familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations for firework use. The government has issued a handy checklist for those planning to put on a display at home, including what to look out for when buying fireworks and how to properly dispose of them

£80 for adults; £35 for children; under-threes free. Extend your stay Stay at Rowan House, a four-star holiday cottage in the heart of the Staffordshire Peak District in the village of Alton (and yes, if your children want still more fun take a day out

What do you call a snowman in July? A puddle.Which letter is the coolest? Iced t.What do you call a cat at the beach? Sandy Claws.What does the sun drink out of? Sunglasses.What did the pig say at the beach on a hot summer’s day? I’m bacon

place throughout May Day and thousands of people come to see the two Hobby Horses The Old Oss and the Blue Ribbon Oss.4 Go huntingOn Easter Day each year kit out your children in explorer outfits (safari hats and binoculars) or Sherlock Holmes

puppet show  If you don’t have puppets to hand, then retrieve those fuzzy winter socks from the charity bag and turn them into colourful sock characters. You can do the same with paper bags and even those floppy yellow washing-up gloves. Cut out a large

and sculptures using cutters or by hand. Dry the shapes in the oven for 10 minutes at 100°C. When cooled, the objects can be painted. 7. Vegetable printing  Cut large potatoes in half. Carve out shapes and patterns, then stamp the vegetables into ink and press

Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries

a traditional wash day  Lather up an old-fashioned washing tub (an old tin is perfect, but a plastic bucket will do) and give your child a scrubbing board (a big wooden chopping board is ideal), then set them to scrubbing your old, worn-out clothes

Alongside all those fabulous shows there will also be some great Kids Week activities, free to ticket-holders for that day’s performance. Here’s a flavour of what’s going on:ROOM ON THE BROOM TALK BACK, August 19Join the cast of Room On The Broom

-The-Pooh and Goldilocks And The Three Bears are spot on).5. Go on a National Parks day event Visit www.nationalparks.gov.uk and search Events for a date and location that suits you.6. Cloudwatching  Pick a shady tree, roll out your rug, then watch the sky go by. Try