Children’s Garden TrailJanuary 9–February 27Listen up for a special sensory trail which will lead curious young explorers around the gardens at Tyntesfield House in Bristol.WassailJanuary 14Celebrate Wassail in traditional fashion by waking up the apple

2Postpone the New Year diet one more day by enjoying a hot mince pie and drink on the traditional Strathspey steam-engine. Bask in the vintage glow of this old-fashioned train as you take in the breath-taking views of the Highlands' winter landscape

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves

playground at the Museum Of London Docklands where young children can try out some old-fashioned games and make a toy to take home.Mansfield Museum Dickens FestivalFebruary 13–17Nottingham’s Mansfield Museum is laying on a plethora of crafty dickens

, where a local storyteller will spin the yarn of rationing during the war, then sweeten the deal by handing out old-fashioned sugary treats to all children in attendance.  Don't Miss... Junior's top 100 books of all time, voted for by readers

’s fabulous array of outdoor events. The ubiquitous festival uniform of wellies and parkas is far more than just a fashion statement this year.Families seeking a last-minute summer sojourn from July 6–8 would be well advised to make for one of our hottest

competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father

to Christmas is being played out on a colossal scale at Tower Bridge this year with a giant Victorian advent calendar. On arrival children will be asked to select a candy cane from a giant Christmas tree, one of which on each day will allow the lucky recipient