fireworks displays and plenty of other offshore entertainment.Isle of Wight CarnivalsJuly 23-September 3There will be a total of 14 carnivals and parades taking place in the Isle of Wight this summer. From the Sandown main carnival to the Ryde Illuminated

recently injected a ray of sunshine into its Fulham Road children’s store with a brilliant charity event.The Easter party, which benefited the Lyla Nsouli Foundation for children's brain cancer research, offered a basketfull of easter fun for children

enjoyable days sometimes require meticilous planning, we have taken the liberty of rounding up some of the most exciting, engaging and fabulous family-friendly events across the UK. Don't forget to keep checking back all summer for the latest update on days

and events for every age and reading level. Now in its sixth year, this summer's event holds a plethora of exciting events for families to choose from, so read on for our top five picks from the programme:Find WallyJune 30–July 28This year marks the 25th

and five-voice harmonies during this outdoor afternoon concert at Wales' National Botanic Gardens, Carmarthenshire.For more fun events, and to see what's happening in your area, visit the official Love Parks Week website.And for great summer events, see our

Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet troupes on offer, allow us to offe...

of the globe await discovery within the lush 17 miles of picturesque landscape here, including 82 champion trees, the tallest of their kind in the country.Star attractions The changing seasons highlight the trees as the star attraction here and the summer

eat for free in several delectable on-site eateries.Summer TakeoverJuly 23–August 29It’s a case of power to the (little) people at Meadowhall in Sheffield as the powers that be have handed control of the summer events calendar to the children

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 environment, here families are free to ...

on the promenade in Newcastle, County Down where audiences can expect traditional slapstick humour and a healthy dose of bopping from the great man's irritable wife.Irish Game FairJuly 7, 8Now in its 50th year this annual event at Shane’s Castle Estate in Lough