Top Family Festivals
Blissfields Festival 4th & 5th July 2014 Paul and Mel Bliss the organisers of Blissfields Festival for 14 years, while their two children (now late teens) have grown up. www.blissfields.co.uk Legends Rugby Family Festival Legends Rugby is back this summer even bigger and better, with its South London festival, combining family fun with sport and
Things to Do with Kids in Manchester
Things to Do with Kids in Manchester Manchester is the perfect place to visit when travelling with kids. Children and adults of all ages will find plenty to see and enjoy through this beautiful city that will keep them active, busy and having a blast. From theme parks and animal exhibits to museums, water parks
Ironbridge Gorge Museums May 2014
A poignant new free exhibition exploring the effect of the events of 1914-18 on the Post Office, its people and the contribution of postal communications to the war effort. Curated by the British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) in partnership with the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, the exhibition will showcase objects of military and postal importance and include stories from a Shropshire perspective.
Story Museum reopens with star-studded spring programme
Easter fun for families from Saturday 5 April The Story Museum in Oxford gets off to a flying start this Easter – and a new chapter in its own story begins, after six months of building work.
Scientists & Engineers Fair
The Free To Attend, Big Bang Fair, Reveals Explosive Event Line-Up To Excite & Inspire Future Generation Of Scientists And Engineers From the 13 – 16th March 2014, The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair will pitch up to The NEC, Birmingham, to host the UK’s largest celebration of science and engineering for
February half term at QUAD in Derby
There are activities for children and families over the February half term at QUAD in Derby. Inspired by QUAD’s current exhibition, V.O2 GRAVITY and QUAD’s 3D season, there will be a selection of events and activities for all ages.
Halloween Horrors workshop
Make a creepy creature at Coalport China Museum Halloween Horrors workshop 28th October – 1st November
Sudeley Castle
Explore Sudeley Castle this summer holiday with a host of exciting and creative outdoor activities. From interactive nature walks and history trails, picnics in the beautiful grounds, and a magnificent adventure play fort, there is something for all the family to enjoy. Best of all you can enjoy all our summer events inclusive of admission
Go ‘Wild About the Wensum’ to Protect Rare Norfolk Countryside
Environmental Awareness Day Wild About the Wensum returns to Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 18th May 2013 to inspire visitors to look after the special Wensum River Valley, which runs through Norfolk. The annual event will give children and adults an inspirational insight into the rich wildlife in the Wensum
KIDS SHAKE UP DRAYTON MANOR HOTEL’S DRINKS MENU
Drayton Manor Hotel’s younger visitors have been shaking up the drinks menu, by creating a range of child friendly mocktails.
Sudeley Castle 2013
Seasonal Events Programme Sudeley Castle, England’s best kept secret and horticultural jewel nestled in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.
Easter Fun at Weston Park
Weston Park, the magnificentstately home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border opens to the public for Easter fun from Saturday 30th March through to Sunday 14th April. The annual Easter Trail takes place on Saturday 30th March.
The Cake & Bake Show
Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter break? The Cake & Bake Show is coming to Manchester April 5-7 and is sure to put a smile on all the family’s faces with demos from the nation’s favourite baking stars, family and school bake offs, hands-on cake decorating activities and hundreds of stands selling tasty bakes and the latest baking equipment.
Drayton Manor Theme Park
The wait is finally over as Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will open its doors for the spectacular 2013 season this Friday (15th March).
Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire
For a fun day out during the festive period go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire’s stunning Severn Valley where six of the ten museums will be open daily from 10am until 4pm. They will only be closing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens near Fakenham in Norfolk is relying on the support of Father Christmas for its popular Santa Floodlit Feeds, taking place daily at 4pm between Saturday 15th and Sunday 23rd December 2012.
Child Flu-A Family Affair
What Happens to you if your child get’s Flu? It’s a Family Affair Patients Direct a UK based Medical research Company are conducting a UK Survey to collect the evidence. What happens in a household if a child gets Flu? Does this result in you having to take time off work for childcare? Is
Christmas at Holkham
Enjoy a historic and heart-warming Christmas at Holkham this December, with three magical weekends of traditional family entertainment complete with real reindeer to add that special festive feel.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT NORFOLK BREWERY
Woodforde’s Norfolk Ales will be opening its doors once again for its popular annual Open Days on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November 2012, between 10am and 7pm.
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
Enchanted Christmas event, 30 November – 23 December 2012
A spectacular illuminated trail, crafts, gifts and festive family fun will greet visitors to the Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt