Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2025: Arts and Culture
Norfolk & Norwich Festival: Discover the vibrant lineup from 9th to 25th May 2025 Magic and mystery performances Experience Jo Bannon’s “The Dirty Work” on 14th and 15th May, blending magic with visual impairment narratives. Gandini Juggling’s “Heka” on 13th and 14th May combines juggling with contemporary choreography. Magician Vincent Gambini presents “Close-Up” on 16th,
Blenheim Palace half Term
Exciting new family adventures at Britain’s Greatest Palace Blenheim Palace half term (Monday 17th to Friday 21st February) offers fresh experiences for visitors of all ages. Families can enjoy two exciting new launches alongside the many existing attractions at this iconic destination. Launch of Passport to Play experience for families All-new Family Treasures experience Passport
OxTrail A tribute to Oxford’s literary heritage
A giant art sculpture from Oxford’s popular summer OxTrail event is now in a permanent home. The ‘Looking for Alice’ Ox now stands proudly on the rooftop of Westgate Oxford, thanks to a generous donation from the Lewis Carroll Society. The journey from OxTrail to Westgate Oxford ‘Looking for Alice’ was one of over 30
New in Leicester and Leicestershire 2025
Leicester and Leicestershire will offer a host of new openings, events, anniversaries, and attractions in 2025. Whether you love art, history, food, or the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Leicester city highlights Jewry Wall Museum and Visitor Centre Summer 2025 Jewry Wall Museum will reopen after a multi-million-pound transformation. Discover Roman Leicester through immersive
Westgate Oxford highlights accessibility with Breaking Down Barriers event
Westgate Oxford is set to hold a Breaking Down Barriers event to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues and the centre’s supportive facilities on Tuesday 26th November. The centre will be hosting a variety of charities at Leiden Square to educate guests, as well as celebrate, and raise awareness of organisations that help people
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller: Christmas treat in Oxford
Looking for festive family fun this Christmas? The Story Museum in Oxford premieres the delightful Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. This is a brand-new musical show, running from 21st to 31st December 2024. A fresh twist on a beloved classic Written and composed by award-winning author and musician David Gibb (David Gibb’s Family Jukebox, Rolling Down the
Blenheim Palace: New immersive experiences in 2025
Discover the sights, sounds, and stories like never before Blenheim Palace, one of the UK’s most iconic World Heritage Sites, launches exclusive new visitor experiences in 2025. Unique tours to explore parts of the palace and grounds previously unseen, all while supporting the largest restoration project in the site’s history. Here’s what to look forward
The Jolly Christmas Postman: A Festive Family Show
This Christmas, families can delight in The Jolly Christmas Postman, a festive stage adaptation of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s beloved book, brought to life by Royal & Derngate, Northampton. Running from 7th to 31st December 2024, the production promises a magical journey for children and adults alike. A Star Cast and Creative Team The ensemble
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn
Spook-tacular Halloween fun Get ready for a spine-tingling experience this Halloween at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn in Staffordshire. From Sunday, October 26 to Friday, October 31, the Playbarn transforms into a thrilling Halloween wonderland, perfect for families looking for a fun-filled spooky adventure. Family-friendly thrills and chills Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn has plenty of treats in store,
Blenheim Palace launches ‘Bee Adventurous’
As the new school term approaches, Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of its all-new ‘Bee Adventurous’ back-to-school campaign offering families a buzzing blend of adventure, exploration, and education. In partnership with Rowse Honey, Adventure Play, the family attraction within Blenheim Palace will feature a new temporary Bee Trail, encouraging young adventurers to learn more
A WILD SUMMER AT STONOR PARK
Families searching for a fabulous fun day out this summer can be guaranteed an unforgettable woodland adventure at Stonor Park and Gardens, in Oxfordshire. The historic 250-acre estate is home to the magical playground Tumblestone Hollow, offering an action-packed journey of discovery set within the picturesque parkland. From Saturday, 20th July until Sunday, 1st September, Stonor
Blackpool Zoo set for spooktacular half-term
Special Halloween trail will have people chasing tails! Visitors to Blackpool Zoo can get involved in a mystical half-term trail to find a mermaid that went missing as she searched for her one true love. From Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October the Dinosaur Safari will be transformed into a spooky land of mermaid make-believe
Lincolnshire Showground
LINCOLNSHIRE Showground has revealed this year’s date for the Food and Gift Fair 2022. Returning for its 21st year, the popular event will take place on Saturday 26 November and Sunday 27 November. Each winter the weekend marks a staple in the festive calendars of many from across Lincolnshire and beyond, with more than
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Knowsley Safari is Open
“Absolutely loved being back!” First week open and Knowsley Safari is overwhelmed by the love from its guests plus new time slots released. Government advice: Zoos, safaris and other animal attractions are now open. The outdoor areas of animal attractions like zoos and safaris are now open. If you’re planning a visit, remember to: ? book
Father’s Day Gifting
Just because you can’t take your dad to the pub this Father’s Day, doesn’t mean you can’t bring the pub to him. May 2020 sees Signature Brew (www.signaturebrew.co.uk) re-launch their best-selling Pub In A Box* with a special Father’s Day twist. Not only does the box include beers, glassware, snacks, a pub quiz and more, it
Women & Shakespeare
Women & Shakespeare, November 2018 Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Women & Shakespeare: A Woman’s Work, every Saturday at 11am: Hear all about the work that women carried out in Shakespeare’s time, from farming to raising children, brewing beer to baking bread. Meet the Experts, Monday, 12th November, 12pm-4pm: A rare opportunity to meet
Octobers Top Ten Family Events
Emirates Spinnaker Tower Sky Dining Friday 12th and Saturday13th October 2018 £90 per person (wine flight additional £30 per person) Pirates Half Term Friday 19th – Sunday 28th October 2018 Gunwharf Quays,Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT www.spinnakertower.co.uk Theatre for families in Kew’s Temperate House this October Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 October 2018 Meet Siyanda,
The Lowry Roof Garden
A secret roof garden above Pier Eight at The Lowry has flourished this summer. Making great use of the longest heat-wave since 1976, chefs at the waterside restaurant on Salford Quays have been growing herbs and flowers for their dishes for the first time ever. Borage, nasturtium, mint, sage, fennel and cornflower are among some
Guess How Much I Love You,
The much-loved classic children’s book, Guess How Much I Love You, will play across the UK from 11th September to 4th November. Following a West End run at the Arts Theatre and spring tour earlier this year, Selladoor Family and ABA International Touring UK announce the autumn tour of the stage adaptation of this world-famous