Blackpool Here comes Summer!
Blackpool is gearing up for a bumper season with a host of exciting new events and attractions lined up for 2017. Nickelodeon will be bringing back an even bigger and better SLIMEFEST experience with six live shows lined up during the October half-term A £600k destination marketing campaign incorporating TV advertising, PR and digital activity
May Half-Term
WWT Wetland Centres Country Wide The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) award winning Downy Ducklings experience has been re-vamped ready for families to enjoy this summer half term at selected WWT wetland centes. Downy Duckling Days let visitors go behind the scenes at our world famous duckeries for a full egg to duckling experience. Families
Royal Academy of Dance
Easter Holiday Dance Round up for Kids Easter School, Birmingham (9 – 13 April) Students aged 10-18 studying RAD Grade 2 or the equivalent and above Week of inspiring classes in ballet and contemporary dance developing technique and learning new skills with highly experienced teachers. Matilda Musical Theatre Workshop, Falkirk (23 April) Open to 7-13
More Halfterm Events
YORKSHIRE Wensleydale Cheese Experience The Wensleydale Creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is welcoming families to come and enjoy the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience at its Visitor Centre this February half term. The interactive experience takes visitors on a journey through the art of cheese-making, including the opportunity to watch
Christmas shows
Best Ever Christmas Show A big, brilliant, fun-filled festive extravaganza with songs, snow and of course Santa. It’s Christmas Eve, the busiest day of the year in Christmastown and it’s time to join some familiar Christmas characters and make some new friends. Jack Frost, Princess Twinkle and the residents of Christmastown excitedly prepare for Santa’s
What’s On Half-Term & June 2016 UK
Take a Voyage of Discovery on HMS Belfast this summer Opening hours: 10am – 6pm. Last entry an hour before closing. Admission: £16.00 Adults; £12.80 Concessions; Children (5-15) £8.00 Family ticket (1 adult and 2 children) £28.00; Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £42.00 HMS Belfast, the most significant surviving Second World War warship, welcomes
What’s On around England
Manchester Museum Manchester Museum (part of The University of Manchester) launched the UK’s first Inflatable Museum which will bring the museum experience to school halls all over Greater Manchester. Developed in partnership with stage designers and sound artists, this inflatable copy of Manchester Museum incorporates a performance area, exploratory activity spaces, and high quality projection
Primigi Shoes..Parents’ Review
PRIMIGI, the historic brand for children’s shoes, was founded in Italy in 1976, establishing itself on the market with its first steps shoes. The brand immediately became synonymous with technological know-how, scrupulously selected materials and Italian style. It was an instant success: We have asked some of our readers to test drive Primigi shoes and
Out & About in September
The Ten Best Ways to Enjoy autumn at Westonbirt Wrap up warmly – Prepare for crisp autumn days and nights by pulling on your favourite woolly jumper, knitted hat and gloves; perfect for a walk through the trees! The race is on – Download the free TreeQuests app to take part in the exciting digital quest around
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
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
Have an awesome autumn half term with the National Trust
Have an awesome autumn half term with the National Trust Whether it’s enjoying a stroll in a spectacular landscape ablaze with colour or spending time with friends and family jumping in fallen leaves, there are plenty of reasons to love this time of year. South East Standen, West Sussex Spooky Woodland Art , 29 October,
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
Overwater Hall in the Lake District offers Ale and Adventure this Father’s Day
Overwater Hall in the Lake District is launching an action-packed Ale and Adventure Break to celebrate Father’s Day this June.
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.
Very Special Boy Born in a Stable
There is a truly festive feel in the air at Blackpool Zoo after the birth of a very special boy in one of its stables.
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
Zoo-nique Christmas Gifts & Festive Fun at Blackpool Zoo
On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th children can enjoy breakfast with Santa before going to meet his reindeers and making festive gifts for the animals. If they are really good boys and girls, they will also get an early Christmas present! Booking is essential and details can be found at www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk.
BABY GORILLA IS EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Christmas has come early for Blackpool Zoo following the birth of a critically endangered Western Lowland Gorilla. Njema, who is 19, gave birth to a healthy baby in the early hours of November 8th following a natural and uncomplicated labour.
One Icy Christmas A Festival of Frozen Fun Heads to Liverpool one
Liverpool ONE is set to become one of the most spectacular and exciting places to visit during the skating season this year, with the opening of the first ever urban ice experience – #IceFestival. Incorporating four ice-themed activities, it’s theUK’s biggest ever group of real ice attractions in one place!