Families seeking a breath of fresh air should head for The Forge in Camden on February 4, where the regular farmer's market will be offering a selection of delicious local foods as well as an afternoon of gardening activities for all ages.Green fingered children can hone their ho...

Forget them at your peril. If the past three summers are anything to go by, you can’t rule out catching the occasional downpour; the weather was gorgeous for most of Camp Bestival last year, but that didn’t stop me donning my silver Hunters and tripping

To TeaApril 3–September 2We’ve all been there: you are just sitting down to a civilised tea party, when a big cat gatecrashes, devours your comestibles and chaos ensues. Children who have missed out on this experience can go along for the ride when

and kune kune pigs. There’s also a children’s play area with diggers, ride-on tractors, swings and slides. Riverside walks await those who venture into the farm’s Phoebe Wood.Family X-Factor If there was ever an incentive to get your five-a-day

activities.Age of the DinosaurDaily until April 15Take yourself back to the days of the Jurassic at the World Museum and experience the sights, sounds and smells.Dragon QuestApril 17Let your imagination run wild with the tales of Wye’Ten’s Dragons through

’ and make all your dreams come true CBeebies LIVE is the show for you.Bonnet WorkshopApril 5Show off either your custom designed bonnet or crown at Cardiff Castle and join in the parade around the grounds.Egg HuntApril 6 – 10Look out for the white rabbit

Easter TrailMarch 31 – April 15Get into the Easter theme by having your face painted and enjoy the range of exciting activities in the Trelissick Gardens with Cadbury egg rewards.Family Discovery TrailApril 3, 10Get the whole family involved

4th The rites of springJoin in the May Day celebrations at Eastbury Manor House in Essex, where regal fancy dress is encouraged, historical music shall fill the garden and a twirl round the Maypole may prove irresistible. Tel: 020 8724 1002; www

be out in force (well, in literary form) for Really Wild Adventures, an interactive poetry and storytelling session with none other than Ms. Adventure herself, the fragrant Michaela Strachan. Fresh from Cheltenham Literary Festival, pre

's Blueprint Cafe by taking part in a complimentary Easter egg panting session out on the terrace. There will also be a special two or three course fixed price menu available for parents to enjoy while taking in the cafe's views over Tower Bridge and The Thames