Autumn at Hole Park
Free children’s activities and a chance to learn its fascinating past Hole Park (Cranbrook) may be best known for wonderful Spring flowers, notably its famous Bluebells, but the colourful Autumn display in this tranquil Wealden gem is a wonder to be enjoyed throughout the coming months. Autumn red and gold on display at Hole Park
4 eco-friendly activities for the kids this summer to go green and get outdoors
As UK schools close and send our little ones home for six weeks, it’s time for parents to keep something in their back pocket to keep the kids entertained when boredom strikes. Chris Sharman, founder of Kidztivity and a leading expert in children’s activities, suggests some fun activities that you can show the kids that
Blenheim Paddles
Dive into summer fun at Blenheim Palace with new water sports activities ?Oxfordshire-based UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace has partnered up with Live Free Adventures, to launch an array of watersports, just as temperatures rise this summer. Visitors to Blenheim Palace can now spend the day rowing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the Great Lake offering
Northumbria University launches summer activities to support delivery of Holiday Activities and Food programme
Northumbria University has launched a schedule of free activities for teenagers to enjoy this summer as part of the Department for Education’s national Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Plus programme. As part of its ongoing commitment to drive social mobility, widen participation in higher education and enable people from all backgrounds to succeed, Northumbria University
Summer at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Blenheim Palace announce jam-packed summer programme of events and activities This summer, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace, will once again be home to a myriad of exciting activities, events and exhibitions, promising family fun, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences for all, with over 300 years of history to be explored. So much more than
National Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week: Six Outdoor Activities to do with Young Children It’s recommended that children aged 1-5 years have at least 180 minutes of physical activity per day according to gov.UK. Being at one with nature in natural spaces such as woods, forests, and outdoor play spaces, supports emotional wellbeing. Engaging in mindfulness and
5 Autumn Sensory Activities to do with your Child
The autumn season is a great opportunity to get outdoors, but what kind of sensory activities can you do with your kids at this time of year? In this article, Rachel Clinkard from Charles Clinkard shares a few ideas. Sensory activities are types of play that encourage your child to use their senses, and autumn
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 calendar to include the festivals of other faiths, as well as secular commemorations like Windrush Day, Indian Independence Day and the Independence Day of Pakistan. This is a business run by a family
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 is out today. Perfect time to book your children into the Easter Holiday Sports Camp and Summer Term Junior Tennis Course all held at the Clapham Common Tennis Courts. The Sports Camp offer a
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 coastal footpath, makes the ideal bolthole for couples, families, friends and not forgetting, four-legged companions. The hotel is a short walk from Bognor Regis – with its secluded beaches, award-winning seafront with a
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 of the Iconic Luxury Hotels group, a collection of exceptional boutique hotels in Britain. With roots dating back to the 14th century, The Lygon Arms is steeped in history, not only in its superbly
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 Science and Industry Museum in Manchester this October Half Term with the launch of a People Powered Party that relies on the enthusiasm and energy of cyclists to get the music pumping and
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 & Forest Park in Northumberland and enjoy some great open-air adventures with the family instead? Here are eight ideas for a fun day out without a single spook about! Bushcraft activities for families
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 Half Term. A perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors with walks in the stunning countryside. When the weather is not so good, explore historic houses and castles with craft and other activities. Accommodation in the
Hampshire Country Sports Day
Excitement is building for the Countryside Alliance Hampshire Country Sports Day taking place at Tichborne Park, near Alresford, on Sunday 9 September. The best that the countryside has to offer will be on show, with a range of exhibitions and displays, as well as ‘have a go’ activities and competitions. Main arena attractions include Mink,
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 Centre they are preparing for all the usual Easter fun and frolics. The friendly Easter bunny will be here to say ‘hello’ and help you find the clues on the choccy bunny hunt. When you
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! We dare you join us at the Rare Breeds Centre for a Half Term Week filled with Ghosts, Ghouls and of course a whole lot of fearsome fun! There are lots of Halloween activities
Chinese State Circus
The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus is coming back, returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production – “DYNASTY”. Breathtaking in its simplicity, “DYNASTY” projects into a contemporary setting an art form that has thrilled audiences for more than 2,000 years where low-tech everyday objects are transformed into hi-tech acrobatic equipment. Hurtling porcelain
Gatton Park Events – August 2017
Sunday 6th August Gardens and Grounds Open Park and gardens open all afternoon, bird hide open, free guided tours and free activities for children, including the Wild Things play trail. Free Art Hunt. Explore the grounds and claim your free art. In conjunction with Art Matters. Additionally follow the ‘Capability’ Brown’s Vision for Gatton art