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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:50:20
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
with ice rink, reindeer and a visit from Father Christmas.Caerphilly’s Medieval Christmas FayreDecember 10–11Browse a medieval market filled with authentic olde-worlde produce and fill your boots with foodie delights at Caerphilly’s annual medieval fete
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
The Festive Gift FairNovember 17–20De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering
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Hallowe'en happenings in the South
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:25:16
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
October 2This alternative to Hallowe’en is a Somerset tradition which takes place on the last Thursday of October each year. Legend has it that one misty night many years ago, the local ladies feared their menfolk were not returning and set out to find them
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
and mulled wine and mince pies for parents.The Spirit Of Christmas PastDecember 11Step into the past at the Ulster Folk And Transport Museum with an afternoon of festivities straight out of the 1900’s. Create your own Christmas decorations, make sweet music
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
suffering from Easter fatigue.The Museum of English Rural Life, Reading April 12–19Follow the Bunny Trail and search for some extra special prizes.The Submarine Museum, Gosport April 14–21Design an octopus garden on a plate and have a go at cracking codes
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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White rabbits and Easter bunnies at The Rib Room
By Fiona McKim on 23/03/2012 15:46:26
A very important date awaits at this Wonderland inspired Easter party
decorated party space.Meanwhile, parents will feel as if they really have gone through the looking glass into the refined serenity of the main restaurant. Offering a lavish three course menu accompanied by a considered wine list, a long Easter lunch
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Easter Days Out In The North
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 16:43:00
Egg-Citing days out for your family
period.Easter Holiday FunApril 2 – 13If you are stuck on something to do Monday to Friday of the holidays, look no further than Gibside park. Each day has a different theme to keep everyone entertained, and it gets the whole family involved in the outdoor
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:30:26
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father
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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Weekend on July 30, 31, Agrilympics and scarecrow workshops on August 20, 21, Bank Holiday Music And Fun on August 28, 29, a Moonlight Maze Pyjama Party Night on September 10, 11, and a Vintage Tractor Rally on September 17.Summer SaturdaysNow until August
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