Pencils at the ready! The Big Draw is a  nationwide celebration of drawing that will see hundreds of events taking place across the country, including a wealth of arty enjoyment throughout London.The V&A’s launch event, Big Draw, Big Make, taking

the launch of his debut DVD, Rastamouse will be making a special appearance at Asda in Derby on October 8. The supermarket has ordered in an extra supply of cheese for the big day when the super-cool ska-jammin mouse will be meeting fans, taking photographs

To mark the launch of her brand new range of toys, Angelina Ballerina will be dropping in to John Lewis stores to meet her young fans. Catch her at...Oxford Street Saturday April 9, 10am–4pm  Blue Water Sunday April 10, 10am–4pm High Wycombe

the playground at Petersham Gate. Visit www.royalparks.org.uk5. Kelmscott, Gloucestershire A picnic on the banks of the Thames near the ancient village of Kelmscott is great on a hot day, because it’s also quite easy to take a little dip in the gentle waters here

WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes

. All you have to do is send us a review of a brilliant family day out, be it a visit to a zoo, theme park, museum or castle, a day at the beach, in the country, or anywhere. There are great prizes up for grabs, and the winning entry being published in a

year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun with some big-name musical headliners including James and The Cuban Brothers, as well as performances for children and a Comedy Club.Eden Festival

bands and acts like jugglers.Added extras Grown-ups can enjoy seminars, speakers, poetry and crafts. Start your day with Pilates and yoga, or chill out in the Healing Gardens with a range of holistic and massage treatments.Where to stay There’s a family