will no doubt be familiar with this scene from Disney’s hit animated film Cars, except this is no movie: These cars are live, life-sized and speeding around a giant ice rink in front of your very eyes.The Disney On Ice Presents Worlds Of Fantasy tour

Experience the AuroraJanuary 2Experience the thrill of the  Northern Lights at Armagh Planetarium this year with this fabulous new family show for 2012 – an out of this world day out!Robots From TV And The MoviesUntil January 12Children with a taste

-luxe bespoke service, Sharky & George are also offering tailor made activity days for young hotel guests. Perhaps your budding movie mogul fancies a day learning how to shoot films and use special effects? Or how about a treasure hunt through Green Park

And Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival.Summer Skate SpectacularJuly 25Come along to Lee Valley Ice Centre to skate the day away in the summer ice rink.Children's ActivitiesJuly 26–September 2There's lots going on at the Bentall Centre in London this summer

and talks, and a dedicated children’s zone, or take in a movie at the Mark Kermode Film Club. Dance and music classes and a Youth Zone for teens aged 11–17 years.Where to stay Pitch your own or go for the “comfy camping” option at Wigwam Sam’s majestic tipi

of the big and small screen alike. Highlights of the museum’s extensive collection include the Animation Gallery featuring popular characters telling the story of animation from its earliest days and Experience TV, an interactive gallery charting television

schools and attractions the Legoland Windsor Resort is the ideal destination for families with children under 12 looking for a special family day out. To make your family day out super special why not visit our talented team of Lego Model Makers hard

of the trade from top animators, catch animated movies and take part in hands-on workshops as part of creative extravaganza Animated Exeter. Perfect a pancakeFebruary 19–27Create crazy, colourful (and inedible!) pancakes to celebrate Pancake Day, with toppings

the resident peacocks and macaws), circus skills workshops, and movie clubs for all-round family entertainment.  This year look out for piano playing comedian Tim Minchin plus Jools Holland, his Blues Orchestra and some very special guests.Latitude, Henham

parade, a baby clay workshop or meet a Gruffalo. Where to stay Weekend tickets include three nights’ camping in pretty parkland. Cost £95 for adults; £40 for children; under-threes free; day tickets are also available for Saturday and Sunday.Find out more