{"id":11994,"date":"2016-02-17T17:07:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T17:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11994"},"modified":"2016-02-17T17:09:59","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T17:09:59","slug":"four-ways-to-have-fun-with-the-kids-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/four-ways-to-have-fun-with-the-kids-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Ways to Have Fun with the Kids This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The January slump is behind us and spring is on the horizon, which means it\u2019s time to go outside and have some fun with the kids. If you\u2019re a little stuck for ideas, never fear because we\u2019re here to lend a helping hand\u2026<\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Take the kids for a spin on the Thames<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rld1-300x165.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" \/>London\u2019s stretch of the River Thames boasts many of the country\u2019s most iconic landmarks &#8211; it\u2019s also the perfect place to enjoy a high-speed blast of <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/RedLetterDays.aspx?i=640&amp;outurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D1983%26id%3D73585%26clickref%3D%7B%7Bclickref%7D%7D%26p%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.redletterdays.co.uk%2Fexperience%2Fref%2Flrvet%2Frib-powerboating-on-the-thames-for-two%20\" target=\"_blank\">RIB powerboating <\/a><\/span><\/strong>action. Hop aboard this aquatic beast, soak in some sights and hold on tight while the skipper opens up the throttle and whizzes through the water at top speed &#8211; Southbank will never look the same again. Get 10% back with RedLetterDays!<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Take the kids for a ride in a Ferrari<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rld2-300x166.png\" alt=\"rld2\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" \/>The<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/RedLetterDays.aspx?i=640&amp;outurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D1983%26id%3D73585%26clickref%3D%7B%7Bclickref%7D%7D%26p%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.redletterdays.co.uk%2Fexperience%2Fref%2Fxjfer%2Fjunior-ferrari-driving\" target=\"_blank\">Ferrari<\/a><\/strong><\/span> 360 and 575 are two of the world\u2019s most iconic racing machines &#8211; and now youngsters can take them for a spin without even passing their driving test. If your child fancies themself as a bit of a petrol head, a ride round a top UK circuit is sure to have them smiling from ear to ear, plus cheering them on from the side lines is almost as fun as driving the actual car, right? Plus you&#8217;ll get<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/RedLetterDays.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">10% back<\/a> <\/span>for your kids&#8217; savings when buying the experience through KidStart.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Take the kids for a roll in a giant ball <\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rld3-300x171.png\" alt=\"rld3\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/>The giant hamster ball, commonly known as a<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/RedLetterDays.aspx?i=640&amp;outurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D1983%26id%3D73585%26clickref%3D%7B%7Bclickref%7D%7D%26p%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.redletterdays.co.uk%2Fexperience%2Fref%2Fxspsb%2Fharness-zorbing-for-two\" target=\"_blank\">zorb<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, is a great way to have fun with the kids, especially if you are partial to the odd adrenaline thrill. Simply get strapped into the zorb at the top of a hill and brace yourselves for a wild ride that we\u2019ve been told is not unlike being inside a giant tumble drier!\u00a0Get <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/RedLetterDays.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">10% back<\/a><\/span> with RedLetterDays!<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Take the kids to meet the meerkats<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rld4-300x170.png\" alt=\"rld4\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" \/>If your kids love animals, <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/StartSaving\/RedLetterDays.aspx?i=640&amp;outurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D1983%26id%3D73585%26clickref%3D%7B%7Bclickref%7D%7D%26p%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.redletterdays.co.uk%2Fexperience%2Fref%2Fpwpfb%2Fmeeting-the-meerkats-for-two%20\" target=\"_blank\">meeting the meerkats<\/a><\/strong><\/span> at one of the UK\u2019s top wildlife parks is sure to down a treat. Entry to the whole park is included, as well as some pretty sweet souvenirs and there\u2019s a chance to get up close and personal with the meerkats, of course. Simples! Earn<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/RedLetterDays.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">10% back<\/a> <\/span>for your kids.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>We hope this has given you some inspiration to help you have fun with the kids this spring and whatever you decide to do; we hope you have a blast.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Images courtesy of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redletterdays.co.uk\/home\"><em>Red Letter Days<\/em><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The January slump is behind us and spring is on the horizon, which means it\u2019s time to go outside and have some fun with the kids. 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