Summer School Holidays in the Southeast
Hampshire Paultons Park launches new bus service with Xelabus and the New Forest National Park For more information about Paultons Park’s new bus route, https://paultonspark.co.uk Butser Ancient Farm for a Family Archaeology Day www.butserancientfarm.co.uk Watercress Line Summer Fayre, www.watercressline.co.uk Gilbert’s Games and Country Fair www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk Alice Holt Forest www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice –
Crafty family fun this summer at York Minster
Kids can get crafty at York Minster this summer with arty activities inspired by northern Europe’s largest medieval gothic cathedral. The sessions, which are suitable for children aged five and above, run from 22 July to 2 September and take inspiration from the cathedral’s treasures, history and architecture. In addition to the Wednesday workshops, families
Out & About in the Midlands
Family Days Out at the Swiss Garden Bedfordshire & Kids go Free! With its cool alpine landscape and fairytale buildings to explore, ornate bridges to conquer, shady paths and stunning woodland walk and sculpture trail to follow, the Swiss Garden near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire offers families a magical day out this summer. And with
Summer What’s On in the Southwest
Summer of Fun at the American Museum in Britain For a great day out with the family this summer, the American Museum in Britain, Bath, will delight and excite children with hands-on exhibits, a packed programme of family friendly events and workshops, and extensive grounds for children to explore. The Museum offers fun for all
Cribs for Kids
Rather than struggle with the crib build yourself there is a service who will come to your house and do it for you the aptly named Handy. Handy is inviting Londoners who are expecting a new child in the next month to order one of its DIY experts to come and assemble the child-to-be’s crib. All
Greater London What’s On
Family Day Returns to Chinatown! Sunday 19 July, 12 – 5pm Chinatown London hosts second FREE day of activities for the whole family in the heart of London’s West End This free event will see the area’s streets welcoming an array of entertainment and activities for families and there will be something for everyone to get
Top Beauty & Skin Treatments
Argan Oil Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Whether you are sunning in the park or on that long awaited holiday, there is ONE beauty essential that will keep you looking radiant from head to toe – Argan Oil. Argan Oil originally comes from Morocco where it has been used as both
Hallmark Hotel in Croydon
As a countdown to this year’s Afternoon Tea Week 10-16 August 2015 we will be running reviews and listings to help you choose which High Tea you will be indulging in! Record numbers of our favourite hotels, tea rooms, and restaurants are planning exclusive events and discounts up and down the country ensuring it will
Top 10 Summer Sizzlers for your Children
Little Butterfly London’s Soft as Moonlight Nappy Balm for dry or irritated skin. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, the miracle balm will restore dry and irritated skin for babies and parents alike. £26.00 available at LittleButterflyOrganic.com Comotomo bottle, is designed to provide the closest thing to breastfeeding in a bottle, ideal for feeding while
Top Family Holidays
Eurocamp Guests will be able to relax in even more space and style this summer – with Eurocamp’s two and three bedrooms range of accommodation. Home comforts including a dishwasher, Wi-Fi*, Bluetooth speaker and radio. Available in 29 European locations with activities from horse-riding lessons to an 18-hole golf course. Great fun forfamilies and guests
Northumberland Summer
Northumberland’s wild and turbulent past features a cast of Roman and Viking warriors, famous kings, notorious princes, Christian monks, loyal English or Scottish soldiers and savage Border Reivers. The rugged Northern landscape and its castles have formed the backdrop to countless hideous and bloody battles. As such it’s a county steeped in history, boasting some
Enjoy the Summer in Liverpool
One Magnificent City On until – 5th July 2015 A seven week programme will include a huge record-breaking attempt on the waterfront on 4th July. Transatlantic 175 4th July – 5th July 2015 a special two day programme of events curated by British designer Wayne Hemmingway. The weekend will mark the cultural connections between Liverpool
Active Learning Nurseries
INSPIRE YOUR CHILD Active Learning Nurseries are at Fulham, Chiswick, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, North Finchley, Southgate, Crouch End, Kingston and Dorking Open Days coming up in our Fulham and Dorking Nurseries. Fulham – Friday 12th June, 10am – 4pm by appointment only Dorking – Saturday 27th June, 10am – 2pm no appointment necessary. Active
Primigi Shoes Review
We have asked three families to review some Primigi shoes for us and give us a critique based on comfort wearability and style. www.primigi.com Mum & Dad Simon and Lucy with a girl Lois and boy Reuben. Lucy, is co-founder and editor of www.fussybird.co.uk and www.itsamummylook.com Lois tried Baby Nordic Cybill girl’s shoes: The Baby
London Wetland Centres at Easter
Some of our ducklings are missing… Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre Some of our ducklings have gone missing, can you help us find them? Follow our GIANT Easter Duck Hunt around our beautiful nature reserve to discover where the eight BIG yellow ducklings are hiding, disguised as the
Eggs, Bugs & Rock n Roll
Eggs, Bugs & Rock n Roll WWT London Wetland Centre takes a light-hearted look at mating and dating Love is in the air and nowhere more so than at London Wetland Centre. Come along to discover how birds, bugs and mammals attract a mate, their dating habits and what sort of partner they make. If
Learn to Read in 4 Weeks FREE*
Learn to Read in 4 Weeks for FREE* with Reading Eggs! Full of educationally sound, fun and interactive activities, Reading Eggs focuses on the most fundamental skill needed in school: reading. Children from 3 to 7 years of age, or older children struggling with reading, will enjoy the huge variety of reading lessons, activities and
A wonderful opportunity for your child!
Do you have an academically able child currently in Year 2, 3, 4 or 5? If so, he or she would be very welcome to sit for a scholarship at St Lawrence College Junior School on Saturday 31 January 2015. Junior School scholarships worth up to 40% off the fees are available for September 2015
Meet Santa with his reindeer – including baby Rudolph – and take a husky sleigh ride
WWT London Wetland Centre Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December Get into the festive mood at WWT London Wetland Centre’s wonderful winter weekend! Children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a husky sleigh ride, visit Santa in his magical grotto and meet the reindeer, including baby Rudolph. Head over to our northern pine forest;
Viking Fortress Trelleborg, Sweden
In 1988 remnants of a Viking Age fortress were found at the highest point in Trelleborg city, solving the riddle of the city’s name, this type of Viking ring fortress was called “trelleborg” in Denmark. The word “trelle” refers to the slanted timber staves that supported the palisade and the word “borg” is the Swedish