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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
this party offers a delicious three course meal (a children’s menu will be available) followed by a distinctly parent friendly disco-themed boogie wonderland dancing session with a live band.New Year’s Day ParadeKick off 2012 with an all-singing, all
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Jolly January Outings In The South
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:30:04
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Children’s Garden TrailJanuary 9–February 27Listen up for a special sensory trail which will lead curious young explorers around the gardens at Tyntesfield House in Bristol.WassailJanuary 14Celebrate Wassail in traditional fashion by waking up the apple
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Jolly January Outings in Scotland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:55:05
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
IRN-BRU Carnival 2012December 23–January 15Revel in some post Christmas excitement with this annual carnival at the SECC in Glasgow with over 60 great attractions, rides and stalls for children and adults alike.Mince Pie SpecialsDecember 31–January
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Jolly January Outings In Northern Ireland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:33:23
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
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
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Sharky & George’s half-term takeover
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 16:12:42
A host of exciting activities await at The Athenaeum
Luxury Mayfair hotel, The Athenaeum, are certainly living up their standing as Junior’s Best UK Family Hotel and this half term are offering children the chance to join in a party with dynamic entertainment duo, Sharky & George.On February 15
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Seven Stories, Newcastle Upon Tyne
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:45:56
From tall stories to rollicking reads, Seven Stories is bursting at the seams with witty words and astonishing images
We’re sure there are more than just seven stories waiting to be discovered on the seven levels of this old Victorian mill, which has been transformed into a wonderful world dedicated to children’s literature. The exhibition programme takes its
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Jolly January Outings In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:40:45
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Golden ProspectsJanuary 3Nottingham Castle’s new family gallery exhibition offers an interactive look at journeys and exploration through dressing up, and exciting quests.Famers MarketJanuary 4For a tasty treat, head to Birmingham’s Upper New Street and pick up a plethora of seas...
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Now touring: The best family shows in your area
By Fiona McKim on 10/04/2012 17:27:44
See stars of the stage as they visit theatres across the country
To TeaApril 3–September 2We’ve all been there: you are just sitting down to a civilised tea party, when a big cat gatecrashes, devours your comestibles and chaos ensues. Children who have missed out on this experience can go along for the ride when
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See a Lemony Snicket story live on stage
By Fiona McKim on 09/11/2012 13:05:00
Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming hits London’s Roundhouse
is at Camden Roundhouse from November 28–December 30, for more details, visit Roundhouse.org.ukLook out for Junior’s interview with Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler in an upcoming issue, in the meantime check out our top children’s theatre picks
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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
later, Barefoot Books is a transatlantic children’s publishing house as well as a worldwide community of writers, parents, librarians and anybody else who shares the Barefoot philosophy: Imagine, explore, create, connect, give back.Now, to celebrate
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