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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
will also offer skating lessons, lantern parades, Cornish choirs and a giant Christmas tree.Dickens Christmas Market and Festive Food FayreNovember 30 –December 18Set in the beautiful grounds of Kent’s Rochester Castle this event will kick off
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
halls with festive finery after taking part in a family workshop at Hopetoun House. A jolly time is certain to be had by all with mince pies and music adding to the cheerful Christmas atmosphere.Christmas DeerwalkDecember 17–18Wrap up warm and take a
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:30:26
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
Christmas At BeamishNovember 19–January 2Discover the traditions of Christmas through the ages at the interactive Beamish Museum in County Durham where you can experience all the trimmings of a Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Christmas. Festive
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Hallowe'en happenings in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 11:58:26
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
Monster Mash. This free festival of frights will feature music and dance performances, face-painting, spooky workshops, a dazzling fireworks display and much more.Cockle Row CottagesOctober 30Take a brisk autumnal stroll along the quaint seafront
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Autumn days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 12:32:49
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
with music and children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon.Michaelmass MerrimentOctober 1,2Head to Stirling Castle to join the young Mary Queen Of Scots in her celebration of Michaelmass, the medieval feast day celebrating the collection of the Harvest
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
Morgan James transports you to Christmas past with a special reading of Dylan Thomas' festive poem A Child's Christmas In Wales. Sumptuous hot chocolate and festive cookies will be provided by Sicilian restaurant, Caponata whilst a live musical
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Autumn Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 17:50:32
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumn activities
York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
1. Create adorable paper angels, either from your own design or using one of the many free templates which can be found online. Give the decorations a unique feel by cutting them out from old sheet music or newspapers and encourage your children
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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
Carnival there will be plenty of fun, music and festival spirit to soak up.
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
at the National Trust’s Fleece Inn New Years Eve Party which will include a delicious supper and traditional Ceilidh.The SouthNew Year’s Day BrunchJanuary 1Segue seamlessly into the New Year and allow the stresses of the festive season so melt away as you enjoy a
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