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Delightful Dickensian Days Out
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2012 15:22:08
Mark Charles Dickens’ bicentenary year with these fun family events
this guided walking tour.Enter A Victorian PhotographMay 6The Museum Of London invites children to dress up in the finery of the Victorian era and use modern day digital trickery to enter a photograph from the pastMedway Dickens FestivalJune 8–10As his home
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How to enjoy fun on the beach
By on 16/07/2010 15:44:52
Making footprints in the sand, jumping shallow waves...aaaah, happy days
to play every time we visit. Encourage your child to be conscientious about never leaving any litter and showing respect for any sealife, for example, taking photographs of any pretty shells she comes across rather than taking them home. “Lots of children
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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Make A Bad Ting Good With Rastamouse
By Fiona McKim on 07/10/2011 11:16:08
Meet the Rastafarian rodent as he launches his debut DVD
the launch of his debut DVD, Rastamouse will be making a special appearance at Asda in Derby on October 8. The supermarket has ordered in an extra supply of cheese for the big day when the super-cool ska-jammin mouse will be meeting fans, taking photographs
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Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 16:14:22
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
to retain the mischievous spirit of the man himself whilst providing an educational family day out. Cheeky children will revel in tales of Dahl’s schoolboy pranks whilst adult aficionados can delve into the vast archive of manuscripts, photographs, letters
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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
on a knights helmet or royal crown and bring home a photograph to remember the experience of being king for a day.Sizergh CastleNow OpenThe imposing Sizergh Castle, set in stunning gardens would make the perfect setting for a brisk autumnal stroll
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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
to Christmas is being played out on a colossal scale at Tower Bridge this year with a giant Victorian advent calendar. On arrival children will be asked to select a candy cane from a giant Christmas tree, one of which on each day will allow the lucky recipient
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