Kidtropolis Is Coming To the NEC Birmingham

NEC North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Kidtropolis is the UK's biggest and best kids event. It's always jam packed with shows and activities and this year is no different! Sam and Mark from CBBC's Big Friday more »

£12

Oxford University Parks Spy Mission Treasure Trail!

Oxford University Parks University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in the Oxford University Parks?

£7

Ride Mail Rail, now open at the brand new Postal Museum!

The Postal Museum 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, United Kingdom

Take a ride on the newly opened Mail Rail, a journey into London's secret history! One hundred years ago, the Post Office built a secret railway under central London... Stretching more »

£8

Tower Escape: Live Performance

Tower of London Tower of London, London, United Kingdom

For hundreds of years, the Tower of London served as a prison for enemies of the Crown. Rebels, plotters, heretics, spies and traitors have filled its cells and dungeons. Some more »

Visit Monkey World!

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Nr Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom

Monkey World is a unique place!Visitors can see four large family groups of chimpanzees living naturally outside of Africa, Europe's only orangutan crèche, and an active breeding population of incredibly more »

The science exhibition at The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell!

The Look Out Discovery Centre is full of hands-on science.

They have over 90 activities which children of all ages can enjoy and learn from. Launch a hydrogen rocket, play with boats in the indoor stream, or build a house with your friends.

£5.10

Spaceport in Seacombe, Wallasey

Spaceport Victoria Place, Seacombe, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside, United Kingdom

You can a journey through space without even leaving the ground at Spaceport in The Wirral!

£6

Dinosaur World Live is coming to London – get your tickets now!

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Wembley Park Theatre, Fulton Road, United Kingdom

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, more »

from £14

Go to Meraki Festival this summer!

Herts County Showground Herts County Showground, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Meraki Festival is an all-inclusive family festival- so once you’re through the gates, your family can enjoy ALL of the festival activities at no extra cost! This allows the kids more »

The Royal Opera House Family Sundays

Royal Opera House Bow Street, London, United Kingdom

 The Royal Opera House are hosting a family get-together!The fun-filled days are packed with pop-up performances, prop making, live make-up and stage combat demonstrations and loads more.  You can more »

Have an Awesome Autumn at RHS Garden Wisley!

RHS Garden Wisley RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

Go to RHS Garden Wisley and celebrate ‘Awesome Autumn’ during October half-term, October 26th to November 3rd 2019. Enjoy fun activities throughout the week, including a family garden trail, drop-in more »

Have Fun at Hyde Hall this Autumn!

RHS Garden Hyde Hall RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

This half-term RHS Garden Hyde Hall have loads of amazing activities that you can get involved with! There's an amazing garden trail for the whole family to get involved with more »

£11.80

A twinkle-tastic winter at Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre South Bank, London, United Kingdom

Dazzling family shows, festive markets, sparkling lights and musical sandpits – with more seasonal delights than you can shake a stocking at, Southbank Centre in winter is truly magical. Play more »

See The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre in London!

Peacock Theatre Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, London, United Kingdom

The enchanting festive favourite, The Snowman, returns for a magical 22nd year. Based up the book by Raymond Briggs and produced by John Coates, this charming stage adaptation is guaranteed more »

from £22

See ‘Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas’ This December!

New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom

From the producers of last year’s Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure, the enchanting Christmas experience returns with a brand new story for all the family to enjoy. Join us this more »

Winter Safari at West Midland Safari Park

West Midland Safari Park West Midland Safari Park Ltd. Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Take a drive on the wild side this winter, by heading to West Midland Safari Park. Their four mile self-drive safari is open on weekends until 10th February, that means more »

£18

Science of the Time Lords at the National Space Centre

The National Space Centre Exploration Dr, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

If you love Doctor Who then this event may be just for you! It takes you through the science of Doctor Who with loads of amazing things to see and more »

£15.50

National Marine Aquarium Events

Tuesday 5th May – Crab Finger Puppet Fun for all the family. All that’s needed is a glue stick, pen, scissors, cotton bud, egg box and card to make a crab more »

Sports Day

We're in lockdown. And our sports are suffering. The current coronavirus pandemic and consequent lockdown has had a huge impact on everyone, across all regions of the UK, in every more »

Learn all about the Suffragettes with Iszi Lawrence!

Join author, comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence this Tuesday 12th May at 12pm on the KidsBloomsbury Facebook Page, as she teaches you all about the Suffragettes using her debut historical adventure The Unstoppable Letty more »

Visit London virtually!

We may all be isolating at home but that shouldn’t stop us enjoying London’s culture – find the best things to do at home in London, from live streams and more »

The Box Museum

The Box Museum in Plymouth is the UK’s biggest new museum of 2020, and was due to open its doors to the public this coming weekend 16-17 May. While due more »

World Oceans Day

Whilst the National Marine Aquarium has been closed during lockdown, the team have been working hard behind the scenes making plans to celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June, through more »

Don’t Worry, Little Crab

Don't Worry, Little Crab will be available to watch for free on the Little Angel Theatre YouTube channel from Sunday 21st June at 11am BST until Friday 31st July. Join more »

ZSL London Zoo

London Zoo have worked hard to put safety measures in place at their Zoos, offering an open-air opportunity to see amazing animals and to reconnect with nature. They have implemented more »

Great Rainbow Bake

The school summer holidays are officially here and Rainbow Trust have a #BoredomBusters activity for you. Whilst we all love cake, we love the time making it together a whole more »

Odd Socks Summer Camp

Are you ready for some fun this summer? Over the next 5 weeks the Odd Socks Summer Camp will be bringing you missions from Andy and each of the Odd more »

The World Big Dog Walk Challenge

The 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge will take place in September 2020 and aims to raise thousands of pounds for dog-related charities, whilst not more »

Ocean Conservation Trust

Ocean lessons and virtual tours for schools For 22 years, the Ocean Conservation Trust has been providing an exciting and engaging learning programme, using the Ocean as a hook for more »

Locked down. Locked in. But living.

Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present: Locked down. Locked in. But living. Three site specific dance productions by Studio Wayne McGregor, Northern Ballet and Gary Clarke Company. Following the success of more »

£12

Weald & Downland Living Museum

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Weald & Downland Living Museum launched a competition earlier in the year asking local young supporters to design a badge to mark more »

£15.50

London Transport Museum

Track down Billy Brown at London Transport Museum and its Depot in Acton this October half-term London Transport Museum is opening its doors in two locations this October half-term as more »

Coral Live Lessons at the National Marine Aquarium

The Ocean Conservation Trust is partnering with Encounter Edu and the CARMABI coral research station in the southern Caribbean to host the AXA Coral Live Lessons at the National Marine Aquarium from 9th to 19th November 2020. The free more »

Fly High Stories presents Mrs Scrooge

Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge as part of Fly High Stories’ 12 Tiny Plays Winter theatre project. From Sarah Gain Productions, Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge– a digital interactive story more »

A Catch Up With Mrs Christmas

Scratch Built Productions are planning something special for any families who didn’t manage to get tickets for their Christmas show this year…. ….join Mrs Christmas and the rest of the more »

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Chickenshed has a treat for all the family at this time when there is very little live-theatre on our Stages. We would like to transport you back in time to more »

Watermans presents Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece

Watermans is delighted to present Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece, a series of four online children’s theatre shows written by Hannah Khalil (15 Heroines, Jermyn Street Theatre; Not The Gingerbread Man and Mrs Scrooge, Fly High Stories; and A Museum in Baghdad, RSC). Created for 3-8 year olds, Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece will more »

The National Marine Aquarium Virtual Tour

Virtual visitors are invited to take a 1-hour tour with the Ocean Discovery Rangers, exploring the whole Ocean, from the rocky shores of the coast in Devon, all the way to the colourful corals of the Great Barrier Reef. Virtual visitors will also get VIP access to the top of the Atlantic Ocean Exhibit, and more »

£79.99

Online Lessons with The National Marine Aquarium

The Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown. The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series of free, live lessons. The live lessons will assist with more »

Wild Boor Ideas: Play the World Online!

Family favourite Wild Boor Ideas is back with live, interactive, online play session. Join Emma Boor and a host of puppet friends in creative, immersive play exploring a different world each week! There are 16 different themes to experience, from Shoe Farms to Outer Space. Each session is packed with fun and engaging ways for more »

£5

Half Moon: Dust

A joyous reminder about just how playful the world can be. Put your sofa in the front row with a digital production of Dust, live-recorded at Half Moon Theatre. This charming online production is perfect for children aged 4-9. When Little Titch arrives at the pink house it is not what she expected. Her new home is cold more »

Half Moon: The House That Jackson Built

A new show celebrating family, recycling and the power of imagination. Put your sofa in the front row with a digital production of The House that Jackson Built, recorded at Half Moon Theatre. This charming online production is perfect for children aged 4-10.  Watch the trailer here! Jackson's dad is building a new house out of more »

Wild Boor Ideas: Play the World Story Time

Play the World is back in the building! Join Emma Boor and a host of puppet friends in creative, immersive play exploring a different story each week! Each session is packed with fun and engaging ways for you and your little one to play imaginatively and creatively with simple, everyday objects. This unique session, full more »

Meet the Monkey Forest babies born this summer! 

Monkey Forest Trentham Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Trentham Monkey Forest is excited to announce the arrivals of 5 beautiful baby Barbary macaques. Visitors are encouraged to come and see the babies in all their glory, feel free to ‘aww’ and observe the bundles of joy explore their new world. The team have been eagerly awaiting the special arrivals after some of the more »

£9

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom

Visit Hampton Court Palace and experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Whilst walking around the palace, you will be able to admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Plus, discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore more »

Little Angel Theatre

The Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, United Kingdom

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry and is dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring more »

Black Country Living Museum

Black Country Living Museum Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom

An immersive experience from start to finish, Black Country Living Museum is an award-winning open air museum that tells the story of one of the very first industrialised landscapes in Britain. Set across 26 acres, you'll explore over forty carefully reconstructed shops, houses and industrial areas that represent the Black Country's story. You'll learn how more »

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum Covent Garden Piazza, London, United Kingdom

Discover the history of London’s transport at London Transport Museum. They have LOADS of amazing things to see and do all to do with the amazing history of London’s Transport. Explore the heritage of London and its transport system, and the stories of the people who have travelled and worked in the city over the more »

Watercress Line

Watercress Line The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, United Kingdom

The Watercress Line is a heritage steam railway in Hampshire that runs 10 miles between the market towns of Alresford and Alton. The railway is helping families re-live steam railway travel from the 1940s to 1960s. A family ticket will give you all day travel so you can explore the whole railway – from the stations more »

Tower of London

Tower of London Tower of London, London, United Kingdom

Explore London's iconic castle and World Heritage Site without the usual crowds. You will be able to get up close to the Crown Jewels and meet the legendary Yeoman Warders. Visit the Armory in Action on the top floor of the White Tower to see all of the arms and armour from kings including Henry more »

Sea Life London Aquarium

SEA LIFE London SEA LIFE London, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, Lambeth, London, United Kingdom

Home to over 500 species in 14 themed zones, there is so much to see at SEA LIFE London Aquarium! Polar Adventure - Travel to the frozen extremities of the Antarctic and meet the stars of Polar Adventure - our Gentoo Penguin Colony Ocean Invaders – Stepping into the UK’s largest jellyfish experience, an interactive experience through more »

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Legoland Discovery Centre Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Bring your imagination and creativity to life at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham You will be able to get creative at the build stations, marvel at the wonders of The Midlands in Miniland, hop on the rides and enjoy LEGO City soft play. There is even a 4D cinema! Visit the website below to book. Book more »

Perrygrove

Perrygrove Perrygrove Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Armed with a key, clues and a day of fun ahead, explore the whole of Perrygrove to unlock your box of treasure. A trip takes just over 30 minutes but most passengers get off to go to the picnic and play area at Foxy Hollow, or to go treasure hunting or den building in the more »

VRXperience

VRXperience 37-39 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucester, United Kingdom

Strap on one of the cutting edge virtual reality headsets, grab a controller in each hand (they can even see your fingers move!) and you’ll have access to over 100 games and experiences which you can switch between at any time. Read all about some of the games you can expect... VIRTUAL REALITY RACING In more »

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Rd, London, United Kingdom

From the high-level West Walkway, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floor. Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian more »

The Bear Grylls Adventure

The Bear Grylls Adventure The National Exhibition Centre, Halls, Marston Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Escape the ordinary and experience the awesome at The Bear Grylls Adventure. It's an indoor and outdoor activity centre at The NEC Birmingham. Book your next experience. All you have to do is choose your challenge. They range from iFLY, Dive, High Ropes, Archery, Escape Rooms, Shooting, Snorkel and Climb. All with FREE unlimited access to more »

Fun Kids Book Worms Live Show!

Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom

Escape into the world of stories and storytelling as Bex talks to authors about their books, discovers how stories are made and helps children grow their imaginations too. You might even end up on the Book Worms Podcast! Book your tickets today. Click here

£12.50

Treetop Restaurant

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Yum yum! Come and visit the Treetop Restaurant with Pegasus family favourite Wild Boor Ideas, and see what tasty treats Emma is serving up to all the local animals! Want to try some Sycamore Sausages, or Juniper Jelly? Why not a bit of Oak Leaf Ice Cream? Whatever you fancy, it’s always a good time more »

£10

Reading is Magic Festival

Reading is Magic Festival , United Kingdom

The Reading is Magic Festival will return from 27 September – 1 October! There will be so many writers, illustrators and poets taking part in the five-day festival which can be beamed straight into your into schools and homes. Inspiration for the name came from Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2019-2022 Cressida Cowell’s key message ‘reading is more »

SEA LIFE Ascarium

Dive into some seriously spooky fun this October as SEA LIFE centres across the UK and Ireland turn from Aquarium to Ascarium for Halloween. Follow the immersive trail to find the Sea Witch’s missing potion ingredients, which are hidden throughout the depths of the tanks. As you explore you will also have the chance to more »

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

It's a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit's best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome. Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children more »

£13

Ensonglopedia of the Human

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Award-winning science-singer-songwriter John Hinton is coming to Pegasus to answer the question: what does it mean to be human? John has not one answer, but twenty-six: one for each letter of the alphabet, and he’s turned them all into comedy song. In an era when we’ve had a lot of time to ponder who we are, where more »

£10

Club Origami

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Little Big Dance is coming to Pegasus for the first time with Takeshi Matsumoto’s Club Origami: here to rip, fold, and scrumple! Scrunch the paper and see how your imagination begins to dance in this immersive and interactive show. Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, where you and your family explore whole new ways of thinking, more »

£6

Hoo-Ha! Festival

Bristol Beacon Trenchard Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

Hoo-Ha! Festival takes place at Bristol Beacon on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 October 2021 and is a free family festival for half term! Hoo-Ha! Festival returns for October half term for two jam-packed days of music, dancing, and activities for little people and their families. This year London Rhymes are starting up a musical more »

We All Wobble

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Your favourite clowns are back at Pegasus, here to ask you to pass the lemonade! From the award-winning company Acá Theatre, come and see two lovable clowns weebling and wobbling their way through a chaotic picnic. This life-sized roly poly spectacle is full of hilarious slapstick, near misses, and messy chaos for the whole family. A more »

£10

L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE VIP Party!

Introducing L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE VIP Party in collaboration with VisitMalta – the multi-city national tour is set to remix the vibes of a club, feature the best ever beats & latest songs from the upcoming L.O.L. Surprise! movie, never-before-seen dance moves and the ultimate instagrammable sets. Plus, for the first time in the UK, holograms more »

Margot’s Magical Winter Wonder Party

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Margot's Magical Winter Wonder Party is a party like no other. The award-winning Filskit Theatre (Breaking the Ice) brings you an enchanting show is inspired by the extraordinary world events we've all experienced and reflects on how far we've come since 2020.   It’s a celebration of the here and now – using physical comedy, original music, magical lights and puppetry more »

£10

Peanut Butter Pirates

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Pegasus-favourite Emma Boor is setting sail across the kitchen to recover her stolen treasure from naughty Peanut Butter Pirates!  A show with songs, music, puppetry and lots of nutty behaviour, perfect for 2-7 year olds and their families! Note: This show contains NO real nuts, only puppet nuts! For ages 2-7 Running time: 45 minutes Make sure more »

£7 – £10

Mango & Mr Whatsit

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Do you have an imaginary friend? A little piece of mischief only you can see?  Sophia’s imaginary friend is called Mr. Whatsit. No matter where Sophia finds herself living, he’s always there with a new joke to tell and a new game to play.  But when Sophia moves into her new foster home, Mr Whatsit finds himself unimagined! Now Sophia has more »

£7 – £10

Family Dance Party

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Pegasus’ family favourite Dancin’ Oxford is back with Family Dance Party! This is the newer, snazzier, even dancier version of our ever-popular Baby Boogie sessions.  With a magical mix of music played live by our DJ, the funkiest lighting, and bubbles and games galore, you’ll see why these sessions have been entertaining Oxford for over 9 years. There’s even a more »

£5 – £7

Tweedy’s Lost Property

Pegasus Theatre Magdalen Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Coming back to the Pegasus stage once again, it’s family favourite TWEEDY - the comedy and slapstick legend and star of Gifford’s Circus, Cirque Berserk and the Cheltenham Everyman pantomime!  Tweedy’s Lost Property follows Tweedy the Clown. Feeling a bit lost, he gets a job in a Lost Property Office - only to find the lost property more »

£10 – £13

The Place: Same Same…But Different

The Place 17 Duke's Road, London

This half term The Place, London's hub for dance, presents Same Same...But Different. This lively family show from the Sonia Sabri Company, blends South Asian, Contemporary and Hip Hop dance with live music and storytelling to celebrate individuality, diversity and the bonds that connect us all. ★★★★★ "a really special show which brings together audiences more »

The Place: Stories of a Little Watersprite

The Place 17 Duke's Road, London

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens. Storytelling, movement more »