. For the modern child, between E-books, apps and Amazon the experience of visiting a bespoke, independent bookshop may be an unfamiliar one, so why not give your child a taste of the literary life by taking in a family event during Independent Booksellers Week

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.

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

Pig-ScotJune 23Children and adults alike should dig out their race day finery and head along to Cantref Aventure Farm for Wales’ premier porcine racing event! Cheer on the farm’s resident pigs as they trot around a specially built racing track

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

Neagh is a celebration of Northern Ireland’s countryside heritage dating from the Viking era to the First World War. Embark on a trip through time with your family by watching fire eating and juggling performers, dog shows and equestrian competitions

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

and folk dance performances. Every Bear That Ever There WasJune 30Children should bring their bravest teddy along to this hair-raising bear themed event at Blantyre’s David Livingstone Centre. Once each furry friend has been kitted out with their own name

, 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

, the Maths Buskers will be out in force, proving numbers really can be fun and a host of seasonal celebrations will be laid on in honour of the humble apple including tasting, bobbing, cooking and crafts.The festival programme is generated entirely