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Ten Days Out for the Bank Holiday Weekend
By Sarah Leivers on 27/08/2010 15:41:12
Ten fun things to do over the August Bank Holiday
: 0161 8481834; www.lowryoutletmall.com EGYPTIAN FISH? Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive will be opening its doors this bank holiday Monday, offering visitors a day of varied activities from handling Egyptian artefacts to giving the fish their lunch
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
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 3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy ...
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
. Highlights include the alien-inspired Out Of This World Week July 22–28, with intergalactic dressing-up and Aliens Love Underpants storytimes; a visit from Claude On Holiday author Alex T Smith on August 1; pop-up book making on August 3, 31 and monster fun
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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
.Beast QuestJuly 31Go on a hunt for the three Bs – bugs, beetles and butterflies at Brierley Forest Park, Nottinghamshire. Catch them using pooters and bug catchers and examine them under the microscope.Family RacingAugust 29A fabulous day out for all
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Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
diver and touch a real shark tooth (if your brave enough!) as the Deep Sea World team travel to Hamley’s in Glasgow every Friday and Saturday during the Summer holidays.Gallery FunJuly 29The National Museum of Scotland is throwing wide the doors of its
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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2011 11:19:36
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
in the Isle of Wight boasts an eight-day schedule combining competitive racing and great fun for competitors and spectators alike. Get out on the water aboard one of the spectator boats or take part in some sailing taster sessions, then enjoy the spectacular
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May/June Half-term events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:55:44
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire.Pirate WeekMay 28–June 5 Swashbuckling stories and pirates craft abound at Seven Stories in Newcastle as part of a special pirate week.Find out what's happening this half-term in the South, Midlands, London, Scotland, Wales and
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May/June Half-term events for Wales
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:51:09
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
.Catapult Challenge June 4 Watch the might Trebuchet siege engine in action at Cardiff Castle and take part in a catapult challenge.Wales Biodiversity WeekJune 6–8 Discover the animals that leave within St Fagans National History Museum and its grounds.Find out what
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:49:53
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
The Sizzle May 27–30 The twin pleasures of food and music combine in this fun festival in the Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Family Fun Day May 30 The Stormont Estate is hosting a Family Fun Day in aid of BBC Children In Need, with a sports day
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May/June Half-term events for the South
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:54:17
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
to create interesting effects at Haslemere Museum, Surrey.Sock Toys May 31 Be inspired by the toy collection at Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, and make toys out of socks and other materials, just children had to during the Second World War.The Royal Bath
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