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Created on 09 February 2012

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  • 1 Boat Ride Along The Thames 14 Sep 2009 - 14 Sep 2012 in Embankment Pier From Tower Bridge to the London Eye: looking over to the Thames' South Bank, London. Courtesy Visit London Images / Britain on View Kids & Family

    Hop on and off a Thames Clipper boat along the river for a close-up view of London's major attractions. A River Roamer ticket takes you past sights such as the Tate Modern, the London Eye and the Tower of London.

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  • 2 Ghost Tours at Hampton Court Palace Oct 2012 - Mar 2013; Fri and Sun only (annual) in Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tour. Photo by Richard Lea-Hair, courtesy of Richard Lea-Hair and newsteam.co.uk Weird & Wonderful

    Stories of the strange goings-on throughout the centuries at Hampton Court Palace will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Discover the palace's spooky secrets on this 90-minute ghost tour, held on Fridays and Sundays until spring.

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  • 3 Thorpe Park All year round in Thorpe Park Thorpe Park, Chertsey. © Thorpe Park Kids & Family

    The wettest and wildest of England's theme parks, Thorpe Park is an essential destination for kids - and adults - of all ages. Adrenalin junkies can choose gravity-defying rides like the Detonator and Rush, the massive air-powered speed swing.

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  • 4 Changing of the Guard 1 Jan - 29 Dec 2012 (annual) in Windsor Castle The Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle © The Dean & Canons of Windsor Festivals & Heritage

    The Changing of the Guard is a highlight of any visit to Windsor Castle. Watch the guards as they march up the High Street into the castle and see the "changing" ceremony outside the Guardroom in the Castle's Lower Ward.

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  • 5 Maidenhead Railway Bridge All year round in Maidenhead Maidenhead Railway Bridge. Courtesy of The Maidenhead Heritage Centre Festivals & Heritage

    The two brick arches of Maidenhead Railway Bridge have connected Bray and Boulter's Locks since 1838. Try out the impressive echoes in the "sounding arch" that crosses the Thames, designed by world-famous engineer and railway pioneer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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  • 6 River & Rowing Museum All year round in Henley-on-Thames Henley's River and Rowing Museum. Courtesy of French Jones Sport & Outdoors

    The River & Rowing Museum tells the story of the town of Henley, international rowing and the River Thames itself. There is also a smaller gallery that concentrates on Kenneth Grahame's famous children's story, The Wind in the Willows.

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  • 7 The Thames Path All year round in Reading Sport & Outdoors

    The well-worn Thames Path path follows the length of Father Thames for 184 miles from close to its source in Gloucestershire, through several rural counties and on to London. Strike out by foot, cycle, ride or cruise the calm water on a narrow boat.

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  • 8 Mapledurham House and Watermill All year round in Reading The front face of Mapledurham house. Courtesy of www.britainonview.com Festivals & Heritage

    Mapledurham Watermill is the last working mill on the River Thames and, along with the nearby stately home, is a popular tourist attraction. Tours of the property are available throughout the summer months.

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  • 9 Beale Park All year round in Reading Enjoying a walk in Beale Park. Photo courtesy of Beale Park Kids & Family

    From small beginnings, the 350 acres of Beale Park have been transformed into a garden with nature trails, summer river cruises and a deer park. Most impressive is the aviary walkway where you can see a number of rare birds.

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  • 10 Oxford Castle Unlocked All year round in Oxford Oxford Castle Unlocked. Courtesy of Continuum Group Festivals & Heritage

    Built in 1071 for William the Conqueror, Oxford Castle was once a royal residence, a centre for justice and then a prison, up until 1996. The castle's dark history of violence, executions and escapes is now revealed to visitors.

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  • 11 Alice's Day Jul 2012 (annual) in Oxford Alice's Day, Oxford. Courtesy of The Story Museum. Copyright Oxford Inspires, Greg Smolonski Arts

    Costumed performers act out scenes from Alice in Wonderland as Lewis Carroll's tale is brought to life in Oxford's quads and squares. Hosted by the Story Museum, this fantastic family day out recreates Alice's journey down the rabbit hole.

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  • 12 Festival of the Tree Aug 2012 (annual) in Westonbirt Arboretum Festival of the Tree, Tetbury. Courtesy of the Forestry Commission Arts

    Unique creations carved from wood are on display at Tetbury's Festival of the Tree, hosted by Westonbirt Arboretum. A variety of child-friendly, conservation-focused activities and events make this a fun, informative day out for all the family.

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