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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
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
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
, BuckinghamshireRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghSeven Stories, Newcastle Upon TyneThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, CornwallWarwick Castle, WarwickshireWoburn Safari Park, BedfordshireYork MazeYorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
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Seaside specials
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:36:45
Have fun on the coast at these best of British beaches
1 Visit Whitstable in Kent during its famous oyster festival, which is being held this year July 23-29.2 Good places for rock pooling include the Dee Estuary in North West England, Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire and below the Seven Sisters Chalk
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The world's greatest zoos
By Junior on 16/08/2011 16:21:16
Get excited over exotic animals and have fun feeding farmyard creatures - here is Junior's guide to the best zoos around the globe
of four. Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire combines zoo and theme park and boasts over 50 rides and roller coasters of all sizes. Stay nearby at The Beansheaf luxury hotel in Pickering on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, where towels
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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
and crafts.Ilam Park, DerbyshireApril 22–25Easter egg trails with prizes, plus a colouring competition.Swinton Park, North YorkshireApril 16–May 1Follow the trail around the grounds. On Easter Sunday, the Easter bunny will be dropping by and there will be egg
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
. Durham.Festival Of Angels in YorkDecember 11, 12The streets of York will be transformed into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures, gift stalls and al fresco dining, with a parade of angels on December 12 at 12pm. Time: 11am–6pm (Sat), 11am–3pm (Sun
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The Big Draw 2011
By Fiona McKim on 14/10/2011 12:55:11
Celebrate the power of the pencil with this nationwide campaign for drawing
strip created by John while he was still at school.Me And Other CreaturesOctober 26Draw your favourite creatures, create flip books and paint self-portraits at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield.WalesGet Board In BreconOctober 22-30Immortalise your
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The Family Festival Guide 2013
By Sophie Westnedge on 16/05/2013 09:00:00
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
with camping £182.50; £132.50 for 13–15 years; £5 for five to 12 years; day tickets are also available.Find out more www.latitudefestival.co.ukDeer Shed FestivalWhen July 19–21Where Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, North YorkshireCapacity 6,000What’s the vibe? Run
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