Spring Fun-Fairs
www.irvinleisure.com Whilst English funfairs are traditionally held around Christian holy days such as Christmas, Easter and Whitsun, Irvin Leisure has expanded its…
Things to do
Look forward to a Spring break in the Test Valley
Enjoy the signs of Spring in wonderful gardens, learn a new skill, get back to nature with forest bathing, go wine tasting,…
Around The Corner
Icelandair brings the Spirit of Iceland to London this October with an immersive experience for families during half-term. Open daily for free…
Enjoy a spooktacular October half-term and Halloween at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
This October half-term, escape to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and prepare to travel back in time for a spooky twist on Halloween.·
WHERE TO FEED KIDS FOR FREE OR £1 THIS HALF TERM
Hungry Horse Hungry Horse pubs across the UK are taking the stress out of your morning meals by offering every child a…
Dare to scare at Watercress Line’s Wizard Week
Spine-tingling treats and hair-raising fun will be conjured up at the magical Watercress Line this Halloween. Little vampires, gory ghosts, scary skeletons…
Get Your Shriek On at Drusillas’ Family-Friendly Halloween Event
Looking for some of the best family-friendly Halloween events in Sussex? Shriek Week at Drusillas Park (22nd-30th October) is the perfect place…
A Host of Horrifying Halloween Half Term Adventures in the Capital
Stretching from one end of the Thames to the other, London’s ghosts and ghouls are ready to put on a show this…
Junior Summer Tennis & Easter Sports Camps
Junior Summer Tennis Programme & Easter Holiday Sports Camp at Clapham Common with Julian Cousins Sports – OPEN TO BOOK! The sun…
Halloween Half Term Fun at Hatfield House
Expect spine-tingling interactive experiences, supernatural and creepy characters, a spooky disco and pimp-a-pumpkin fun This Half Term the grounds of Hatfield House…
WIN A HYDRATION BUNDLE WORTH £50
WIN A HYDRATION BUNDLE WORTH £50 FROM AQUA OPTIMA TO HELP KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES HYDRATED AT HOME With the new school…
Hands up for a Beach Holiday!
The Beachcroft Hotel and Beach Hut Suites, on the beach in the beautiful South Downs of West Sussex, situated on a seven-mile…
Narrowboat Holidays
Narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home. Cruising along at just four miles per hour, watching out for wildlife along the way,…
Camber Sands
Beside the Sea Holidays manage 40+ properties behind the dunes in Camber Sands, here are a few to wet your appetite.·
Luxury Family Hotels
Luxury Family Hotels is announcing a number of exciting pop ups at its hotels this year to entertain families as they enjoy…
Holiday in an idyllic Cotswolds village
The Lygon Arms I Cotswolds, UK The Lygon Arms, situated within the idyllic Cotswolds village of Broadway in Worcestershire, is a part…
Escape the Everyday Hampshire
Due to these ever-changing times please check that events are still running. You can do so by visiting the websites and calling…
Family Lunch Cruises from Bateaux London where kids eat for free
2020 has been a challenge for us all, and for those at home with small children – all the more so!·
Watercress Line announces new Steam Illuminations event
The Watercress Line is delighted to announce an exciting, new event this winter: Steam Illuminations. Steam Illuminations is a unique, world-first digital…
4 Fun Things to do in Brighton With Kids
Planning a fun day out with the kids? There are lots of great family-friendly places all over the UK but few as…
Old Barn Riding School
Old Barn are a friendly professional riding school set in beautiful surroundings in the Chessington/Claygate area. They are B.H.S. Approved and our…
Five top tips to avoid pumpkin-carving injuries this Halloween
Ian McNab, Member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Carving pumpkins for Halloween can be fun, but it involves…
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
October Half-Term Activities, Monday 21 October – Sunday 3 November 2019 No pedalling, no party! That’s the mantra being repeated at The…
The Big Smile Tea Party
Smile Train, the international children’s cleft charity, is excited to announce that their annual fundraising event, the Big Smile Tea Party, will…
Family fun at Easter around the South East
Crofton Roman Villa Wednesday 10th & 17th April Fun with Pots! Discover what the Romans used for cooking, eating and drinking.·
Berry Up at Eastertime
Easter is a time to enjoy the festivities including family meals and chocolate egg hunts. However, it is also rather easy for…
Beasts of London
5 April 2019 – 5 January 2020 Beasts of London is the Museum of London’s next major experience catered especially for families.·
Win a Festive Family Fun Afternoon
Eastwell Manor Champneys Hotel and Spa in Kent will be making this Christmas an experience to remember as it becomes transformed into…
Even More things to do Half Term/Halloween
DIY Halloween hacks that are so easy it’s scary Recycling old milk cartons, filling discarded orange peel with sweeties and freezing toy…
Half-term headaches caused by parents failing to put eye tests first
Vision Express, the leading experts in eye health, has revealed that October half term is one of the most popular times to…
Café Rouge Childrens Afternoon Tea
Kids no longer need look to storybooks like Alice in Wonderland or The Tiger Who Came to Tea to enjoy all that…
Autumn half term fun at Kielder
It doesn’t need to be all about ghosts and ghouls at this time of year! Why not head to lovely Kielder Water…
St Michaels Falmouth
Having recently undergone a huge transformation following a multi-million-pound investment, St Michaels Falmouth has emerged as the perfect family friendly resort on…
Chessington World of Adventures Resort will use ancients to ease Halloween heebie-jeebies!
On the most haunted day of the year, Halloween, Chessington World of Adventures Resort will offer petrified parents with a courageous child…
Ladies Premiership Rugby & Camps at Half Term.
Harlequins Ladies host Saracens Women at The Twickenham Stoop Twickenham Stoop, Saturday, October 20th 3:00pm kick-off, £10 Adult, £5 Children The Tyrell’s…
More Oct18 Half Term & Halloween events
Adding to previous Half Term & Halloween events for October 2018 published here www.parents-news.co.uk/category/halloween-half-term We have many more: Alnwick Castle Saturday 20…
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…
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 looks to…
Canterbury Tales Spook Quest
20th – 28th October 2018 The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Adult £10.95, Child £8.95 (aged 5 – 15 years),Concessions…
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 Beast Quest…
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 launches an…
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 ingredient to…
South of England Events
Isle of Wight Half-term hauntings and Halloween hi-jinx on the Isle of Fright this half-term Away Resorts is gearing up for a…
London Halloween Events
Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the sunset –…
Kent Halloween Events
The Watercress Line The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line is bringing back its popular Wizard Weekend event on 28 and 29 October,…
Pitch Perfect! 10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this October half term
With the annual Autumn Internationals around the corner, rugby fever is soon to sweep the nation once more. As well as being…
Scary Halloween fun for all the family
The South East Region Attractions and venues across the south east region are celebrating Halloween with activities for all the family 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 big kids…
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 the farm!·
Mother’s Day
BATH Take Time For Two at The Gainsborough Bath Spa Take time out to spend with Mum at one of the UK’s…
Jungle Book Afternoon Tea
Inspired by Mowgli’s adventures in Rudyard Kipling’s classic St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London has launched a Jungle Book Afternoon Tea.·
What’s On Greater London
The Bentall Centre Brings Stories to Life This summer, The Bentall Centre invites children to let their imaginations run wild at The…
Afternoon Tea Week, 10-16th August
Record numbers of our favourite hotels, tea rooms, restaurants and even a Routemaster bus are planning exclusive events and discounts up and…
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
This Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic quote is from, Alice in Wonderland, which turns 150 this year. I’d like to alter the quote…
Hallmark Hotel in Croydon
As a countdown to this year’s Afternoon Tea Week 10-16 August 2015 we will be running reviews and listings to help you…