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PH New book Family London reveals the best family experiences in London LEE VALLEY WHITE WATER CENTRE Alongside the twisted form of Anish Kapoor’s ArcelorMittal Orbit, one of the best toys left behind after the London 2012 Summer Olympics may be this giant, artificial riverbed. For adrenaline-loving over-14s, the temptation to hop in a group raft and take on the sodden dips and turns of the full course will prove strong. But be warned, a day here can be just as exhausting as it is exhilarating. Related articles There’s a thorough safety briefing, an icy dip to prove your proficiency in the water and a kindly drill sergeant of an instructor bellowing orders throughout. Those after something easier (or under-14s) can make a splash in the smaller Legacy Loop area on a Hydrospeed board or in a Hot Dog canoe and even younger ones can stomp around in the sand in the designated beach area . ● 0300 003 0616/gowhitewater.co.uk PH Family London: Fun Days Out with Children from Tots to Teens...

Bibliophiles, rejoice! Mark Twain’s family farmhouse, a property evoking timeless Americana with modern upgrades, is now on the market. The estate, purchased by the famed writer in 1909 for one of his daughters, is currently on the market for $1.85 million. Hulton Archive / Getty Images Samuel Clemens, best known by his pen name, Mark Twain, wrote the classic novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Located in Redding, Connecticut, on 18.7 acres, “Jean's Farm” — named for Twain’s youngest daughter — was originally built in 1787. Much of it, though, has been renovated for modern times by the current owners, who purchased the property in 2013. Virtual203 The home is called "Jean's Farm," named after Twain's youngest daughter. According to the listing, the white farmhouse features a living room with Carlisle hickory signature floors , antique ceiling beams , a mudroom and new doors and windows...