-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

, this is a unique central London art gallery representing the most distinguished contemporary book illustrators from around the world. Established in 1995, The Illustration Cupboard has presented a continuous schedule of events including exhibitions, themed

1. JUNE 4-6 Wychwood, Gloucestershire Nominated best family festival (every year!), the line up here includes the Levellers, The South and King Creosote. There will also be over 100 events and workshops including circus skills, puppet shows

and dressings prepared. Most salads can be made earlier in the day, then kept chilled in the fridge. Then ask your guests to help – a barbecue is a communal event!5. Do a preview tasting for children  The last thing you want to be doing when you are ready

1. DJ and disco Give your child the run of the CDs for the day and have her put together a playlist for a disco. Ask her to make decorations and name the event, then set a time when she will play DJ (with Dad’s help) while you take to the dance

your comfy 'cinema' seating in rows and ‘sell’ tickets for the show. You could also make posters for the event. Winnie-The-Pooh, Babe, The Lion King, Shrek and Mary Poppins are all great ideas for a rainy-day movie.5. Hollywood star  Line a kitchen tray