Apple Festival at Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End House Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, United KingdomCelebrate all things apple at Audley End - from bobbing and weaving to trapping and tasting, apples have never been so appetising!
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Poetry Remix workshops at the British Library!
The British Library 96 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, United KingdomExplore shape, pattern and type to create your own poetry, and then have fun playing with different ways of performing and recording your work. Join artists James Bulley and Helen Frosi to experiment with a variety of poetry-making activities such as cut-ups and collage, using everyday materials to create your own visual poems! Explore fun more »
Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2017
Guildhall High Street, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomEurope's largest dedicated children's literature festival - is back from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October 2017!
£4 – £15
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Visit this River and Rowing Museum!
River and Rowing Museum Mill Lane, Henley-on-Thames, United KingdomExperience the history of rowing, from the ancient Greeks to the modern Olympic Games! See boats of all shapes and sizes, including the boat that Sir Team GB’s Sir Steve Redgrave won his fifth Olympic gold medal in at the Sydney Games. You can also try out your technique on an indoor rower - maybe more »
£9.95
Check out this cool Cartoon Museum!
The Cartoon Museum 35 Little Russell Street, London, United KingdomDid you know - there’s a Cartoon Museum in London where you’ll find over 5000 books and 4000 comics? It’s just around the corner from Oxford Street and you can explore the history of cartoons in the UK, from the very first popular cartoons back at the start of the 1700s! There are areas where more »
£3
Step into the world of sci-fi at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff!
Discovery Quay Discovery Quay, Cardiff, United KingdomYou can go on a journey through space and time at Discovery Quay in Cardiff! The Doctor Who Experience is packed with loads of incredible stuff all to do with Doctor Who. You’ll be flying the TARDIS and helping the Doctor escape some of the scariest monsters the universe has ever seen, including Daleks, Cybermen more »
RBC Race for the Kids is back!
Hyde Park, London Hyde Park, London, United KingdomThe RBC Race for the Kids 5K family fun run is returning this year!
This year is expected to be the biggest yet, helping to raise even more money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
£10
The British Pet Show at South of England Showground
South of England Showground Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, United KingdomThe British Pet Show is taking place this Saturday at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex.
£5
Kite and Trumpet, Scotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children!
The Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, United KingdomScotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children ‘’KITE AND TRUMPET’' is here! For eleven days, in the Summerhall, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, and the North Edinburg Arts Centre the younger and quite older citizens of Edinburgh can take part in creative workshops, admire beautifully illustrated Polish books, play with quality toys and games crafted more »
Visit this Play Expo in Manchester!
If you love gaming, one of the biggest gaming shows in the UK is coming to Manchester this month! You can play the latest games and even some ones that haven’t been released yet! There’s also incredible virtual reality experiences to try from PlayStation, HTC and Oculus Rift. Click here to find out more! In more »
Pirates, reindeer, magic and games: Cambridge Festival of Ideas events for children and families
Cambridge Cambridge, United KingdomFrom detective hunts, decoding secret messages, and fortune telling in Ancient Rome, to piracy on the high seas and uncovering outrageous fibs, this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas is packed full of family-fun events!
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Explore the world of magic and delve into Harry Potter’s wizarding realm with Harry Potter: A History of Magic at the British Library!
The British Library 96 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, United KingdomHave you ever wanted to ponder the peculiarities of Potions, delve into Divination, or discover enchanting creatures? Now you can! There's a huge Harry Potter exhibit at the British Library until February 2018!
£16
Spooktacular ‘wild’ goings-on at UK WWT Wetland Centres this October Half Term!
WWT Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, United KingdomChildren and their families can enjoy a scarily huge variety of spooky fun at nine WWT Wetland Centres spread across the UK this October half term. Many events incorporate a ‘wild’ element, giving a different twist to traditional Halloween fare. Activities include discovering the gross side of nature at the Yuck Show at WWT Arundel more »
Secrets of the Movies @ The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street
15 Bateman Street 15 Bateman Street, Soho,, London, United KingdomIf you've ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now's your chance!
Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!
Free
Visit The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit!
Olympic Park Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, United KingdomGet the adrenaline pumping with a ride on The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Whizz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world. Twist and turn your way down the sculpture at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24km per hour) as you glimpse London’s skyscape passing by through sections more »
£16.50
Family Stargazing Night at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Lower Withington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United KingdomGo stargazing at this famous British observatory!
£8
Bonfire Night at Ascot Racecourse!
Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse, High St., Ascot, United KingdomGather friends and family to enjoy Ascot’s first meeting of the 2017/18 Jumps season on Saturday 4th November, featuring the £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase, ran over three miles. After the last race finishes, preparations will begin for a 6.30pm fireworks show! The Plaza Lawn will be alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fairground more »
Fabulous Fireworks 2017 at Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Lightwater Valley Theme Park North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United KingdomHead to Lightwater Valley Theme Park for a fabulous firework spectacular, choreographed to music and set over the picturesque Swan Lake.
£5 – £20
Bonfire Night Fireworks at Meadowbank Stadium
Edinburgh has been remembering the 5 of November for over 30 years with its annual fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium being the city's largest. However, with the stadium soon set to close its doors for redevelopment, this year's will be its final firework show for a while. A great event for the whole family, this more »
£7
Free screenings across the UK for INTO Film Festival!
Featuring guest speakers from the film industry and supported by free curriculum-linked resources, IntoFilm aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds by inspiring young people to watch and understand film in new and creative ways. This year's Into Film Festival takes place from 8-24 November! The Into Film Festival is the more »
Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park this season!
Hyde Park, London Hyde Park, London, United KingdomFor over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London! The festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street more »
Hogwarts in The Snow at Warner Bros. Studios!
Warner Bros. Studio Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, United KingdomThis festive season, experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts! From 18th November 2017 – 28th January 2018 you will have the opportunity to see the Harry Potter film series’ most iconic sets decorated for festive scenes. Click here to book tickets! The Great Hall will be transformed, more »
£31
Santa’s Funtastic Factory at various venues across the UK!
Ho-ho-ho! Have you written your list for Santa yet? The Funbox team are back for more seasonal fun with their brand new festive show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY! Gary, Anya and Kevin have been invited by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before more »
Christmas at Kew: 2017
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, United KingdomFollow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens. Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic more »
£10
The Snowman on stage at Peacock Theatre, London!
Peacock Theatre Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, London, United KingdomTwinkling with festive spirit The Snowman is now celebrating 20 consecutive years on the stage! Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. more »
£20
See the Teletubbies live in Carlisle and other venues across the UK!
Carlisle Sands Centre The Sands, Carlisle, United KingdomSee the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun and bright more »
See Dreamworks Animations in Concert at various venues across the UK!
This amazing live music experience relives classic moments from hit films like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!
Greenwich Winter Time Festival at Old Royal Naval College, London
Old Royal Naval College King William Walk, Greenwich, London, United KingdomThere's a brand-new festive, family festival coming to London this December!
£15
Meet The Emoji Movie characters at intu Lakeside!
Lakeside Shopping Centre W Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex, United KingdomThe characters from The Emoji Movie have jumped out of the big screen and will be at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. Come and meet the characters and pose for pics with your fave Emoji. There’s also the chance to win some awesome prizes! If that wasn’t enough there’s more »
The Varsity Match at Twickenham Stadium!
Twickenham Stadium Whitton Rd, Twickenham, United KingdomEver since 1872, The Varsity Match has been played annually and is renowned as one of the most pulsating fixtures on the rugby calendar! Held at Twickenham Stadium since December 1921, The Varsity Match is once again set to turn the hallowed turf two shades of blue as the women and men from Oxford and more »
£10
See Rapunzel on Stage at the Theatre Royal Stratford East!
Theatre Royal Stratford East THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST, GERRY RAFFLES SQUARE,, LONDON, United KingdomRapunzel is one of this year's must-see pantos according to loads of really famous critics, who love the songs and the villains!
£10
See My Brother, My Sister and Me at the Polka Theatre!
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United KingdomWhen a brother and sister have to move in together neither of them are too happy about it! But they both soon realise that sharing isn’t all bad as their fights and frustrations soon turn into games and giggles in this hilarious new play.
£9
See The Gruffalo’s Child Live On Stage This Christmas!
Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United KingdomOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Find out for yourselves...
£15.60
See The Snow Queen On Stage at Polka Theatre!
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United KingdomKai and Gerda are best friends and together they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale!
£12
3-day Liverpool International Horse Show at Liverpool’s Echo Arena!
Liverpool Echo Arena Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, Liverpool, United KingdomThe Liverpool International Horse Show is back for its third year!
£12
Big Game 10 at Twickenham Stadium on December 30th!
Twickenham Stadium Whitton Rd, Twickenham, United KingdomIn a repeat of Big Game 7, Harlequins will play 2014 Aviva Premiership Champions Northampton Saints, following back-to-back years against Gloucester Rugby.
£14
Visit a LEGO® DUPLO® Morning Near You!
LEGO Store Newcastle intu Metrocentre, Gateshead, Newcastle, United KingdomLEGO DUPLO are putting on play mornings throughout January where pre-school children can design and build all sorts of amazing things through creative play!
Meet Ruby Rube and Dan from Fun Kids at this Miximals event in London!
Smyths Toys Superstore 1 Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London, United KingdomMiximals is the new and exciting collectible that engages and encourages children to imagine, create and share their own adorable Miximal characters! Head down to Smyths Toys Superstores on Staples Corner, Saturday 20th January to see the unveiling of Creative Celeste and Ruby Rube Miximal! There's also an exciting meet and greet with the awesome YouTuber. Even more »
Visit the Great British Sports Show at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena this February!
Westpoint Arena Clyst St Mary, Exeter, United KingdomWould you like to dance with a dance troop, or get your skills to be seen by local talent scouts? Can you jump an Olympic size hurdle, rugby tackle a mascot, shoot more than 5 hoops in a row at basketball or netball? Can you do more kick ups than a professional footballer? Would you more »