London Film Festival: 60 free events this October
London Film Festival for Free: Over 60 events this October The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is back with its exciting LFF for Free programme, offering more than 60 events across London from 10th to 27th October 2024. This is a brilliant opportunity for families, film lovers, and curious minds to experience a wide
Kent Life’s Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival
Cheers to Family Fun at Kent Life’s Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival! As summer winds down, Kent Life is gearing up to celebrate with its spectacular Hops ‘n’ Harvest Festival, set to take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September. The festival promises a weekend packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment, making it the perfect
YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns in September
YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13 September – 13 October). Organised annually by the youth hostelling charity YHA (England & Wales), the festival aims to get more people walking, particularly those new or facing barriers to the outdoors. As part of the national festival, which is funded by
Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum
Heritage Open Days Festival weekend September 6th – 8th Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River. Mary Montagu-Scott will also give free talks about work to preserve the world’s only surviving
Raver Tots South-East London This Bank Holiday
Raver Tots, the UK’s #1 multi-award-winning family festival and rave, is set to light up Danson Park in Bexleyheath on Sunday 1st September. This much-loved event promises an electrifying finale to the summer holidays, offering families an unforgettable day of fun before the school term begins. Prepare for high-energy performances from top dance music stars,
Wild Canvas, the five-week family festival
The camping pop-up will run across the summer with free daily kids’ activities including craft clubs, a Super Hero disco, outdoor games & talent shows. Wild Canvas, the one-of-a-kind camping experience with a relaxed festival atmosphere has gone on sale for Summer 2024. The five-week pop-up, now in its fifth year, is nestled within the
Leonardslee Presents the Ultimate Summer Adventure: The Labyrinth Challenge 2024
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens at Horsham in West Sussex has announced the return of the Labyrinth Challenge, an exhilarating four-day festival of summer fun from 8th to 11th August 2024. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring one of the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle courses, spanning 1,000 feet in length.
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.
Festival & Holiday Children’s Wagon
You can’t beat a family festival for smiles all-round. Going to a event with little ones in tow can be an exciting adventure filled with unforgettable moments. But amongst the music, dancing and picnic-ing, if you’re taking multiple children under the age of five, you need to be additionally prepared for every eventuality. This includes
Lymington Seafood Festival Launches Chefs’ Stage & Cookery School
The 2024 Lymington Seafood Festival has been given a huge foodie shake-up; the three-day boutique festival taking place at Bath Road Park on Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July, is bringing back a Chefs’ Demo Stage and launching a Cookery School with a range of classes for adults and budding young chefs. The festival welcomes Chris Bavin,
Charles Dickens’ Birthplace marks 175th anniversary of A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum in the waterfront city of Portsmouth will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of the publication of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with a one-day special opening on 19 December. Normally closed through the winter months, the museum will be giving out a limited number of free copies of the iconic book on
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,
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 – GO! Organic at Battersea Park. Thousands have already booked their tickets to attend the capital’s first ever organic festival, ready to enjoy a fantastic menu of great food, live music, celebrity talks, cooking demos, and
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 and expert cookery demonstrations, there will be guided tours of the gardens, an outdoor cinema, champagne and cocktail bars, Latin music, flamenco dancing, face painting and a vintage funfair. West Dean’s Chilli Fiesta is a family friendly
London November Events
Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On Singer and actress Rita Ora will switch on the 58th Oxford Street Christmas Lights.The show will be hosted by Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp and Vick Hope, with performances from UK pop acts Matt Terry and 5 After Midnight. The event, which officially marks the start of the festive season
10 fun and affordable things to do in London with the kids
Summer in the city can be frustrating for parents and carers who want to keep their kids entertained and a day out in London can often break the piggy bank. Hailo the black cab app has pulled together a handy list of ten fun and affordable things to do in the capital helping to keep
National Mills Weekend
As part of National Mills Weekend, an annual weekend festival celebrating our milling heritage, come and celebrate the exciting new developments at Three Mills Green, a key part of the 26 mile longLeeValleyRegionalPark, with a day full of fun.
Masquepony
A brand new 3 day festival in the Lake District, and the UK’s first street arts festival with camping
JELLY FESTIVAL
Live music, a kid’s area with rides and a fun fair, free activities including circus skills and arts and crafts workshops, a family campsite and much more!
Yorkshire goes Medieval
From the organisers of the world-famous JORVIK Viking Festival, Yorkshire’s first annual Medieval Festival gets underway on 4th-12th August with over 20 events across the region.