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Family party on the Isle of Wight
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 14:17:35
Go large this summer in the ultra-luxe five-bedroom The Knook that sleeps up to 12
from the popular village of Godshill, where local craft and produce shops and traditional pubs can be found. It’s also just three miles from the traditional seaside resort of Shanklin, so packing those buckets and spades is a must. A seven-night stay
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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
NorthLowry Outlet Mall, ManchesterApril 7–29The shopping centre is hosting lots of fun events over the Easter period, from a teddy bear fun day to an Easter basket craft workshop.Pencil Museum, Cumberland April 19–21 Eggtastic Easter trail
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HARVEST AT JIMMY'S: SEPTEMBER 9-12
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:41:06
Junior's Festival Guide gives the lowdown, hoe-down for Harvest At Jimmy's 2011
programme of children’s entertainment, including The Gruffalo, den-building in the woods, face painting, animal tours, cooking lessons, craft workshops, and a butterfly house. Added extras Plenty of fine foods and foodie chefs demonstrating their talents
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
, collage workshops, puppetry, arts and crafts.The weekend looks set to have a distinctly multicultural flavour in keeping with the ethos of the Barefoot community: Families can join in a traditional Ethiopian dance class and devour a fresh batch of Mama
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Jolly January Outings In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:45:15
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Celebrations by welcoming in the Year Of The Dragon with traditional music, crafts and a dragon dance display.
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
in Omagh, a local artist will bring the story to life by creating a mural before your very eyes.Autumnfest 2011September 24Celebrate the wonders of autumn at Carfunnock Country Park with a day of seasonal activities for the whole family. Watch live
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
with hands-on workshops, crafts, theatre, dressing-up, circus, rides, story-telling, comedy, face painting and more.Just So Festival, Rode Hall Parkland,CheshireAugust 17–19 A boutique weekend-long festival of creativity for families, with tons of magical
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
July 23–September 4Saddle up for fun at Eureka! in West Yorkshire. Children can pitch Cowboy Camps, take part in Cherokee Challenges and join in with arts and crafts.Dragons’ DayJuly 24A ‘dragonish’ day of fun activities for all the family – mask making
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:08:18
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
children can indulge their inner monster with plenty of Halloween themed games and creepy crafts.Tractor Spooktacular October 13, 27Ancient Blair Castle in the stormy Scottish highlands is the perfect setting for a ghoulish family adventure. Children
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Winter sun destinations
By Junior on 17/08/2011 17:40:19
When our British nights start drawing in, hot sunny days are only a few hours away. So how far are you willing to fly?
hotels, of which Al Waha (the Oasis) is a great family resort. A Little Turtles’ club caters for four- to 11-year-olds with activities such as handprint painting, mosaic craft, bracelet making, beach games, kite flying and collecting and decorating
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