.Beast QuestJuly 31Go on a hunt for the three Bs – bugs, beetles and butterflies at Brierley Forest Park, Nottinghamshire. Catch them using pooters and bug catchers and examine them under the microscope.Family RacingAugust 29A fabulous day out for all

...who turned out to be none other than Michael Jackson!Special Events Victorian House Party July 16–September 4
 Join the party with music in the drawing room, Victorian playlets and games on the lawn. 

Summer Holiday Activities August 1–25 
Take part in our

discovery. Experience the splendour of flora from across the globe, from the eye-catching rhododendrons that blossom on the garden’s Chinese Hillside, to the hardy heathers of the Scottish Heath Garden.Star attractions The Victorian Temperate Palm House

HARVEST AT JIMMY'S September 9–12 is at Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk )Capacity 20,000 What’s the vibe An end-of-summer celebration showcasing the very best of British food, live performers and bands. Musical interludes Eliza

of the big and small screen alike. Highlights of the museum’s extensive collection include the Animation Gallery featuring popular characters telling the story of animation from its earliest days and Experience TV, an interactive gallery charting television

and handcrafted greetings cards.Jam JamboreeOctober 1–2Enjoy the remnants of a late summer glut and bring the whole family along to Plas Newydd Country House And Gardens for a celebration of jam. Work up an appetite exploring the elegant 18th century house

Midsummer LabyrinthMay 5–July 12Pack a picnic and wind your way to Nostell Priory and Parkland, West Yorkshire, for the summer opening of their enormous labyrinth. Those who make it into the centre of this mysterious trail will be rewarded

of the Staffordshire Peak District in the village of Alton (and yes, if your children want still more fun take a day out at Alton Towers). From £264 for three nights.To find out more about fab summer festivals to fill your summer, check out our Junior Festivals Listing.

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

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves