children’s authors and illustrators from both sides of the channel including Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar and Kitty Crowther.  For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in London

of the newly restored East Parterre garden and pay a visit to the Perseus and Andromeda fountain with its majestic cascades, running until the end of October.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The Midlands

display over the bay of Llandudno to mark this years Guy Fawkes’ Night celebrations. Wrap up warm and bring a flask of hot chocolate for a dazzling family night out.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in Wales

activities on offer for families seeking a jolly day out. Surrounded by 3000 acres of deer park and beautifully manicured gardens, the magnificent Abbey houses a vast private collection including silver, gold, furniture and priceless famed artworks. Children

single for the festive season. Written by college parent Tessa Cox and performed by the children, Christmas In My Heart is about a boy who wishes his father would come home from the war, with proceeds going to charity Help for Heroes. The track

On their tropical island home, musical ape outfit the ZingZillas love to make noise. Each episode of their CBBC show introduces children to a different musical genre from around the world and features a special musical guest. Now fans can catch

and full of sparkling characters who will excite and enthuse the whole family with true tales of the past. Far from being a decaying relic, this ancient fortress provides a family day out full of drama and interest that really lives up to that often heard

and adventures that have happened deep in the forest, or The Magic Faraway Tree that leads to mysterious and enchanted lands.And, just like Enid Blyton’s deep-rooted relic, many trees are home to an assortment of seldom-seen creatures and often have a hidden

at Fineshade Woods to map out your visit. Tel: 01780 444920 or visit www.forestry.gov.uk3. Thetford Forest, Norfolk This tall pine forest is home to a wide variety of birds including red crossbills, goldfinches and woodlarks. There’s also red deer, roe deer

for pleasure, which was further developed in the early 17th century by wealthy landowner Sir Charles Cavendish and his fun-loving successor Sir William.Star attractions The Little Castle, a joint endeavour by Knights Cavendish, is home to lavishly decorated