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 finger puppet at home. Tuesday 5th May at 6pm - Yoga at the Aquarium As part of the aquarium’s Facebook Live relaxation sessions, on 5th more »

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 aspect of our lives. We know the risks to our health, and the strain to the economy. But we've forgotten about our local, grassroots sports more »

VE Day Craft Ideas and Wartime Recipes from Preston Park Museum and Grounds Offers lots of things you can make together as a family to get ready for the 75th anniversary. Even though celebrations will be happening at home or in our gardens, that’s no reason not to make our parties special! Full of ideas more »

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 Pegg and answers your questions! Suitable for ages 5-11. Click here!

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 webcams to virtual experiences. All recommended by Visit London. Streamed shows and online theatre in London See the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes and more »

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 to coronavirus and the government’s social distancing guidelines the opening of The Box has been postponed until later in 2020, this coming weekend, The Box more »

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 free online educational activities and events throughout the day that family, friends and the general community can come together and enjoy. World Ocean Youth Ambassador, more »

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 them for the launch so that they can recreate the shared experience of watching the performance together and share your thoughts using the hashtag #DontWorryLittleCrab. more »

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 several new precautions and followed Government advice so that we can provide a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone. A really great day out makes more »

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 lot more and we want as many people across the UK to join us, in celebrating quality time spent together while helping raise money for more »

Are you ready for take-off? The UK is go for launch! As part of our Destination Space programme, this summer holiday we will be blasting off from the UK, thanks to some brand-new Spaceports. With the UK government announcing a new spaceport in the north of Scotland, and Cornwall partnering with Virgin Orbit to launch more »

Saturday 8th August at 9pm will see the event’s iconic nightglow take place virtually, featuring 12 hot air balloons and their crews. The production will feature some incredible special effects and a light show, as well as some special surprises, all to a soundtrack produced by BBC Radio Bristol. This year’s nightglow will be closed more »

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 Socks to help you become a fully fledged member of the band! There's a certificate to collect every week and if you complete all 5 more »

London Transport Museums Acton Depot is opening it's doors this month for 10 days! Visit the museum full of amazing transport artefacts from the past August 19-23 and August 26-30 2020. The Depot houses most of London Transport Museum’s extensive collection – over 320,000 artefacts from the Capital’s transport history. The new summer season has been designed more »

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 compromising the safety of those involved. Dog walkers from all over the world will complete their walks independently, getting involved via the World Big Dog more »

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 teachers to deliver all subjects of the curriculum. The Ocean Conservation Trust is offering virtual tours so that pupils all over the UK have the more »

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 their online plays, The Understudy and Nigel Slater’s ‘Toast’, The Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield has announced that it has commissioned three critically acclaimed, UK dance more »

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 the occasion. Museum Director Simon Wardell headed up the judging panel, which also included actor Hugh Bonneville, artist Annie Timothy and Editor of the Observer more »

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 it welcomes families to track down Billy Brown of London Town at its Museum in Covent Garden and its Depot in Acton Town, west London. more »

To celebrate twenty years of the International Space Station we are joined by a special guest for a LIVE online Q&A. The National Space Centre will be hosting Libby Jackson, who manages the Human Exploration Programme at the UK Space Agency.  Libby will be answering your questions during the Free ONLINE Facebook session. Libby Jackson more »

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 online lessons will bring learning to life by connecting students and teachers with fresh ways to build ocean literacy, discuss coral science and interact with more »

Join us for a special #SciFRI as we speak with Charles Cockell, professor of astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh. Friday is officially the best day of the week #SciFRI Professor Cockell studies life in extreme environments, the habitability of extraterrestrial environments, and space biology. He currently sits on the science advisory committee of NASA’s more »

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 for children aged 4-9 years old – which features in Fly High Stories’ free Winter theatre project: 12 Tiny Plays for Children and their grownups. more »

With this being such an incredibly challenging year for everyone, and with many of our much loved traditions cancelled, GirlGuiding is partnering with children’s theatre company Join the Dots to present their first virtual pantomime, celebrating kindness and teamwork this Saturday. The specially created pantomime ‘Sisterhood in the Wood’ includes a number of Rainbows, Brownies, more »

The Ocean Conservation Trust will be running a free webinar series beginning on Thursday 10th December at 4:30pm about the incredible seabed habitats and animals found around the UK, and how we are working to protect them. Our first 45-minute webinar will be aired live in front of the Eddystone Reef Tank at the National Marine Aquarium. We cannot wait more »

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 cast of ‘Your Christmas Needs You’ online on Tuesday 15th December for a festive catch up. Take a peek into Christmas HQ and see how more »

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 2005 to see our fantastic Christmas Show - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This is a musical version of the timeless classic which takes you down a more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Come and discover the story of London's water supply at the London Museum of Water & Steam! With hands-on experiences, you are certain to discover and learn about London’s water more »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, more »

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 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.