALKERS – 35 minutes of fun for toddlers who are walking confidently
TALKERS – 45 minutes of activities for children who have started to speak full sentences
Mini Ps offer a FREE session for every child and they have a personal recommendation scheme that can earn you £25 voucher if you bring a friend who signs up.
There are currently venues in Barnes, Crouch End, Dulwich, Hampstead, Notting Hill, St John’s Wood and West Ealing. To find out more, visit:
Star Listings International provides a competitively priced star naming service that allows you to name a star in a chosen constellation giving someone special a unique novelty gift that will shine forever.
We have a range of beautiful gift packs available, from £25 to £69. Your chosen star name is recorded in our star name directory.
Naming a star is an ideal gift for all occasions: Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings, Anniversaries, Christmas, Valentines, New Borns, Mother's or Father's Day, Memorials or simply to show you care.
Just imagine looking into the night sky and identifying your own star. A truly unique gift that will out-last all others.
Barceló UK Hotels are located in inspiring locations ideal for exploring the UK. We are located in historic city and town centres, spectacular coastal resorts and in the stunning British countryside.
The Barceló Blackpool Imperial Hotel and Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel are both perfect destinations for families.
The Barceló Blackpool Imperial Hotel is ideally located on The North Promenade. You can walk to all the popular attractions including The Pleasure Beach, Louis Tussauds’ Waxworks, the Golden Mile, Sandcastle Waterworld and the annual Blackpool Illuminations, or hop on a world famous tram which stops across the road.
The Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel is a great base to explore the English Riviera and there are plenty of family attractions nearby including: Living Coasts, Babbacombe Model Village, the Eden Garden Project, the Agatha Christie Trail and Cockington Court and Country Park. All inclusive family packages are also available at this hotel.
Facilities at both hotels include:
Health and Leisure Club with gym and indoor pool (outdoor pool available at Torquay in the summer months)
Family bedrooms
Children aged 5 and under stay and eat free
Up to 2 children aged 15 and under stay free (paying for meals as taken) when sharing with parents.
Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group owned by Von Essen Hotels, Fowey Hall was the inspiration behind Toad Hall in ‘Wind in the Willows’ and sits in a spectacular location overlooking the sailing and fishing port of Fowey.
Accommodation comprises 36 luxurious bedrooms with private bathrooms. Many of the rooms are perfect for families including suites and interconnecting rooms.
For the little ones the Ofsted registered Bears Den is staffed by fully qualified nannies and in high season, the Beach Hut offers supervised activities 7 – 9pm for older children.
Also a brand new Aquae Sulis Retreat is opening in September 2008. However, due to this exciting development of a new Spa at Fowey the Hotel pool will not be available until the Spa's completion in the early summer. We are delighted to be able to offer our guests complimentary pool facilities nearby.
For dining choose from Hansons – the spectacular oak panelled fine dining restaurant or the conservatory for more relaxed family dining. Food is simple classic English style using the best local produce. Baby sitting & listening services will ensure you can enjoy your evenings to the full.
Last chance to book for summer with a great offer! Book a midweek family break at any of the Luxury Family Hotels before the 24th July for summer holidays and rooms start from only £180 per night including dinner and breakfast. This offer is not to be missed and rooms are limited.
Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer’s yes, you’re ready to Go Ape.
Course locations:
Go Ape! Aberfoyle,
David Marshall Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, FK8 3SY Go Ape! Alice Holt, Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LS Go Ape! Bedgebury, Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2SJ Go Ape! Bracknell, The Look Out, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Go Ape! Buxton, Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH Go Ape! Cannock, Birches Valley Forest Centre, Lady Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ Go Ape! Dalby, Low Dalby, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT Go Ape! Delamere, Delamere Forest Park, Linmere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2JD Go Ape! Forest of Dean, Mallards Pike Lake, Park End, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HD Go Ape! Grizedale, Grizedale Forest Park, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ Go Ape! Haldon, Haldon Forest Park, Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XR Go Ape! Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL Go Ape! Margam, Margam Country Park, Port Talbot, South Wales, SA13 2TJ Go Ape! Matfen, Matfen Hall Hotel, Matfen, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 0RH Go Ape! Moors Valley, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2ET Go Ape! Rivington, Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7SB Go Ape! Sherwood, Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JH Go Ape! Thetford, High Lodge Forest Centre, Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AF Go Ape! Wendover, Wendover Woodland Park, St Leonard’s Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5NF Go Ape! Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Kewsick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW Go Ape! Woburn, Woburn Safari Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN Go Ape! Wyre, Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ
To watch people Go Ape and to book visit our website or call 0845 643 9215 (a £1.50 booking charge will be added to a telephone booking).
MiniLine offers an exclusive range of high quality and child-safe lights for babies and children. Each one of our lights is hand picked to provide you with something unique and fun to brighten your child’s’ room.
We strongly believe in the importance of well-designed lighting in a room and recommend lighting combinations for best results.
Our range includes ceiling lights, bedside table lamps, lamp shades, illuminated mobiles, string lights and novelty lights. If you are looking for unique designs or clever functionality make sure you take a look at our collection. We constantly introduce new products to meet your requirements best.
To view our complete range and buy online please visit our website.
Linenstore-uk specialises in an eclectic range of children’s duvet covers that are sure to delight all tastes. Our collection includes character bedding such as Finding Nemo, Groovy Chick, Turtles, Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear, Disney Princesses, Lord of the Rings,and Scooby Doo as well as fashionable designs for the trendy and sporting designs for football lovers.
We also supply high quality bedding for the rest of the family including duvet covers, superking bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down duvets, wool blankets and orthopaedic pillows.
Our range also includes a fabulous selection of character beach towels, electric blankets, mattress protectors and mattress toppers as well as a great range of Andrew Martin fabrics.
Please log onto our easy to use website to view all our stock. We deliver world-wide.
Within the grounds of Ash Manor School, Manor Road, Ash. Surrey, GU12 6QH
(01252) 405544
At Friends Nursery we aim to provide high quality childcare enabling parents and carers to focus on other responsibilities. They can do this confident that their children are happy and safe in a home from home atmosphere.
We are situated within the secure grounds of Ash Manor School. We have a private all weather garden and access to the school grounds for play, nature walks and fresh air.
These are formative years for your child and we aim to stimulate an interest and respect for other people. We prepare your child morally, socially, physically and intellectually so that they have a sound foundation for school life and beyond. Our goal is to help your child develop an appetite for life and an energetic curiosity for knowledge.
Visit Trekwear for great quality children’s outdoor clothing ranging from Regatta waterproof jackets to exciting Dare2b Skiwear for all the family- all at superb affordable prices! We specialise in supplying:
In addition to our range of outdoor clothing we supply practical windproof waterproof and breathable packaway jackets/trousers and the popular all in one ‘puddle suit’, ideal for active kids, school and nurseries.
Our Skiwear packages are excellent value, priced from £50.00 and including jacket, salopettes, fleece, thermal set, ski hat and gloves – all that is needed for that family skiing trip- yes we do packages for mum’s and dad’s too!
We offer a good range of waterproof and durable children’s walking boots, protective socks and rucksacks.
There is no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothing. Visit Trekwear and prepare yourself to enjoy your valuable time outdoors.
The Gift Experience store offers a wide range of good quality gifts for every occasion conceivable for mums, dads, kids and the rest of the family.
Our comprehensive range includes both unique gifts as well as more traditional well-loved products. We also supply gorgeous items for babies such as photo frames, musical and money boxes, cuddly toys, casting kits and gift boxes.
As well as a fantastic range of non-personalised products, we also offer an ever increasing range of gifts that can be personalised to suit your specific requirements and make that gift extra special.
Our easy to use website provides you with the opportunity to choose that special gift from the comfort of your own chair. We are great believers in good customer service Being quick, efficient and helpful is our mission and we constantly strive to achieve this.
Go ahead and have a good browse and enjoy your shopping experience with us.
Excellent range of Swimming Pool essentials for baby swimming, surfwear, bouyancy jackets, and sun protection beachwear clothing. Our new shop offers a more cohesive range for those splashy swimming days, for surfing and sun days on the beach, and for those splishy-sploshy puddle days.
We teach young children to swim and have seen many of our items 'in action' and we can offer a consultancy service if you are not sure about what to buy or sizing
Easy to navigate online shop
articles about the benifits of wearing wetsuits, baby swimming, and sun protection
Wetsuits, Swim Nappy, Swimming Aids, SwimFin, Sun Protection clothing, Surfwear, Poncho Towels, Baby Changing Mats, All in one changing mat & bag and much more... .
Looking for something original and fun for your child’s next birthday party? Fizzpotzz supplies and organises great parties, making bath goodies and body treats, using professional cosmetic ingredients and creative recipes.
We can send round a party leader to your home to run the party, or you can order a party bucket and run the “make your own soaps & cosmetics” party yourself. The birthday girl has a unique personalised soap gift, and all the guests get to take home the treats they make in a pretty party bag.
Fizzpotzz also runs creative jewellery parties, so the girls can make themselves some really lovely jewellery to take home. All with the very successful fizzpotzz “easy to run” formula with a party leader or by mail order.
The Fizzpotzz workshop near Ashbourne hosts parties, runs activities for individuals during the school holidays. Fizzpotzz can arrange schools and community groups’ activity sessions.
Enjoy making jewellery or love bath stuff?? Contact Fizzpotzz for a fab party!
INVEST IN your most important asset – your family!
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.
Buy affordable, colourful, children's wall art and baby gifts by internationally known artist Carla Daly.
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Personalised Growth charts,
Kids door signs,
Alphabet wall stickers
Nursery art
Baby keepsakes
Personalised baby gift sets
Decorating a nursery or looking for a unique baby gift? We make shopping easy at Carla Daly's online shop. 24/7 shopping from the comfort of your home!
Gift wrapping available & free delivery on everything!
Visit one of Haven’s Fantastic Holiday Parks for the perfect UK Family Holiday.
Haven have 35 Holiday Parks across the British coast with a fantastic range of leisure, sports, outdoor and indoor activities on offer. With something for the whole family, Haven is the perfect choice for a week’s holiday or even a short 3 or 4 night break.
There is plenty to do at Haven. We have up to 65 FREE activities, facilities and entertainment shows to keep everybody happy. There is a versatile array of sports activities, family games, shows and events throughout the day. There’s fantastic water fun for all with indoor and outdoor heated pools. Add this to a superb range of Sporting activities from Football, Shoot & Hoop, Uni Hock, Kwik Cricket and a range of racket sports through to Archery, Fishing, & Golf and you’re in for an action packed holiday! In the evening there are dazzling shows, live music, comedy, and dance floor action perfect for all the family.
Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools and comes highly recommended. They run weekly workshops at over 120 venues across London and the South-East and the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential. With a high level of personal attention and a range of specially written songs, games, tongue-twisters and raps, their enthusiastic and experienced teachers focus on developing children’s confidence and social skills while giving them lots of fun at the same time.
They also offer extremely popular birthday parties which feature costumed Party Leaders and themes like Mamma Mia, High School Musical and Mermaids & Pirates, popular holiday courses based on classic stories, Mini Ps (for under 4s) and Perform Plus (for 8-12s).
Perform offer every child a FREE Trial Session to discover the fun for themselves and it’s definitely worth trying them out. To find your nearest venue, call 0845 400 4000 or visit:
Farm & Cottage Holidays offers the finest selection of personally inspected holiday cottages throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. From Country Cottages to Riverside Apartments, Farmhouses to Log Cabins our properties are great for families and couples alike. Ideally situated close to the superb sandy beaches or on rural working farms where you can feed the calves and lambs or collect the freshly laid eggs before generally exploring the countryside.
Excellent family facilities such as cots and high chairs are standard plus many cottages offer so much more; indoor soft play areas, ball pools, swings, slides & sand pits along with safe zones for under fives with ride on toys. For those who are more energetic there are tennis courts, swimming pools, snooker tables and bikes for hire.
Choosing your holiday couldn’t be simpler with the online search facility, which has extensive information, descriptions and photos. Refine the results even further by selecting the criteria which is important to you and find the perfect property that suits your family’s needs. Alternatively speak to one of their experienced booking representatives who will be able to recommend a property or a suitable location.
Call the above telephone number to request a brochure or view the full collection on our website.
At Nordic Kids, we want your children to have some of that famed and effortless Scandinavian cool. Therefore we've scoured the Nordic countries to bring you what we consider to be the best in exclusive and funky baby clothes and children's clothing from designers across the region.
From stylish stripes to lively patterns, vibrant colours, cute animal designs and even kid’s clothing with a touch of rock n roll we offer a different and striking selection.
Currently catering for children from newborn to ten year olds, some of the leading clothes brands we stock are Katvig, Plastisock, Milibe, Urban Elk, IdaT and Mini Rodini.
We also supply baby blankets, bedding, useful and fun accessories and unique kid’s toys from brands like Elodie Details, Skummis, Klippan and Franck & Fischer.
Welcome to the magical mysteries of “Stagecoach Parties” where we will take your child on a roller coaster ride through their imagination and land them safely back home with a bulging bag of amazing memories!
Stagecoach Parties is the latest venture of the highly successful Stagecoach Theatre Arts plc which has more than 600 part-time children’s theatre schools Nationwide.
Our parties combine a variety of fun packed drama, singing and movement activities that will culminate in a short performance to be shown at the end of the party.
Themes include Wild Wild West for little cowboys, Once upon a Time for would-be princesses, piratical Pieces of Eight, and Disco Divas for aspiring pop stars.
Moonfleet Manor, overlooking the world famous Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, is set in the heart of some of England’s least discovered, yet most staggeringly beautiful countryside. Moonfleet is unique and like no other hotel you will ever visit. It has fantastic, ‘quirky’ but sumptuous interiors and an informally elegant atmosphere.
Childcare Our crèche (the Den) is open all year round and is free of charge to residents. This is not the only area where children can play - we also have an outdoor play area with a sandpit, climbing frame, slide and swings.High tea is served in the Children's Tea Room from 5.00 p.m. and is a two course buffet which changes on a daily basis. There are delicious healthy options always available.
Price From £165 per night Inclusive of DBB for two adults. (10% reduction for single parents)
Accommodation Most rooms are great for families – our Deluxe and Luxury doubles are fantastic spaces with the children in the same room, whilst we also have interconnecting rooms, large suites and huge Coach Houses for families who require a little more space.
Facilities Indoor swimming pools, badminton, tennis, a Verandah building has a large indoor play area with giant board games and trampolines!
Location Overlooks Chesil beach, the heart of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.
Last chance to book for summer with a great offer! Book a midweek family break at any of the Luxury Family Hotels before the 24th July for summer holidays and rooms start from only £180 per night including dinner and breakfast. This offer is not to be missed and rooms are limited.
0845 6435277
Michael Vaughan Cricket is an innovative cricket programme for children aged 5 to 12 that uses fun games and exciting competitions to develop the skills and techniques of children of all abilities.
Professional football coaching using skills and techniques from the world’s greatest football nations.
As Europe's leading adventure travel company, Explore offers a whole range of small group, worldwide tours for families that are both thrilling and fun. Each has its own unique rewards; all carefully planned to provide the ultimate adventure for families with children aged 5 and upwards.
Wicken Toys supply a large selection of durable, value for money outdoor play equipment from top quality brand names including Creative Playthings, Playtime, tp toys, hout-land, Plum Products, SuperTramp, All Out Play, Eastern Jungle Gym and lots more.
Family multi-activity holiday specialists offering a wide range of choice to families with children 7 years and above in Europe. Destinations include France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Turkey and Germany. Activities include White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Canyoning, Climbing, Horse Riding as well as a multitude of other choices set against such beautiful locations as the Catalan Pyrenees, the Julian Alps in Slovenia and the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
The Molly Brown jewellery brand is an award winning collection of designer pieces which are sure to delight stylish girls and mothers alike.
At Waterproof World, we know that kids love wet play – whether it be splashing in puddles or jumping waves at the seaside.
Location: Contact us to find out if we have a programme running in your area
Crave’s iconic maternity clothes have become most coveted by celebrities including Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox, singer and presenter Charlotte Church, musician and presenter Myleene Klass, actress Angela Griffin and model Katie Price. The collection has become synonymous with a lifestyle concept in maternity fashion that will make the wearer look and feel fantastic throughout pregnancy and that is still genuinely wearable once the baby has been born.
The Organic Toy Company offers the largest choice of soft organic toys in the UK. The purest friends for your children to cuddle and love… ultimate peace of mind for you!
Simply Stuck produce innovative personalised name labels for all children’s belongings. Used on hundreds of surfaces and fabrics by thousands of children around the world!
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM £19 PER PITCH, PER NIGHT!
Lullabys offers a wide range of stylish, high quality, nursery products for your baby and child. Choose from a selection of top name brands such as Stokke, Bugaboo, Silver Cross, Maxi Cosi and Quinny. Create the perfect nursery or child’s bedroom from the furniture and bedding ranges of Lollipop Lane and Izziwotnot or treat your child to the classical ranges from Boori and Kidsmill.
StageStruck Dancewear was est. in 1982 to offer quality dance products to the North East of England. Since then we have grown to be the largest dancewear supplier in the North East and surrounding areas with 2 retail outlets.
Wriggly Rascals want to find you something different, fun, funky, stylish and more than anything, great value for money.
Norden Farm offers family entertainment, drama, comedy, music and film. The Centre welcomes up to 2,500 people each week to live performances, classes, workshops, Gallery exhibitions and our Café Bar.
The Beach Factory supplies an extensive range of UV swimwear for all the family with products from Rip Curl, O Neill, Seafolly Girls, Gul, Lion in the Sun and Sposh by Ozone. All the UV sun protective swim wear and UV sun suits we stock provide a tested UPF50+ protection.
Perform Parties offer highly recommended party entertainment which is always high-energy, fun and infectious. In our experience, kids just can’t resist joining in.
Offering video introductions of our candidates, 1st Choice Au Pairs leads the way with a comprehensive and unrivalled service.
Frieze Frame supply a wonderful range of paste-on Mural designs, Stikarounds and Wallcharts to quickly transform your child’s nursery or bedroom.
Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools. With weekly workshops at over 110 venues across London and the South-East, the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential.
Linenstore-uk specialises in an eclectic range of children’s duvet covers that are sure to delight all tastes. Our collection includes character bedding such as Finding Nemo, Groovy Chick, Turtles, Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear, Disney Princesses, Lord of the Rings,and Scooby Doo as well as fashionable designs for the trendy and sporting designs for football lovers.
Iglucruise offers a wide selection of great value cruise holidays, including Mediterranean Cruises, Caribbean Cruises and Transatlantic Cruises with exclusive offers with all the major cruise lines.
Park Resorts offer self catering family holidays at 37 coastal Holiday Parks across the UK.
Barracudas Multi-Activity Day Camps offer first class activity day camps to children aged 4 1/2 -16 years.
Ethical Babe is an online store that provides organic baby clothing made from the finest natural materials. All of our products pass the Fair Trade standard and are free from harmful toxins.
Traditional toys encourage children to use their imagination. So many toys today deliver entertainment on a plate, whilst old-fashioned toys such as rag dolls and wooden nursery blocks encourage a child to be inventive in so many more ways! By their very nature, they also have a longevity and nostalgic appeal that make them terrific value-for-money- becoming permanent fixtures in the playroom, to be passed down the generations, rather than yet another disposable item in landfill.
Mini Ps offer highly recommended music, movement and make-believe sessions for babies & toddlers. Part of the ever-popular Perform group of drama schools, the classes are ideal if you want to introduce your child to the joy of music, develop their coordination and help stimulate a colourful imagination. The energetic personable staff use a unique formula of catchy songs, fun games and colourful props to stimulate toddlers’ physical, cognitive and social development.
Star Listings International provides a competitively priced star naming service that allows you to name a star in a chosen constellation giving someone special a unique novelty gift that will shine forever.
Barceló UK Hotels are located in inspiring locations ideal for exploring the UK. We are located in historic city and town centres, spectacular coastal resorts and in the stunning British countryside.
Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group owned by Von Essen Hotels, Fowey Hall was the inspiration behind Toad Hall in ‘Wind in the Willows’ and sits in a spectacular location overlooking the sailing and fishing port of Fowey.
For dining choose from Hansons – the spectacular oak panelled fine dining restaurant or the conservatory for more relaxed family dining. Food is simple classic English style using the best local produce. Baby sitting & listening services will ensure you can enjoy your evenings to the full.
Bring Out Your Inner Ape!
MiniLine offers an exclusive range of high quality and child-safe lights for babies and children. Each one of our lights is hand picked to provide you with something unique and fun to brighten your child’s’ room.
At Friends Nursery we aim to provide high quality childcare enabling parents and carers to focus on other responsibilities. They can do this confident that their children are happy and safe in a home from home atmosphere.
Visit Trekwear for great quality children’s outdoor clothing ranging from Regatta waterproof jackets to exciting Dare2b Skiwear for all the family- all at superb affordable prices! We specialise in supplying:
The Gift Experience store offers a wide range of good quality gifts for every occasion conceivable for mums, dads, kids and the rest of the family.
Looking for something original and fun for your child’s next birthday party? Fizzpotzz supplies and organises great parties, making bath goodies and body treats, using professional cosmetic ingredients and creative recipes.
INVEST IN your most important asset – your family!
Buy affordable, colourful, children's wall art and baby gifts by internationally known artist Carla Daly.
Farm & Cottage Holidays offers the finest selection of personally inspected holiday cottages throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. From Country Cottages to Riverside Apartments, Farmhouses to Log Cabins our properties are great for families and couples alike. Ideally situated close to the superb sandy beaches or on rural working farms where you can feed the calves and lambs or collect the freshly laid eggs before generally exploring the countryside.
At Nordic Kids, we want your children to have some of that famed and effortless Scandinavian cool. Therefore we've scoured the Nordic countries to bring you what we consider to be the best in exclusive and funky baby clothes and children's clothing from designers across the region.
Welcome to the magical mysteries of “Stagecoach Parties” where we will take your child on a roller coaster ride through their imagination and land them safely back home with a bulging bag of amazing memories!
Moonfleet Manor, overlooking the world famous Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, is set in the heart of some of England’s least discovered, yet most staggeringly beautiful countryside. Moonfleet is unique and like no other hotel you will ever visit. It has fantastic, ‘quirky’ but sumptuous interiors and an informally elegant atmosphere.
