Named in 2009 as the world’s first UNESCO city of film, Bradford is the ideal location for Britain’s National Media Museum. This multi-sensory, multimedia eight floor extravaganza provides an immersive hands-on educational experience for aficionados

SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50

and on the high seas at the Museum Of London Docklands.Gnomeo And JulietJune 4Catch a screening of this comedic caper with Barbican's Family Film Club. Animal EncountersMay 28–June 5Owls, otters and hedgehogs are just some of the creatures you can meet at the WWT

significance of the Festival Of Lights and how it came to be?Head to authentic Bombay Café, Dishoom, on October 26 for a day of celebrations including face-painting, traditional pavement chalk–art, and a special screening of award-winning animated film, Sita

and fun craft activities, plus circus skills. There’s also 11 acres of gardens to explore – look out for the resident peacocks and macaws –  and an adventure playground.Added extras Take part in the carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre

, and karaoke. Early bird tickets have already sold out, so get in fast for 2010. Visit www.secretgardenparty.co.uk6. JULY 23–25 Womad, Wiltshire This festival offers a world of music with performers from as far afield as Ethiopia, India and New Zealand

's Blueprint Cafe by taking part in a complimentary Easter egg panting session out on the terrace. There will also be a special two or three course fixed price menu available for parents to enjoy while taking in the cafe's views over Tower Bridge and The Thames

into party mode for its ten-day Festival Of Entertainment And Visual Arts (Feva).  Enjoy street entertainment, live music and dance, film screenings, foodie feasts and moreMaster The MazeAugust 27For a truly different view of the world's largest maize maze

And Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival.Summer Skate SpectacularJuly 25Come along to Lee Valley Ice Centre to skate the day away in the summer ice rink.Children's ActivitiesJuly 26–September 2There's lots going on at the Bentall Centre in London this summer

wish at magical bonfire at BeWilderwood, Norfolk, and follow fun woodland trails.Norman Knights Family Fun TrailFebruary 19–27Search the ruins of Peveril Castle, Castleton, to find hidden letters and spell out a secret word. Wild EventsFebruary 21–25Go