throughout the day. Moscow State CircusJuly 4–8Roll up, roll up for one of the greatest shows on earth, in Birmingham’s Beckett’s Farm for four nights only! Now mercifully free of any animal performers, The Moscow State Circus are focusing their revamped show

, dancing, Punch and Judy performances, barbequed food and a parade through the town centre. Pirate Play DaysJuly 21–September 2Young buccaneers can channel their inner Jack Sparrow at this afternoon of pirate-themed fun at Chatham Historic Dockyard where

, discover regal etiquette and take their place on a grand throne. Georgian OlympicsSundays from July 22–2If you thought life was tough for athletes in the present day Olympic games, wait until you discover the ways the Georgian classes amused themselves

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves

Scottish Traditional Boat FestivalJune 23Impressive vessels from far and wide will be cruising into the harbour at Portsoy for the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Highlights will include traditional maritime crafts, sumptuous local seafood and folk dance performances. Every B...

The festive season is full of exciting events and activities for families.Find out what's on in your area with our guide to the happiest yuletide happenings in: The NorthThe MidlandsThe SouthWalesNorthern IrelandScotlandLondon events or London's Winter Ice RinksThen, once the las...

Hi, it's me, JoeBeen a bit sidetracked with the old Christmas festivities, so sorry haven't been keeping you up to date with the Big Contest! So here's the news from Day 5 of the Lego Stars Wars versus Playmobil Knights Tournament  - and boy, oh boy

Hi, it's me, Joe.It's not every day that my mummy asks me to pick my nose (actually, she never has to ask me – I do it quite happily on my own). Of course, what she meant was for me to choose what red nose I wanted to sport for Red Nose Day. I chose

Welcome to a warm and sunny Firenze: the weather was clement and clear, unlike last week when the menswear show Pitti Uomo saw persistent rain most of the time, so we were off to a good start.Miss Blumarine opened the catwalk shows with a gentle ruffled and delicate collection wi...

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