everything from pizza to buckets and spades, Porth Oer is perfect for families. At low tide, shallow lagoons create perfect paddling pools for toddlers to splash about in, while older children can explore the exquisite rock pools (visit www

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

memoryFive Fun Things to Do with Shells at the Beach 1) Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2) Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3) See how many different types of shell you can find, and draw pictures

with ice rink, reindeer and a visit from Father Christmas.Caerphilly’s Medieval Christmas FayreDecember 10–11Browse a medieval market filled with authentic olde-worlde produce and fill your boots with foodie delights at Caerphilly’s annual medieval fete

with carol singers around the tree and sample traditional Christmas fare at this charmingly nostalgic family event.Magical Christmas MemoriesDecember 15–18Get into the festive spirit at Springhill Estate in County Londonderry with an immersive Christmas

.Explore, Discover, CreateJanuary 7, 14, 21, 28Join in this series of creative workshops at the National Museum Cardiff with themes based around science and art.Bubbles And BlastJanuary 21–February 19Any amateur Einstein will adore this larger-than-life science show

the resident reindeer.Festive Family Fun TrailDecember 3, 4Follow a trail around Framlingham Castle inSuffolk solving puzzles, finding hidden clues and maybe even winning a tasty treat.Mrs Greville's House at ChristmasDecember 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18Meet your most

The Festive Gift FairNovember 17–20De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering

halls with festive finery after taking part in a family workshop at Hopetoun House. A jolly time is certain to be had by all with mince pies and music adding to the cheerful Christmas atmosphere.Christmas DeerwalkDecember 17–18Wrap up warm and take a

to open that day’s door on the impressive two metre high wooden calendar. Storytelling at Somerset houseDecember 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 22Curl up beside the glamorous New-York inspired Tiffany & Co tree at Somerset House for one of these fabulous