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Fruit picking
By Suzanne Milne on 18/06/2009 14:26:40
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon This family farm offers soft fruit picking and an orchard. There is also a new barn-style restaurant. Tel: 01566 784605 or visit www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.ukBoyces Nursery, Devon This nursery is set
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:08:18
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland
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Autumn Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 13:00:06
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
children’s authors and illustrators from both sides of the channel including Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar and Kitty Crowther. For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in London
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
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
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Jolly January Outings In London
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:45:36
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
hospitality at Boisdale Bishopsgate. The luxurious set menus on offer are a showcase of Scotland’s famously rich natural larder including lobster, salmon, wild venison and award-winning Macsween haggis. The hunting-lodge style surroundings of this restaurant
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
By Suzanne Milne on 13/08/2010 13:28:51
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
the western fringe. Only the road separates the sea from beach shops, a charming café and a pub with an excellent restaurant. Public toilets are adjacent to the beach. Visit www.cornwall-online.co.uk3. Blackpool Sands, Devon This award-winning beach is one
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
the freaky fish witch.Time: 10am–6pm. Cost: £18 (adults), £12.50 (children). County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road SE1 7PB. For details, see www.sealife.co.ukLyric Hammersmith: The Very Noisy NightOctober 26–30Find out what happens when a little mouse can
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
wish at magical bonfire at BeWilderwood, Norfolk, and follow fun woodland trails.Norman Knights Family Fun TrailFebruary 19–27Search the ruins of Peveril Castle, Castleton, to find hidden letters and spell out a secret word. Wild EventsFebruary 21–25Go
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
pm (Sun–Weds), 10am–10pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £8.50 (adults), £7.50 (children). East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandNovember 19–January 4Thrill out with ice rink, fairground rides and Christmas market at Hyde Park's mammoth
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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
LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm
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