Geocaching at RhossiliJanuary 4–February 19Use a handheld GPS device that displays your exact coordinates to negotiate your way around a free hi-tech treasure trail. Discover boxes which may contain hidden treasures while taking in the striking scenery of Rhossili Bay, near Swans...

Gibside Food & Craft MarketJanuary 7, 21Snap up a selection of local food, drinks and crafts and watch live cooking demonstrations at this seasonal market in Gibside Gardens, Gateshead.Winter With BeatrixJanuary 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29Peruse a selection of Beatrix Potter’s w...

comedy gala with plenty of over-the-top fun for any age.Wolf TalesJanuary 29Curious children should creep along to the Winchester Discovery Centre to meet the big bad wolf and hear the real truth about his fairytale exploits from the so-called villain

’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

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...

.Festive Family Fun Day at Brisbane House HotelJanuary 2Take a relaxing break after the burden of Christmas meals with a delicious two-course lunch at the Brisbane House Hotel in Ayrshire where face-painters, clowns and entertainers will be on hand to keep

that is suitable for all the family.Cupcake and CrayonsJanuary 8Let your children experience the fun and magic of fancy baking with this morning of cupcake decorating, balloon modelling and colouring at The Tea Box, Richmond North. They may even get to meet a real

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

Edwardian Christmas FayreNovember 26–27Dinefwr Park and Castle in Carmarthenshire will be playing host to a sackload of festive fun with a chance to sneak in some early Christmas shopping at the local food hall as well as an outdoor winter wonderland

upstairs in the Make Lounge including summer bunting making and origami flowers. Fifties FeteJuly 1Go retro at this fun family event in Hatchlands Park in Guildford by perusing craft stalls, learning fun historic facts from the decade and a watching a