Kew Science Festival 2017
4th – 6th August Kew’s world-leading scientists bring their latest work out of the labs and into the Gardens. Don your lab coat and dig out your goggles for this year’s Science Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. After a hugely successful first year in August 2016, the festival is back for three days of
Trio of avocet chicks born at Birdland Park and Gardens.
It’s only the second time any avocet chicks have hatched at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction in the last 16 years; and the first time that more than one chick has been born. Keepers believe the three successful hatchings may be a first for the park, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Head keeper
Guildford Summer Festival
Celebrate Summer at Guildford Summer Festival 12 June to 12 August 2017 Guildford Summer Festival returns for its 34th year bigger than ever before. Over 100 different events to choose from. Festival is supported by the first ever Jazz Festival taking place after the festival in October, but you will hear lots about it during the summer months. 12
WWT London Wetland Centre Half Term
Visit a zoo with a difference this half term Life size grass animals arrive at WWT London Wetland Centre Visit the The Grass Animal Zoo this May half term, from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 4 June. The display includes a bear and giraffe, a hippo and a camel. Discover which of the eight animals live
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
Unusual UK family days out for any weather
Family days out are the perfect way to bond with your favourable troop of people. Keeping the kids and adults both entertained can be mission impossible, but by choose something a little unusual but memorable is the perfect way to please everyone. The UK is blessed with unpredictable weather, making it all too easy to
Kelly’s Dance Studio
Kelly’s Dance Studio is passionate about all forms of dance. They offer classes in a variety of styles for children from 2.5 years BALLROOM & LATIN – STREET DANCE – BALLET – TAP every Saturday Rosette/Tiny Tots – They use simple steps to build confidence and co-ordination. There are 15 dances to learn including Samba, Two
Dinosaur World at Richmond Theatre
Fri 21 Apr – Sun 23 Apr Dinosaur World: A brand new mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage! Do you dare experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World? An interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably
Sadler’s Wells Easter
Join Sadler’s Wells this Easter for their annual mini festival Family Weekend. They take over the building with an exciting array of activities built around the charming family dance show, Aracaladanza’s Vuelos. Delve into the work and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, and see how Vuelos captures the artist’s creativity and imagination on his quest to make
Surrey Easter Fun
Go wild in Surrey this Easter and uncover the nature on your doorstep RSPB Connecting with Nature report revealed that only one in five children are connected with nature and are spending a healthy amount of time outside Backed by RSPB President and BBC TV Presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, the RSPB and ALDI have today launched
Family treats for Easter in the South
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Our all attraction tickets saves visitors up to 85% when they visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this Easter. Get entry to 11 attractions all year round, subject to special events, and visit as many times as you like. Whether looking to experience the new audio guide featuring a host of characters on board
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
Vitamin D and why it is important for parents.
What is Vitamin D and why it is important? There is a growing interest around Vitamin D and its effects on people’s health and that deficiency could affect seriously people’s health. Also, low Vitamin D levels have been observed in several health conditions (neuropsychological functioning, reproductive health, infectious disease etc.), but there is no evidence
Some of our ducklings are missing
Join in the GIANT Easter duck hunt at WWT London Wetland Centre Duck Hunt: Some of the ducklings are missing. Can you help find them? From Saturday 1 to Monday 17 April follow the Easter GIANT Duck Hunt around the beautiful nature reserve to find eight ducklings hiding, disguised as the real ducks you can see here. If you
THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE
EASTER FUN AND FROLICS AT THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE With the warmer weather approaching we are reminded that Easter is just around the corner and here at The Rare Breeds Centre we are preparing for all the usual Easter fun and frolics. Our friendly Easter bunny will be here to say ‘hello’ and help you
March What’s On
KENT Kent Life Bugs and Grubs Weekend 11-12 March. Pull on your wellies and get up close to nature as you join the bug-hunters to discover all the mini-beasts living at Kent Life. Take a visit to the creepy critter cuddle corner. Chat to the beekeeper and make a mini-beast house to take home. There’s
Half Term Events
Gastro Science Delves into the Bodies of Astronauts this February Half Term Discover the world of space gastronomy, events around the UK DEVON The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth will be celebrating all marine creatures with tentacles this February half term, with Tentacles Week. Taking place from 11 – 19 February, Tentacles Week will include
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
New dementia-friendly Walk
Maidstone Borough Council has launched a new dementia-friendly walk in Mote Park. Opened by Councillor David Pickett 31st January. Attended by representatives from a number of community groups including Maidstone Age UK, the local Health Walks group and Dementia Adventure. Specifically designed to stimulate all the senses, the new walk provides a safe, enjoyable route
FREE travel to Lee Valley Park
Curious and creative primary school children from across the south-east are invited to take part in a special Find 50 competition to win free return travel for their class to Lee Valley Regional Park this year. Lee Valley Regional Park To mark the Regional Park Authority’s 50th anniversary, its Youth and Schools service is calling