Creative Dance Workshops for Children (3-5 years) and Grown-Ups. Every Saturday The Place, London's hub for dance, welcomes children aged 3-5 and their grown-ups for fun and creative dance workshops. The sessions include warm-ups and exercises to get your bodies moving imaginatively, this class is sure to put your bodies and minds to work! Suitable more »

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 »

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 »

Experience life on the line in 1939 as the railway comes to life with a host of lively characters! In this interactive living history experience you will learn more about the role of the railway during World War II. There will be characters at each station to bring the railway to life in an engaging more »

This Easter holiday children and young people aged between 8-18 can join inspiring teachers in a series of workshops at The Place, London's hub for dance. Young dancers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of movement styles including North American/European Contemporary Dance, Indian Classical Dance and West African Dance. All abilities welcome, no more »

This Easter holiday don't miss Squidge - a fun interactive theatre show for families. Featuring dance, live music and digital projection, Squidge takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the show is a tale of friendship, compromise and how each and every one of us need more »

Come and learn about the importance of Manchester’s cotton trade at the People’s History Museum. Discover 19th-century secret societies that graced the alleyways of Manchester. At this museum your family can uncover over 1,500 objects that are on exhibition and hear about the stories behind each and every one. One of the most popular parts more »

Delve into York’s fascinating Viking legacy at JORVIK Viking Centre. This is your chance to get close to thousand-year-old artefacts and chat with some friendly Viking hosts. You can explore the 10th century Viking-Age City complete with all its sights, sounds and smells. You’ll see some of the world’s rarest Viking artefacts - from jewellery more »

Flumes, waves, pirate ships and giant inflatable slides are all at Swallows Leisure Centre in Kent. Every Saturday evening they have pool parties with DJ’s games and lots of interactive fun. There’s also a gym for kids, a 6-court sports hall for badminton, football and basketball –– and if you’re feeling super brave, you can more »

Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! There's plenty to keep the family entertained for the whole day, including three Rusty more »

It’s time to head through the world-famous Jurassic World gates and step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION is an immersive experience based on one of the BIGGEST blockbusters in cinema history and has now landed at ExCeL London! You will encounter LIFE-SIZED dinosaurs and explore the prehistoric world. Have more »

National Racehorse Week takes place from 10th – 18th September, when more than 150 events will take place across the country to demonstrate what life as a racehorse is really like. Most events are free to attend, and there are 11,000 spaces available across England, Scotland and Wales, which can be booked online at www.nationalracehorseweek.uk. more »

If the pirate life is for you, don your best Halloween attire and head on down to GoBoat for a Treasure Hunt on the water. Test your local knowledge and riddle-solving skills to identify 8 landmarks along your journey for the chance to get your hands on some pirate-themed booty. GoBoat is the eco-friendly, self-drive more »

SEGA, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Ben Fogle are holding a fun family education day to raise awareness of hedgehog welfare on Bonfire Night. You are invited to the free event that will take place at Camley Street Natural Park in London on Thursday 27th October 2022. It will be an opportunity for all more »

Get ready for the holiday season because The Curling Club is returning to London! It’s the ULTIMATE family fun winter wonderland experience. This easy version of the Winter Olympic sport made famous by Team GB and their Gold Medal winning captain and The Curling Club ambassador, Eve Muirhead. You’ll be able to slide your stones more »

With the return of the BAFTA Children and Young People Awards, BAFTA is opening its doors for the first-ever Children and Young People Festival at its headquarters in London. Hosted by children's presenters Alishea Campbell-Drummond and Ben Shires, there are ample family photo opportunities, giveaways, and a chance to meet the nominees.   BAFTA Young more »

Calling Santa’s little helpers! My Christmas Orchestral Adventure returns in 2022 and Albert’s Orchestra is poised and ready for a magical journey through classical music. Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully the Royal Albert Hall’s trusty ensemble has found it but they need your more »

Join Fun Kids for a day of engineering fun at London's Musical Museum! Doors open at 10am and there will be activities all day: Tour the interactive museum (tours are every 30 mins) Record your own podcast See how lighting and sound works on stage Build a structure from junk Make a bracelet that says your more »

Take part in a race like no other... it's the Where's Wally? Fun Run! Hundreds of runners, families, and book lovers will descend on Battersea Park for the Where’s Wally? Fun Run, raising money for the National Literacy Trust. Every runner taking part will be dressed up as beloved fictional character Where’s Wally, creating a sight more »

During the Easter holidays there will be a range of Easter and Springtime themed craft activities available daily at The Watercress Line stations in Alresford & Ropley. Ticket holders can get involved and decorate an Easter card, make spring flowers from paper, create a design on a stone for your garden, learn how to make more »

Trolls Happy Place is a smile-powered pop-up at London Piccadilly.Unlock experiences inspired by Trolls Band Together, the new action-packed rainbow-coloured instalment in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise, starring Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick.The two floors of activities are absolutely free to enjoy…as long as you smile on entry….Attempt a ‘Troll-in-One’ at a bespoke mini golf challenge, take more »

The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vault of treasures in Disney100: The Exhibition at ExCel London. You’ll see hundreds of extraordinary objects including many of Disney’s “Crown Jewels”! There is more than 250 rarely-seen artefacts and works of art, costumes and props, and other incredible memorabilia from the last 100 years. Visit ten imaginatively themed galleries showcasing more »

Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol’s most recognisable structures. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it marks a turning point in the history of engineering and has come to symbolise a city of original thinkers and independent spirit. The Bridge is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year more »

At the Natural History Museum of Portsmouth you can take a walk through the A-Z of Natural History, get up close with a huge dinosaur, and visit their wonderful Butterfly House. Click here to find out more.

If you'd like to meet an array of farm animals including alpacas, chinchillas and turkeys go to Vauxhall City Farm in London where they have all of these and more to see for free. To find out more click here.

Fancy a go at a marble run or see how they are made? Then head to House Of Marbles in Devon where you can also see all the marbles they have ever made. Click here for more details.

Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington has award winning green flag gardens, a historical home and free children's zoo with feeding times daily. To find out more, click here!

The National Space Centre in Leicester is the UK's largest planetarium where you can get hands on with science whilst having fun and discovering the past, present and future of space. Click here for more info!

From 18 March to 15 April, grab your family and friends and follow the trail to discover 12 giant eggs. Spanning the neighbourhood, each and every one has been beautifully designed by a high-profile artist to raise awareness for wildlife conservation charity, The Elephant Family. Chelsea’s own Anya Hindmarch, James McQueen and even Phillip Colbert more »

Everyone's favourite bunny Peter Rabbit, will be out and about over Easter weekend. Plus there's a fun mini Easter egg hunt trail at The World Of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Find out more at here.

The Box in Plymouth is an award winning free to visit art gallery and archive currently showing our past and present relationship with the sea in Planet Ocean. It's a social space for people, art, ideas and experiences. They preserve the city’s cultural collections and share extraordinary stories to explore the pressing issues of our more »

This Saturday Agria Dog Walk UK is aiming to break the record for largest Dachshund Dog Walk this May. Taking place at Marble Hill House, London, the record attempt requires a minimum attendance of 250 Dachshunds to set the new record. But it’s not just a Dachshund affair! All dog owners and their furry friends more »

The Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the city's dedicated museum, sharing the stories of Portsmouth and its residents. Explore exhibits that range from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle memorabilia to fascinating insights into the everyday lives of Portsmouth's past inhabitants. Admission to the Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is free! Visit portsmouthmuseum.co.uk for more details.

Go to The Deep in Hull for a spectacular summer with ‘Don’t Worry, Beach Happy’! Help them celebrate the fantastic coastline that is right on their doorstep, and home to some of the world’s best Jurassic and Cretaceous geology! Discover fascinating facts about the Yorkshire coastline and take part in the new interactive Treasure Trail!

National Railway Museum in York has over 100 locomotives and exhibits on the history of the railways. You can immerse yourself in all things to do with train engineering and how travel went from horses to trains. There’s even a BRAND NEW virtual reality experience! Find out more here

The RAF Museum Midlands in Shropshire has teamed up with award-winning physical theatre company Highly Sprung Performance to create a thrilling 45-minute-long family show ’Bravo, Bravo’ telling the story of the RAF’s most famous helicopter – Bravo November. Watch as performers soar through the air in their own flying machine, glide with precision across the more »

Whitlingham Country Park, just outside Norwich, Norfolk, has so much to see and do with year round activities, from walking and cycling to outdoor cinema. Find out what's on now at whitlinghamcountrypark.com.

The Ghurka Museum, Winchester, is marking its 50th anniversary with a summer exhibition that showcases the past five decades of collecting and curating for the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the global and national events that have affected the Gurkha story. The Summer Exhibition runs from 1 to 29 August 2024. Admission is free for children, more »

Radipole Lake in the centre of Weymouth, is an urban home to some stunning wildlife, including Bearded Tits, Kingfishers, Otters and Water Voles. There's lots of activities taking place over the Summer so go to to rspb.org.uk to find out more.

Discover free immersive experiences at Outernet, Central London. Shows on the wrap around screens are free - go to outernet.com to find out what's on when.

The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today. Join in this summer for a jam-packed programme of free activities for the whole family! Learn about the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and participate in creative activities inspired by more »

Anchored in an old warehouse, just a few minutes walk from Canary Wharf, London Museum Docklands tells the fascinating story of how the Docks transformed London into the city we know and love today. Explore the immersive permanent galleries and set sail on a fun, free family day out this summer! Plan your visit to the more »

The Butterfly Farm in Stratford Upon Avon is home to the UK's largest tropical butterfly paradise and this Summer you can also discover the fascinating world of beetles. There's talks about their life cycle with live specimens to look at. Go to www.butterflyfarm.co.uk to find out more.

Sail and soar through the sky, sea and forest in Young V&A's first exhibition, Japan: Myths to Manga. Bringing together over 150 historic and contemporary objects, explore Japanese design through folklore and storytelling. Get creative and make your own origami creatures or design your own manga story! Young V&A Japan Myths to Manga exhibition installation more »

This week is your last chance to help artist Oscar Murillo transform the Turbine Hall at the Tate, London, into an enormous painting garden. Oscar invites everyone to join him in creating a giant piece of art! Pick up a paintbrush and make your mark using wave-like strokes to flood a giant canvas.

Celebrate all things nautical and watch a first-class sailing regatta with yachts, keelboats, sports boats, and dinghies at this thrilling coastal event in south Devon. The Victorian bandstand hosts Regatta week's opening ceremony as well as live entertainment, competitions, Morris dancers, and fun and games for all the family. www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk has all the details.

Starting this week Dinosaurs!, a new tour from Iconic Bricks, features 18 life-sized brick models designed to wow people of all ages at Sewerby Hall, Yorkshire. Look out for Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Iguanodon builds, and learn how these models are made. Go to www.sewerbyhall.co.uk for more information.

This is the last week of the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival in London with FREE outdoor theatre, dance, circus and installations. Discover theatre on the shore of the Thames, an eight-hour aerial performance on top of a melting block of ice, dance by a world-wide phenomenon and much more. Go to https://www.festival.org/gdif-2024/ to see more »

Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum holds a collection of aircrafts, satellites, stimulators and other unique materials celebrating their world famous Royal Aircraft Establishment. Head to www.airsciences.org.uk for more info.

Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary in Leicestershire has a variety of animals that you can meet for a small donation towards their care. www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk has more information.

Go along the free Leeds Owl Trail to spot unique owls and find out more about the city of Leeds itself. www.leedsowltrail.com has more details and a downloadable guide.

Find out how Bognor Regis went from being a small fishing village to a famous seaside resort at the Bognor Regis Museum. Exhibits include vintage cameras, fossils and old radios. Go to http://www.bognormuseum.org/ for more info.

Explore new worlds and stories at Art Plays Games at FACT Liverpool. Discover a free interactive exhibition dedicated to games created by digital artists and video game developers. www.fact.co.uk has more info.

The wonderfully scenic Yeadon Tarn is a 17-hectare park, centred around an expansive boating lake. Situated just seven miles north-west of Leeds city centre, there are plenty of free things to do, including a sprawling playground and a huge BMX track.

Clouds have descended on the Covent Garden Market Building - but not the gloomy or rainy kind! These are smiley clouds as part of an art installation to raise awareness of CALM. That’s the charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably. They can be found in Covent Garden, London until October and they are free to visit.

It's that time of year when you need to find the perfect pumpkin, the one that will become a spooky lantern. Find out how to pick the best pumpkin and see our top picks of places to find them.  How to pick the perfect pumpkin 1. Make sure it's the right colour! Perfectly ripe pumpkins more »

Get ready for an amazing adventure at the Cheltenham Literature Festival as it celebrates its 75th anniversary! Running from 4th - 13th October 2024, this festival is packed with activities that will spark your imagination, fuel your creativity, and keep you entertained! Get involvedStorytelling Magic Head over to the Story Shack, where you’ll hear tales more »

Warburg Nature Reserve in the Chiltern Hills runs various projects to conserve our wildlife, including a badger vaccination and water vole recovery programme. See their work for yourself! Visit www.bbowt.org.uk for further details.

There are lots of horse chestnut trees in Beaumont Park, Huddersfield which makes it a great place to go conker hunting. This can be combined with a walk along the nature trail or a hunt for some interesting statues.

Well-known for its avenue of horse chestnut trees, Hamilton Gault Park in Taunton is a great place to start looking for champion conkers. There are also play areas, skate parks and football pitches to keep you entertained this autumn. Click here for more details.

Scenes in the Square, in Leicester Square London, is a free audio walking tour where you can discover more about your favourite movie and tv characters from DC Super Heroes to Disney with many more in between. To find out more go to www.leicestersquare.london/whats-on/scenes-in-the-square.

This week at Crockford Bridge Farm in Surrey, their annual outdoor Pumpkin Market is open with Pumpkins and gourds of every shape, size and colour piled up on haybales in a display to be picked, along with some great fun family activities. https://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk has full details.

At Yorkshire Pumpkins there's the perfect pumpkin for everyone - from ones that fit in your hand, to ones that fill a wheelbarrow! There’s orange ones, white ones, pink ones, blue ones, knobbly ones, stripey ones and even leopard print ones! Farmers Rob and David will be in the field to answer your pumpkin growing more »

Epping Forest is the rumoured hangout of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin and there are various walks that you can take to see if you can spot him. To find out more head to efht.org.uk

This week in Weymouth there's some spooky goings on with a free Zombie treasure hunt. Seafood Sally has stolen the Pirate Lord's golden doubloons and he needs your help to find them them. weareweymouth.co.uk has more details.

Royal Pump Room Museum in Harrogate is giving kids free entry this week and putting on a bat trail - if you dare try to find them. Go to yourharrogate.co.uk for more info.

This festive season, let Blue Diamond Garden Centres help you make your home sparkle with holiday magic. From exclusive collections like Mr Christmas to the inspiring Flick Book Christmas Brochure, Blue Diamond Garden Centres have everything you need to create unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Whether you’re searching for stunning decorations, unique gifts, or more »

A colony of penguins has arrived in London for the next 8 weeks to highlight climate change in the Antarctic.  Twelve adorable penguins can be found in the Fleet Street Quarter in London, all with QR codes that once scanned tell you their tale. Go to fleetstreetquarter.co.uk to find out more.

Leeds is about to sparkle with Christmas fun, as the streets come alive with festive cheer. The Leeds Christmas Market brings the city centre to life with cosy wooden stalls selling unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from all over the world. Families can enjoy twinkling lights, traditional fairground rides and even some ice-skating! more »

Create your own Christmas lights walk or bus tour in London by searching for the best Christmas lights in London to find out where they are and how to plan your route.

This is your last chance to catch the Bath Christmas Market in Bath Somerset. Wander through the cobbled streets for free to get in the festive spirit with their sea of twinkling lights and winter chalets. www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk has more info.

Winchester Cathedral hosts some lively Christmas celebrations including concerts and a lantern parade, alongside its Christmas Market. For more info go to winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

Visit the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland and walk through Christmas trees from across the world, with stunning illuminations and installations to see too. It's all for free! Go to christmaswonderland.co.uk for more information.

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the biggest German-style Christmas Market outside Germany! There's a live music programme and much more. www.thebfcm.co.uk has more details.

Calling Santa’s little helpers! My Christmas Orchestral Adventure returns this December at the Royal Albert Hall for more family festivities! Oh no! Father Christmas is due at the biggest Christmas concert in the whole world but conductor Tim has lost his Christmas spirit. Join his brother Tom, Albert’s Orchestra, National Youth Choir of Great Britain more »

This is your last chance to follow the Lantern Sculpture Trail in Derby. You can see 11 giant lantern sculptures whilst discovering new places, people, and stories in the area. Go to visitderby.co.uk for more details

Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire has lots of festive activities this week including a Gingerbread Christmas Trail and Yuletide Hidden History Tour. Go to wollatonhall.org.uk to find out what's on when. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

January is the perfect time to plan something fun. Is it time to get on some wellies and start running? Pretty Muddy Kids is an event run in aid of Cancer Research. Raise some money for charity and stomp around in some mud. It’s 5 kilometres and open to ages 6 to 12 and takes more »

It’s panto season and you can catch Jack and the Beanstalk at The Theatre Chipping Norton. With fantastic costumes and plenty of laughs, this giant-sized panto is on until January 12th. Go to chippingnortontheatre.com.

This week the Stepping Into Stories Kids Literary Festival takes place in London from 4th - 9th Feb 2025. Sixty children's book events are taking place throughout the week, with leading names from across the world of children's writing and illustration. http://www.steppingintostories.org has more info.

The 100 acres of Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire, are just waiting to be explored. The many different habitats are home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife. There is easy walking around the site, and access to an adjoining ancient woodland, Ryton Wood. There is a regularly updated events programme so more »

The Easter Bunnies trail in Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey is on now until the 27th April. This family friendly event invites you to wander through the grounds and find the playful bunnies hiding amongst the trees and flowers. It's just for fun and free so head to painshill.org for more info.

For a free Easter egg hunt between now and 27th April you can take part in The Big Egg Hunt, a self guided art trail across London where you can find giant decorated eggs across the city. www.elephant-family.org has all the details.

Hidden City is running the Great Eggsventure in London this Easter for all participants of their immersive treasure hunts. The city wide competition rewards players with Easter eggs for their clue cracking skills and creative problem solving. There's also a chance to win giant eggs. Tickets must be purchased but if you're under 10 you more »

The Easter Egg hunt window trail in Guildford is a free family adventure on now until 21st April. Collect 12 hidden letters in participating shops to unscramble a secret phrase. www.experienceguildford.com has all the details.

At Hestercombe's in Somerset, Dotty duckling has lost her eggs and she needs your help to find them. On now until 22nd April find out more about the trail at hestercombe.com.

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, the largest children's literature festival in the UK, returns on the weekend of 21 & 22 June 2025. The festival is celebrating its eleventh birthday this year!  Over 100 author events, performances and free activities will take place around beautiful Barnes‘ pond. The festival always attracts much-loved names from the world of children‘s books and this more »