. The children’s Little Lounge area is also to be expanded for this year’s event with a plethora of baby facilities andmore space for families to take a time out from the frenetic festival vibe.As ever, the Lounge On The Farm is particularly proud of its links

3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www

and drinking rose in the garden, to children the summer holidays represent freedom, independence and family days out, awash with activities laid on for their pleasure.So, in honour of this most pleasant of seasons, and in recognition of the fact that those

?   World Sweetcorn Eating Championships & Festival August 6 A day of events to celebrate the wonderful plants the maze is made from with live music and sweetcorn BBQ. Watch the excitement of the World Sweetcorn Eating Championships, or join in yourself

Not only are there pick- your-own fruit and vegetables, there’s also a maize maze for children to play in if they get bored of eating the strawberries. There’s also a playground and a tea room – if you need some sustenance. Tel: 01747 829072 or visit www

–Fri and children eat for free.Paradise In The ParkJuly 21–August 31A one-timer holder of the prestigious title European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is a city well-known for its sights and sounds. This summer a new attraction arrives in the form of Paradise

cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland

symbol of the Iron Age.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Wales

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

of Scotland, I like what you’ve done with the place.This was one of our winning entries in our Silver Cross Days Out Travel Writer Competition. Find about out other winners, the Discover Children's Story Centre in London and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.