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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
, providing a sensory experience where all ages are invited to view, touch and feed their imagination.Family X-Factor By dismantling the barriers between nature and sculpture, this day out is the perfect introduction to modern art for younger children. Whilst
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Julie-Ann Murphy on 28/05/2012 19:00:19
Delve into the worlds of history, culture, art, science and much more with a fun family day out at Scotland's national museum
of Scotland, I like what you’ve done with the place.This was one of our winning entries in our Silver Cross Days Out Travel Writer Competition. Find about out other winners, the Discover Children's Story Centre in London and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
, collage workshops, puppetry, arts and crafts.The weekend looks set to have a distinctly multicultural flavour in keeping with the ethos of the Barefoot community: Families can join in a traditional Ethiopian dance class and devour a fresh batch of Mama
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National Storytelling Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 12/01/2012 11:18:23
Celebrate the art of oratory excellence at these fun family events
Family StorytellingJanuary 28Gather round Society for Storytelling members, Pippa Reid and Claudia Mernick at Harrow Arts Centre for a family storytelling session followed by a crafty workshop inspired by the tales of the day.Storytelling Bus
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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Launching this week - The Big Draw
By Fiona McKim on 01/10/2012 11:08:00
Scribble yourself silly at this fabulous family event
place this Sunday, September 30 will see a full day of free drawing activities inspired by the museum’s collection plus visits from legendary etchers Quentin Blake and Gerald Scarfe.Children can meet Cbeebies' Mister Maker for a crown-designing workshop
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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 13:01:00
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
broad spectrum of interests including food, music, art and film. The programme is perfectly suited to children and families too: Budding explorers can dress up and make mosquitos with scientists from the London School of Hygeine and Tropical Medicine
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The Big Draw 2011
By Fiona McKim on 14/10/2011 12:55:11
Celebrate the power of the pencil with this nationwide campaign for drawing
October 19,20Create your own life-sized paper doll then dress her up in the latest paper fashion finery at the North Lanarkshire Council Museums And Heritage Section.Find our pick of the best family days out in your area here
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy ...
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Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
.WalesWake Up To Wildlife February 13–15Head along to the Colby Woodland Garden in Pembrokeshire for one of these popular activity days. Run in partnership with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, there will be hourly outdoor activities as well as science and art
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