Top 5 family activities out before the kids go back to school
Whatever the weather, English Heritage has a day out for you: With two weeks left of the school holidays and a bank holiday weekend ahead, English Heritage is helping families to make the most of their time together, come rain or shine. For parents and carers fast running out of ideas, English Heritage has compiled
Roll Up, Roll Up for a Circus Extravaganza!
The CIRCUS of CURIOSITIES takes centre stage at Chiddingstone Castle this July as part of The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle on tour. Prepare to be amazed and delighted as the enchanting Circus of Curiosities comes to Chiddingstone Castle this July, offering an extraordinary experience as part of the renowned Festival Theatre at Hever Castle.
Delicious Food and Drink at Leeds Castle
The Leeds Castle Concert is thrilled to announce a delectable array of food and drink offerings at this year’s highly anticipated annual event on Saturday 13th July 2024. Set against the backdrop of the majestic 900-year-old Leeds Castle, this event promises not only world-class music but also an exceptional culinary experience for concertgoers. Enjoy a
Hever Castle Festival
The festival had a most trying year in 2023, turning 40 certainly took its toll. However, we are looking forward to welcoming you to our new venue this year. To help recoup some of the uninsurable costs incurred, we are thrilled to announce an exciting series of fundraiser events. We have an excellent line-up of
Accessible family-friendly attractions across the UK to visit
Summer might be over, but Lookers, which has a range of Motability deals available for those who are eligible for the government-funded scheme, has put together this guide. A few of the UK’s most accessible family-friendly attractions so that families can enjoy quality time together no matter their levels of mobility: Caernarfon Castle, Wales Thanks
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. You will be able to handle real Roman pottery nearly 2,000 years old. Then you can make your own clay pot to take home. Sessions at 10.30am. For up to 11 year olds. No booking needed. Children
Half Term South East England
Dover Castle Secrets & Spies Mon 18 – Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise, code cracking and clues. Adults: £20.00 / Concessions: £18.00 / Children (5-15): £12.00 / Family: £50.00: www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover King Henry’s Tudor Court Tudors in Love Half Term Activities
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
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 October to Sunday 28 October 18. Children cast horrible Halloween spells and mix dark, magic potions with the mysterious Medieval Alchemist all week. He’s bringing his slithery leeches with him too, for Half Term.
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 Term Friday 19th – Sunday 28th October 2018 Gunwharf Quays,Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT www.spinnakertower.co.uk Theatre for families in Kew’s Temperate House this October Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 October 2018 Meet Siyanda,
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 its history can be traced back to Roman times and, in 979 AD, the island was raided by Danes. It has been a significant naval port for centuries and was England’s first line of defence
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 4th November. Following a West End run at the Arts Theatre and spring tour earlier this year, Selladoor Family and ABA International Touring UK announce the autumn tour of the stage adaptation of this world-famous
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 Norman Knights in the Keep, an exciting and educational experience for children and parents alike. Exhilarating and historically accurate combat demonstrations will recreate the 1139 siege of Arundel Castle. This military dilemma was an early
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 their heavy wooden ship? Want to build up a picture of where the Mary Rose sank in 1545? This holiday, the Mary Rose is launching an exciting program of Tudor events, and what’s more, with every
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 Summer until 2 August, hang on to your hats – and possibly your trousers too – because it’s Fools Week at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. Whether balancing on stilts, sword-juggling or fire-eating, the Castle’s resident fools
Joust the Ticket!
International jousting tournament comes to Arundel Castle, 25 – 30 July Competitors from around the world are heading to Arundel Castle this month to vie for the prestigious Order of Arundel at the spectacular Jousting and Medieval Tournament (25-30 July) – the pinnacle of the Castle’s events calendar. The gruelling six-day tournament, which is the