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I If you’re searching for that perfect place to come home

to, this special edition of Exquisite magazine has all

the inspiration you need. It features news on the latest

interior trends for the autumn/winter season, ideas to

make the most of your garden over the colder months and

expert guidance for families moving home with children. So, if

it’s time to make a move, look no further. We’ll introduce you to

Redrow’s impressive collections, our superior specifi cation and

showcase some of our fantastic developments across England and Wales.

On page 32 you can read some of my interior design tips, plus Managing Director

of blocc, Dawn Kitchener, also offers her expert views on what’s taking the world of

interiors by storm, including bold and bright prints, metallic furniture and dramatic

lighting. You can discover these trends and more in a Redrow show home near you.

For those with young families, we’ve sought the expert opinion of psychologist

Professor Neil Humphrey and created a must-read guide to moving with children on

page 69, helping you to ensure a smooth transition from old to new.

There’s also a fabulously festive feature to show you how to create beautiful homemade

Christmas decorations. You can even go online and follow our step-by-step video guide.

Whether you’re looking to take that fi rst step onto the property ladder, or move up to

a larger house, you’re sure to fi nd a Redrow home to suit you in one of around 100 prime

locations. And if fi nding your dream home wasn’t exciting enough, once you’ve reserved

we’ll take care of your needs every step of the way. You can choose from a variety of

options and upgrades to personalise your home using My Redrow. This can all be done

online and in your own time, making the Redrow homebuying experience extra special.

So, make yourself comfortable and enjoy this bespoke edition of Exquisite. We hope

you’ll soon be coming home to Redrow.

Emma Brindley

Group Interior Design Manager

Redrow Homes

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CONTENTS

08 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Join us as we celebrate

40 years of Redrow quality

16 THAT PERSONAL TOUCH

Add those finishing flourishes

with the help of My Redrow

18 TOP HOME ACCESSORIES

Our pick of luxury extras for

every room in the house

26 FOOD TO DIE FOR

TV chef Simon Rimmer ticks

off his gourmet bucket list

31 REDISCOVER RIESLING

Why Germany’s trophy wine

is making a real splash

32 STEP INTO STYLE

Top trends and tips to make

your home shine this season

36 WINTER WONDERLAND

How to prepare your garden

for the chilly months ahead

38 CRAFTY CHRISTMAS

Get in the festive spirit

with some enchanting decorations

42 SHOW HOMES

Choose your dream property

from this dazzling selection

65 SELLING POWER BOOST

Simple, effective ways to dress

your home for sale

69 CASE STUDIES

Redrow’s latest homeowners

share their moving stories

71 A NEW ADVENTURE

Four key ways to make the

kids feel right at home

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75 WHY BUY NEW?

Experience the benefits of

a modern move with the NHBC

77 HOME TECH

We profile some of the latest

gadgets and gizmos to buy

80 TURNING HEADS

Read our verdict on the all-new

TT Coupé from Audi

84 WEEKEND BREAKS

Discover some continental

delights with a Eurostar trip

90 OUT & ABOUT

Great days on your doorstep

for the whole family to enjoy

99 NEW HOMES DIRECTORY

All the information you need

to find your nearest Redrow home

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Whether it’s a traditional home in a rural village or a high-rise penthouse in an exclusive area

of London, a Redrow home is instantly recognisable. The housebuilder prides itself on the build quality and craftsmanship that goes into every new home. Combine this with unrivalled customer service and it all adds up to an outstanding homebuying experience and a long history of delighted customers.

In celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, Redrow has reached a milestone that proves not only experience and business acumen, but also the enduring appeal of the brand. Here we explore the qualities that have made the company the success it is today, including the cornerstones of heritage and evolution, and look at the way the company continues to innovate, such as the launch of My Redrow – its pioneering customer service experience.

QUALITYThe craftsmanship of a Redrow home is immediately apparent even before you walk through the front door thanks to the exquisite exterior detailing and strong kerb appeal. Upon entering, it’s clear the uncluttered contemporary interiors are designed to the very highest specification,

with open plan layouts and plenty of family friendly features to make you feel right at home.

Redrow’s skilled builders and interior designers make sure that every property, regardless of size, is built to the same excellent standard and every feature is carefully planned to suit modern family life; whether this be the stylish Heritage Collection kitchens, inspired by research trips to Italy, or intricate detailing such as stone bandings on Regent Collection properties.

Many appliances are included as standard from well known brands such as Siemens, Smeg and AEG. Similarly, Redrow works with leading bathroom designers to incorporate suites from leading names including Ideal Standard, Sottini and Villeroy & Boch. Bathrooms may also be customised with a choice of tiles from companies such as Johnsons and Porcelanosa.

“We know what quality means to our customers and take the highest care in the construction and design of our homes,” says Dave Bexon, Group Sales and Marketing Director for Redrow Homes. “Working with top designers and manufacturers ensures that our specification and appliances stand out from our competitors for style, performance and energy efficiency.”

“We know what quality means to our customers and take the highest care in the construction and design of our homes” Dave Bexon, Group Sales and Marketing Director

In 2014 Redrow Homes celebrated 40 years of building high quality

properties for new and existing homeowners. We look back at what

the homebuilder has achieved and find out how it continues to

maintain a reputation for innovation and forward thinking.


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COME HOME TO REDROW

HERITAGEIn celebrating its 40th year, Redrow can look back on many milestones: welcoming its 50,000th homeowner in 2005 (they’ve helped up to 3,000 more homeowners to find their dream home every year since); the redevelopment of two Grade II listed buildings on Knightstone Island, which won the International Property Award for Best Redevelopment in the World; and completing the award winning One Commercial Street, a 22-storey building in a prime London location, to name but a few.

“Our experience and traditional values are also reflected in the names of our collections such as The Heritage Collection,” says Dave. “Homes from this range feature traditional architecture, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement.”

INNOVATIONAnother collection, introduced only last year, is Abode, which is designed for a more contemporary way of life with open plan living areas and features such as underfloor heating, wet rooms and BBQ area. The launch of Abode is a prime example of the way in which Redrow continues to evolve and stay one step ahead of the competition.

“Abode added another dimension to our portfolio, offering first-time buyers, families and downsizers a fresh option and bringing city-style interiors to our semi-rural developments,” Dave adds.

The only way to complement Redrow’s

exceptional architectural design and beautiful interiors is with state-of-the-art technology and building methods, employed to make the homes as energy- efficient as possible and helping to save customers money. A combination of high-quality insulation, double glazing and low-energy boilers all ensure heating bills remain low, while low-energy light fittings and new energy-efficient appliances keep electricity costs down.

Compared to an equivalent sized upgraded Victorian house, a four-bedroom Redrow home is estimated to save its owner £1,332 a year on energy bills. As important as these savings are, of course, insulation and double glazing also make for a very cosy home that’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

MY REDROWIn 2013 Redrow homebuyers were introduced to a brand new customer experience – My Redrow. By signing in via the housebuilder’s website – www.redrow.co.uk/myredrow – customers can search through current and planned developments to find their perfect property. Users can then manage viewings

and telephone appointments, see detailed specifications and floor plans, save favourites and browse the extensive range of options and choices available

Once they’ve reserved their new home, customers can select and purchase options and choices available to them to customise their new home, day or night, all online. From kitchen units, work surfaces and tile choices to wardrobes, fireplaces and even light switches, the opportunities to put a unique design stamp on your new home are vast. Not only does My Redrow make the homebuying experience more exciting and involving, it also brings all the details of your home purchase into one place.

“The introduction of My Redrow demonstrates our commitment to improving the customer journey – from searching for your dream home, to perfecting the final product,” says Dave. “My Redrow has received plaudits from industry experts and customers alike, which makes us confident in our ability to lead the way in customer service.”

Indeed, My Redrow was recognised in the 2013 Peer Awards, winning Overall Customer Engagement, as well as the Technology for Engagement Category.

“The introduction of My Redrow demonstrates our commitment to improving the customer journey – from searching for your dream home, to perfecting the final product” Dave Bexon, Group Sales and Marketing Director

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COME HOME TO REDROWAbove all, Redrow knows that it’s only by excelling in every area – from design and construction, to innovation and customer service, that it can maintain its reputation among its customers for excellence. Here’s what homeowners who have already come home to Redrow had to say…

MARTIN WEDGE OWNS A REDROW HOME IN CHESTNUT WALK, BILSTON“I bought my previous property from a different developer and lived there for six years, but was never happy there. The rooms were small, there was no storage space – it was like a shoebox. I’d decided I didn’t want to buy a brand new house again and had looked online at Victorian and Edwardian homes that I could renovate, until Redrow’s Heritage Collection caught my eye.

“I adore this house and am much happier here. Coming home is a completely different experience to what I had before. The house is comfortable, spacious and relaxing to be in.”

SHIRLEY AND ALLAN CASLIN FOUND THEY COULD LIVE THE HIGH LIFE AT CROWN PARK IN CHESTER“We loved the plans, the plot location and the general style of the home. We were able to go online and look at the rooms, so it didn’t feel like much of a risk to buy before the home was complete. Buying off plan gave us the opportunity to have a say right from the start about all the fixtures and fittings and really make the house our own. Our home has a lovely flow to it and its versatility really suited us.”

STEVE KANE AND TRACY STOCKLEY PURCHASED A HOME AT RATIO IN ERITH, KENT“Because we’d come from rented property, we didn’t have all of the kitchen appliances that Redrow include in their standard specification and if we’d bought an older house we would have had to buy them ourselves. We enjoyed being able to choose what we wanted in terms of things like the finish of the kitchen cabinets and work surfaces and the bathroom tiles.”

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EXTRAS & UPGRADES

Once you’ve moved into your new Redrow home, the fun can really begin as you start to accessorise with a wealth of additional extras. And by using the housebuilder’s online customer service portal, My Redrow, deciding on those final flourishes and upgrades has never been easier

Fancy splashing out on an outdoor hot tub

for your back garden? Or perhaps a built-

in wireless home audio system is music

to your ears? Or maybe you’d prefer to invest in

renewable technology that will save you money

in the long-term and help the planet? Whatever

it is that will make your new home ‘just perfect’

for you, Redrow now offers more optional

extras and upgrades than ever before.

Order them while your home is being

built and they’ll be in-situ from the day you

move in, so you and your family can begin

enjoying them straight away. And thanks to the

housebuilder’s award winning online customer

members area, My Redrow, you can select all of

your personal finishing touches via the Redrow

website, so everything can be done in your own

time and with input from all the family.

Redrow’s choices for kitchen cabinets,

worktops and top brand appliances are wide

ranging and of the highest quality. A superb

selection of ceramic tiles, bathroom furniture,

fitted wardrobes, fire surrounds and other

key fixtures and accessories for your home is

also offered. And, after listening to customer

feedback, the award winning housebuilder

has added lots of new products that

homebuyers can pre-order and have custom-

built into their new home.

Lifestyle choices you can now make

include a hot tub in your back garden – the

perfect place to soak away any stress at the

end of the day. And, if you wish, Redrow will

even landscape that garden for you so that

it’s ready to enjoy from day one.

The option of a new ‘hip’ home

entertainment system is sure to be popular

with music loving customers. This wireless

option can be built into your new home,

providing high quality music in each room

without visible speakers and wires. It

means you and your family will be able to

simply stream music effortlessly from any

compatible smartphone, iPad or tablet.

Underfloor heating is now being offered

as well. Rooms will be heated evenly, it’s

unobtrusive and by ditching the radiators,

it frees up space so you can place your

furniture exactly where you like. Or perhaps

you’re one of a new breed of eco-aware

customers who are motivated to help save

our planet. If so, you’ll be interested in photo

voltaic (PV) Panels, which help you care

for the environment by reducing carbon

emissions. Your fuel bills should be lower and

you’ll potentially get paid for the electricity

generated under the Government’s ‘Feed-in

Tariff’ (FIT) incentive.

Redrow has also added an alternative

style of internal doors and can include USB

charger points within the home to cater for

the latest technology, while furniture packs

will be available on apartment schemes and

are ideal for first-time buyers and investors.

Available options will vary between

developments and according to when you

reserve your home. Ask your sales consultant

for details or sign in to My Redrow and see

what’s available at your chosen location.

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ADDING THAT PERSONAL TOUCH

MY REDROW FAVOURITES

Redrow has always offered a good choice of extras and upgrades for customers to add those all-important finishing touches to their home. Here’s a top 10 of the most popular items ordered via My Redrow

• Flooring• Downlights• Wardrobes• Bathroom Extras• Additional Sockets• Home Entertainment• Oven• Free Standing Furniture• Kitchen Extras• TV Point

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TOP HOME ACCESSORIES

If you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to those fi nishing touches to the home, fear not. Here at Exquisite, we’ve searched high and low for the most stylish

furniture, accessories and necessities to help your living space come to life

If you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to those fi nishing touches to the , we’ve searched high and low for the most stylish

furniture, accessories and necessities to help your living space come to life

■ Marmalade sofa £1,195 loaf.com

■ Sunburst mirror in silver £425 puji.com

■ Aqua and lime velvet fl oral forest cushions £19.90

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■ Bronze metal vase £55 houseoffraser.co.uk

■ Gone Fishing chair £500 gigglinghedgehogs.co.uk

■ Bud hand-blown glass

vase – Mocha £14 berryred.co.uk

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ACCESSORIES

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LUXURYLOUNGESThese beautiful accessories will help you unwind in the comfort of your brand new living room

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■ Tripod fl oor lamp £179 furniturevilliage.co.uk

■ Cherbourg antiqued glass sideboard £973

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■ Umbra montage photo

art display in black £99

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■ 100% beeswax candles, starting

from £5 wood-knit-bee.com

■ Low rider jeans metal

wall art £429 artisanti.com

■ Cattelan Italia blade console £1,069 limemodernliving.co.uk

■ Multi-turquoise De Poortere Deco

rug, starting at £84 naken.co.uk

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ACCESSORIES

BOUDOIRBRILLIANCEAdd some character to your bedroom with these stunning personal fl ourishes

ACCESSORIES

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■ Filigree fl ower mirror with bevelled

edges £204 artisanti.com

■ Helene silver cabinet £220

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■ Karlsson twister clock £65.50 redcandy.co.uk

■ Finlay 140cm x 200cm double bed with storage

£549 made.com

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■ Overlook rug £702.62

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■ Helene silver Helene silver cabinet cabinet £220

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■ Filigree fl ower mirror with bevelled

edges £204artisanti.com

■ Bardot large smoked glass chandelier £1,295

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■ Set of three Britannia cushions in black, grey and

oatmeal white £135 swankymaison.com

■ Menu double candleholder £88

black-by-design.co.uk ■ Mandrell console table £145 chandeliersandmirrors.co.uk

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BRILLIANTBATHROOMSMake a real splash with these scintillating additions to your home’s freshest room

■ Victory soap £23 wood-knit-bee.com

■ Confi t de Grenade bath milk bonbons £19.99 sweetpeaandwillow.com

■ Fatima robe £69 idyllhome.co.uk

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■ Orchid globe £10 next.co.uk■

■ Burford three-rattan drawer wooden storage chest

£69 wovenhill.co.uk

■ Bath trio gift set – Exotic £24.50 boutiqueprovencale.co.uk

■ Toilet roll holder £12 livelaughlove.co.uk

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■ Burford three-rattan drawer wooden storage chest

£69 wovenhill.co.uk

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Confi t de Grenade bath milk bonbons sweetpeaandwillow.com

Fatima robe idyllhome.co.uk

Confi t de Grenade bath milk bonbons ■ ■ Bath trio gift set – Exotic Bath trio gift set – Exotic £24.50 boutiqueprovencale.co.uk

■ Toilet roll holder £12 livelaughlove.co.uk

■ Tea light candle holder – Green and Cranberry £12.50 each

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■ Interfl ora Vera Wang Floral

Collection: True Sophistication (boxed) £40

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CREATIVEKITCHENSThese practical and attractive accessories will help you get things cooking and make your

brand new kitchen the home’s culinary centre

■ Newgate Tock Wall Clock in Posh Grey £56.95 duckbarn.co.uk

■ Normann Copenhagen Geo thermos fl ask in red

£55 black-by-design.co.uk■ Gisela Graham polka dot egg cup

£2.50each tch.net

■ Rikki Tikki Just Retro Ceramic Pitcher: Navy Dust, £26.95 scandinavianshop.co.uk

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■ Gisela Graham polka dot egg cup

■ Koziol Eve fruit bowl £22 black-by-design.co.uk

■ Karlsson Mr White wooden wall clock £149 redcandy.co.uk

■ Koziol stacking modular wine rack £24

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■ Menu Dropp! silicone bowl £32 scandinavianshop.co.uk

■ Rose pink kitchen scales £45 house-envy.co.uk

■ Pug salt and pepper shakers £20 maidenshop.com

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■ Pug salt and pepper shakers ■ ‘Rock Cake’ double oven glove £22.75 hunkydoryhome.co.uk

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Suddenly, bucket lists – those collections of things to do before you die, or, as the phrase goes, ‘kick the bucket’ – are all the rage. The

practice has grown in popularity following the 2007 fi lm of the same name, in which Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starred as two terminally ill characters on an adventure to sample all those experiences they always wished they had enjoyed.

Now, there’s a Food Lovers’ Bucket List, dreamed up by Kenwood and a panel of experts, including critic Giles Coren, Waitrose magazine editor and sometime MasterChef judge William Sitwell and Great British Bake Off fi nalist Miranda Gore Brown.

It’s not as heavy and emotional as Nicholson and Freeman’s road trip – think death by chocolate rather than actual death – but nevertheless it was a serious business for those who helped to compile it. Simon Rimmer, best known as the cook on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, was among those deciding what had to appear in the top 50.

“There are many things that play a part,

aside from ego and desire of those on the panel,” he explains. “First, we had to know where to pitch it. With myself, William and Giles, the natural inclination was to think about the most amazing thing we’d ever eaten, or the most unbelievable experience, but then you think what your mum might want, what my kids would like or what I’d like them to do.”

As a result, alongside visiting certain restaurants around the world, there are some simpler, yet truly rewarding experiences among the 50. Cooking a curry from scratch is one of them, for example; not something that should trouble even the most amateur home cook, and not needlessly extravagant, but something we should all do at least once.

Catching a fi sh and cooking it on the beach is another. OK, it’s not something you could do each day for your tea, but it does sound quite romantic. Baking a chocolate cake with your children is a third choice and perhaps typifi es the idea of the simple pleasure.

“When that one came up, everyone

FOOD TO DIE FORWhen TV chef Simon Rimmer was asked to help compile a list of the 50 food experiences you must try before you die, he knew it would be tough. From renowned international restaurants to DIY cooking experiences, Andy Welch discovers which tasty treats made the cut

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around the table just said ‘Oh yes, absolutely’,” says Rimmer, who claims he’s done around 40 of the fi nal 50 on the list. There were three items he was particularly keen to fi ght for, and number one was Betty’s Tea Room in Harrogate. Rimmer loves the place – he had his wedding reception in the York branch of the tea room and says he’d recommend a visit to anyone.

“It’s deliriously overpriced, but the level of service and quality of food make it worthwhile. You might pay £7 for a piece

of fruitcake, but then if you were sitting opposite the Place de l’Opera in Paris, you wouldn’t moan about your nine-euro coffee - you’d just admire the view. These aren’t about everyday experiences; I’m not suggesting going there is something you do on your way to work.”

He wasn’t quite so lucky with ‘eating cold baked beans from the can’ and ‘eating a doner kebab’ – perhaps the rest of the panel don’t know what it’s like to be a hungry, drunk student – but his choice of

fi sh and chips made the grade.“I even stated which chippy it should be

– and that’s Seniors just outside Blackpool,” he says, explaining it exemplifi es everything that’s great about a local institution. “It was very tough deciding these things and the meetings were fraught with lots of shouting. The thing is, if we’d been asked to make a list of 500, we could’ve done it, but I’m very pleased with the 50 things we’ve chosen. I honestly think it’s a list for everyone.”

1. Baking chocolate cake with your kids

2. Takeaways with posh plonk

3. Afternoon tea at Betty’s (Harrogate)

4. Eating Beluga caviar

5. Dining at Chez Panisse (California)

6. Eating a hot dog at a baseball game

7. Coffee and croissants in a Parisian café

8. Fresh British asparagus

9. Collecting and cooking fresh eggs

10. Breakfast at The Wolseley (London)

11. Bread and butter pudding

12. Cornish clotted cream

13. Catching and cooking a mackerel on a beach

14. Marinated BBQ’d lamb

15. Crispy crackling

16. Curing raw fi sh at home

17. Cooking a curry from scratch

18. Growing your own vegetables

19. Dining at Racine (London)

20. Chocolate fondant pudding

21. Fresh seafood by the sea

22. Fresh honeycomb

23. Chocolate éclairs

24. Set lunch menu at Le Gavroche (London)

25. Greengages

26. Blackberry picking

27. Dining at L’Enclume (Cumbria)

28. Visiting Jamaa El Fna Square (Marrakesh)

29. Homemade mayonnaise

30. Woodland glade picnic

31. Learning to joint a chicken

32. Baking your own bread

33. Lunch at The Walnut Tree (Abergavenny)

34. Cooking a perfectly-timed Sunday roast

35. Making your own soup

36. Early morning breakfast at Carnegie Deli (New York)

37. Making your own marmalade

38. Making homemade ice cream

39. Tapas in San Miguel market (Madrid)

40. Pork pies

41. Dawn fry-up at Smithfi eld Market (London)

42. International wine trail

43. British ale with a Scotch egg

44. Sushi at Tsukiji fi sh market (Tokyo)

45. Takeaway fi sh ‘n’ chips

46. Guinness at The Stag’s Head, Dublin

47. Dining at The Seahorse (Devon)

48. Wild British strawberries

49. Toasting a haggis with whisky

50. Street food in Asia

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BRITISH ALE WITH A SCOTCH EGG

Simon Rimmer’s

Chorizo Scotch Eggs with Pepper Chutney Serves 6

INGREDIENTS■ 6 hard-boiled eggs, cooked for a

maximum of 6 minutes■ 175g sausage meat■ 75g chorizo, fi nely diced■ 1tbsp parsley, chopped■ 1tbsp chives, fi nely chopped■ 75g breadcrumbs■ 75g polenta■ Oil for frying■ Plenty of salt and white pepper

For the pepper chutney:■ 1 red onion, sliced■ 4 red peppers, fi nely sliced■ 1 clove garlic, sliced

■ 8 gherkins, chopped■ 1tbsp capers■ 100g demerara sugar■ 100ml red wine vinegar■ 1 bird’s eye chilli, fi nely chopped

METHOD1. Mix the sausage meat, chorizo, parsley

and chives together and season generously

2. Divide into 16 pieces and press fl at. Shell the egg, then roll it in fl our to

make sure it has a dry surface and the other things stick to it properly

3. Roll the egg in a little beaten egg, then wrap the sausage/chorizo mix around it

4. Combine the polenta and breadcrumbs. Roll the eggs in the mixture and deep fry at 180ºC for four minutes, turning regularly

5. To make the chutney, fry the onion, garlic and chilli for three to four minutes to soften

6. Add the peppers and cook for two minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, boil for 10 minutes and take off heat

7. Finally add the capers, gherkins, season and cool

8. Serve the chutney with Scotch eggs and a little pretty salad garnish

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REDISCOVERING RieslingEvery grape has its moment and, mainly thanks to the surge in popularity of Asian cuisine, the time has come for Riesling

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ADVERTGermany’s trophy grape comes in

a variety of styles and this noble white, with its crisp, natural acidity, no oak infl uence and

a lower-than-average alcohol level, is light and elegant, but with the power to partner spicy curries, stir-fries, sushi and sashimi.

The beguiling fl avours of apples, peaches and pears come in varying degrees of sweetness - from bone-dry to richly sweet - and the distinctive slim bottle that’s sometimes too tall to fi t in the door of the fridge (a minor irritant) has also found favour in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand where the wine grape is grown in small quantities.

Just across the border from Germany, the picturesque Alsace region in Northeast France also produces excellent Riesling and the famous wine route (which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year) stretches along vine-covered hills on the west bank of the river Rhine.

The sunny, warm and dry climate provides ideal conditions for winemaking and dry, spicy styles such as Cave de Beblenheim Grafeneben Riesling 2010, Alsace, France (£9.99, 12% ABV, Waitrose), is a lovely example. With typical aromas of spring fl owers and a streak of minerality running through the lemony fl avours, this would

also pair well with fi rm white fi sh for non-spice lovers.

A sweeter counterpart and an off-dry

style from one of the region’s most famous winemakers, Rolly Gassmann, Riesling 2009, Alsace, France (£55 case of six, 13.5% ABV, www.rdfi newine.com) is rich and lush, but has enough acidity to stop it being over-the-top. With succulent pear fl avours and a hint of pepper, it has a gewürztraminer lychee nose, but without the oily

mouth-feel and tastes utterly delicious. Lucky for some, Germany has 13 wine

regions and the second largest; Pfalz is marked by powerful, dry styles such as Darting Estate Dürkheimer Riesling 2013, Germany (£9.49, 12.5% ABV, Marks & Spencer). Fresh and lively with peach, apple and melon, punctuated by a bracing note of minerality that gives way to orange groves, it’s exotic and appealing.

For another racy Riesling echoing typical Pfalz ripeness and strength, try Reichsrat von Buhl Riesling Nr 1 2013, Germany (£10.99, 12.5% ABV, www.laithwaites.co.uk). Pure and zingy with notes of lemon, lime and peach, counterbalanced by good acidity, this would be especially delicious with a lightly spiced prawn stir-fry.

Elsewhere, the ancient soils of Elgin in South Africa produce a tiny amount

of Riesling that’s richly fruited and elegant, especially in the hands of producers such as Paul Cluver Estate. Try Paul Cluver Ferricrete Riesling 2013, Elgin, South Africa (£12.99, 10.5% ABV, Marks & Spencer), which is off-dry and has an appealing fl oral nose with honeysuckle notes, white peach and yellow apple fl avours, plus a touch of

zesty lime that keeps it fresh, appealing and deliciously rounded.

For newcomers to Riesling who prefer to venture Down Under for their vino, Wakefi eld in the Clare Valley have found a formula for success with their medal-winning Wakefi eld Estate Riesling 2012, Australia (£11.99, 12.5% ABV, Marks & Spencer), which is dry, crisp and brimming with orchard fruits, tingling acidity and lovely, lingering aromatics on the lively fi nish.

Uber citrusy, pungent and very lively, it may come as little surprise that Belmonte Riesling 2010, New Zealand (£11.99, 12% ABV, www.virginwines.co.uk) is from the Marlborough region, home to top-notch New World Sauvignon Blanc. With similar zippy appeal, it’s fruity and pure, with honeysuckle aromas and an energetic fi nish that’s more than a match with fusion food.

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STEP INTO STYLE THIS SEASON

If you’re looking for new and interesting ways to freshen up your home’s interior, there are plenty of exciting trends coming into fashion for 2015.

We hear from the design experts, who share their opinions on some key looks that will see you through the coming months

Nights may be drawing in, but thanks to the

fabulous new interior trends that are sure to

brighten up your home this autumn/winter

season – from bold colours and tropical prints

to warm woods, luxurious metals and feature

headboards – you’ll just love spending time

indoors. Emma Brindley, Redrow Homes’

Interior Design Manager, and Dawn Kitchener,

Managing Director of interior designers blocc,

who work alongside Emma to design some of

Redrow’s show homes, share their thoughts…

GO FOR BOLD WITH YOUR COLOUR PALETTE AND PRINTSIn 2014 we saw lots of botanical prints

emerging in soft furnishings and it’s a trend

that’s set to continue into 2015 – but it’s even

bigger, bolder and brighter, as Dawn explains.

“There are lots of strong colours and striking

patterns around,” she says. “While we did see

a lot of floral and foliage appearing in prints

earlier in 2014, it’s taking a more tropical,

exotic direction for the new season. There’s

no reason why your interior needs to echo the

dreary winter weather outside – think birds of

paradise and palm leaves. It’s an injection of

style to really warm up your home.”

No one colour holds the key to the

autumn/winter look; it’s a combination that’s

really making waves, from vivid reds and

pinks to indigo blues and sea greens.

“If I had to pick one colour that we’re

probably going to see more of this season,

then I think navy could make the biggest

impact,” continues Dawn. “Navy can actually

be fairly neutral. It blends really well with

most other colours. If you don’t want to go

for darker walls, a navy sofa or chair can look

very stylish.”

For those who don’t want to take the

plunge with wall-to-wall colour and patterns,

it’s very easy to stay on the bold trend, but

retain a more subtle, adaptable look.

“For those who don’t want to go all out

on a new look every season, which obviously

isn’t very cost-effective, it is still fashionable

to retain a neutral palette with ivories, taupes

and soft greys and add accents of bold

colour,” says Emma. “This is hugely practical

as you can change the accents very easily,

particularly if you introduce them through

cushions and rugs. This neutral look, making

use of accent colours, works well for both

classic and contemporary décor styles.”

PICK AND MIX YOUR FURNITUREMatching furniture is out and contrasting

pieces are in, according to Emma.

“It’s still a very eclectic look that is popular

– really, anything goes,” she says. “This is

actually a much more cost-effective way

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to furnish your home, as you don’t need to

purchase everything in one go; you can really

build some key pieces up over time. You can

also blend older, antique-style pieces with

others that are much more contemporary.

“If you are looking to introduce a few key

items of new furniture into your home, metallic

effects are big news. Copper, brass and bronze

are all making waves and you can mix metals

that perhaps you wouldn’t normally place

together. We’re using lots of pieces that mix

chrome and brass at the moment.”

If metallic’s not your thing then the trend

for painted furniture could give a tired room a

new lease of life.

“Painted furniture is making a comeback,

particularly in ivory, grey and taupe,” Dawn

says. “It tends to work best on straight-lined

pieces such as tables, chairs, office furniture

and sideboards and is a great way for people

to give their existing furniture a fresh look.

“Natural wood will also be coming to the

fore, particularly oak and smoked oak. It’s

strong, comfortable and solid and can appear

very warm in the winter, particularly under

soft lighting.

Smoking is a process used to darken the

wood without it looking like it’s been painted

or stained. It’s a great alternative to wenge

wood and looks great in more neutral or

minimalist surroundings.”

LIGHTING THE WAYLighting is a very important and occasionally

overlooked element in many people’s homes.

It can change the whole feeling of a room and

in the colder months, can really help to create

a warm and cosy interior to come home to. As

LED lighting improves and represents better

value for money, there is an increasingly wider

choice of lighting styles available.

“Lighting can be functional and stay under

the radar, or it can be its own work of art,”

explains Emma. “We’re using lots of luxurious

pendant lights in our show homes to give

a sense of grandeur. These look fabulous in

dining rooms and bedrooms, but can also

transform an entrance hall.

“In one of our new show homes we’ve used

a pendant light fitting to make a statement in

the grand hallway, using an oversized brown

and cream nine-light chandelier. Low-hung

lighting above dining tables can create a

really intimate atmosphere and table lamps

are also an elegant way to dress a formal

lounge. Tying in the metallic trend, carved

bronze and brass lamps can create warmth

and also look great combined with leather for

a very traditional, heritage feel.”

ALL ABOARD THE HEADBOARD TRENDFeature walls are a great way to put your

own unique design stamp on a new home

and can work particularly well in a bedroom.

However, wallpaper has been replaced

with a stronger emphasis on oversized

feature headboards, which can completely

transform a room.

“Headboards add real interest and can

be a great way to introduce texture and

different materials around the home,”

Emma adds. “This year we’re seeing lots of

contrasting piping and deep buttoning, as it

creates quite a striking effect. For example,

a large navy headboard with lighter piping

around the edge is one way you could

introduce the bold colour trend without

breaking the bank or risking clashing with

your existing furniture.”

Emma’s key trends for autumn/winter

2014/15 can be seen in Redrow’s

show homes across England and Wales.

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The colder weather might be upon us, but there are still measures you can take to keep your outside space looking fabulous. We hear from the professionals, who offer some key pointers on how to get your garden ready for the frostier months and make it an eco-friendly haven for wildlife

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLANDPREPARING YOUR GARDEN FOR WINTERAs well as decorating your new Redrow

home just as you choose, your garden is

also a blank canvas for you to put your own

unique stamp on. It’s an extension of your

living space and, even when the days get

colder and the nights draw in, it can still be

a place to enjoy – although that might be

mainly from the window of your warm and

cosy Redrow home!

We spoke to landscape gardener Mark

Oliver, of Wildwood Landscapes, to get his

tips on how to prepare your garden for its

annual winter battle with Mother Nature. The

key for any homeowner, he says, is getting

preparation underway early.

“The most important thing is planning

ahead,” he explains. “Tidy your borders by

forking over soil and removing any weeds

and debris. Spiking and scarifying any lawn

areas can also help with draining and remove

any thatch that builds up.

“Two things I’d really advise, though, are

pruning your hedges and also topping up

on bark mulch along your borders – both

steps will really give your garden that added

protection against any cold waves.”

Of course, as any green thumb will tell

you, with a remarkable variety of plants

and bulbs available in Britain, winter is still a

perfect time to get growing.

“While it’s true that this is a time for

protecting what you’ve already got, there’s

a staggering amount of deciduous trees

and plants that are all ripe for planting now,”

Mark continues. “You might not think it, but

those cold months between November and

March really are the time to get planting,

planning and filling any vacant border areas

you may have – you’ll really start to see

the benefit come April.”

Finally, then, can Mark

recommend a plant of the season?

“I’d be going for a plant called

Cotinus ‘Flame’ (pictured)– a

deciduous shrub that offers its

owners lush green foliage and

flowers in the summer and fantastic orange

and red foliage in winter,” he says. “The

plant only needs about four years to reach

its ultimate height and it really is about as

resilient and hardy as they come.”

Mark Oliver is a landscaper whose

company Wildwood Landscapes is based

in Easingwold, North Yorkshire and was

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CREATE A HOME FOR NATURE IN YOUR GARDEN THIS WINTERSo, now your hedges are perfectly pruned

and your borders ready to burst with buds in

the spring, Redrow’s Sustainability Manager,

Nicola Owen, has some great advice on how

you can encourage wildlife to your garden

this winter.

“Autumn is definitely time for the

birdfeeders to go up if you haven’t done so

already,” she says. “Although it’s important to

remember that the food you provide is only

a supplement – a few snacks could make a

big difference in extreme weather or help to

feed demanding young.

“Planting a tree or even a hedge can help

– winter is the best time for tree planting, but

you need to choose a day when the ground

is not frozen. Choose trees or hedge plants

such as hawthorn, rowan and holly, as these

will provide berries for birds in winter, as well

as places to nest in the spring.”

A SMALL PROJECT TO LOOK

AFTER FROGS AND TOADS

THIS WINTER

When to do this project: Autumn/winter

Difficulty: Four out of five

How long does it take: Three to four hours

You’ll need: Brick, rubble, soil, leaf litter,

logs, brash, spade, fork, shovel, secateurs

and a wheelbarrow

• Frogs and toads love humid conditions, so

a great place to dig for them is in a damp

and partially shaded area

• Ideally you want a hole that you can stand

in up to mid-calf; the size depends partly

on how big your garden is

• Line the bottom of the hole with brick

rubble, then cover with soil as well as

stones, leaf litter, logs and brash. Repeat

this process until your pile of rubble is

visible above ground

• For the second to last layer, add some large

pieces of concrete, making sure to leave

gaps big enough for creatures to get in

• Finally, top the whole thing off with a thin

layer of soil and woody brash, taking care

not to block off the gaps

TIPS FOR FEEDING WINTER BIRDS FROM THE ROYAL SOCIETY

FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS (RSPB)

• Put out fatballs, dried or soft fruit, mild cheese, porridge oats, unsalted nuts and

seeds, leftover mince pies and Christmas cake, mealworms, cooked rice, pasta, potato

(minus the skins) and pastry

• Put out water for birds to bathe in and drink (add a twig or ping pong ball to stop it freezing!)

• Set feeders up in quiet areas close to trees

• Try to fill the feeders around midday

• Plant a prickly bush either around the birdfeeder or table or nearby to stop other

animals taking the food and for birds to hide in

• Put up a bird box for smaller birds to shelter in and for birds to mate in later on

FINALLY, IF YOU’RE KEEN TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN THAT WORKS HARD THROUGHOUT EVERY SEASON, WE’VE GOT THREE SUGGESTIONS FOR WINTER COMPOSTING:

• Create a roof or place a tarp over your compost pile – this protects it from unwanted precipitation

• Block it in – build a protective barrier around your pile or surround your compost with existing

garden debris

• Shred it – shredding the material in the pile will allow it to heat more uniformly and will insulate

it from outside temperature extremes

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Fancy bringing a little bit of the festive spirit intoyour home, love a touch of tinsel and a tree, or need

some inspiration for your Christmas day table, but just don’tknow where to start? Read on to see the inspired ideas

Redrow Homes and The Dutch Flower Shop have created tohelp you form your perfect celebrations...

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If you’re keen to ringthe changes with your Christmas decorationsthis year, forget payingover the odds ina department storeand create your own!

It’s really easy to refresh your

festive look by crafting some simple

homemade decorations that bring

the outside into your home. Not only

that, it’s quick, cost-effective and

surprisingly fun to do. So, even the

busiest of people will enjoy taking

a few relaxing minutes out to make

some homespun, natural creations

that are sure to be a talking point

among family and friends.

Redrow Homes, with a little help

from their friends at The Dutch

Flower Shop, have created

a fantastic ‘how to’ guide to enable

you to make your own table centre

and festive wreath. Both are really

easy to put together and, if you

can’t source all of the items

yourself, you can order a box of

everything you’ll need to be

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YOU WILL NEED

1 x spruce wreath

1 x 1.5m length festiveribbon (for decoration)

1 x 1.5m length festiveribbon (for hanger)

5 x bundles of orange slices

5 x bundles of cinnamon sticks

5 x dried chillies

5 x fi r cones

6 x crab apples

30 x fl oristry wire

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WREATH

STEP 1 Cut your long length of ribbon into smaller

pieces and make bows from the ribbon.

Now attach them to the spruce wreath

using lengths of wire. Make sure all sharp

ends are pushed back into the wreath.

STEP 2 Form the rest of your ribbon into

a loop and attach to the top of

your wreath to create a hanger.

STEP 3 Wrap wire around all fruit, cones

etc, leaving the ends sticking out

to secure them around the wreath.

STEP 4 Attach fruit, cones and cinnamon sticks

at regular intervals along the wreath.

Twist the wires to fasten them to the garland

and ensure all sharp ends are tucked away

(tip - lay them out around the wreath fi rst

before securing so they are well spaced).

STEP 5 Ensure all the items on your Christmas wreath are in their

correct position and are secure so they stay put when you hang it up.

STEP 6 Lastly, attach to your front door and enjoy your traditional,

homemade Christmas wreath.

MAKINGA WREATH

MAKING ATABLE CENTE

YOU WILL NEED

1 x block of Oasis foam

1 x plastic dish

1 x roll of pot tape

1 x candle

5 x bundles of orange slices

5 x fi r cones

5 x bundles of cinnamon sticks

5 x dried chillies

6 x crab apples

30 x fl oristry wire

2 x branches of spruce

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE CENTRE

STEP 1 Soak the Oasis foam until it has fully absorbed all the water

it can hold, then secure it into the dish using your roll of pot tape.

STEP 2 Now tape wire to the base of your candle, leaving the ends sticking

out, then use the wire to secure it into the centre of the Oasis.

STEP 3 Cut your spruce branches into small pieces and use

them to cover the Oasis by inserting at an angle

(tip - point the branches downwards so you

hide the dish)

STEP 4 Wrap wire around all your fruit and

cones, leaving the ends of the wire

sticking out.

STEP 5 Insert the wired fruit, cones,

cinnamon sticks etc in groups

so that each portion of

your table centre has

some detail.

STEP 6 Ensure all items are secured

and well away from the candle.

STEP 7 Light the candle, sit back, relax and admire

your homemade Christmas table centre.

HOW TO ORDERThe boxes with everything

you’ll need to create your own decorations can be ordered

from the Dutch Flower Shop by calling 0800 043 0123.

Table centre boxes start from £27.50 and wreath boxes

from £20.

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Summary: An iconic landmark development of 210 apartments and penthouses in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Combining sophisticated city style with idyllic tranquillity, Kingston Riverside is just moments from Kingston Bridge and overlooks Canbury Gardens and the River Thames.Properties: The award-winning development features a range of luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as three and four-bedroom penthouses in two architecturally striking, interlinked buildings, with a rooftop garden between them. Glass panelled balconies and terraces ensure the majority of residents can enjoy spectacular views of the River Thames all year round. The top-notch specification includes contemporary kitchens with Siemens appliances, engineered timber flooring, underfloor heating and fitted wardrobes, with an enhanced specification to penthouse apartments. There’s a dedicated concierge service available 16 hours a day, plus CCTV security and a video entry phone system to all apartments for residents’ personal safety.Location: Kingston Riverside successfully combines the lifestyle benefits of fresh air and green open spaces with a location so convenient it’s a commuter’s paradise. Directly overlooking the Thames, it’s only seven minutes’ walk from Kingston train station (journey time to London Waterloo circa 30 minutes); the nearby Waitrose/John Lewis could almost be called the ‘corner shop’ and there’s a large Sainsbury superstore in the town. A short stroll along the riverside walkway, passing under Kingston Bridge, brings you to the café bars and restaurants around Charter Quay, while all of the amenities of Kingston town centre are within walking distance, including its theatre, ancient market, high street chains and speciality shops, plus the flagship Bentalls department store (established 1867). Kingston itself is surrounded by magnificent green spaces, including Bushy Park, Richmond Park, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace and Gardens.Opening times: Please call to arrange a viewingTelephone: 0203 092 8004 Website: www.redrow.co.uk/Kingston

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Summary: Featuring a wide choice of homes in a carefully selected

village location, Barton Park has plenty to offer buyers. The homes are

being built in four phases – the first being Castle Fields and River View.

Landscaped parks, lakes and open space form part of the overall

development and create a tranquil setting where people aspire to live.

Properties: There’s something for everyone at Barton Park – from first time

buyers and growing families to downsizers and everything in between.

Both Castle Fields and River View feature designs from the sought-after

Heritage Collection of traditional looking homes. At Castle Fields there’ s a

choice of three and four-bedroom homes; while on the other side of

Theatre Park at River View there’s a range of larger properties with up to

five bedrooms. Whichever style of home is chosen, buyers can rest

assured it will be finished to the same high quality homeowners expect

from Redrow with a high specification offered as standard. Kitchens will be

well equipped with integrated top brand name appliances, while

bathrooms and en-suites will enjoy quality fixtures and fittings.

Location: Situated off Polwell Lane in the popular village of Barton

Seagrave, the homes at Barton Park enjoy an enviable location that

offers a lifestyle many people dream of. It’s ideal for families as there’s a

choice of schools within walking distance and two children’s play areas

will form part of the new neighbourhood. Allotments border one side of

the development, while nearby Wicksteed Park and its arboretum offer

plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors close to home. There

are two supermarkets within easy reach, while easy access to the A14

provides a link to neighbouring towns. Trains from Kettering offer frequent

services to London St Pancras in around an hour.

Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pm

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Summary: Waterside Reach offers a choice of high quality apartments in a sought-after riverside location. The setting and the superb specification give the development broad appeal, attracting both owner-occupiers and investors alike.Properties: The one, two and three bedroom apartments are perfect for first-time buyers, young professionals and downsizers. Convivial open-plan layouts combine kitchen, dining and living areas to make optimal use of the space available, while balconies enable homeowners to enjoy views of the river and beyond. The standard specification includes many of the things first-time buyers would otherwise need to purchase when setting up their home, such as an oven, fridge freezer and even a washer dryer. The homes will also feature sleek modern bathrooms, with two-bedroom designs benefiting from an en-suite to the master bedroom.Location: Close to the River Medway, Waterside Reach enjoys a prime location in the heart of Tonbridge. There are shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance and, with journey times to London Bridge of around 35 minutes, it’s an ideal base for commuters.Opening times: Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01732 667 177 Website: www.redrow.co.uk/waterside

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THE SYCAMORESOLD BRIGHTON ROAD, PEASE POTTAGE,WEST SUSSEX RH11 9AJPRICES: £599,995 TO £793,995

Summary: The Sycamores offers a good choice of homes in a picturesque village setting. The homes are designed for ease of living and full of family-friendly features, plus with an excellent selection of schools within easy reach, it’s the perfect place for buyers with children to put down their roots.Properties: Just 37 homes are available for sale, offering a choice of three, four and five-bedroom designs. Properties are from Redrow’s

sought-after Heritage Collection, combining traditional Arts and Crafts-influenced architecture with high-specification, modern interiors.Location: Boasting views over open countryside, The Sycamores enjoys an idyllic village setting that will enable its residents to choose their pace of life. Crawley is just three miles away, with a wide selection of high street shops, restaurants and bars. The area boasts swift commuter connections to London and Brighton, with trains whisking passengers from Crawley station to London Victoria in less than an hour.Opening times: Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 5.30pm and Monday from 1pm to 5.30pmTelephone: 01293 277 074Website: www.redrow.co.uk/sycamores

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WILTON HILL AND ERSKINE PARKPRICES: COMING SOON

Summary: Wilton Hill and Erskine Park form part of an exciting regeneration project that will transform the British Army’s former Land Headquarters at Erskine Barracks in Wilton into a brand new community of high quality homes. The wider scheme is a collaboration between Redrow, Our Enterprise and community group Wilton Community Land Trust, and will offer a veteran’s care community with homes, a care facility and community crèche. For its part, Redrow will be building almost 300 homes, offering a good choice of properties that range from two-bedroom apartments to substantial five-bedroom detached family homes.Properties: The area of the development to be known as Wilton Hill will offer 170 new homes for private sale. Featuring designs from Redrow’s Heritage Collection, externally these properties are inspired by the architecture of the Arts and Crafts era. Over at Erskine Park, there will be 91 homes from Redrow’s Regent Collection, which is influenced by the classic merchant townhouses of the Georgian era, with a solid architectural style that leaves a lasting impression. While homes at both Wilton Hill and Erskine Park look very traditional from the outside, inside they will be bright and modern, with a high specification as standard. Kitchens will be well equipped with integrated top brand name appliances such as ovens, microwaves and fridge freezers, while bathrooms and en-suites will enjoy quality fixtures and fittings.Location: Surrounded by the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, Wilton is a quaint, traditional town with a thriving sense of community and a choice of primary schools. A weekly market offers fresh local farm produce and Wilton Shopping Village features a choice of stores arranged in a courtyard. A wider range of shops can be found in nearby Salisbury and trains from Salisbury station offer a direct link to London in around 90 minutes at peak times.Opening times: Coming soonTelephone: 01276 932 928 (Wilton Hill) or 01276 932 993 (Erskine Park)Website: www.redrow.co.uk/developments/wilton-hill-wilton or www.redrow.co.uk/developments/erskine-park-wilton

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SELLARS BRIDGESELLARS ROAD, HARDWICKE, GLOUCESTER GL2 4QDPRICES: £180,995 TO £430,995

Summary: If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle, Redrow’s Sellars Bridge development offers the perfect balance between country and city life. Just four miles southwest of Gloucester, the homes are close to the city, yet on the edge of a the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and open countryside.Properties: It’s not just town and country living that’s balanced at Sellars Bridge; the properties are also the perfect blend of past and present. Hailing from the award-winning New Heritage Collection, exteriors are influenced by the character of the Arts and Crafts movement, while inside the homes enjoy the practicalities of well-proportioned rooms, contemporary kitchens and bathroom suites, as well as a host of family-friendly features. With a wide choice of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, the development is ideal

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for everyone, from first-time buyers and couples to larger families. Location: Boasting an ideal location for commuters, with the M5 only five minutes away, residents who work in the lively centres of Gloucester, Cheltenham or Bristol are perfectly placed. The nearby towns and cities are also ideal places to spend some downtime, including Gloucester with its shopping centre, stunning cathedral and popular rugby club. There is plenty of beautiful surrounding countryside to enjoy, with the Forest of Dean just a hop across the River Severn, offering plenty of opportunities for relaxing walks. The development itself has a rural feel to it with a wildlife area, pond and playground.Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01452 676 303Website: www.redrow.co.uk/sellars

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CHAPEL MEAD AND ST DENYS GATECEFN MABLY ROAD, LISVANE, CARDIFF CF14 0SPPRICES: COMING SOONSummary: Chapel Mead and St Denys Gate are both part of a luxury new development in Cardiff. Situated in the sought-after suburb of Lisvane, the venture offers exceptional properties on the edge of the beautiful Welsh countryside. The homes showcase the very best of what Redrow has to offer, with unrivalled quality and finish.Properties: There is a wide variety of spacious, traditional homes available, with the opportunity to choose between the two areas of Chapel Mead and St Denys Gate. Chapel Mead features 26 three, four and five-bedroom detached homes from the popular Heritage Collection, while St Denys Gate is an exclusive development of 15 premium four and five-bedroom homes. All properties are

characterised by the expert craftsmanship and superior finish for which Redrow is renowned.Location: The developments offer the best of both worlds, set in an idyllic location, yet within walking distance of local village amenities. Cardiff, one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, is just five miles away and there are regular trains to the heart of the city in around 15 minutes from Lisvane and Thornhill Station, just a short drive’s distance. Similarly, the M4 is easily accessed, taking you to Newport in just 11 miles and Bristol beyond. Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 02921 155 518 and 02921 150 303Website: www.redrow.co.uk/chapel and www.redrow.co.uk/stdenys

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AFON GARDENSABERGARW ROAD, BRYNMENYN, BRIDGEND CF32 9LFPRICES: £204,995 TO £264,995

Summary: This stylish development provides the perfect location and range of homes for upsizers and growing families. With a highly desirable semi-rural location, residents benefit from being close to beautiful countryside, as well as the M4 and local services.Properties: All homes here feature the classic exteriors and contemporary interior living spaces that characterise Redrow’s popular Heritage Collection. Afon Gardens will feature a total of 75 three and four-bedroom properties, all of which are detached, standing on large plots.Location: On the outskirts of Bridgend, the venture is just two miles from a great selection of high street and independent shops in the town centre. The development also boasts excellent transport links as it’s just a short drive from the M4, which provides easy access to Swansea, Cardiff and the Severn Crossings. Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01656 372 736Website: www.redrow.co.uk/afon

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CLIFTON HEIGHTS TREWYN ROAD, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON EX22 6HXPRICES: £143,995 TO £204,995

Summary: Clifton Heights features a selection of stunning homes from the celebrated New Heritage Collection. Located in a beautiful corner of Devon with scenic views, the development is ideal for anyone looking for an affordable home close to both the coast and countryside.Properties: With a selection of two, three and four-bedroom homes, the development offers a choice to suit a range of purchasers, whether they’re a first-time buyer, investor or looking for a second home. The combination of traditional exteriors and modern interiors has wide-ranging appeal and the layouts offer convivial, open-plan areas perfect for families.

Location: Situated on the edge of Holsworthy, the setting blends rural tranquillity with ready access to transport links. Close by you can enjoy the stunning Devon coast, while the county border with Cornwall is less than 10 miles away, bringing a host of beautiful beaches within reach. Amenities include a thriving farmers’ market every Wednesday, as well as Waitrose and a variety of local stores.Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01409 478 019Website: www.redrow.co.uk/clifton


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BISHOPS COURTSIDMOUTH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON EX2 7JHPRICES: £274,995 TO £455,995

Summary: Bishops Court offers buyers modern living in a vibrant and exciting location, close to the David Lloyd Health Club and Sandy Park Rugby Ground, which will play host to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Perfect for first-time buyers, young professionals and families alike, it provides stylish homes, as well as access to a whole host of quality restaurants and shops and a good choice of schools. It also offers a quick getaway by train or car to the coast for a spot of sailing.Properties: The exclusive venture features a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes. With a variety of designs to choose from, each offering serious curb appeal, teamed with stylish interiors, there is plenty to suit every homebuyer. Considered design is evident in every detail, such as the open-plan kitchen, dining and family areas, which are perfect for entertaining.Location: Set on the eastern edge of Exeter, yet close to the quaint town of Topsham, the location boasts excellent commuter links to the city by train from Digby Railway Station or by car to the M5 motorway. The locality also offers beautiful areas in which to relax, including Exeter Quay and many forest walks, with the coast just 15 miles away.Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01392 757 828Website: www.redrow.co.uk/bishops

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LABURNUM GARDENSBROADWAY ROAD, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE WR11 1BQPRICES: £284,995 TO £484,995

Summary: Laburnum Gardens is ideally situated on the edge of the thriving market town of Evesham, enabling its residents to enjoy the best of countryside living, but with easy access to a wealth of local amenities. With a choice of three, four and five-bedroom homes available and plenty of schools in the area, it’s ideal for families in search of extra space.Properties: The homes here are stylish, spacious and full of family-friendly features with a high specification as standard. They combine the traditional charm of ‘period’ properties with the convenience and ease of being brand new. Kitchens are well equipped with integrated top brand name appliances, while bathrooms and en-suites enjoy quality fixtures and fittings.Location: Just five miles from the Cotswolds, the new homes at Laburnum Gardens enjoy a rural outlook and a sense of tranquillity. Evesham town centre is within walking distance, offering a selection of high street stores and independent shops. The M5 is easily accessible, providing a link to the wider motorway network, including the M1, M6 and M42.Opening times: Open daily 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01386 244 228Website: www.redrow.co.uk/laburnum

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ABBEY MEADOWSALLESBOROUGH FARM, OFF REBECCA ROAD, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE WR10 2AAPRICES: £342,995 TO £624,995

Summary: Abbey Meadows enjoys a ‘best of both worlds’ appeal in its location and the design of the homes. Residents can relax and enjoy living in a quiet setting overlooking farmland, but with easy access to the town centre’s amenities. It’s the perfect setting for homes that marry traditional Arts and Crafts-influenced architecture with bright, modern interiors.Properties: Featuring 31 homes for private sale, Abbey Meadows offers a choice of two, three, four and five-bedroom designs. Somewhat unusually, the development includes several bungalows, perfect for downsizers. Whichever style of property is chosen, buyers can rest assured it will be finished to Redrow’s exacting standards.Location: Abbey Meadows offers the chance to live in a brand new property in a fantastic location. The homes enjoy a quiet, picturesque setting overlooking a farm, yet there are plenty of amenities within easy reach as the town centre is only a 15-minute walk away. The surrounding area is well served by educational establishments for all ages, making this an ideal home for buyers with children. Easy access to the M5 and M50 means it’s sure to appeal to commuters.Opening times: Open daily 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01386 244 115Website: www.redrow.co.uk/abbey


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Summary: In among lush, green valley surrounds, Horsforth Vale will eventually comprise 330 new homes in perfectly landscaped open spaces. Buyers will have the option of choosing between a variety of homes at either The Green or The Limes, all catering for the modern family seeking fantastic city access mixed with an idyllic countryside setting.Properties: The Horsforth Vale house is from Redrow’s traditional-looking, Arts and Crafts-infl uenced Heritage Collection, with homes fronting Calverley Lane constructed in natural stone and slate to complement the older stone and quintessential Yorkshire properties in the area. The Green features two, three and four-bedroom homes, while The Limes showcases larger three, four and fi ve-bedroom properties. All boast high specifi cation interiors with the quality fi xtures

HORSFORTH VALECALVERLEY LANE, HORSFORTH, WEST YORKSHIRE LS18 4GHTHE GREEN - PRICES: £279,950 TO £379,950THE LIMES - PRICES: £439,950 TO £534,950

and fi ttings that Redrow is renowned for.Location: The homes being built at Horsforth Vale are ideally situated approximately seven miles from Leeds with potential for stunning views of the valley. The pretty development is surrounded by greenery and the River Aire and Leeds-Liverpool Canal are nearby, allowing for picturesque waterside walks. The neighbourhood is well served by quality schools and active clubs, and with a mixture of independent delis, coffee shops and famous-named shops in the centre of Horsforth, there’s a lovely community feel that families can be a part of.Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 0113 318 0400 (The Green) or 0113 345 2404 (The Limes)Website: www.redrow.co.uk/horsforth

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CALDERSTONES GRANGEALLERTON ROAD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L18 9ADPRICES: £499,995 TO £749,995

Summary: The much-anticipated Calderstones Grange venture is a prestigious development ideally placed for families within the sought-after, leafy Liverpool suburb of Allerton. Showcasing the larger of Redrow’s Heritage homes, the array of detached houses perfectly complements the area, which is well-known for its traditional and spacious 1930s-style designs.Properties: Some 38 luxurious four and five-bedroom homes will be featured at Calderstones Grange, all providing everything a modern family would desire. The beautiful five-bedroom Highgrove has been selected as the show home, which demonstrates a perfect example of the impressive style and substance that can be found at the venture.

Location: Calderstones Grange is located just off the thriving high street of Allerton Road with its array of shops and popular restaurants. Although in its own tranquil haven, close to the natural beauty of the 200-acre Sefton Park, the development is also close to the centre of Liverpool, with trains from Liverpool South Parkway taking just 11 minutes. Further afield, Manchester is likewise within reach via the M62 motorway.Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5.30pm and Monday from 11am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01513 783 232Website: www.redrow.co.uk/calderstones

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FARNDON MEADOWSIBBERSFIELD ROAD, FARNDON, CHESHIRE CH3 6RFPRICES: £369,995 TO £459,995

Summary: Farndon in Cheshire, just a short distance from the Welsh border, is a pretty village with a wealth of traditional charm. The relaxed location, along with the stylish and spacious homes with open-plan areas, have been specifically chosen to appeal to families and young professionals who want a stress-free home life mixed with easy access to Chester and Wrexham.Properties: All of the Heritage Collection homes at Farndon Meadow boast four bedrooms and offer the very best of detached living. On stepping over the threshold, it’s clear that the architects have given great thought to the layouts, making sure that modern families are catered for

and are able to make the most of the light, airy and open-plan areas of the various house designs.Location: With its delightful village feel, countryside surroundings and traditional high street, Farndon is still within easy reach of both Chester and Wrexham. The development is also just four miles from the A41, with the M53, A55 and M6 making Manchester or Liverpool easily commutable.Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5.30pm and Monday from 11am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01829 458 017Website: www.redrow.co.uk/farndon

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LYTHAM VILLASVICTORY BOULEVARD, LYTHAM, LANCASHIRE FY8 5THPRICES: £1,049,995 TO £1,250,000

Summary: In the upmarket, golf-focused town of Lytham, Redrow has an impressive range of individually-designed villas that complement the area to a tee. Lytham Quays was a double award winner in 2013, picking up a prestigious Northern Design Award and a Highly Commended at the UK Property Awards. All of the luxury homes lie within an exclusive gated enclave with spectacular views across the famous Lytham Green and the Ribble estuary.

Properties: The three-storey, five-bedroom residences have been designed to focus firmly on family life, with an abundance of room, spacious open-plan kitchen/dining areas and, in some, sumptuous guest suites. Deluxe master bedrooms boast walk-in wardrobes, lounge areas and balconies, while kitchens ooze style with top-of-the-range appliances and exquisite worktops. The split-level design of the homes creates a multi-functional lower ground floor area that lends itself to a number of uses, such as a cinema room, gym or home office.Location: The Villas at Lytham Quays sit on the edge of Lytham, a pristine, bustling and sought-after coastal town. Known for its stylish restaurants, nightlife and top-class golf courses, Lytham is an ideal place for families who wish to be at the heart of the action, but also desire that little bit of quiet luxury.Opening times: Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 01253 465 001Website: www.redrow.co.uk/thevillas

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SUMMERHILL PARKOFF THOMAS LANE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L14 5NZPRICES: £99,995 TO £336,995

Summary: A tree-lined approach contributes to the sense of arrival at Summerhill Park and creates a real feel of exclusivity for residents. Offering the best of both worlds, the perfectly placed development is within easy reach of vibrant Liverpool, but is a peaceful haven away from the city hub-bub. With beautifully crafted homes, from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom family houses, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Properties: The wide range of homes available all hail from the Heritage Collection, combining traditional Arts and Crafts-inspired exterior design with contemporary, 21st century interiors. Open-plan kitchens and dining rooms are at the homes’ hearts and ideal for everyone, from first-time buyers, professionals and downsizers to those wishing to accommodate a growing brood. A variety of properties is available, including apartments and four-bedroom homes.Location: Nestled in its own secluded residential area, Summerhill Park is still only a 10-minute drive from Liverpool city centre. The location is also ideal for commuting to other cities in the North West, with the M62 just a stone’s throw away, linking to the heart of Manchester in around 40 minutes and the M6 in under half an hour.Opening times: Daily from 10am to 5.30pmTelephone: 0151 345 5600Website: www.redrow.co.uk/summerhill

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If you’re struggling to sell your property, there are several simple and inexpensive things

you can do before considering lowering the price. Our Group Interior Design Manager,

Emma Brindley, looks at the best ways to attract buyers

SELLING POWER

DEFINE YOUR ROOMS

Rooms will be much more appealing to buyers

if they have a specific purpose. Make sure each

room is set for its designated intention – if it’s a

three-bedroom house, ensure it is just that, as

bedrooms add more value to properties than

studies or store rooms.

DE-CLUTTER AND CLEAN

An untidy home can often seem small and

disorganised, so de-cluttering will help buyers

to visualise how the house will look when

they’ve moved in. Minimise lotions and potions

in the bathroom, put excess clothes away, thin

out books on the bookcase and clear surfaces

in the kitchen as much as possible. Then, it’s

time to give everything a thorough clean and

maybe light some scented candles to make

your home even more inviting.

NATURAL COLOURS

Most buyers prefer natural colours to

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bold tones as they can make a room feel

brighter and more spacious. Colour can

be added with accessories and the right

lighting can also help to enhance the

space.

MAKE AN IMPRESSION

First impressions really do count. You can

maximise your home’s kerb appeal by

making sure there is no litter in the front

garden, pathways are clear, the gate isn’t

broken and the front door is painted. Plant

pots can help add a splash of colour and

you can always take them with you when

you go. The hallway is equally important –

maybe add a mirror to make it look bigger

and create that ‘wow’ factor as people

cross the threshold.

DEFERRED JOBS

If there are various DIY jobs that you’ve

been putting off for ages, start working

your way through them. Things like

dripping taps, broken blinds, peeling

paint and squeaky hinges are all off-

putting to buyers and can be fixed

quickly and easily.

When your home has been lightened, brightened, de-cluttered and updated, the next

step is to start the actual selling process. Redrow can help here too, as its Mastermove

scheme can alleviate all the stress of selling in three easy steps:

• Simply find your ideal new Redrow home, register with Mastermove and pay a fully

refundable registration fee (paid back on completion)

• Redrow will arrange for two to three valuations to be carried out on your current

house and agree a selling price with you. They’ll then liaise with one of their tried

and trusted local estate agents to market your property for you at no cost. Redrow

will even pay all your estate agent’s fees

• With your old house sold, you are then ready to proceed with the purchase of

your new Redrow home and move in as soon as it’s ready

WHAT NEXT? MAKE A MASTERMOVE

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HOW REDROW CAN HELP GET YOU MOVINGSo, you’ve decided it’s time to move, but there’s an obstacle in your way. Perhaps you have a house to sell or don’t have a large cash deposit or substantial equity in your current home. These factors needn’t be a barrier, as Redrow has a range of incentives available to help make moving as simple and straightforward as possible. Exquisite has spoken to some of the housebuilder’s newest homeowners about their experiences. Here are what just a few of them had to say…

April Davies, Summerhill Park, Liverpool, secured her dream home using Redrow’s Early Bird scheme

If you know which Redrow home you want to buy, but it’s yet to be offi cially released for sale, you could make an ‘Early Bird’ reservation, giving you fi rst refusal when your preferred property comes onto the market.

“We looked at lots of houses before deciding on a three-bedroom Broadway from Redrow,” says April. “It hadn’t been released for sale yet, but we told the sales consultant which property we wanted to buy. We then fi lled in a form and paid a £500 refundable deposit to make an ‘Early Bird’ reservation, which meant that Redrow would let us know when it was available to buy and give us fi rst dibs on it. A couple of weeks later we reserved our home and didn’t have a nervous wait worrying that someone would beat us to it.”

Jemma Campanaro, Tove Grange, Towcester moved with Mastermove

If you’re already a homeowner, Redrow’s Mastermove service could help you to secure a buyer for the property you want to move from. They’ll arrange valuations on your house, market it through a local agent and even pay your agent’s fees.

“We already had a sale lined up for our old home and reserved a four-bedroom property from Redrow, but were disappointed when our buyer pulled out,” says Jemma. “We really wanted to move and feared we’d miss out. We were relieved when the sales consultant told us we could sell up and move quickly and simply with Mastermove. Redrow enlisted a trusted local agent to market our house and the fi rst people who viewed it bought it, so Mastermove worked out really well for us; especially as Redrow paid the estate agent’s fees!”

Jemma Campanaro, Tove

Levy Jeffery, Orchard Mews, Larchfi eld used Help to Buy to purchase his fi rst home

Help to Buy means you could reduce the initial cost of owning a brand new home. Those who opt to take out a 20% equity loan via Help to Buy should only need a relatively small deposit of 5% of the purchase price, plus a 75% mortgage from their chosen lender. The valuable incentive is available on new build homes in England priced at up to £600,000. Redrow can now also offer Help to Buy in Wales, on homes priced at up to £300,000.

“I’d become sick and tired of landlords ripping us off – it felt like all of my money was going into some kind of black hole,” says Levy. “After just four months of hard work and plenty of saving, Sophie and I had all the money we needed for a deposit. I couldn’t believe how lucky we’d been. Help to Buy seemed to come along at the perfect time for us – there’s no question in my mind that we’d still be in my mum’s place now if it wasn’t for this scheme.”

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If you’re getting ready to make that big move, you’ll no doubt be experiencing a mix of excitement and nerves, particularly when it comes to how your children will adapt to a new environment. Here we present some top tips on how to make the kids feel right at home

Moving home can be a rollercoaster of emotions for the

whole family. While it’s often very exciting, making a

fresh start and a longed-for step up the property ladder

can also be stressful, especially for children, who may take time to

adjust to their new environment. That’s why Redrow has compiled

this handy guide to make moving home with kids fun, with the

help of expert Professor Neil Humphrey, a psychologist at The

University of Manchester.

TIP ONE:

INVOLVE As our expert says: “It’s helpful for parents to talk to children about the

impending move as far in advance as possible, and get them involved

in the process so that they feel part of what is going on.”

HERE ARE SOME EFFECTIVE WAYS TO GET

THE KIDS INVOLVED:

■ Ask for their opinion at the start of your property search.

What would they look for in a house? It may be a large

garden or a bigger bedroom

■ Bring your child to family-friendly open days and to look

around show homes, so that they feel more familiar with

the concept of a ‘new house’

■ Once you’ve moved in, let them customise their bedroom.

Perhaps they can pick the wall colour or bring with them

their favourite pieces of furniture or posters from their

previous room

TIP TWO:

MOVING DAY This can be very stressful for adults who are responsible for making

sure it all runs smoothly. However, youngsters can feel stressed too

if they don’t understand what’s happening. Prior to moving day,

Neil advises: “As far as possible adults can reduce any anxieties by

explaining what is going to happen and when e.g. When is moving

day? What happens on moving day? Who is involved?”

HERE ARE SOME EASY TIPS TO ENSURE MOVING DAY GOES

WITHOUT A HITCH:

■ Put a calendar on the wall with the date clearly marked

■ Explain to your children if a removal company will be

involved and introduce them on the day – friendly faces

make the whole process much easier

■ Let kids pack their favourite toys and label their box so that

they feel a sense of responsibility

■ Give them a job to do – this may be making sure one of

their toys is well looked after or packed up

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TIP THREE:

ROUTINEWhile some change is inevitable when moving to a new house,

it’s important to reinforce older routines, so that children can take

comfort from what they know. “When routines are changed, there

are lots of unknowns and feelings of uncertainty,” explains Neil.

“There may also be sadness with having to say goodbye to friends

and favourite places.”

HERE ARE SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR HELPING

YOUR CHILD FEEL AT HOME:

■ Do you watch the television on a Saturday morning

together? If so, try to do it the first Saturday in your

new house

■ Read them a bedtime story with a warm drink

on the first night so that they go to bed feeling

reassured and secure

■ Eat a family meal together in your new home and talk

about the move, asking your kids how they feel it went

TIP FOUR:

SOCIAL LIFEWhen moving to a new home or area, integrating your child

within the local community as soon as possible is the best way to

ensure they settle quickly. Our expert notes: “Children may take

more time to adjust to the social changes and transitions such as

friends and school, than the physical ones such as getting used to

their new house or room.”

HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD

GET TO GRIPS WITH THEIR NEW AREA:

■ Encourage them to join a sports team or afterschool clubs,

especially if they were a member of a similar club where

they used to live

■ Carpooling is a great way to meet other children and save

money, so find out which children at their new school live

nearby. If you’re close enough and they’re old enough, find

out if any of their classmates can walk to school with your

son or daughter

■ A coffee morning for local parents is a great way for you

to make new friends, as well as meeting potential pals for

your kids

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THE BENEFITS OF BUYING NEW

Offering greater affordability and protection, new-build homes are an increasingly popular option for both aspiring and existing homeowners. We hear from the experts at the National House Building Council (NHBC), who offer some key reasons why a brand

new home could be the right move for you

Buying a house is one of the biggest

investments you will ever make in

your life. So, whether you’re a first-

time buyer or are looking to move up the

property ladder, there’s no doubt that you

will face a number of choices and decisions.

Before you start the hunt for the house

of your dreams, it’s a good idea to have

a long, hard think about exactly what

you want and need from a property. Is

it location? Running costs? Space? At

NHBC, the leading standard-setting body

and warranty provider of new homes, we

recently carried out a survey with over

1,000 new homeowners. They told us that

design was the thing they loved most about

their new-build home, followed by location,

size and space.

So, with more new homes being built than

before the end of the recession, now is as

good a time as any to consider buying a

new-build home. Here are just a few reasons

why you should:

A BLANK CANVASNew-build homes have neutral interiors, free

from any decorating disasters of previous

owners. They also come with a similar fresh

start in the garden, allowing buyers to

design and plant to their preferred taste.

SHORTER PROPERTY CHAINLong chains can be extremely stressful; with

a new home this is minimised because there

is no threat of the seller accepting amatuer

offer elsewhere or the vendor changing their

mind about moving. You will be at the end

of the selling chain and can concentrate your

efforts on packing up and moving out.

LOWER RUNNING COSTSNew homes are built with higher levels of

insulation and have more efficient heating

systems than ever before; some may even

come with renewable technologies that

improve efficiency even more. Better energy

efficiency means a reduction in carbon

emissions and lower heating bills.

10-YEAR WARRANTYAround 80% of new homes are covered by

NHBC’s leading 10-year Buildmark warranty

and insurance, which currently protects

1.6million homes across the UK. Check that

the builder is registered with NHBC before

you visit at www.nhbc.co.uk and ask for

a copy of the policy document when you

reserve your home.

ADDED CONSUMER PROTECTIONWorking with the industry, NHBC has

developed the Consumer Code for

Home Builders. The Code protects new

homebuyers by ensuring that they are

treated fairly, that they are fully informed

about their purchase and their consumer

rights before and after they move in, and

that they are provided with a suitable

redress scheme to deal with complaints.

More information can be found at

www.consumercodeforhomebuilders.com

INCENTIVE SCHEMESAs well as the Government-backed

Help to Buy scheme, some housebuilders

operate their own buyer incentive schemes

such as part exchange on an old house,

payment of stamp duty, help with removal

costs and part-funded deposits. Many

developers also offer properties off-plan,

meaning homeowners reserving before

the house is built can choose their desired

plot and personalise the house to their

individual needs.

For more information on the benefits

of new-build homes visit our website at

www.nhbc.co.uk

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TECHNOLOGY

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HERE’S WHERE WE BRING YOU SOME OF THE BEST GIZMOS AND GADGETS ON THE MARKET TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR HOME

HOMETECH

SAMSUNG GEAR2 SEAMLESS

COMMUNICATIONNot only does this allow you to make

and receive calls, with its built-in heart

rate sensor, S health features and

pedometer, it also tracks your daily

pattern of exercise to give you

customised real-time coaching to help

you achieve your goals. Plus, the

music player connects with Bluetooth

headsets without the need to carry

around a smartphone.

£159 samsung.com

SONOS WIRELESS HIFIUnite your music collection in one app with these wireless speakers and audio components. You can play what

you want in every room over a dedicated wireless network, while the Sonos Controller App lets you access

all your music in one place. Playbar and Sub are priced at £1,198 and the Play1 speakers start at

£169 sonos.com

LENTE DESIGNSHere’s a selection of designs that are available

for various tablets e.g. iPads, Kindles etc.

All the cases cost under £20, with free UK

delivery. lentedesigns.com

DYSON AM05 FAN HEATER

This clever fan heater uses Air Multiplier™

technology and turns itself off when its thermostat

reaches the desired temperature, which can be set

between one and 28 degrees Celsius. If it senses a

drop in temperature, however, it will automatically

turn back on and readjust. £359.99 dyson.co.uk

JAWBONE UP24Here’s a revolutionary system that guides you

every step of the way to a better, healthier you.

First, the UP system gets to know you -

tracking your activity, diet and sleep. Next, it

shows you how to make simple adjustments

that, over time, add up to a whole new you.

£124.95 johnlewis.com

music player connects with Bluetooth

headsets without the need to carry

around a smartphone.

£159 samsung.com

SONOS WIRELESS HIFI

ADVERT

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KINDLE FIRE HDX TABLETAt just 374 grams this is 34% lighter than the previous

generation. Amazon has integrated the capacitive touch layer

directly into the glass display and created a unique

magnesium unibody from a single piece of machined

magnesium. The result is a light, hard-wearing, portable

tablet designed to disappear in your hands, so you can lose

yourself in your viewing experience and enjoy fi lms, games

and books for hours on end.

£329 amazon.co.uk

SYNC BY 50 – ON-EAR WIRELESS HEADPHONES

Professionally tuned 40mm custom drivers offer users

of these stylish headphones the best in studio

mastered sound – without the hassle of wires.

Bluetooth aptX technology also makes for high quality

sound with an impressive dynamic range.

£149 very.co.uk

LGHOM-BOT

ROBOT VACUUM Exclusive to John Lewis, this is a robotic

vacuum cleaner that offers the ultimate in

innovation and stylish design. The unique

vacuum includes sensors and brushes that

enable it to reach the hard-to-get-to places

that conventional cleaners can’t.

£449.95 johnlewis.com

PHILIPS HUE PERSONAL WIRELESS LIGHTING

Change the way you see light. By playing with tone,

contrast, white light and a spectrum of colour to

create your ideal lighting mood - and all from your

smart device. See what hue can do for you.

£179.99 philips.co.uk

BEOPLAY A9The one-point music system that streams through both

AirPlay and DLNA is now available in a black special edition

with black front and backside, plus dark brown walnut legs.

£1,699 beoplay.com

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WIRELESS HEADPHONESProfessionally tuned 40mm custom drivers offer users


The one-point music system that streams through both

AirPlay and DLNA is now available in a black special edition

with black front and backside, plus dark brown walnut legs.

SYNC BY 50 – ON-EAR WIRELESS HEADPHONES

Professionally tuned 40mm custom drivers offer users

of these stylish headphones the best in studio

mastered sound – without the hassle of wires.


£449.95 johnlewis.com SYNC BY 50 – ON-EAR

PARROT FLOWER POWER

A wireless Bluetooth low-energy sensor for

your plants that will inform you of their

needs thanks to a dedicated application.

When placed in the soil next to a plant,

Flower Power will send updates to your

smartphone or tablet, measuring key

parameters for plant health and helping you

learn and care for them. Also contained in

the app is a botanical encyclopaedia, with

details of how to care for over 6,000

different plants, trees and vegetables.

£39.95 store.apple.com

£179.99 philips.co.uk

HP SLATE 21Introducing a new 21-inch Android tablet designed for the home as the

perfect partner for the kitchen, bedroom, or kid’s playroom. A two-point

touchscreen enables you to pinch and zoom your way around your

favourite Android apps, documents and websites with ease.

£199 store.hp.com

PARROT FLOWER

A wireless Bluetooth low-energy sensor for

your plants that will inform you of their

needs thanks to a dedicated application.

When placed in the soil next to a plant,

Flower Power will send updates to your

smartphone or tablet, measuring key

parameters for plant health and helping you

learn and care for them. Also contained in

AROS SMART WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER

Ditch your dumb window A/C for Aros - because it’s smart. It learns from

your budget, location, schedule and usage to automatically maintain the

perfect temperature and maximise savings for your home. What’s more, it

can be controlled from anywhere using the Wink app on your mobile device.

£160 quirky.com

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BE NOTICEDYou’re bound to get admiring glances from your neighbours when you drive up in the all-new Audi TT Coupé or 310PS TTS with their high-tech lightweight construction, all-digital virtual cockpit and sub-five-second sprint ability

T he sports car that in 1998

emphatically defined the Audi

design philosophy and paved the

way for the brand’s current success has been

respectfully updated and comprehensively

re-engineered for its third generation. It

is again characterised by innovation in

construction, engine design and technological

input, the latter being particularly evident in

its new all-digital Audi virtual cockpit.

THE EXTERIOR When the first-generation Audi TT made its

debut in 1998, its design was seen as nothing

short of revolutionary – with its strictly

geometrical lines, it struck out in a new stylistic

direction that arguably changed the course

of modern-day car design, and it has gone

on to achieve iconic status. For the third TT

generation, the Audi designers have returned

to many of these ideas and placed them in a

new context that is as dynamic as it is diverse.

The front of the new TT is dominated by

horizontal lines. The Singleframe grille is much

broader and flatter than that of the previous

model, with a powerful line dividing it into two

zones. Starting in the top corners of the grille,

sharp contours run in a V across the bonnet,

which bears the four Audi rings – as on the

Audi R8 high-performance sports car.

The flat headlights give the car a

determined look. Xenon plus units are

standard, with LED headlights or units using

the pioneering Audi Matrix LED technology

first seen in the A8 luxury saloon available as

optional extras.

The Matrix LED units each incorporate

12 separate controllable LEDs, which form

the high beam and can be individually shut

off when sensors detect traffic ahead or

approaching to ‘divert’ the beam around

other road users without diminishing its

effectiveness.

Depending on the version or options

chosen, the new TT sits on wheels ranging

from 17 inches to 20 inches in size, helping

to convey an impression of lean muscularity

from the side.

At the rear, horizontal lines give the TT

real presence. When the optional LED and

Audi Matrix LED headlights are specified,

the tail lights also have dynamic indicators.

In parallel with the headlights, a strip in

each tail light also forms a daytime running

light contour – another Audi innovation.

The third brake light is an extremely narrow

strip positioned under the edge of the rear

spoiler. It plays an essential part in defining

the tail light silhouette.

All ‘standard’ models have two large round

exhaust tailpipes, which are again reminiscent

of the original TT. Like all Audi S models, the

TTS exhales through four oval tailpipes.

THE BODY Lightweight construction is one of Audi’s

greatest areas of expertise. The second-

generation Audi TT already featured an

Audi Space Frame (ASF) body comprising

aluminium and steel. For the new TT, Audi has

taken this composite construction principle

even further, in line with its philosophy of ‘the

right amount of the right material in the right

place for optimal functions’.

The low overall weight is further proof of

Audi’s expertise in lightweight construction.

It impacts particularly positively where

acceleration, handling and fuel consumption

are concerned.

THE INTERIORThe inside is the embodiment of the sports

car’s character. As in the exterior, flowing

curves, notably in the centre tunnel console

and door panels, are combined with horizontal

lines and surfaces that emphasise width.

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In the cabin the designers worked on

the basis of ‘less is more’, just as they did

externally. Pure, clean lines underscore both

the lightness and the uncompromising focus

of the car. They are particularly evident in the

impressively slender instrument panel, which

has been made possible by combining the

instrument cluster and MMI screen in a central,

digital unit – the so-called Audi virtual cockpit

- and by repositioning the controls for the air

conditioning system in the air vents.

Seen from above, the instrument panel

resembles the wing of an aircraft; the round air

vents – a classic TT feature – are reminiscent

of jet engines with their turbine-like design.

The vents also contain all the controls for the

air conditioning system, including seat heating

where applicable, temperature, direction, air

distribution and air flow strength.

The standard sports seats have integrated

head restraints and are positioned lower than

their predecessors in the outgoing model.

They are also more than five kilograms lighter.

“The Audi TT is the epitome of an authentic design

icon and a top-performance driving

machine”


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ADVERTAs an option – and as standard in the TTS

– there are newly developed S sport seats

with highly contoured and pneumatically

adjustable side sections that are exceptionally

comfortable and provide excellent support.

The new multifunction steering wheel has

a flattened rim, while aluminium-look clasps

encompass the spokes. It also has a driver

airbag that takes up 40% less space without

compromising safety, and hence emphasises

the sense of visual lightness.

Countless details demonstrate the

considerable focus that Audi places on

interior design and craftsmanship. They

include the newly designed, split gear

lever, the very precisely engaging MMI

rotary pushbutton and the finely finished

loudspeaker covers with light guides in the

optional Bang & Olufsen sound system.

As a 2+2 seater, the new Audi TT is a sports

car that is suitable for everyday use. The load

area has a capacity of 305 litres, which is 13

litres more than before, and can be extended

by folding the rear seat backrests forwards.

THE COLOURS The new Audi TT offers a far more

distinct and vivid range of colours than its

predecessor. There are 11 exterior colours,

one of which is exclusively reserved for S line

models. Seven of the colours in the range

are new for the TT, and two of these are

completely new for Audi: Nano Grey and

Tango Red. There are also two additional

paints available for the TTS – crystal-effect

Panther Black and the highly expressive

Sepang Blue.

There is a completely new range of colours

for the interior, too – the Audi TT and the TTS

each offer a choice of three interior colours.

For the first time, Audi is offering a two-tone

interior including contrasting stitching for S

line models.

Naturally, the Audi TTS is the peak

performer. It covers the standard sprint in 4.7

seconds and its top speed is electronically

governed at 155mph. Here, the 2.0 TFSI

produces 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque

between 1,800 and 5,500 rpm. Controllable

flaps in the exhaust system modulate the

sound and make it even richer. A manual

transmission is standard, with an S tronic

transmission incorporating launch control,

which regulates maximum acceleration from

a standstill, available as an option.

With its elaborate chassis design and firm

setup, the new Audi TT handles superbly in

all situations. The body is lowered by 10mm

in S line versions, in the TTS and wherever

Audi magnetic ride is fitted.herever Audi

magnetic ride is fitted.

An Audi icon redefined - The all-new Audi TT

and 310PS TTS Coupés have been redesigned

from the ground up to deliver much improved

performance with greater efficiency, and also

offer innovations such as the new all-digital

Audi virtual cockpit.

The new Audi TT offers a far more distinct and vivid range of colours than its

predecessor



It’s a well-known fact that travel across the English Channel is now fast, simple and cost effective. To make things even easier on us, Eurostar have created a three nights for two people deal, giving you a chance to explore the best of the Northern

European cities without worrying about a thing. Their trains call at destinations across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland – so the choice is yours.

Just hop on one at St Pancras International in Central London, or if that’s not for you, there are a few stops along the way to the Channel crossing, picking up more passengers from Ashford International and Ebbsfl eet Station. You can travel everywhere, from Paris (including Disneyland) to Lille, Calais and Avignon, Brussels and Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and even Ostend; the choice is extensive.

When you’re on board, be sure to draw your head away from your latest great read and check out the best of Northern France

and Western Belgium (depending on your destination). The picturesque scenery and views of both towns and countryside upon emerging from the tunnel in Calais adds a new dimension to travel, letting you get a taste for the countryside even on a city break. Bonus.

Whether you’re planning a trip to check out France’s famous wines and boulangeries or Belgium’s chocolate and beer offerings, one of the most fuss-free ways to get there is to use the Eurostar. They provide you with quick and easy check-in and a comfortable environment, complete with a buffet car. If that’s not to your liking, why not upgrade to more spacious seating, complimentary magazines and a meal with drinks served to where you sit.

Eurostar’s city break deals also include accommodation that ranges from fi ve-star luxury hotels and boutique places, right through to two-star value hotels, so you can extend your trip for as long as you wish.

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Naturally, there are plenty of things to see and do right here on our doorstep, as you’ll discover in our Out and About feature on page 90. However, if you fancy travelling a bit further afi eld for a getaway break, why not hop on a train and discover the delights of mainland Europe? Sarah Redman blows the whistle

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ParisFamous for being the city of love and romance, Paris is a popular destination choice. At night the city’s lights add to the magical experience – great if you don’t want to go far, but still want an exciting trip. When you jump on a Eurostar train, you are able to enjoy quick check-in, reserved seats and on-board food and drinks. Your city break also gives you the option to take advantage of accommodation at one of Paris’ superb hotels, giving you time to really explore the city.

During your stay, you can take in the famous sights of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Sacre Coeur or admire the spectacular artwork in the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Alternatively, keep it simple and live like the Parisians by soaking up the atmosphere in one of the many pavement cafés that line the streets. While you’re here, you may as well spoil yourself with some buys from the many shopping malls and designer stores across the city.

Three nights for two people to Paris, including breakfast, starts from only £139.50.

Brussels The opportunity to visit the Unesco-listed Grand Place and the central square of Brussels, with its guild houses and impressive beauty of the Gothic Town Hall, is not one you want to miss. Must-sees include the Royal Museums of Ancient and Modern Art, plus some fantastic shopping opportunities at the exclusive designer boutiques and well-known international stores. Exploring the local cuisine is also a bit of an adventure; why not enjoy some moules-frites, delicious Belgian waffles and chocolate, all washed down with a world-famous beer, at one of the many pavement cafés?

On a break to Brussels, Eurostar provides you with a high-speed, comfortable and convenient way to travel to this exciting, cosmopolitan city. You can make the most of your time there with the three nights for two deal - prices start from £162.50pp.


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ADVERTAntwerp Travel to Antwerp with only one change of train - this doesn’t exactly sound like a difficult way to head off for a relaxing city break in Belgium. The journey to the ‘capital of diamonds’ will take you less than four hours from Central London via Brussels - giving you a chance to explore two cities if you so wish.

This place is home to around 1,500 businesses dealing in precious gems, while four exchanges are active in the diamond district of the city. It is also Belgium’s second largest city and boasts the second biggest port in Europe. You can head to the Grote Markt (main square) and see the imposing Cathedral of Our Lady, the ornate Hotel de Ville and the legendary statue of Brabo.

Travelling with Eurostar to Antwerp provides you with you a quick and easy check-in, reserved seating and a bar buffet serving light refreshments – although the journey isn’t long, it’s a great place to stretch your legs and make the most of the trip. A mini-break is a fantastic way to experience everything this sparkling city has to offer. Travel and accommodation at the four star Plaza Hotel starts from just £222.50.

Lille Situated close to the Belgian border, Lille offers a delightful blend of French and Flemish style, filled with grand architecture and cobble-stoned streets. You can climb to the top of Europe's tallest Belfry at the town hall; then visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the second largest museum in France after the Louvre. Relax and take your time as you wander around the narrow streets filled with antique shops and art galleries and pay a visit to Europe's biggest bookshop, the Furet du Nord. If all that sightseeing works up a bit of an appetite, try finding a spot at one of the street cafés and enjoy some moules-frites with a locally brewed beer, or treat yourself to something tasty from one of the many little patisseries or chocolate shops.

This exciting break is really easy with a comfortable journey from London on the Lille Eurostar; you can take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful city in an hour and a half ’s journey. Breaks to Lille include a stay at a hotel, so you can take some time to relax before your next day of sightseeing. They offer three nights for two when staying at the three-star Art Deco Euralille Hotel on a break priced from £160.


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ADVERTBruges Just hop onto the Eurostar in London and you will be whisked directly to Brussels, where you can then catch a connecting train to take you on to Bruges. In just four hours, you will arrive relaxed and refreshed at your destination; a mini-break has never seemed so appealing.

Bruges by Eurostar is a great way to experience everything this medieval city has to offer. Stroll through the busy squares, refreshing parks and quiet, cobbled streets, or choose an intimate cruise on the romantic

canals and then take in some Flemish art. If you’re in need of a rest, you could always sample one of the countless restaurants, tea houses and pavement cafés in the city. Next, try indulging in fresh-from-the-sea

mussels with chips and mayonnaise, all washed down with a specialty Belgian beer. Bruges has its very own chocolate museum, boutiques, trail and fair, making this Belgian town the ideal place for chocolate

lovers! A Bruges break, with the three nights for two people offer, starts from £181.50.

Ghent Cobbled streets, striking architecture and peaceful waterways easily make Ghent one of Belgium's most popular mini-break destinations. From the prominent Castle of the Counts to the picturesque medieval town centre, 14th century Belfry and the UNESCO sights of the Beguinages, Ghent is home to some simply outstanding properties. This stunning architecture combined with great shopping choices and lively cafés and restaurants,

make Ghent ideal for a short break. With Eurostar you can book a hotel to make your trip more relaxing and give yourself plenty of time to explore Belgium's second largest port town. The train takes

just under three hours from St Pancras and you can add a return train trip into London from your local station to help make your journey hassle-free. A Ghent getaway is

available from just £180.50 under the three nights for two offers.

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YORKSHIRENORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAYTake a step back in time and enjoy Britain’s

most popular heritage steam railway. Observe

the stunning scenery along 18 miles of track

through the National Park, running daily from

March to October. The railway was voted Best

Visitor Attraction in both 2007 and 2009 by

the Moors and Coast Tourism Partnership.

The Pullman provides hearty meals in an

elegant setting throughout the year, so you

can enjoy quality food at your leisure, no

matter what the occasion.

Pickering Station, Park Street,

Pickering YO18 7AJ

01751 472 508

nymr.co.uk

ILKLEY MOORToday, people still use the historic Ilkey Moor for

walking and horse riding, although the range of

activities has broadened. It all begins with the

New Year’s Day dip at White Wells. After that

comes the fell run and the spring flowers. The

summer is a great time for tourism and autumn

sees the attraction of the heather, the moor’s

great glory and bilberries for gathering. The

moor is a great place for relaxation and a perfect

platform to look out over the Wharfedale ward

– especially on Bonfire Night. The rocks are

also a fine vantage point for watching the skies.

Although no one lives here now, people still love

to be involved with the moor and its rocks.

PO Box 286, Ilkley LS29 1DX

ilkleymoor.org

OUT & ABOUT


There’s plenty to see and do around the country, so why not find somewhere in your area for a top day out?

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THE DEEP AQUARIUMBilled as ‘the world’s only submarium’, The

Deep is home to 3,500 fish, including seven

species of shark and Europe’s only pair of

green sawfish. Taking visitors into the depths

of the world’s oceans, this unique sea life

centre uses interactive and audio-visual

technology to bring some of the most

beautiful underwater species to life in a way

that’s fun and educational for the whole family.

Tower Street, Hull HU9 1TU

01482 381 000

thedeep.co.uk

VICTORIA QUARTERSituated in the heart of Leeds’ City Centre

the Victoria Quarter is a unique shopping

development that celebrated its 20th

anniversary in 2010. Home to more than 70

of the world’s leading designer brands such

as Harvey Nichols, Louis Vuitton, Liz Earle,

The White Company, Jo Malone, Vivienne

Westwood and Paul Smith, it has become a

‘must-see’ destination for millions of style-

savvy shoppers.

4 Cross Arcade, Victoria Quarter,

Leeds LS1 6AZ

0113 245 5333

v-q.co.uk

NORTH WEST AND NORTH WALESECHO ARENA LIVERPOOLLove live music, comedy and sporting events?

Then you just have to see this venue. The

11,000-capacity arena is set on a World Heritage

waterfront in a city steeped in sport and musical

history, making it a pilgrimage destination for

entertainment lovers from across the globe.

Kings Dock, Liverpool,

Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4 FP

0844 800 0400

echoarena.com

SNOWDONIASnowdonia is the biggest mountain in Wales

and England and at 3,560ft, can be visited by

foot or train. There is also a long coastline of

sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs and glorious

estuaries, along the Llyn Peninsula, which

is a protected ‘Area of Outstanding Natural

Beauty’.

visitsnowdonia.info

CURVE THEATREHere’s an exciting, diverse and inspiring

theatre in the heart of the East Midlands.

Experience a range of entertainment that has

included the likes of Swan Lake, Cymbeline

and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, The

Rocky Horror Show, AbbaMania and Dinosaur

Zoo. There really is something for everyone.

60 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1SB

01162 423 560

curveonline.co.uk

LEGOLAND MANCHESTERStart your visit to Legoland in the Lego

Factory and then explore all of Manchester’s

famous buildings in Miniland. Sing karaoke with

the Lego Friends, earn your Lego City Forest

Pursuit Driver’s Licence, become a firefighter

in the soft play area or reach out and touch

the stars in the 4D cinema experiences. The

Legoland Discovery Centre is ideal for children

aged 3 to 10 years and all inside attractions are

included in the admission price.

Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester,

Barton Square, The Trafford Centre,

Manchester M17 8AS

08448 448 181

legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk/manchester

SKI ROSSENDALEThis is the North West’s biggest outdoor

ski and snowboard centre, consisting of

three slopes that vary in difficulty, height

and gradient. Learning to ski or snowboard

at Ski Rossendale will open up a whole

world of opportunity for you; adventurous

winter holidays, meeting new friends or even

competing in the many events held each year.

Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall BB4 8RR

01706 226 457

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MIDLANDSWARWICK CASTLEExplore this extraordinary castle, where you’ll

be surrounded by jaw-dropping history, magic,

myth and adventure! Unbelievably, this year

marks its 1,100th birthday – the castle was built

in 1914! Whether you’re a six-year-old princess

or a 60-year-old re-enactor, the castle provides

a fun, action-packed day out for all the family.

Standard tickets start from £16.80.

Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 6AH

01926 495 421

warwick-castle.com

WOLVERHAMPTON FCShow your support for the Wolves with a

visit to their home turf at Molineux Stadium.

Founded in 1877 at St Lukes FC, the club

relocated to Molineux in 1889, where they

have been playing all of their home matches

ever since. Located in the Whitmore Reins

area of Wolverhampton, this impressive sports

ground can seat up to 31,000 people, with

previous records having reached over 60,000

before the enforcement of seating restrictions.

Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Rd,

Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 4QR

08712 222 220

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CADBURY WORLDHalf a million chocolate lovers visit this

appealing attraction each year, discovering

the history, the making and the magic of

chocolate. With two new fantastic attractions

- Cadbury World Essence and Purple Planet -

you will be in chocolate heaven. The World’s

Biggest Cadbury Shop is packed full of

products and gifts, many of which you won’t

find anywhere else.

Linden Road, Birmingham B30 2LU

08448 807 667

cadburyworld.co.uk

NATIONAL SEA LIFELocated in the heart of the city, Sea Life

Birmingham will transport you into an

amazing underwater world. Come nose-to-

nose with sharks and prepare for astonishingly

close views of everything from humble

starfish and seahorses to graceful rays.

Highlights include feeding demonstrations

all day, touching a crab and starfish at the

interactive rock pool and the 4D cinema.

The Water’s Edge, Brindleyplace,

Birmingham B1 2HL

08714 232 110

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SOUTH WALESTHE RED DRAGON CENTREThis Cardiff Bay venue is one of the city’s top

entertainment destinations. The Centre offers

something for everyone day or night, seven

days a week. Inside you’ll find a 12-screen

Odeon cinema, home to Wales’ only digital

IMAX screen, a 26-lane bowling alley, a

24-hour casino, South Wales’ hit music

station, Capital FM and a mouth-watering

mix of restaurants, bars and cafés, alongside

plentiful free parking for customers.

Hemingway Road, Cardiff CF10 4JY

0871 224 4007

www.thereddragoncentre.co.uk

MILLENNIUM CENTREAs Wales’ number one visitor attraction, you

can expect a great experience when you visit

the Millenium Centre. Eat and drink at ffresh,

the Centre’s own restaurant. Take a guided

backstage tour and discover the centre in

detail from only £5.50 per person or enjoy

free performances on the Glanfa Stage.

Wales Millennium Centre,

Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL

02920 636 464

wmc.org.uk

OAKWOOD THEME PARKThis action-packed theme park caters for all

levels of thrill seeker, while its spectacular

new Wild West dive show made a big splash

when it arrived at the theme park in August

2014. The divers defy gravity as they leap

from the 25-metre-high diving platform into

their two-metre-deep pool.

Oakwood Theme Park, Canaston Bridge,

Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8DE

01834 815 170

oakwoodthemepark.co.uk

CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL WHITE WATERThis exciting on-demand white water facility

is located in the heart of the International

Sports Village in Cardiff. Take the family

(children must be over eight) and enjoy

some white water and flat water fun. There’s

everything from rafting and canoeing to

kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.

International Sports Village,

Watkiss Way, Cardiff CF11 0SY

02920 829 970

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LONDONTEAM SPORT INDOOR KARTINGTeamSport has nine tracks located

throughout the United Kingdom in London

Tower Bridge, North London, Brighton,

Bristol, Camberley, Cardiff, Crawley, Gosport

and Southampton, making it the UK’s

largest indoor go karting company. With its

hair-raising bends and elevated flyovers, the

400m Tower Bridge circuit can really push

your karting skills to the limit.

Tower Bridge Business Park

100 Clements Road, London SE16 4DG

08449 980 000

team-sport.co.uk

NATIONAL GALLERY The world-famous gallery is located in the

heart of London, overlooking Trafalgar

Square. The historic building houses the

national collection of paintings in the Western

European tradition, from the 13th through to

the 19th century. The collection is on show 361

days a year and entry is free.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

02077 472 885

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LORD’S CRICKETWelcome to Marylebone Cricket Club - better

known throughout the cricketing world

as MCC. Founded in 1787, It’s the world’s

most famous cricket club and celebrates

its bicentennial this year. The stadium itself

is named Lord’s and hosts Investec Test

matches, NatWest One Day Internationals,

Middlesex’s Twenty20, County Championship

and CB40 matches, as well as the showpiece

finals for the Clydesdale Bank 40, Minor

Counties Cup and National Village Cricket

Championship. Whether a cricket lover or

novice, you are sure to catch an exciting

game that makes for a great day out.

Marylebone Cricket Club, Lord’s Cricket

Ground, St John’s Wood, London NW8 8QN

02076 168 500

lords.org

LONDON VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUMOne of the world’s greatest art and design

museums. There are literally too many things

to mention that make the museum worth

visiting on a day out in London. Including

exhibitions, family events, displays, free talks,

guided tours and creative workshops for

the younger generations. There is always

something new happening – so this is worth

checking out for a fun-filled day in London.

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

02079 422 211

vam.ac.uk

SOUTH WESTEDEN PROJECTThe Eden Project does much more than offer

a memorable day out in Cornwall; Eden is

also a charity and social enterprise. As well

as creating stunning gardens and laying on

fantastic arts and music events, much of their

energy goes into running transformational

social and environmental projects on their

doorstep and around the world. Eden

simultaneously engages visitors and provides

valuable research into exactly how important

plants are to the world in which we live.

Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall PL24 2SG

01726 811 911

edenproject.com

LONGLEAT SAFARI PARKLongleat is the UK’s favourite safari park. It

was the first of its kind outside Africa when

the park opened its gates to the public in

April 1966. Today, you can embark upon the

planet’s Deadliest Safari with Steve Backshall,

CBBC’s Deadly 60 presenter, guiding you

all the way. Track down the world’s most

incredible predators and look out for some of

their prey. Do you have what it takes to be a

true deadly explorer?

Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7N

01985 844 400

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NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUMVisit the nation’s largest aquarium and be

amazed at its fascinating underwater world

and how we all play a part in conserving it.

The National Marine Aquarium is the largest

aquarium in the UK and a charity dedicated

to driving marine conservation through

engagement. If you like sharks, you’re in luck!

The aquarium is home to over 70 of them,

covering more than 10 different species; from

the small Catsharks to the large Sand Tiger

Sharks.

Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0LF

08448 938

national-aquarium.co.uk

THE FOREST OF DEAN GO APEBring the whole family and go bananas at

the UK’s number one forest adventure. Dare

to leap off the Tarzan swing, fly down the

zip wires and explore the treetops of this

scenic woodland. Before you disappear into

the branches you will be given a short safety

briefing and a harness demonstration.

Mallards Pike Lake, Park End, Lydney,

Gloucestershire GL15 4HD

08456 439 215

www.goape.co.uk

SOUTH EASTBRANDS HATCHAt this renowned sporting venue you can

experience some of the most prestigious

motorsport events up close and personal.

The venue plays host to such exhilarating

races as the British F3/GT and the MCE

Insurance British Superbike Championship,

with a natural amphitheatre offering

unparalleled views of the action. A renowned

programme of track days is also on offer, for

which Brands Hatch has become the UK’s

best-loved motor racing circuit.

Fawkham, Longfield, Kent DA3 8NG

01474 872 331

brandshatch.co.uk

BLUEWATEROver 300 stores and 60 restaurants can

be found at Europe’s leading shopping

destination. While you’re here you can

indulge in some lavish retail therapy from

top designer brands, treat yourself to a

revitalising makeover or spend a day with the

kids at the multiplex cinema and Pirate Cove

Adventure Park. Plus, with such a wide variety

of places to eat, you’ll be spoilt for choice

when it comes to delicious dining options.

Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST

01322 475 475

bluewater.co.uk

BIRDWORLDNestled within the Alice Holt Forest,

Birdworld is one of the largest parks in the

country. With over 26 acres to explore, make

sure you allow plenty of time to see and

experience everything there is to enjoy! For

the younger visitors, there’s the opportunity

to meet some of the smaller cuddly residents

at the Animal Handling farm. The birds also

entertain during an outdoor flying display,

where they swoop and soar in and out of the

amazed audience.

Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD

01420 229 922

birdworld.co.uk

SPINNAKER TOWERSoaring 170 metres above Portsmouth

Harbour and the Solent, the Spinnaker Tower

is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower

and Big Ben and has already established itself

as a nationally recognised building. Situated

on the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, it offers

amazing 350 degree panoramic views of

Portsmouth Harbour, the south coast and the

Isle of Wight, stretching for up to 23 miles –

breath-taking by day and a glittering sea of

lights by night.

Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays,

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3TT

02392 857 520

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Whether you’re taking your fi rst step on the property ladder or searching for an executive detached

family home, Redrow has an outstanding choice of developments across England and Wales. From the

traditionally-styled properties of our Heritage Collection to our exquisite country houses and bespoke

London apartments, every Redrow home is built with the same emphasis on quality craftsmanship.

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EAST YORKSHIRE

Cottingham Holtby Gardens, HU16 4JX 3 and 4 bedrooms £233,950 to £267,950 01482 908 006

LINCOLNSHIRE

Barton Upon Humber Fox’s Fold, DN18 5ND 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £79,950 to £215,950 01652 408 025

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE

Grimsby Kirk’s Paddock, DN33 3SU 3 and 4 bedrooms £139,950 to £199,950 01472 453 027

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Easingwold Oaklands, YO61 3EF 4 bedrooms £299,950 to £389,950 01347 238 029

Newton Kyme The Rectory at Southbank, LS24 9LX Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01937 918 099

Harrogate Name TBC, Claro Road Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £POA 01924 821 922

Newton Kyme St Andrew’s Place at Southbank, LS24 9LX Coming Soon 3 and 4 bedrooms £POA 01937 918 099

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Barnsley Higham Chase, S75 3LA 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £135,950 to £231,950 01226 491 218

WEST YORKSHIRE

Steeton Manor Fields, BD20 6TN 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £124,950 to £294,950 01535 957 020

Horsforth The Green at Horsforth Vale, LS18 4GH 3 and 4 bedrooms £249,950 to £384,950 0113 818 0400

Horsforth The Limes at Horsforth Vale, LS18 4GH 4 and 5 bedrooms £362,950 to £539,950 0113 345 2404

Wakefield Scholars’ Gate, WF1 2BG 3 and 4 bedrooms £203,950 to £310,950 01924 565 434

Wakefield Nostell Fields, WF4 1TF Coming Soon 3 and 4 bedrooms £POA 01924 764 746

Wakefield Windsor Park, WF1 2JQ Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £POA 01924 565 810

Micklethwaite Name TBC, Sty Lane Coming Soon 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms £POA 01924 821 922

Skelmanthorpe Radley Fold, Strike Lane, HD8 9AY Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms £POA 01924 821 922

CHESHIRE

Altrincham The Birches, WA14 5HN 3 and 4 bedroom £279,995 0161 258 0960

Altrincham The Acorns, WA14 5YE Coming Soon 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 0161 971 0989

Chester Crown Park, CH3 6EE 4 and 5 bedroom £439,995 01244 292 145

Chester Stretton Green, SY14 7JA 4 and 5 bedroom from £755,000 01829 458 013

Widnes Lancaster Place, WA8 5BD 3, 4 and 5 bedroom from £285,995 0151 345 6009

Widnes Barrow’s Green, WA8 3UD 2, 3 and 4 bedroom from £149,995 0151 345 6007

Ledsham Brooklands, CH66 4JE Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 0151 345 9272

Hartford Grange Farm, CW8 1GJ Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01606 212 349

Crewe College Green, CW2 8AB 2, 3 and 4 bedroom from £209,995 01270 748 272

Farndon Farndon Meadow, CH3 6RF 4 bedroom £369,995 to £459,995 01829 458 017

Tattenhall Chestnut Grange, CH3 9QN Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01829 458 027

Macclesfield Mulberry Park, SK10 2XG Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01625 348 185

Hartford The Hollies, CW8 15G Coming Soon 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 01606 606 168

Woodford Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 0161 971 2195

FLINTSHIRE

Buckley Heathlands, CH7 3AD 3 and 4 bedroom from £219,995 01244 297 404

Buckley Abode, CH7 3JD 2, 3 and 4 bedroom from £162,995 01244 641 160

Penymynydd Heritage Park, CH4 0YT 4 bedroom from £289,995 01244 297 424

Hawarden Gladstone Leigh, CH5 3HR 3 and 4 bedroom from £309,995 01244 292 139

GREATER MANCHESTER

Moston Woodville Gardens, M40 9NN 3 and 4 bedroom £139,995 to £174,995 01612 580 606

GWYNEDD

Bangor Goetre Uchaf, LL572NT 3 and 4 bedroom from £190,995 01248 209 895

LANCASHIRE

Blackpool Whitehill Meadows, FY4 5PQ 3 and 4 bedroom £237,995 to £324,995 01253 428 343

Chorley Sandy Lane, PR7 7AD 4 and 5 bedroom £359,995 to £499,995 01772 301 420

Chorley The Orchard, PR7 7DX 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £154,995 to £262,995 01772 446 065

Chorley Lucas Green, PR6 7DN 3 and 4 bedroom £284,995 to £379,995 01257 367 804

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Fleetwood Harbour Village, FY7 6PP 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £137,995 to £184,995 01253 425 744

Lytham The Villas at Lytham Quays, FY8 5TH 5 bedroom £999,995 to £1,250,000 01253 465 001

Lytham Beacon Point, FY8 5TH 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £200,000 to £400,000 01253 465 001

Wigan College Court 2 and 3 bedroom £99,995 to £164,995 01942 571 413

Longton Foxlow Manor 4 and 5 bedroom £404,995 to £430,995 01772 305 140

Walmer Bridge The Chase 4 bedroom £224,995 to £254,995 01772 301 890

Lancaster Riverside View 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £229,995 to £329,995 01524 874 230

Whalley Lawson Rise Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01254 372 390

Southport The Coppice 3 and 4 bedroom £199,995 to 289,995 01704 461 001

Culcheth Herritage Green Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01625 348 185

MANCHESTER

Moston Hanson Gardens, M40 5EN 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £104,995 to £144,995 01612 588 959

Rochdale Birch Grange 4 bedroom £219,995 to £269,995 01706 433 531

MERSEYSIDE

Liverpool Summerhill Park, L14 7NZ 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £134,995 to £259,995 0151 3455 600

Liverpool Calderstones Grange, L18 9AD 4 and 5 bedroom £499,995 to £749,995 0151 3783 232

Liverpool New Heys L18 9UD 3 and 4 bedroom from £364,995 0151 3782 323

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Hauxton Hauxton Meadows Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 01223 665259

LEICESTERSHIRE

Countesthorpe Thorpe Meadows, LE8 5QU 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £199,995 to £479,995 01163 191 292

Leicester Nightingale Gardens, LE5 0TE 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £229,995 to £359,995 01163 191 656

Leicester Hamilton Gardens, LE5 1RS 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £144,995 to £239,995 01163 191 714

Market Harborough Rockingham View, LE16 8AH 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £279,950 to £484,950 01858 288 037

Leicester Hamilton Park, LE5 1QR 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £244,995 to £354,995 01163 674 094

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Barton Seagrave Castle Fields, NN15 5PD 3 and 4 bedroom £199,950 to £295,950 01536 618 006

Barton Seagrave River View, NN15 6UR 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £264,950 to £405,950 01536 618 507

Deanshanger Becket Manor, MK19 6HN 4 and 5 bedroom £332,950 to £399,950 01908 411 071

Moulton Carey Fields, NN3 7AA 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 01604 376 365

Earls Barton Barley Fields, NN6 0RL 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 01604 949 391

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

East Leake The Willows, LE12 6HY 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £324,995 to £429,950 01509 769 771

OXFORDSHIRE

Sutton Courtenay Asquith Park Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01604 609 134

SHROPSHIRE

Telford Trenchwood Gardens, TF1 5RY 3 and 4 bedroom £219,995 to £264,995 01952 371 417

Shifnal Aston Fields, TF11 8DU 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 01952 324 199

Leegomery The Coppice, TF1 6ZS 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £144,995 to £264,995 01952 324 233

WARWICKSHIRE

Alcester The Pastures, B49 6EH 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £344,995 to £524,995 01789 508 113

Atherstone Tudor Gardens, CV9 2HD 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £239,995 to £274,995 01827 767 686

WEST MIDLANDS

Bilston Chestnut Walk, WV14 0TW 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £124,500 to £169,995 01902 238 183

Wolverhampton Compton Park, WV3 9DX 4 and 5 bedroom £379,995 to £689,995 01902 256 675

WORCESTERSHIRE

Bromsgrove The Oaks, B60 3SA 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £434,995 to £534,995 01527 435 001

Bromsgrove Saxon Fields, B60 3SA 3 and 4 bedroom £284,995 to £319,995 01527 435 052

Evesham Laburnum Gardens, WR11 1BQ 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £284,995 to £522,500 01386 244 228

Pershore Abbey Meadows, WR10 1HW 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £342,995 to £624,995 01386 244 115

Stourport on Severn Hamlet Place, DY13 8QR 4 and 5 bedroom £199,995 to £339,995 01922 234 345



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Worcester Kings Park, WR2 5QL 4 and 5 bedroom £399,995 to £429,995 01905 780 799

CAERPHILLY

Cwm Calon Ystrad Mynach, CF82 6BG 3 & 4 bedroom £174,995 to £239,995 01443 520 706

SWANSEA

Pontardawe Alltwen Gardens, SA8 3DD 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £159,995 to £244,995 01792 446 110

Swansea The Nurseries, SA3 3DE Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 02920 731 521

CARDIFF

Cardiff St Denys Gate, CF14 0SN Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 02920 731 521

Cardiff Chapel Mead, CF14 0SP Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 02920 731 521

Wenvoe The Grange at Wenvoe, CF5 6AD Coming Soon 3 and 4 bedroom £TBC 02920 731 521

MERTHYR TYDFIL

Trelewis Manor View, CF46 6DN 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £144,995 to £239,995 01443 520 706

NEWPORT

Newport Belle Vue at Mon Bank, NP20 3AA 3 and 4 bedroom £221,995 to £269,995 01633 376 591

Newport Bridge Vue Mon Bank, Docks Way, NP20 2NS 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £154,995 to £289,995 01633 376 544

CARMARTHENSHIRE

St Clears Nant Y Rhosyn, SA33 4AJ 3 and 4 bedroom £188,995 to £241,995 01994 758 025

DEVON

Bideford College Park, EX39 3PE 3 and 4 bedroom £245,995 to £294,995 01237 238 745

Exeter The Harringtons, EX4 8NS 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 01392 757 585

Exeter Bishops Court, EX2 7JH 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £274,995 to £455,995 01392 757 828

Holsworthy Clifton Heights, EX22 6HX 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £143,995 to £204,995 01409 478 019

Newton Abbot Howton Rise at the Fairways, TQ12 1RL 3 and 4 bedroom £POA 01626 437 179

Ottery St Mary Otter Grange, EX11 1FH 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £200,000 to £400,000 01404 758 018

Plymouth Vision, PL1 4DP 2, 3 and 4 bedroom from £125,995 01752 415 267

Plymouth Hillcrest, PL2 3NA Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £185,000 to £400,000 01752 415 269

Barnstaple Glenwood Park, EX31 2JU Coming Soon TBC £POA 01271 523 099

Kingsteignton Moorland Reach, TQ12 3PG Coming Soon TBC £POA 01392 880 400

Newton Abbot Stanbury Meadows, TQ12 6JN Coming Soon TBC £POA 01626 437 179

GLOUCESTER

Hardwicke Sellars Bridge, GL2 4QD 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £160,995 to £430,995 01452 676 303

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Winchcombe Meadowfort Grange 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £349,995 to £392,995 01242 300 949

South Cerney Cerney on the water, GL7 5TQ 4 and 5 bedroom £439,995 to £609,995 01285 676 303

SOMERSET

Monkton Heathfield The Heathfields, TA2 8BJ 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £234,995 to £274,995 01823 762 601

Monkton Heathfield Deer Park at The Heathfields, TA2 8BJ 3 and 4 bedroom £242,995 to £299,995 01823 710 045

Beckington The Ridings, BA11 6SL Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 01373 228 455

WILTSHIRE

Sutton Benger The Park at Sutton Benger, SN15 4RQ 4 and 5 bedroom £382,995 to £490,995 01249 248 287

Swindon Badbury Park Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £TBC 01793 978 672

Swindon Coate at Badbury Park Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 01793 278 223

Wilton Wilton Hill, Coming Soon 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £TBC 01276 854 950

Wilton Erskine Park, Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £TBC 01276 854 950

BERKSHIRE

Bracknell Kensington Mews, RG12 8DZ 1 and 2 bedroom apts from £206,950 01344 867 830

Woodley Addington Place, RG5 4HY 3 and 4 bedroom from £344,950 01276 854 950

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HAMPSHIRE

Lymington Lymington Shores, SO41 9BZ 1, 2 and 3 bed, 4 and 5 villas £324,950 to £1,900,000 01590 673 081

Waterlooville Yew Gardens, Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £TBC

HERTFORDSHIRE

Royston Hedera Green, SG8 9NU 4 and 5 bedroom £357,950 to £589,000 01763 448 038

ESSEX

Lexden Kings Park, CO3 3UL Coming Soon 3, 4 and 4/5 bedroom £POA 01206 615 828

Basildon Ballards Walk, SS15 5JS 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA

KENT

Erith Slade Green, DA8 2HX 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £202,995 to £207,995 01322 586 368

Faversham Davington Park, ME13 7TW 3 and 4 bedroom £284,995 to £364,995 01795 227 129

Halling St. Andrews Park, ME2 1AW 3 and 4 bedroom £309,995 to £569,995 01634 787 372

Sittingbourne Archers Park, ME10 5BH Coming Soon 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £264,995 to £619,995 01795 228 187

Tonbridge Waterside Reach, TN9 1SA Coming Soon 1, 2 and 3 bedroom £119,995 to £284,995 01732 667 177

Marden Highwood Green, TN12 9JY Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £339 to £505,995 01622 532 679

Hamstreet Saxon Wood, TN26 2JG Coming Soon 4 and 5 bedroom £449,995 to £619,995 01233 877 353

Aylesford Preston Hall Park, ME20 7NJ Coming Soon 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01622 532 699

Ryarsh Ryarsh Park Coming Soon 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA 01732 605 224

Tonbridge Somerhill Green, TN11 0QL Coming Soon 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA

Ebbsfleet Ebbsfleet Green, DA10 0DF Coming Soon 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £POA

Maidstone The Coppice, ME15 9AN 3 and 4 bedroom £POA

WEST SUSSEX

Pease Pottage The Sycamores, RH11 9AJ Coming Soon 3, 4 and 5 bedroom £319,995 to £739,995 01293 277 074

LONDON

Aldgate One Commercial Street, E1 7PT 2 and 3 bedroom £720,000 to £1,400,000 02030 928 007

Holland Park Holland Park Avenue, W11 4NB TBC £POA 02030 928 011

Hyde Park Five & Six Connaught Place, W2 2ET TBC £POA 02030 928 003

Little Venice Amberley Waterfront, W9 2JJ 2 and 3 bedroom £895,000 to £1,550,000 02030 928 022

Royal Waterside Park Royal, NW10 7HQ Coming Soon TBC £POA 01604 281 004

Totteridge & Whetstone Northway House, N20 9LP Coming Soon TBC £POA

Harrow Coming Soon 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments £POA 0203 583482

SURREY

Croydon Morello Quarter, CR9 6BY Coming Soon 1, 2 and 3 bedroom £283,000 to £694,000 02030 928 002

Kingston Upon Thames Kingston Riverside, KT25UT 2 and 3 bedroom £740,000 to £1,575,000 02030 928 004

Addlestone Bleriot Gate Coming Soon 2, 3 and 4 bedroom £TBC

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Bournemouth The Summit Coming Soon 1 and 2 bed apartments £TBC

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To find out more about the homes available, visit your preferred development or see www.redrow.co.uk. You can also contact our Divisional headquarters for details:

Redrow Homes North WestRedrow House, St David’s Park, Ewloe, Flintshire, CH5 3RXTelephone: 01244 520044

Redrow Homes MidlandsRedrow House, Kinsall Green, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5PXTelephone: 01827 260600

Redrow Homes LancashireRedrow House, 14 Eaton Avenue, Matrix Office Park, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7NATelephone: 01772 643700

Redrow Homes South WalesRedrow House, Copse Walk, Cardiff Gate Business Park,Cardiff, CF23 8RHTelephone: 02920 549103

Redrow Homes YorkshireRedrow House, Brunel Road, Wakefield 41, West Yorkshire, WF2 0XGTelephone: 01924 822 566

Redrow Homes South East2 Aurum Court, Sylvan Way, Southfields Business Park Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6TUTelephone: 01268 886400

Redrow Homes South MidlandsRedrow House, 6 Waterside Way, The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7XDTelephone: 01604 601115

Redrow Homes South WestRedrow House, West Point, Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QGTelephone: 01454 625000

Redrow Homes London7th Floor, Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1QSTelephone: 020 7269 1660

Redrow Homes Southern Counties1st Floor, West Wing, Waters Edge, Watchmoor Park, Camberly, Surrey GU15 3YLTelephone: 01276 85495

Availablity and prices are correct at time of going to press and are subject to change, please ask a sales advisor for further information


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