Snazaroo Face Paint for Halloween
Halloween Snazaroo, is getting the nation ready ahead of Halloween, by putting the easy back into face painting. From simple…
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Canterbury Tales Spook Quest
20th – 28th October 2018 The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Adult £10.95, Child £8.95 (aged 5 –…
Family Half Term Holidays in France & Crete
This October half term (from 22-28 Oct 18), families are spoilt for choice with a selection of unique ‘Just for…
The Baby Show
The Baby Show Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October 2018 The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting Baby Show with over…
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ALICE IN WONDERLAND RETURNS 13 Oct – 3 Nov 2018 Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) returns with their multi-venue, immersive stage…
Oct Southeast Half Term Family Activities
October 18 Half Term The South East boasts many world class museums and attractions for families to enjoy this October…
Bing Live Greenwich Theatre
Bing Live! Greenwich Theatre on 17 & 18 October. Bing Live Premiere UK Tour – Bing Goes to the Theatre…
Beast Quest, Hampton Court
Meet magical creatures, October half term, as fantasy children’s book, Beast Quest, comes to life at Hampton Court Palace The…
Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre
STICK MAN Stick Man is based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, and playing at…
Science Museum Oct/Nov 18
Stellar events announced for The Sun: Living With Our Star at the Science Museum The Sun at Science Museum: Living…
Rugby for boys and girls
Autumn Rugby TV will soon show Autumn Rugby Internationals with teams from Southern Hemisphere to play matches in sell-out stadia,…
Top 10 reasons to visit the waterfront city of Portsmouth this autumn
Portsmouth is the only city in the UK situated on an island. Portsea Island measures just 24 square kilometres and…
Bella Italia’s Kids deal
In a bid to put family-time firmly back on the menu this September, Bella Italia has launched an unbeatable ‘Kids…
Albany Family Shows
Autumn Season 2018 Our family programme includes school holiday and weekend performances of the best shows from around the country…
Skiing Season Treats
NEW: VIP SKI hosts Health & Wellness ski retreat in Val d’Isère, France VIP SKI’s Health & Wellness ski retreat…
‘Bike to school’ competition
Evans Cycles launch national ‘Bike to school’ competition for UK primary schools Evans Cycles, the UK’s leading specialist bike shop,…
New Books Autumn 18
‘Of what do little bears dream? New Books: Bright snowflakes perhaps… Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate… Cold pizza. Straight…
The Wirral
Wirral Peninsular After enjoying Liverpool, we decided to go through the Mersey Tunnel to the Wirral. The Scouse joke is…
Are you ready to GO! Organic? Major new London festival opens this weekend
Organic September is here and with it, this weekend (8-9 September) the most-anticipated new London festival of the year –…
The Lowry Roof Garden
A secret roof garden above Pier Eight at The Lowry has flourished this summer. Making great use of the longest…
Frankie & Benny’s Gives Dieters More Choice
Frankie & Benny’s has conducted a survey which found that 2.2 million parents have broken their diets at family restaurants…
Paw Patrol’s Chase to visit the London Museum of Water & Steam
Join us at Kew Bridge on the 22nd and 23rd of September for a packed weekend of 999 fun!·
Back in Liverpool
Not been back to Liverpool, where I was born, for many years. www.visitliverpool.com Three of us, and two dogs, stayed…
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…
Stormin’ Normans at Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is set to kick off the back to school season on Sunday 16 September with…
Flash Drive for School
Ready for kids back to school? Possible gift is this neat and powerful SanDisk UltraFit Flash Drive. Available on Amazon:…
Horniman Museum
A child-friendly treasure trove By Sal McEeown When I visited Horniman Museum and Gardens www.horniman.ac.uk in Forest Hill, south London…
Steinberg Music into Schools
STEINBERG RALLIES SCHOOLS TO HELP BRING MUSIC BACK INTO EDUCATION SCHOOLS across the country could be in with a chance…
Engaging children with societal issues
By James Haddrell, Artistic and Executive Director at Greenwich Theatre In recent years a new term has entered our vocabulary…
Hampshire Country Sports Day
Excitement is building for the Countryside Alliance Hampshire Country Sports Day taking place at Tichborne Park, near Alresford, on Sunday…
Back to School Supplies
Spiral‘s Back to school collection Ready to keep your kids ahead of the pack this term with these school supplies.·
Back to School Advice
10 Ways to Prepare for Starting School in September By Early Years Specialist and founder of playHOORAY!, Claire Russell When…
Betteshanger Park
Bank holiday daring delights at Betteshanger Park, Kent Betteshanger Park, near Deal, is challenging visitors to unleash their inner adrenaline…
18th Century Fashion
DRESSED TO IMPRESS: FASHION IN THE 18th CENTURY Intricate fashion pieces from the 1700s to go on display at Liverpool’s…
Books for All
Pilates for Pregnancy A straight talking, woman-to-woman exercise guide, focusing on pelvic floor and core strength, to improve your health,…
Hottest Talent at West Dean’s Award Winning Chilli Fiesta
From 10th -12th August 2018, the UK’s biggest chilli festival returns for its 23rd year. As well as chilli tasting…
Story Books
Story Books: One of the most eagerly awaited picture books of the year is out in September 18, David Litchfield’s…
Mary Rose Summer Holiday Events
To 2nd September 2018 Kids Go Free Looking for a great family day out? Ever wondered how the Tudors built…
Countryside capers at Kielder
So much country fun to be enjoyed at home! Countless famous writers have praised the beauty, calm and restorative effects…
The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family
On Thursday 16th August, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is hosting an exclusive family party for little superheros and princesses.…
Thistle Hotels and Blue Badge Tours
Explore London this summer with expert local advice from Thistle Hotels and Blue Badge Tours, and get closer to the…
SURVIVE THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH DECATHLON
Decathlon’s excellent range of sporting goods and equipment is suitable for every age and ability, which means that no child…
Beach Shelter sun protection
LittleLife Summers are getting hotter every year… be prepared for fun in the sun with LittleLife’s Beach Shelter. As we…
Summer Northwest Top What’s On.
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL 2018: BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU? Discover amazing art this summer as…
Summer Northeast England Top What’s On
Hang on to your hats at Alnwick Castle Summer 2018. Different theme every week. Summer holidays week two: Fools Week…
Did you know you could take four weeks unpaid leave to look after your kids this summer?
Many parents are missing out on at least four weeks unpaid leave a year that they could be spending with…
Great Family Summer Days Out on a Budget
With the price of a family day out at the zoo or theme park easily running into three figures, Treasure…
Summer Southwest England Top What’s On
Enjoy an exclusive summer Woodland Wildlife package inspired by Beatrix Potter at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Summer activities Mercure Hotels…
Summer Southeast England Top What’s On
Southeast England Summer: Summer Fun Fridays at The Marlands Southampton! Every Friday this Summer holidays, children can enjoy loads of…
Summer London What’s On Top 20
Bluewater’s new animal trail. Until 9th September The Beach at Bluewater. Children can enjoyed castle building on the sand, access…
Magical and Enchanting
Peter Pan with puppetry magic will enchant both young and old alike, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre reinvention is…
Drusillas Park in May
Tuesday 29th May Owlette and Gekko from the PJ Masks It’s time to be a hero! After fighting their way…
Children under 13 being targeted by adults they don’t know on social media
New NSPCC and O2 research has revealed that one in four young people have been contacted over social media by…
Greenwich National Maritime Museum
The Great British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the present The National Maritime Museum is hosting a major photography…
Cutty Sark
HALF TERM EVENTS All Aboard Game Climb the rigging, scrub the decks and hoist the sails – use all the…
Royal Observatory Greenwich
© National Maritime Museum, London HALF-TERM EVENTS Out of this World: Moon Our Moon-themed morning includes a planetarium show, interactive…
‘FELINE GOOD’
Monday April 30, 2018. This Saturday, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is set to open NEW, Land of the Tiger,…
5 step check-list to spring-clean your finances
It’s often used as an excuse for a household spruce up, but springtime could also be a good time for…
South of England Show
7, 8 and 9 June 2018 South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (Near Haywards Heath. Junction 10…
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity
Bake it Better Week: 21-27 May 2018 Whether you’re a cupcake connoisseur or a kneading newbie, enthusiasm is the key…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Easter at The Museum of London
Balloon-ing around Fri 31 March 2018 – Mon 9 April 2018 12.30pm & 2.30pm From folding bicycles to electric cars,…
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
Theatre Royal Stratford East announce three shows opening at the theatre – Cirque Berserk, Shebeen and Sleeping Beauty. Celebrated theatre…
3 Tips For Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party
1 – Consult Your Child Whilst it’s easier to think you know what will make your son or daughter happy,…
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…
Folkestone Easter Dance Course
Easter Dance Courses at Leas Cliff Hall 30 March -4th April (1st April off) 10am -4pm Folkestone has a great…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Snowman
“Walking in The Air” Snowman 23 Nov – 31 Dec Peacock Theatre Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT “Sheer theatrical magic.…
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…
Good Sounds and more
Snuggly Rascals Comfortable Headphones for Kids Snuggly Rascals have created comfortable headphones especially for kids that both look great and…
DEC & JAN at CUTTY SARK
Cutty Sark December 2017 and January 2018 Admission charges apply (family activities are free with entry). Please visit the website…
December & January in Greenwich
ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH December 2017 and January 18 www.rmg.co.uk Highlights include: Celebrate the centenary of renowned Sci-Fi author Sir Arthur…
Christmas at The Rare Breeds Centre
A Truly Magical Christmas at The Rare Breeds Centre Jingle bells, Jingle Bells…A Magical Christmas is coming and Santa and…
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…
ebay Stocking fillers
Whether its stuffing their stockings or secret Santa there are always lots of small fun gifts you need to buy…
Hogwarts in the Snow
Celebrities and Parents News (!) had great evening last night enjoying the new Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros.…
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…
Christmas in Edinburgh
There is nowhere more magical for families at Christmas time than Edinburgh! Christmas celebrations kick off on 17 November in…
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…
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…
Surrey Halloween Events
Halloween Walks On the Dark Side 30 October 7.30pm to 9pm Tuesday 31 October 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm 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…
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…
Chinese State Circus
The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus is coming back, returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production –…
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…
Blue Planet Aquarium
Marine Conservation for Kids As a parent, you’ll naturally want your children to learn and understand as much as possible…
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…