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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
After enjoying a slice of cake from the farm shop, take your pick of the delicious fruits. Strawberry picking doesn’t have to be back-breaking with table-top strawberries on offer. Tel: 01460 240221 or visit www.manorfarmshop.comAnsty, Wiltshire
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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
.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The North
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See a Lemony Snicket story live on stage
By Fiona McKim on 09/11/2012 13:05:00
Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming hits London’s Roundhouse
is at Camden Roundhouse from November 28–December 30, for more details, visit Roundhouse.org.ukLook out for Junior’s interview with Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler in an upcoming issue, in the meantime check out our top children’s theatre picks
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Outdoor adventures for spring days
By Emma Daly on 30/04/2013 15:20:47
From climbing a tree to hunting for bugs, there's a host of fun ways to spark your child's love of nature
. all that you need is a really blustery day and a wide, open space. Top tip for success: For a maximum bird-in-flight effect go to the top of a hill but stay away from any steep edges (because you're not actually a bird, remember). Where to try it out
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Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 25/06/2012 18:35:14
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
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
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
the country celebrating our fabulous green spaces. See of top picks of happy happenings below:LondonPark and Pond ExplorersJuly 30Engage your child’s curiosity about nature, both on land and underwater at Bedfont Lakes in Ashford. Keen explorers can become a
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
bunnies are waiting to be found in the garden. Solve the word or picture puzzles for a prize.Littlehampton Museum, East SussexApril 11–23 Entitled 'Egghausted of Chocolate?', Littlehampton Museum's fossil hunts offer an alternative day out for those
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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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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
of the trade from top animators, catch animated movies and take part in hands-on workshops as part of creative extravaganza Animated Exeter. Perfect a pancakeFebruary 19–27Create crazy, colourful (and inedible!) pancakes to celebrate Pancake Day, with toppings
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Jubilee family events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 29/05/2012 14:30:56
Not decided how your family will spend the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Then take a look at our pick of events...
Meet the Miniland Queen at Legoland, WindsorMay 24–June 10
All eyes will be on the balcony of Buck Pal, Miniland, as a diminutive Lego Queen comes out to wave to her adoring subjects. Standing 10cm high, she will be bedecked with her own real
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