It would be quite a feat to find a child (or indeed adult) who doesn’t have a soft spot for cheeky monkeys and affable apes. Lithe and lively, they simply love to lark around, but they also need our help and protection. Monkey World in Dorset helps to rehabilitate primates who ha...

layers which can be easily removed if necessary.2. Bring a kitYour child can make the most of his discoveries with a few essential pieces of kit such as a magnifying glass or binoculars to inspect your discoveries more closely, a notebook to keep a rock

comedy gala with plenty of over-the-top fun for any age.Wolf TalesJanuary 29Curious children should creep along to the Winchester Discovery Centre to meet the big bad wolf and hear the real truth about his fairytale exploits from the so-called villain

at Cardiff’s Tenchniquest Science Discovery Centre. Watch all kinds of brilliant bubbles as they burst into flames, create crazy shapes and grow large enough for you to fit inside.Love on the slateJanuary 22Get ready for Wales’ equivalent to Valentines Day

from every angle and to explore the park’s hills, woodland, lakes and formal gardens, making exciting discoveries around every corner...Not many people know this, but… The estate on which the park is built was once owned by the rather eccentric Sir

of the globe await discovery within the lush 17 miles of picturesque landscape here, including 82 champion trees, the tallest of their kind in the country.Star attractions The changing seasons highlight the trees as the star attraction here and the summer

of the programme include chocolate factory demonstrations, food stalls in the garden and a children’s treasure hunt.Traditional Easter FunApril 8Children can get crafty at County Armagh’s Lough Neagh Discovery Centre who will be hosting a series of creative

’s Bodyworks exhibition and delve into the details of the skin we’re in. Tel: 0141 420 5000; www.glasgowsciencecentre.org25th Feel the forceVisit this interactive Lego Star Wars display at Manchester’s Legoland Discovery Centre. Young Padawan learners can

activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit