Celtic Manor Resort Activities for Families
The five-star Celtic Manor Resort, awarded the UK’s Best Hotel 2017, is set in more than 2,000 acres of panoramic parkland at…
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Palace to Host Knights of Royal England’s Jousting Tournament
Blenheim Palace will be alive to the thunder of hooves and the clash of lances on shields as it hosts the Knights…
Free residential camps for children with health challenges
Free recreational activity camps will provide children with health challenges -and their families- with the experience of a lifetime. The residential camps…
Who will be crowned the Champion of Champions this summer at Arundel Castle?
Lances will shatter and emotions will run high this July as jousters from around the world vie to be named the victor…
Highlights at ZSL London Zoo
New for May half-term – Heroes and Villains Meet ZSL’s own superheroes, our elite team of keepers, vets, scientists and conservationists, working…
The Entertainer Quiet Hour for autistic children
Following a successful pilot during February’s half term, The Entertainer, the fastest growing multi-channel high street toy retailer in the UK, is…
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
Theatre Royal Stratford East announce three shows opening at the theatre – Cirque Berserk, Shebeen and Sleeping Beauty. Celebrated theatre circus company…
EASTER at THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE
EASTER FUN AND FROLICS AT THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE Easter is just around the corner and at The Rare Breeds Centre they…
Whispers of Hope Stories based on actual events
‘Whispers of Hope’, six shocking stories, based on actual events are about the lies, deception and manipulation some parents will go to…
Online safety tips to keep children safe online in 2018
The internet is an inevitable part of children’s lives nowadays but although this has many positives, it also has its downsides.·
Kids go ‘wild’ this half-term at Painshill
This February half-term children aged 8 -13 yrs can enjoy the outdoors at Painshill during our popular Wild Woodland Camp (13th –…
Chinese New Year @Westfields this Half Term
To mark the Chinese New Year of the Dog over the half-term, Westfield presents a programme of children’s activities across its two…
Make a Splash at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships
February Half Term 2018 (Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February) This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to…
Harlequins Ladies Rugby World Record
Following record viewing figures of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Harlequins Ladies, currently sitting second on the Tyrrells Premier 15s, are…
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Step into a fusion of sound, vibrant colours, illuminations and oriental flavours at Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods event, Spirit of the…
“My child is self-harming. What can I do?”
Priory child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers 15 best pieces of advice Being a teenager is stressful but a…
Christmas Help
Happy Christmas from all of us here at the Sunflower Trust. We hope you all have a fantastic festive break. With excitement…
The Top 10 First Aid Mistakes that Parents Make
By Sam Mackay, Founder of KeepaBeat (www.keepabeat.com) We’ve all been there as parents; that moment of sheer panic and fear when our…
Listen ….to a Christmas gift
The perfect gift for book and audio lovers, an Audible Gift Membership has something for everyone, with over 250,000 titles to choose…
Great Christmas Stocking fillers
Stormtroop your Christmas lighting this year with a magical Holopane light panel. These awesome gifts will bring alive your favourite character, chosen…
The Snowman
“Walking in The Air” Snowman 23 Nov – 31 Dec Peacock Theatre Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT “Sheer theatrical magic. Go see…
Cinderella Greenwich Theatre
This festive season watch Cinderella go from rags to riches in Greenwich Theatre’s latest all-singing, all-dancing, magical pantomime. What do we all…
Binky Felstead wishes on a star for her baby India to launch Aptaclub’s Christmas Wishes campaign
Aptaclub is a free-to-register baby club, set-up to give expert advice and guidance for mums-to-be and mums along their 1,000-day parenting journey,…
Alpine filter earplugs
With Alpine filter earplugs you can be sure you will be giving an original Christmas gift this year! From SleepSoft earplugs for…
Copper Stone Pans
Copper Stone Pans, may not be a sexy gift this Christmas but they will make life easier! These non-stick pans could be…
Do some good this Christmas
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust DPHT is a registered charity committed to preserving the Dartmoor Pony on Dartmoor for future generations to…
WOW Great Christmas Toys
WOW the award winning British pre-school toy company have some great toys this Christmas. They are openly obsessed with creating super cute,…
ALCHEMY AND ARTISTRY
Here’s a gift for the artist in the family. If its quality and class you want then go to Winsor & Newton…
The Best Black Friday Deal
For a genuine Black Friday deal go to: Raleigh is now offering 50% off all bikes that are part of the Black…
Have a Fortnum’s of Piccadilly Christmas
This Christmas, come together and get festive with Fortnum’s at the iconic Piccadilly flagship. There is something for everyone at the home…
Hogwarts in the Snow
Celebrities and Parents News (!) had great evening last night enjoying the new Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour…
Five Hotels for Your Family Vacation in the Canary Islands
Going on a vacation on your own is easier than when you are going out with your family. Admit it.·
Winter at Blenheim Palace
On 24 November 2017 until the 1 January 2018 Blenheim Palace’s 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and Formal Gardens will be…
Christmas in Edinburgh
There is nowhere more magical for families at Christmas time than Edinburgh! Christmas celebrations kick off on 17 November in Princes Street…
Winter Pop Ups
THOR’S Viking Vibes Regent’s Place will become home to THOR’S, a pop up bar channeling Scandi/Viking chic this winter. The cosy cabin…
Cake Yarn
Knitters and crocheter are going crazy for cakes – but not the edible kind. Great yarns put the fun back into our…
Shhh – Quiet at the Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium will be hosting a special ‘quiet’ event this month for families with sensory needs. Taking place on Saturday…
London November Events
Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On Singer and actress Rita Ora will switch on the 58th Oxford Street Christmas Lights.The show will…
Birmingham teachers tackle child anxiety
Teachers at Hallfield School in Edgbaston were, last week, educated on how to spot signs of anxiety and depression in their pupils.·
Christmas Gift Ideas from The Fine Cotton Company
Great gifts for the whole family. The Fine Cotton Company has a wide range of luxurious towels, slippers, robes, bed linen and…
Parents and carers given support to to protect their families’ from online predators
Parents and carers can get extra support from a national charity tackling child sexual exploitation launches new online and printed advice –…
South of England Events
Isle of Wight Half-term hauntings and Halloween hi-jinx on the Isle of Fright this half-term Away Resorts is gearing up for a…
London Halloween Events
Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the sunset –…
Battersea’s top tips for Bonfire Night
Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of…
Kent Halloween Events
The Watercress Line The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line is bringing back its popular Wizard Weekend event on 28 and 29 October,…
Pitch Perfect! 10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this October half term
With the annual Autumn Internationals around the corner, rugby fever is soon to sweep the nation once more. As well as being…
Scary Halloween fun for all the family
The South East Region Attractions and venues across the south east region are celebrating Halloween with activities for all the family to…
Halloween Hacks on a Budget
The weather’s getting colder, and the spookiest day of the year is just around the corner. Enjoyed by kids and big kids…
Halloween Fear and Fun at The Rare Breeds Centre
Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 10 am – 5.30 pm Things are about to get a little spooky on the farm!·
Working with a private tutor to support your child with dyslexia
It used to be only wealthy people who engaged a private tutor for their child but times have changed. In September 2017,…
Changing perceptions of dyslexia
Sal McKeown freelance journalist and author A headline in the Guardian in September said: ‘Jamie Oliver is right: people with dyslexia really…
Healthy Snacking, But Not As You Know It
Most companies looking to create ‘healthy’ snacks tend to take unhealthy ones, such as biscuits and crisps, and tweak formulations in a…
Childhood Eczema
Is keeping a diary the secret to combatting childhood eczema? To mark National Eczema Week (16 – 24 September), emollient experts Epaderm®…
National Eye Health Week 18 Sep17
National Eye Health Week raises awareness of the importance of visiting an optomologist for healthcare. The week promotes the importance of regular…
Blue Planet Aquarium
Marine Conservation for Kids As a parent, you’ll naturally want your children to learn and understand as much as possible about the…
5 Popular Fundraising Ideas for School
Fundraising in the school is not only an important part of the academic year and an extra curricular fixture, but essential in…
Make a splash!
Harness the benefits of swimming for you and your little one with LittleLife’s splash-tastic SwimPaks. Enjoying the benefits of a swimming session…
What to Do With the Kids in the Summer Holidays!
Spending time with the kids in the school holidays is so much fun, but 6 weeks is a long time and you…
Gatton Park Events – August 2017
Sunday 6th August Gardens and Grounds Open Park and gardens open all afternoon, bird hide open, free guided tours and free activities…
Exam Results Helpline is back for August
Careers advice service on hand to help stressed-out students Parents of teenagers preparing to receive their exam results are being reminded the…
Splashtacular Summer!
The National Marine Aquarium goes to Infinity and Below To celebrate the school summer holidays, The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is…
Budding archaeologists welcome at Lee Valley Park Farms!
Indiana Jones wannabes can now come and dig for ancient bones at Lee Valley Park Farms, with the opening of a new…
What’s on this August at the National Army Museum
This August the National Army Museum focus’s on India’s independence through talks, a books club and a late opening exploring artistic responses…
Are you becoming a ‘Dermaparentologist’?
New study amongst parents highlights that greater knowledge of their child’s eczema can result in improvements to their skin With parents managing…
Nibbling, Teething Jewellery & Accessories
Nibbling, a brand creating the first of its kind for the UK with a stunning range of teething jewellery and accessories. ·
CALLING ALL LITTLE DOODLERS
Priceless opportunity for children to have their drawings displayed on billboards across the country This summer, proud parents across the UK and…
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Indian Summer Sunday 9 July to Sunday 3 September The Horniman brings the sounds and spirit of South Asia to south east…
Make a flying visit to Wales and meet a dragon close-up
Go on your own ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon quest and meet baby dragons Dylan and Cariad Dragons feature bigger than ever in…
August National Maritime Museum
August at Greenwich National Maritime Museum Death in the ice: the shocking story of Franklin’s final expedition From 14 July, the National…
Summer holiday fun for kids at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
From songs and stories to dance and drama, the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present a variety of children’s entertainment this…
Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories
Exhibition for War Horse author 22 July 2017 – 25 February 2018 The life and exceptional writing power of one of Britain’s…
Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer
Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at UK Wetland Centres Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book…
Furnace, fire and steam
Summer school holidays 26th July – 3rd September Furnace, fire and steam inspired events mark Ironbridge Gorge Museums’ 50th anniversary Go along…
Joust the Ticket!
International jousting tournament comes to Arundel Castle, 25 – 30 July Competitors from around the world are heading to Arundel Castle this…
10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this summer
Between the iconic British and Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand and the England international squad’s summer tour, rugby fever is inescapable…
Henley Festival’s Family Sunday 9th July 2017
Matthew Bourne’s new adventure 9th July 2017 From learning the choreography from some of most loved ballets, to playing 100 African drums,…
Sage Gateshead takes families on a quest to save the music
Sage Gateshead needs the public’s help to save the music in a new immersive family event – Let the Beat Go On!…
The Hunting of the Snark
RGM Productions in association with Alice House Theatre Originally co-produced by The Sherman Theatre supported by the National Lottery through the Arts…
Kew Science Festival 2017
4th – 6th August Kew’s world-leading scientists bring their latest work out of the labs and into the Gardens.·
4 great reasons to choose an electric bike today
Summer is finally here, so now is the perfect time to get the whole family out on two wheels. It doesn’t matter…
Trio of avocet chicks born at Birdland Park and Gardens.
It’s only the second time any avocet chicks have hatched at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction in the last 16 years; and the…
Stewart Garden’s Lead Effect Planters
Stewart Garden’s Lead Effect Planters are ideal for creating your garden’s focal point, especially when paired with colourful shrubs such as divine…
Styleboxe
Styleboxe is a brand new concept in table décor for kids parties, weddings and other special occasions. You don’t need to shop…
Vionic Supports Women Stepping into Motherhood
Pregnancy is often considered the most beautiful experience of a woman’s life, which is why the body requires extra attention. Pregnancy symptoms…
Picnic ideas
One thing families really enjoy in this hot weather is eating outdoors -al fresco. Ideally taking place in a scenic landscape such…
International Animal Rescue presents ‘A Summer Soiree’ Garden Party
A fundraising event on behalf of International Animal Rescue (IAR). Thursday 29 June, 2017 6.30pm – 9.30pm. 164 Mozart Terrace, Ebury Street,…
Sleepzzz Until…Make the special times count.
This delightful pre-birthday gift will become a must for parents, family members and grandparents alike. Birthdays are the most exciting time in…
English National Ballet
My First Ballet: Cinderella National Tour 18 – 30 July 2017 “There’s magic in these glass slippers” The Guardian English National Ballet’s…
Orchard Toys launch 6 new travel-size mini games for summer!
Award-winning creator of educational games and jigsaws Orchard Toys have ensured your next family trip will be easy and fun. Six new…
Kiddylicious
At Kiddylicious, they are on a mission to create fun tasty snacks for babies and toddlers. They have been voted ‘Baby Product…
The Big Feastival
The Big Feastival, now in its sixth year, is back on Alex James’ Farm with a jam-packed festival line-up for the August…
Majority of parents don’t follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler
How to follow the recommended food guidelines for their toddler Parents of fussy eaters usually deal with the drama of dinner time…
Manchester Attack Advice
Following the horrific last night please find our statement and advice below. An NSPCC spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to learn…
The Harry Potter Tour Warner Bros Studios
Whats new at Warner Bros Studios London at the Making of Harry Potter Tour. Directing Dobby 4th February– 31st March Visitors are…