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Look To The Stars
By Fiona McKim on 04/10/2011 11:18:58
Inspire your stargazing child on International Observe The Moon Night
pioneering footsteps which inspire future generations to look up to the sky and feel as if anything is possible.See Junior's favourite children’s books about the Moon
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
the Travelling Souk which will be offering homeware, clothing and jewellery.Decorate A Christmas Tree DayDecember 3Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol will be hosting this creative session where crafty children can create their own festive decorations as well as meet
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
day shopping spectacular will be offering everything from delicious American candy and contemporary jewellery to children’s toys and books and home furnishings.Frankfurt Christmas Market And Craft FairNovember 18–23As the largest authentic German
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
July 23–September 4Saddle up for fun at Eureka! in West Yorkshire. Children can pitch Cowboy Camps, take part in Cherokee Challenges and join in with arts and crafts.Dragons’ DayJuly 24A ‘dragonish’ day of fun activities for all the family – mask making
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CAMP BESTIVAL: JULY 28-31
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:33:27
The Junior Guide to Family Festivals checks out Camp Bestival 2011
Blondie, ABC, Mark Ronson, Eliza Doolittle, The Wonder Stuff, Miss Dynamite and more. For the kids The Kids Gardens host storytelling and fun workshops, and the Circus Field has performances by Mr Tumble (again) and Zing Zillas. Children love the parade
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Learn how to play chess from a master, at Fortnum & Mason
By Catherine Hudson on 09/05/2013 09:14:18
Concept boutique, Alice Through the Looking Glass, to host chess event at London's finest department store
, will be at the London store on Saturday May 11, from 12pm-4pm, to host a masterclass for children in board tactics. Players will meet their match on a giant chessboard with concert sized pieces, supplied by quirky London shop, Alice Through the Looking Glass
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National Space Centre, Leicester
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:29:08
Cross the final frontier with Leicester's super-shiny space centre
phrase book (you never know…).Special Events From July 18–September 4, there will be special space Lego challenges in the galleries. Plus, this summer sees the opening of the new weather centre.Cost £13 (adults), £11 (children).National Space Centre
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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
including round robin tales and an exciting book bingo game.Pop-up StorytellingJanuary 29–February 4London’s Horniman Museum will be hosting a pop-up library for the duration of National Storytelling Week where children can settle down for some quiet reading
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
the freaky fish witch.Time: 10am–6pm. Cost: £18 (adults), £12.50 (children). County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road SE1 7PB. For details, see www.sealife.co.ukLyric Hammersmith: The Very Noisy NightOctober 26–30Find out what happens when a little mouse can
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
to Christmas is being played out on a colossal scale at Tower Bridge this year with a giant Victorian advent calendar. On arrival children will be asked to select a candy cane from a giant Christmas tree, one of which on each day will allow the lucky recipient
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