in fairytale crafts and settle down for storytime. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon
June 2–5
Join the tea party in the Winter Garden, enjoy live music and family entertainment and admire some beauteous blooms. Also catch the current exhibition of work by Quentin

Open Garden Squares Weekend (June 9-10)Amongst our sprawling urban metropolis, hundreds of lush green oases lie hidden from view, undiscovered by the majority of the capital’s residents. For one weekend a year, the Open Garden Squares Weekend, these secret spaces open their gates...

4th The rites of springJoin in the May Day celebrations at Eastbury Manor House in Essex, where regal fancy dress is encouraged, historical music shall fill the garden and a twirl round the Maypole may prove irresistible. Tel: 020 8724 1002; www.nationaltrust.org.uk5th A jolly ni...

Family StorytellingJanuary 28Gather round Society for Storytelling members, Pippa Reid and Claudia Mernick at Harrow Arts Centre for a family storytelling session followed by a crafty workshop inspired by the tales of the day.Storytelling Bus

on the promenade in Newcastle, County Down where audiences can expect traditional slapstick humour and a healthy dose of bopping from the great man's irritable wife.Irish Game FairJuly 7, 8Now in its 50th year this annual event at Shane’s Castle Estate in Lough

at work on the various food stalls, listen to live music and watch traditional folk dancing. Jolly Totz FestivalJuly 14Billing itself as “the biggest arty party in Wales”, this inaugural event in Margam Country Park offers a plethora of family fun

on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves

upstairs in the Make Lounge including summer bunting making and origami flowers. Fifties FeteJuly 1Go retro at this fun family event in Hatchlands Park in Guildford by perusing craft stalls, learning fun historic facts from the decade and a watching a

, talking animals and mysterious adventures.Langwathby Scarecrow FestivalJul 14, 15See swathes of shabby, straw-stuffed creations spring up in gardens throughout the Cumbrian Village of Langwathby during this annual family festival. The programme will also