Commission are inviting families to join in with their fun-packed Forest Games. Taking place around the country, the Games will include a host of frivolous pursuits. Families are invited to follow a nature trail through the woods and engage in such challenges

to help him to return from whence he came. As he hops, flies and bounces through the enchanted forest, farmer’s house and chicken coop, players must help Homebear snap up useful items like pothole-plugging marshmallows to enable him progress to the next

...who turned out to be none other than Michael Jackson!Special Events Victorian House Party July 16–September 4
 Join the party with music in the drawing room, Victorian playlets and games on the lawn. 

Summer Holiday Activities August 1–25 
Take part in our

London it’s already turned to a dirty, depressing slush), entering Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, feels like arriving in our very own winter wonderland. To add to the sense of occasion, we are met by Kathleen, our dedicated host for the next few days, who

-village.com.Sports enthusiasts, meanwhile, will revel in the extensive offering at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport South Wales, which has just invested over £500,000 in brand new family leisure facilities.The five-star treatment now includes a high rope course, Forest Jump

Let the Games BeginJuly 16Come along and try your hand at lots of different Medieval games at Caerlaverock Castle. Fun for all the family.The Travelling Rock PoolOpen now–August 12Discover what lurks in the interactive rock pool, meet a deep sea

, from the Go Ape! Wire forest adventure in the Forest of Dean to kayaking on the River Wye. The site itself is fenced, so small children can run around, and there is a sandpit and swings to keep them entertained. The tipis and yurts have an air

Forest National Nature Reserve, hot on the heels of Nottingham’s most revered outlaw.Free Family Outdoor GamesJuly 30Join in with a whole host of outdoor games at this free event at Bosworth Road Fields in Castle Donington. Activities are open to all age

the fearsome Queen Of Hearts, illusive White Rabbit and Alice herself, children can join in with giant games and savour sweet jam tarts.Gruffalo Tea PartyJuly 7Children will feel as if they have taken a stroll through the deep, dark wood when they enter

Gardens’ Winter Wonderland, marvel at a torchlight procession with fireworks finale and rise bright and early on New Years Day to join in the outdoor games at The Playground In The Grassmarket.George Square HogamanayDecember 31This year, Scotland’s second