At once blissfully calm and strikingly dramatic, the rolling fields of this country estate make a unique setting for the contemporary artworks of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The perfect antidote to the stuffy and staid traditional gallery

The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down

in 1970, Woburn Safari Park is one of the UK’s oldest wild animal parks and offers the chance to come face to face with all manner of exotic beasts hailing from every corner of the world. Established by the 13th Duke of Bedford on the grounds of his family

have the opportunity to master their craft at Diggerland. With four locations around the country, Diggerland offers the opportunity to drive real diggers and ride on plenty of other park attractions and is suitable for all children over 90cm tall

-of-the-range skates are available for children who fancy themselves as tiny Torvils plus fresh modern cuisine and drinks will be provided by rinkside eatery, The Moose.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandUntil January 6London’s largest winter event is a festive feast

-loving lovers can now get married in the park under the watchful eye of Paddy the chimpanzee, who has a prime viewing spot from within his enclosure.Don’t forget to pack Most of the 65 acre site is based outdoors so wear comfortable shoes and pack something

As the executive chef at the prestigious Gidleigh Park in Devon, director of Abode Hotels and Michael Caines Restaurants, MBE recipient, television chef, charity patron and father-of-two it would be quite fair to say that two Michelin-starred chef

their own piece of art and entering it into a National doodle day competition, with schools eligible to enter and win £250 of vouchers to spend on equipment.A number of celebrities including David Cameron, Dame Helen Mirren and Nick Park have also lent

Serves: 4Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hourShepherd’s pie mix:300g lamb mince500ml lamb stock (or a good chicken stock)50g carrot, diced small50g celery, diced small50gr Celeriac, diced small50g onion diced2 cloves garlic minced15g rosemary chopped10g thyme chopped1...

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