’s cosmic curiosity with three days of events as part of BBC Stargazing Live at Armagh Planetarium. Activities will include meteorite displays and outdoor stargazing.Butterfly BalletJanuary 17Allow yourself to be swept away by the beautiful music as your

Winter BabiesJanuary 1–February 19Meet the adorable newborn lambs, piglets and goats in Longcot Farm, Oxfordshire during twice daily meet the animals sessions.Celebrating Chinese New YearJanuary 4–January 31Drop in to Banbury Museum to welcome in the Year Of The Dragon by hanging...

Golden ProspectsJanuary 3Nottingham Castle’s new family gallery exhibition offers an interactive look at journeys and exploration through dressing up, and exciting quests.Famers MarketJanuary 4For a tasty treat, head to Birmingham’s Upper New Street and pick up a plethora of seas...

in the woods, foraging is an activity that children and parents can enjoy together. Some parents might be hesitant because of possible dangers. It’s true that some plants can scratch or sting; others can be poisonous and there is also the chance of pollution

, Glasgow, which features puppets, music and song. Contemporary Art EncountersJanuary 8Encourage your child’s creative side with this workshop led by the staff at Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre.Young artists can participate in fun activities and workshops

1. Paying a visit to a local farm will not only be a fun day out for young children, but an educational one too. Children who live in rural areas should find they have their pick of local growers whilst city-dwelling families can track down their nearest pastoral oasis at www.far...

. SnowmenAnother activity is to build a snowman and decorate him with foods that birds and animals, such as squirrels, can also appreciate. Nature-loving children will relish the chance to help wild creatures and watch them visit their snowman. Preferred foods include

Meet Samuel PepysJanuary 7Discover the history of this great city by one of its most famous diarists, Samuel Pepys, at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Hear tales of the Great Fire of London, the Navy and the Great Plague in a show that is suitable for all the family.Cup...

Forest, Cheshire on June 24Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire on July 8For further details, please see the Bear Nibbles website.And for more outdoor fun from Junior, seeTen wonderful woodlands in the UKTen super spring activities

There are a variety of robust outdoor family activities to enjoy in and around Reykjavik including horse riding and cycling, and children will love bathing at one of the many thermal pools in the city. Families will also enjoy visiting Reykjavik