Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens. Storytelling, movement more »
Discover the curious world of London Transport's Lost Property Office with a fun family trail at London Transport Museum. Since the Lost Property Office first opened in 1933 it has become home to more than 15 million objects, from everyday hats, bags and toys to unusual items including a skeleton, a mattress, and a grandfather more »
Experience life on the line in 1939 as the railway comes to life with a host of lively characters! In this interactive living history experience you will learn more about the role of the railway during World War II. There will be characters at each station to bring the railway to life in an engaging more »
This Easter holiday children and young people aged between 8-18 can join inspiring teachers in a series of workshops at The Place, London's hub for dance. Young dancers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of movement styles including North American/European Contemporary Dance, Indian Classical Dance and West African Dance. All abilities welcome, no more »
This Easter holiday don't miss Squidge - a fun interactive theatre show for families. Featuring dance, live music and digital projection, Squidge takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the show is a tale of friendship, compromise and how each and every one of us need more »
Come and learn about the importance of Manchester’s cotton trade at the People’s History Museum. Discover 19th-century secret societies that graced the alleyways of Manchester. At this museum your family can uncover over 1,500 objects that are on exhibition and hear about the stories behind each and every one. One of the most popular parts more »
Delve into York’s fascinating Viking legacy at JORVIK Viking Centre. This is your chance to get close to thousand-year-old artefacts and chat with some friendly Viking hosts. You can explore the 10th century Viking-Age City complete with all its sights, sounds and smells. You’ll see some of the world’s rarest Viking artefacts - from jewellery more »
Flumes, waves, pirate ships and giant inflatable slides are all at Swallows Leisure Centre in Kent. Every Saturday evening they have pool parties with DJ’s games and lots of interactive fun. There’s also a gym for kids, a 6-court sports hall for badminton, football and basketball –– and if you’re feeling super brave, you can more »
Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! There's plenty to keep the family entertained for the whole day, including three Rusty more »
It’s time to head through the world-famous Jurassic World gates and step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION is an immersive experience based on one of the BIGGEST blockbusters in cinema history and has now landed at ExCeL London! You will encounter LIFE-SIZED dinosaurs and explore the prehistoric world. Have more »
National Racehorse Week takes place from 10th – 18th September, when more than 150 events will take place across the country to demonstrate what life as a racehorse is really like. Most events are free to attend, and there are 11,000 spaces available across England, Scotland and Wales, which can be booked online at www.nationalracehorseweek.uk. more »
If the pirate life is for you, don your best Halloween attire and head on down to GoBoat for a Treasure Hunt on the water. Test your local knowledge and riddle-solving skills to identify 8 landmarks along your journey for the chance to get your hands on some pirate-themed booty. GoBoat is the eco-friendly, self-drive more »
SEGA, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Ben Fogle are holding a fun family education day to raise awareness of hedgehog welfare on Bonfire Night. You are invited to the free event that will take place at Camley Street Natural Park in London on Thursday 27th October 2022. It will be an opportunity for all more »
Get ready for the holiday season because The Curling Club is returning to London! It’s the ULTIMATE family fun winter wonderland experience. This easy version of the Winter Olympic sport made famous by Team GB and their Gold Medal winning captain and The Curling Club ambassador, Eve Muirhead. You’ll be able to slide your stones more »
With the return of the BAFTA Children and Young People Awards, BAFTA is opening its doors for the first-ever Children and Young People Festival at its headquarters in London. Hosted by children's presenters Alishea Campbell-Drummond and Ben Shires, there are ample family photo opportunities, giveaways, and a chance to meet the nominees. BAFTA Young more »
Calling Santa’s little helpers! My Christmas Orchestral Adventure returns in 2022 and Albert’s Orchestra is poised and ready for a magical journey through classical music. Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully the Royal Albert Hall’s trusty ensemble has found it but they need your more »
Join Fun Kids for a day of engineering fun at London's Musical Museum! Doors open at 10am and there will be activities all day: Tour the interactive museum (tours are every 30 mins) Record your own podcast See how lighting and sound works on stage Build a structure from junk Make a bracelet that says your more »
Take part in a race like no other... it's the Where's Wally? Fun Run! Hundreds of runners, families, and book lovers will descend on Battersea Park for the Where’s Wally? Fun Run, raising money for the National Literacy Trust. Every runner taking part will be dressed up as beloved fictional character Where’s Wally, creating a sight more »
During the Easter holidays there will be a range of Easter and Springtime themed craft activities available daily at The Watercress Line stations in Alresford & Ropley. Ticket holders can get involved and decorate an Easter card, make spring flowers from paper, create a design on a stone for your garden, learn how to make more »
Trolls Happy Place is a smile-powered pop-up at London Piccadilly.Unlock experiences inspired by Trolls Band Together, the new action-packed rainbow-coloured instalment in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise, starring Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick.The two floors of activities are absolutely free to enjoy…as long as you smile on entry….Attempt a ‘Troll-in-One’ at a bespoke mini golf challenge, take more »
The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vault of treasures in Disney100: The Exhibition at ExCel London. You’ll see hundreds of extraordinary objects including many of Disney’s “Crown Jewels”! There is more than 250 rarely-seen artefacts and works of art, costumes and props, and other incredible memorabilia from the last 100 years. Visit ten imaginatively themed galleries showcasing more »
Fancy a go at a marble run or see how they are made? Then head to House Of Marbles in Devon where you can also see all the marbles they have ever made. Click here for more details.
Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington has award winning green flag gardens, a historical home and free children's zoo with feeding times daily. To find out more, click here!
The National Space Centre in Leicester is the UK's largest planetarium where you can get hands on with science whilst having fun and discovering the past, present and future of space. Click here for more info!
From 18 March to 15 April, grab your family and friends and follow the trail to discover 12 giant eggs. Spanning the neighbourhood, each and every one has been beautifully designed by a high-profile artist to raise awareness for wildlife conservation charity, The Elephant Family. Chelsea’s own Anya Hindmarch, James McQueen and even Phillip Colbert more »
Everyone's favourite bunny Peter Rabbit, will be out and about over Easter weekend. Plus there's a fun mini Easter egg hunt trail at The World Of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Find out more at here.
The Box in Plymouth is an award winning free to visit art gallery and archive currently showing our past and present relationship with the sea in Planet Ocean. It's a social space for people, art, ideas and experiences. They preserve the city’s cultural collections and share extraordinary stories to explore the pressing issues of our more »
This Saturday Agria Dog Walk UK is aiming to break the record for largest Dachshund Dog Walk this May. Taking place at Marble Hill House, London, the record attempt requires a minimum attendance of 250 Dachshunds to set the new record. But it’s not just a Dachshund affair! All dog owners and their furry friends more »
Get ready for a summer full of fun with activities to cater for everyone as part of their Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Try your hand at a game of cricket, follow a nature trail through wide-open spaces, spark your creativity with arts and crafts workshops or play dress up and put on more »
The Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the city's dedicated museum, sharing the stories of Portsmouth and its residents. Explore exhibits that range from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle memorabilia to fascinating insights into the everyday lives of Portsmouth's past inhabitants. Admission to the Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is free! Visit portsmouthmuseum.co.uk for more details.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Lion King with this Films in Concert spectacular. Experience the original animated classic roaring from the big screen, all whilst Hans Zimmer's Oscar®-winning score is performed live to picture. Featuring Chineke! Orchestra and London Community Gospel Choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks. Plus, special guests from the West End will join to celebrate 25 years of the stage musical. The Lion King follows the more »
Go to The Deep in Hull for a spectacular summer with ‘Don’t Worry, Beach Happy’! Help them celebrate the fantastic coastline that is right on their doorstep, and home to some of the world’s best Jurassic and Cretaceous geology! Discover fascinating facts about the Yorkshire coastline and take part in the new interactive Treasure Trail!
The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today. Join in this summer for a jam-packed programme of free activities for the whole family! Learn about the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and participate in creative activities inspired by more »
Anchored in an old warehouse, just a few minutes walk from Canary Wharf, London Museum Docklands tells the fascinating story of how the Docks transformed London into the city we know and love today. Explore the immersive permanent galleries and set sail on a fun, free family day out this summer! Plan your visit to the more »
Sail and soar through the sky, sea and forest in Young V&A's first exhibition, Japan: Myths to Manga. Bringing together over 150 historic and contemporary objects, explore Japanese design through folklore and storytelling. Get creative and make your own origami creatures or design your own manga story! Young V&A Japan Myths to Manga exhibition installation more »
This week is your last chance to help artist Oscar Murillo transform the Turbine Hall at the Tate, London, into an enormous painting garden. Oscar invites everyone to join him in creating a giant piece of art! Pick up a paintbrush and make your mark using wave-like strokes to flood a giant canvas.
Celebrate all things nautical and watch a first-class sailing regatta with yachts, keelboats, sports boats, and dinghies at this thrilling coastal event in south Devon. The Victorian bandstand hosts Regatta week's opening ceremony as well as live entertainment, competitions, Morris dancers, and fun and games for all the family. www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk has all the details.
Starting this week Dinosaurs!, a new tour from Iconic Bricks, features 18 life-sized brick models designed to wow people of all ages at Sewerby Hall, Yorkshire. Look out for Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Iguanodon builds, and learn how these models are made. Go to www.sewerbyhall.co.uk for more information.
This is the last week of the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival in London with FREE outdoor theatre, dance, circus and installations. Discover theatre on the shore of the Thames, an eight-hour aerial performance on top of a melting block of ice, dance by a world-wide phenomenon and much more. Go to https://www.festival.org/gdif-2024/ to see more »
Clouds have descended on the Covent Garden Market Building - but not the gloomy or rainy kind! These are smiley clouds as part of an art installation to raise awareness of CALM. That’s the charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably. They can be found in Covent Garden, London until October and they are free to visit.
It's that time of year when you need to find the perfect pumpkin, the one that will become a spooky lantern. Find out how to pick the best pumpkin and see our top picks of places to find them. How to pick the perfect pumpkin 1. Make sure it's the right colour! Perfectly ripe pumpkins more »
Get ready for an amazing adventure at the Cheltenham Literature Festival as it celebrates its 75th anniversary! Running from 4th - 13th October 2024, this festival is packed with activities that will spark your imagination, fuel your creativity, and keep you entertained! Get involvedStorytelling Magic Head over to the Story Shack, where you’ll hear tales more »
This week at Crockford Bridge Farm in Surrey, their annual outdoor Pumpkin Market is open with Pumpkins and gourds of every shape, size and colour piled up on haybales in a display to be picked, along with some great fun family activities. https://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk has full details.
At Yorkshire Pumpkins there's the perfect pumpkin for everyone - from ones that fit in your hand, to ones that fill a wheelbarrow! There’s orange ones, white ones, pink ones, blue ones, knobbly ones, stripey ones and even leopard print ones! Farmers Rob and David will be in the field to answer your pumpkin growing more »
Epping Forest is the rumoured hangout of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin and there are various walks that you can take to see if you can spot him. To find out more head to efht.org.uk
This week in Weymouth there's some spooky goings on with a free Zombie treasure hunt. Seafood Sally has stolen the Pirate Lord's golden doubloons and he needs your help to find them them. weareweymouth.co.uk has more details.
Royal Pump Room Museum in Harrogate is giving kids free entry this week and putting on a bat trail - if you dare try to find them. Go to yourharrogate.co.uk for more info.
This festive season, let Blue Diamond Garden Centres help you make your home sparkle with holiday magic. From exclusive collections like Mr Christmas to the inspiring Flick Book Christmas Brochure, Blue Diamond Garden Centres have everything you need to create unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Whether you’re searching for stunning decorations, unique gifts, or more »
A colony of penguins has arrived in London for the next 8 weeks to highlight climate change in the Antarctic. Twelve adorable penguins can be found in the Fleet Street Quarter in London, all with QR codes that once scanned tell you their tale. Go to fleetstreetquarter.co.uk to find out more.
Leeds is about to sparkle with Christmas fun, as the streets come alive with festive cheer. The Leeds Christmas Market brings the city centre to life with cosy wooden stalls selling unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from all over the world. Families can enjoy twinkling lights, traditional fairground rides and even some ice-skating! more »
Create your own Christmas lights walk or bus tour in London by searching for the best Christmas lights in London to find out where they are and how to plan your route.
This is your last chance to catch the Bath Christmas Market in Bath Somerset. Wander through the cobbled streets for free to get in the festive spirit with their sea of twinkling lights and winter chalets. www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk has more info.
Winchester Cathedral hosts some lively Christmas celebrations including concerts and a lantern parade, alongside its Christmas Market. For more info go to winchester-cathedral.org.uk.
Visit the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland and walk through Christmas trees from across the world, with stunning illuminations and installations to see too. It's all for free! Go to christmaswonderland.co.uk for more information.
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the biggest German-style Christmas Market outside Germany! There's a live music programme and much more. www.thebfcm.co.uk has more details.
Calling Santa’s little helpers! My Christmas Orchestral Adventure returns this December at the Royal Albert Hall for more family festivities! Oh no! Father Christmas is due at the biggest Christmas concert in the whole world but conductor Tim has lost his Christmas spirit. Join his brother Tom, Albert’s Orchestra, National Youth Choir of Great Britain more »
This is your last chance to follow the Lantern Sculpture Trail in Derby. You can see 11 giant lantern sculptures whilst discovering new places, people, and stories in the area. Go to visitderby.co.uk for more details
Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire has lots of festive activities this week including a Gingerbread Christmas Trail and Yuletide Hidden History Tour. Go to wollatonhall.org.uk to find out what's on when. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
It’s panto season and you can catch Jack and the Beanstalk at The Theatre Chipping Norton. With fantastic costumes and plenty of laughs, this giant-sized panto is on until January 12th. Go to chippingnortontheatre.com.