. Two days of traditional entertainment will include comedy, music, dance, food and games.Autumn QuizOctober 8–23Become a nature detective in the grounds of Crathes Castle in Banchory with this self-lead autumn quiz trail.  Historic HuntingOctober 10

and enormous game of Consequences.The King And I January 24–28Catch this opulent oriental oeuvre full of sweet song, graceful dance and regal romance when the Leicester Curve’s production of The King And I arrives at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal.Toy Stories

animals on Streamvale Open Farm for this delightful day out where children will have to opportunity to cuddle fluffy bunnies, bottle feed lambs and play with puppies. A special wildlife trail will also be on offer as will delicious ice cream, cakes

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-dancing

celebrations at Astley Hall in Lancashire, activities include singing, dancing and of course chestnut roasting.Ghostly GalleonOctober 29Set sail on a spooky seafaring voyage aboard an Ullswater Steamer in Carlisle for this two hour Halloween Spooktacular event

at Groomsport and join in with some traditional spooky fun including pony and trap rides, crafts, a creepy creatures display and local music. For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Northern Ireland

Estate, Shropshire whilst taking part in a Hallowe’en trail around the grounds. Afterwards get cosy by a crackling log fire whilst children can create a special Hallowe’en memento to take home.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn

delicious pumpkin shaped spooky cookie. Will your child be brave enough to ascend to Dorothy’s lair and experience her icy presence?For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in The South

Materials programme of events. Families can get involved in some traditional village fete activitie with a twist including heavy metal face painting, best-in-show motorbikes, rockabilly barn dancing as well as live music and local crafts. Family Fun day

playground at the Museum Of London Docklands where young children can try out some old-fashioned games and make a toy to take home.Mansfield Museum Dickens FestivalFebruary 13–17Nottingham’s Mansfield Museum is laying on a plethora of crafty dickens