Half term Travel like a celebrity with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Save on travel this half term and enjoy star treatment
Explore London like a star this half-term with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. Travel the Thames like Led Zeppelin or even King Charles III. Book Hop-on Hop-off family tickets and kids go free.
From 24 May to 1 June, Eden Camp hosts Tank Week for families and military fans. See the Cold War-era Sherman M50 tank up close and explore its powerful legacy. Learn how tanks changed warfare, with exciting demos, tank talks, and interactive displays.
Fun for the whole family
Enjoy engine start-ups, walkarounds, and a fun Tank Trail for children. Pre-book online for family discounts and skip the queues at Eden Camp.
Free family trail at London Museum Docklands
inspired by bestselling author Jessie Burton now
Discover Bo and Billy’s hidden treasure
London Museum Docklands launches a free family trail inspired by Hidden Treasure by bestselling author Jessie Burton. The story follows two young mudlarks uncovering a mysterious object in the Thames. The trail brings their journey to life across the museum’s immersive galleries.
Half-term 2025 as Seaside Carnival returns to Knowsley Safari
Enjoy seaside magic and safari thrills
From Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June, Knowsley Safari brings back its exciting Seaside Carnival. Families can enjoy circus fun, acrobatics, pier games, and roaming magicians, all included with admission.
Meet animals and make memories
Explore ‘Knowsley Safari on Sea’ with classic games like Hoopla and Coconut Shy. Discover over 500 animals including tigers, lions, rhinos and baboons. Refuel at Oasis Restaurant or The Outpost Kitchen.
Grange Festival 2025 invites families to a vibrant day of music, creativity and discovery on Saturday 31 May 2025 in Hampshire
A magical day of music and making
The Grange Festival opens its doors to families on Saturday 31 May for a joyful Family Open Day. Children aged 5–12 can enjoy singing, dancing, prop-making, costume try-ons, and more.
Explore opera behind the scenes
Families can explore instruments, enjoy face painting, and roam the gardens and historic house. Bring a picnic or visit the pop-up café. Tickets start at £6. Book now at The Grange Festival.
Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall.
In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak.
Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.