-themed day out to discover more about the fascinating range of wildlife out and about during the early autumn season.Harvest Fair And Scarecrow TrailOctober 2Nothing signals the arrival of autumn like the new season’s harvest, so bring your family along

Singing festive songs is the perfect way to warm the cockles and blast away the winter blues. This winter your child might be taking part in the Young Voices choir. Thousands of children will be gathering at four venues across the country

beautiful, pre-erected nomadic tent at Camel Camp in an exclusive area of the campsite. £300 per tent (sleeps four), plus entry. What does it cost Adult weekend tickets with camping cost £65; 12–16s, £32.50; under-12s are free.Extend your stay The stunning

throughout the day. Moscow State CircusJuly 4–8Roll up, roll up for one of the greatest shows on earth, in Birmingham’s Beckett’s Farm for four nights only! Now mercifully free of any animal performers, The Moscow State Circus are focusing their revamped show

A strong line-up includes The Charlatans, Robyn Hitchcock, Ian Anderson, Cornershop, The Waterboys, and, er, The Wurzels. For the kids CBeebies favourite and seasoned festivaller Justin Fletcher will be performing, alongside all manner of workshops

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