– but look out for beggars scoundrels and thieves who may just end up in the stocks before the day is through. Film Club: A Child’s Christmas In WalesDecember 10Settle down with your family at Wales’ National Museum for a special screening of an animated

and enormous game of Consequences.The King And I January 24–28Catch this opulent oriental oeuvre full of sweet song, graceful dance and regal romance when the Leicester Curve’s production of The King And I arrives at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal.Toy Stories

of the newly restored East Parterre garden and pay a visit to the Perseus and Andromeda fountain with its majestic cascades, running until the end of October.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The Midlands

on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting

child is destined for gregarious Gryffindor or sneaky Slytherin and improve their Expelliarmus with a magical Harry Potter themed day out at Cannon Park in Canley. The free event will include birds of prey, a flying Ford Anglia and the chance to pose

, dance, art, live music and performance. During this special event, Oxford’s museums, Castle, Town Hall, theatres and galleries will throw open their doors to the public for late night viewings, enhanced by special performances. Outdoors