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 »
Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The Bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year more »
At the Natural History Museum of Portsmouth you can take a walk through the A-Z of Natural History, get up close with a huge dinosaur, and visit their wonderful Butterfly House. Click here to find out more.
If you'd like to meet an array of farm animals including alpacas, chinchillas and turkeys go to Vauxhall City Farm in London where they have all of these and more to see for free. To find out more click here.
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 May half-term is just around the corner, and if you’re wondering how to keep the family entertained, look no further! LittleBird have rounded up some top picks for you, with plenty of exciting activities both indoors and outdoors to make this school holiday one to remember. From thrilling theatre to creative crafts and amazing adventures 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 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 more »
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 »
As the summer holidays approach, it’s time to plan some fantastic family fun! The LittleBird team have compiled an epic Summer Guide – your go-to list of our top picks 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 more »
National Railway Museum in York has over 100 locomotives and exhibits on the history of the railways. You can immerse yourself in all things to do with train engineering and how travel went from horses to trains. There’s even a BRAND NEW virtual reality experience! Find out more here
The RAF Museum Midlands in Shropshire has teamed up with award-winning physical theatre company Highly Sprung Performance to create a thrilling 45-minute-long family show ’Bravo, Bravo’ telling the story of the RAF’s most famous helicopter – Bravo November. Watch as performers soar through the air in their own flying machine, glide with precision across the more »
Whitlingham Country Park, just outside Norwich, Norfolk, has so much to see and do with year round activities, from walking and cycling to outdoor cinema. Find out what's on now at whitlinghamcountrypark.com.
The Ghurka Museum, Winchester, is marking its 50th anniversary with a summer exhibition that showcases the past five decades of collecting and curating for the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the global and national events that have affected the Gurkha story. The Summer Exhibition runs from 1 to 29 August 2024. Admission is free for children, more »
Radipole Lake in the centre of Weymouth, is an urban home to some stunning wildlife, including Bearded Tits, Kingfishers, Otters and Water Voles. There's lots of activities taking place over the Summer so go to to rspb.org.uk to find out more.