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Celebrate the Puffin Post's 45th Birthday
By Catherine Hudson on 11/10/2012 13:24:35
The cherished tome throws a birthday bash - and you're invited!
of Guildford Book Festival on October 20, and in light of the special day, will be open to non-members too.Will you be popping along to the Puffin Post's 45th Birthday Party? Young guests will be granted an audience with illustrator Emma Dodd who will bring her
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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 13:01:00
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
, 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
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Five of the best family events in London
By Fiona McKim on 08/06/2012 16:46:05
The best days out for families in the capital this month
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...
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Coming this week: Lounge On The Farm 2012
By Fiona McKim on 03/07/2012 12:44:27
Modern music, children’s comedy and luxurious local eats in the Kent countryside
. The children’s Little Lounge area is also to be expanded for this year’s event with a plethora of baby facilities andmore space for families to take a time out from the frenetic festival vibe.As ever, the Lounge On The Farm is particularly proud of its links
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The best summer days out in Wales
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:55:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
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
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The best summer days out in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:56:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit
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The best summer days out in The North
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:58:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
and learn all there is to know about the beautiful game.Keep Your Hat OnJuly 7Take your place on the banks of the River Wear in Durham to watch this Brazilian-themed carnival boat procession that is part of the city’s ¡Vamos! Latin cultural festival
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Joe Blogs goes all literary at the Hay Festival 2012
By Joe on 12/06/2012 15:44:03
Smart Boy About Town turns bookish as he mingles with Jacqueline Wilson, some Horrible Histories and a wiggly woo…
? Check out the Junior Guide to the Best Family Festivals for 2012.
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The best summer days out in The South
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:59:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
salty seafaring activities abound including cannon firing sessions, storytelling on board HMS Gannet and puppetry with Pirate Pam.Day Out With ThomasJuly 21–24Children will have the chance to meet cheeky blue engine Thomas and his portly superior, Sir
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
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
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