Teddy Bears' PicnicJune 24, July 8, 22Your child can choose her favourite furry friend, pack up a picnic and head to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire for one of these merry activity afternoons with organised al-fresco lunching and more fun and games

performances will be on the programme, with an emphasis on global diversity as well as an array of exotic eats. Aberaeron Seafood FestivalJuly 8Visit Aberearon Harbour on Cardigan Bay coast for this fantastic seafood festival. Your child can observe local chefs

guide.  Summer of Love Craft FairJuly 1Creative families should pop along to Matthews Hall in Devon for this contemporary craft fair showcasing work by a selection of designers and makers from the local area. Several workshops will also be running

Scottish Traditional Boat FestivalJune 23Impressive vessels from far and wide will be cruising into the harbour at Portsoy for the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Highlights will include traditional maritime crafts, sumptuous local seafood

activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit

during this activity session at Wordsworth House in Cumbria. Young history fans will relish learning about the grisly sports including bare-knuckle boxing and cock fighting as well as the more refined pastimes of the upper class.The Manchester Picnic

this milestone with a host of exciting activities including a puppet parade, crafty workshops and backstage tours to meet the Very Important Puppets currently treading the theatre’s boards.Big Dance 2012 July 7-15This nationwide celebration of dance will see

1. Find a large tree and choose a point from which to measure it at around four to five feet from the ground, ensuring you choose a part of the tree that is not significantly thicker or thinner than the rest of the trunk.2. Using a soft and flexible tape measure, measure the girt...

featuring over 140 varieties of local apple, cider tasting, apple press demonstrations, dancers and fun, fruity games for children.Snapped-Up 3 MarketOctober 9An afternoon of  monster-themed activities as part of the Cardiff Design Festival, taking place

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