Apple Festival at Audley End House and Gardens

Audley End House Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom

Celebrate all things apple at Audley End - from bobbing and weaving to trapping and tasting, apples have never been so appetising!

Poetry Remix workshops at the British Library!

The British Library 96 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom

Explore shape, pattern and type to create your own poetry, and then have fun playing with different ways of performing and recording your work. Join artists James Bulley and Helen Frosi to experiment with a variety of poetry-making activities such as cut-ups and collage, using everyday materials to create your own visual poems! Explore fun more »

Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2017

Guildhall High Street, Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom

Europe's largest dedicated children's literature festival - is back from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October 2017!

£4 – £15

Check out this cool Cartoon Museum!

The Cartoon Museum 35 Little Russell Street, London, United Kingdom

Did you know - there’s a Cartoon Museum in London where you’ll find over 5000 books and 4000 comics? It’s just around the corner from Oxford Street and you can explore the history of cartoons in the UK, from the very first popular cartoons back at the start of the 1700s! There are areas where more »

£3

Step into the world of sci-fi at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff!

Discovery Quay Discovery Quay, Cardiff, United Kingdom

You can go on a journey through space and time at Discovery Quay in Cardiff! The Doctor Who Experience is packed with loads of incredible stuff all to do with Doctor Who. You’ll be flying the TARDIS and helping the Doctor escape some of the scariest monsters the universe has ever seen, including Daleks, Cybermen more »

RBC Race for the Kids is back!

Hyde Park, London Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom

The RBC Race for the Kids 5K family fun run is returning this year!

This year is expected to be the biggest yet, helping to raise even more money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

£10

The British Pet Show at South of England Showground

South of England Showground Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, United Kingdom

The British Pet Show is taking place this Saturday at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex.

£5

Kite and Trumpet, Scotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children!

The Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children ‘’KITE AND TRUMPET’' is here! For eleven days, in the Summerhall, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, and the North Edinburg Arts Centre the younger and quite older citizens of Edinburgh can take part in creative workshops, admire beautifully illustrated Polish books, play with quality toys and games crafted more »

Visit this Play Expo in Manchester!

If you love gaming, one of the biggest gaming shows in the UK is coming to Manchester this month! You can play the latest games and even some ones that haven’t been released yet! There’s also incredible virtual reality experiences to try from PlayStation, HTC and Oculus Rift. Click here to find out more! In more »

Spooktacular ‘wild’ goings-on at UK WWT Wetland Centres this October Half Term!

WWT Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, United Kingdom

Children and their families can enjoy a scarily huge variety of spooky fun at nine WWT Wetland Centres spread across the UK this October half term. Many events incorporate a ‘wild’ element, giving a different twist to traditional Halloween fare. Activities include discovering the gross side of nature at the Yuck Show at WWT Arundel more »

Secrets of the Movies @ The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street

15 Bateman Street 15 Bateman Street, Soho,, London, United Kingdom

If you've ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now's your chance!

Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!

Free

Visit The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit!

Olympic Park Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, United Kingdom

Get the adrenaline pumping with a ride on The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Whizz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world. Twist and turn your way down the sculpture at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24km per hour) as you glimpse London’s skyscape passing by through sections more »

£16.50

Bonfire Night at Ascot Racecourse!

Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse, High St., Ascot, United Kingdom

Gather friends and family to enjoy Ascot’s first meeting of the 2017/18 Jumps season on Saturday 4th November, featuring the £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase, ran over three miles. After the last race finishes, preparations will begin for a 6.30pm fireworks show! The Plaza Lawn will be alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fairground more »

Fabulous Fireworks 2017 at Lightwater Valley Theme Park

Lightwater Valley Theme Park North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Head to Lightwater Valley Theme Park for a fabulous firework spectacular, choreographed to music and set over the picturesque Swan Lake.

£5 – £20

Bonfire Night Fireworks at Meadowbank Stadium

Edinburgh has been remembering the 5 of November for over 30 years with its annual fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium being the city's largest. However, with the stadium soon set to close its doors for redevelopment, this year's will be its final firework show for a while. A great event for the whole family, this more »

£7

Free screenings across the UK for INTO Film Festival!

Featuring guest speakers from the film industry and supported by free curriculum-linked resources, IntoFilm aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds by inspiring young people to watch and understand film in new and creative ways. This year's Into Film Festival takes place from 8-24 November! The Into Film Festival is the more »

Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park this season!

Hyde Park, London Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom

For over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London! The festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street more »

Hogwarts in The Snow at Warner Bros. Studios!

Warner Bros. Studio Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, United Kingdom

This festive season, experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts! From 18th November 2017 – 28th January 2018 you will have the opportunity to see the Harry Potter film series’ most iconic sets decorated for festive scenes. Click here to book tickets! The Great Hall will be transformed, more »

£31

Santa’s Funtastic Factory at various venues across the UK!

Ho-ho-ho! Have you written your list for Santa yet? The Funbox team are back for more seasonal fun with their brand new festive show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY! Gary, Anya and Kevin have been invited by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before more »

Christmas at Kew: 2017

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, United Kingdom

Follow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens. Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic more »

£10

The Snowman on stage at Peacock Theatre, London!

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

Twinkling with festive spirit The Snowman is now celebrating 20 consecutive years on the stage! Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. more »

£20

See the Teletubbies live in Carlisle and other venues across the UK!

Carlisle Sands Centre The Sands, Carlisle, United Kingdom

See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun and bright more »

Meet The Emoji Movie characters at intu Lakeside!

Lakeside Shopping Centre W Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex, United Kingdom

The characters from The Emoji Movie have jumped out of the big screen and will be at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. Come and meet the characters and pose for pics with your fave Emoji. There’s also the chance to win some awesome prizes! If that wasn’t enough there’s more »

The Varsity Match at Twickenham Stadium!

Twickenham Stadium Whitton Rd, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Ever since 1872, The Varsity Match has been played annually and is renowned as one of the most pulsating fixtures on the rugby calendar! Held at Twickenham Stadium since December 1921, The Varsity Match is once again set to turn the hallowed turf two shades of blue as the women and men from Oxford and more »

£10

See Rapunzel on Stage at the Theatre Royal Stratford East!

Theatre Royal Stratford East THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST, GERRY RAFFLES SQUARE,, LONDON, United Kingdom

Rapunzel is one of this year's must-see pantos according to loads of really famous critics, who love the songs and the villains!

£10

See My Brother, My Sister and Me at the Polka Theatre!

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United Kingdom

When a brother and sister have to move in together neither of them are too happy about it! But they both soon realise that sharing isn’t all bad as their fights and frustrations soon turn into games and giggles in this hilarious new play.

£9

See The Gruffalo’s Child Live On Stage This Christmas!

Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Find out for yourselves...

£15.60

See The Snow Queen On Stage at Polka Theatre!

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United Kingdom

Kai and Gerda are best friends and together they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale!

£12

Big Game 10 at Twickenham Stadium on December 30th!

Twickenham Stadium Whitton Rd, Twickenham, United Kingdom

In a repeat of Big Game 7, Harlequins will play 2014 Aviva Premiership Champions Northampton Saints, following back-to-back years against Gloucester Rugby. 

£14

Visit a LEGO® DUPLO® Morning Near You!

LEGO Store Newcastle intu Metrocentre, Gateshead, Newcastle, United Kingdom

LEGO DUPLO are putting on play mornings throughout January where pre-school children can design and build all sorts of amazing things through creative play!

Meet Ruby Rube and Dan from Fun Kids at this Miximals event in London!

Smyths Toys Superstore 1 Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London, United Kingdom

Miximals is the new and exciting collectible that engages and encourages children to imagine, create and share their own adorable Miximal characters! Head down to Smyths Toys Superstores on Staples Corner, Saturday 20th January to see the unveiling of Creative Celeste and Ruby Rube Miximal! There's also an exciting meet and greet with the awesome YouTuber. Even more »

Visit the Great British Sports Show at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena this February!

Westpoint Arena Clyst St Mary, Exeter, United Kingdom

Would you like to dance with a dance troop, or get your skills to be seen by local talent scouts? Can you jump an Olympic size hurdle, rugby tackle a mascot, shoot more than 5 hoops in a row at basketball or netball? Can you do more kick ups than a professional footballer? Would you more »

Get clued-up about science activities that you can do at home!

The Royal Institution The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom

Join us for a wondrous afternoon of science activities that you can do at home! Alom Shaha will show his favourite demos and you can try them afterwards! From simple things you have lying around the house, Alom will show you how to create exciting and hands-on science anywhere in the house. The event will consist more »

£10

Guess How Much I Love You live on stage!

Hertford Theatre The Wash, Hertford, United Kingdom

A brand-new live stage adaptation of Guess How Much I Love You is going on a UK tour! Watch and join in as Little and Big Nutbrown Hare settle down after a bedtime story and re-awaken to discover the delights and colours of each season as they compete to measure their love for each other! more »

Learn to be a Knight this February half term!

Tower of London Tower of London, London, United Kingdom

Learn to become a knight this February half term with the Tower of London's 'Knight School' and help defend the Tower!

£9.70

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Hamleys Toy Store!

Chinatown, London 10 Wardour St, London, United Kingdom

To mark Chinese New Year, which is on the 16th February, Hamley the Bear will be making his way over to China Town, London! He's handing out 10% off Hamleys coupons and extra special lucky red envelopes between 15th and 18th February. Following the opening of Hamleys’ largest store in Beijing just before Christmas, Hamleys more »

Check out the GEEK Gaming Festival at Dreamland, Margate, this February half-term!

Dreamland Margate 49-51 Marine Terrace, Margate, United Kingdom

Meet, make, play as the ultimate festival of games returns to Dreamland this February half term! This year, they're celebrating 40 years of Space Invaders with a whole galaxy of space play featuring Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournaments, retro arcade games, board games and more! There are even spots dedicated to VR Gameplay and Minecraft more »

£7

Get hands-on at this season’s Family Fun Day at the Royal Institution!

The Royal Institution The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom

Drop in for an action-packed day of talks, demonstrations and experiments that explore the intriguing world of communication. Family Fun Day activities are suitable for ages 6+ but all under-16's must be accompanied by an adult. Activities on the day will explore the wide ranging science behind human and animal communication. Have a go at more »

£7

Take a trip to Neverland with the Museum of London Docklands’ immersive Peter Pan weekends

London Museum Docklands London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London, United Kingdom

Explore the world of Peter Pan this February and March at the Museum of London Docklands! It's transforming into Neverland for two fun-filled weekends. A series of interactive events, film screenings and performances will take place throughout the weekends, providing a whole new generation with an introduction to J.M. Barrie’s characters. Professional character actors will more »

£6.50

Hear incredible stories while boating around on the Thames with Tales on the Thames!

London Bridge City Pier London Bridge City Pier, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom

Have you ever wanted to hear some incredible stories while boating around on the Thames taking in the amazing London skyline? Well now you can! MBNA Thames Clippers are putting on ‘Tales on the Thames’ throughout March in partnership with Walker Books. These stories telling sessions will be happening on the 9th, 16th and 23rd more »

Check out PJ Masks and PAW Patrol at Twycross Zoo this Easter!

Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo, East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

If you're looking for some Easter fun that involves over 500 animals and your favourite TV characters then Twycross Zoo has got you covered. There's plenty of awesome stuff going on this Easter at Twycross Zoo. You can visit the animals, have fun on the Easter Trail and even meet your favourite characters from PJ more »

£14.95

Meet Peter Rabbit at Kew Gardens this Easter!

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, United Kingdom

For the first time ever, Peter Rabbit is coming to Kew Gardens! The event, called 'A big day out with Peter Rabbit' starts on Good Friday and runs until Sunday, April 15th. Visitors can expect an exciting activity-packed day out with games, crafts and storytelling inspired by Beatrix Potter’s iconic tales.   Spring will be well more »

Book and Brunch at Lowndes Bar & Kitchen!

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 21 Lowndes St, London, United Kingdom

Basically, you can get a load of great food and read a book at the same time - for April the kids book is ‘Railway Children’ and the adult book is ‘Frankenstein‘

£12.50

See Michael Rosen’s Chocolate Cake live on-stage at the Polka Theatre!

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United Kingdom

Follow the adventures of two brothers and the night-time disappearance of a chocolate cake in this new musical adaptation! It's based on a poem by Michael Rosen called Chocolate Cake, which has just been published as a picture book. The show is from the same people as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How more »

£13.50

Check out the Techtopia Festival at Polka Theatre!

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, United Kingdom

Polka Theatre are hosting a new Techtopia Festival! It's running from 24 May until 3 June and includes a number of performances, workshops and installations spanning two weeks exploring the role of technology in modern childhood. The festival opens with Scanner’s Inc and House of Absolute’s Stardust, a special exploration of sound and dance. Other more »

MCM Comic Con is coming to London and you’re invited!

ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

MCM Comic Con is a fun filled day out for all the family and they've got so much for your little superhero to do when you’re at MCM London this May! Friday and Sunday are our quieter days so if you are bringing little ones, they're probably the best days to come. Kids go free to everyone more »

£17

Open House Families festival of architecture, design and engineering!

Open House Families is London’s brand new festival of architecture, design and engineering taking place this summer on the 9 and 10 June! It is being held across some of the city’s most iconic buildings! The charity behind Open House are launching the free family festival to inspire and excite the next generation of city-shapers! more »

Free

Captain Cook Festival 250th anniversary celebrations in Whitby!

Captain Cook Memorial Museum Grape Lane, Whitby, United Kingdom

Whitby is preparing to push the boat out for one our area’s most iconic figures by holding a weekend-long Captain Cook Festival. To mark 250 years since Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage of discovery to the South Seas, a festival of celebrations will take place from July 6 to July 8! Giving a feel more »

Free

Check out OPEN HOUSE at British Summer Time in Hyde Park!

Hyde Park, London Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom

British Summer Time is a huge festival that's held every year in Hyde Park in London! There's something there called Open House, which is packed with themed movie nights, live music, street food, tennis screenings, circuses, theatre, and more! Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with 4 days of activities and free entry more »

Free

Check out London’s Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st & 22nd July at Enfield Town Park!

Enfield Town Park Enfield Town Park, Enfield, United Kingdom

Come along to London’s Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st & 22nd July at Enfield Town Park! It's shaping up to be a summer weekend jam packed with street food from local traders, funfair rides, stunts and shows, fireworks and more! There's even a kid’s zone and, of course, a colourful array of hot air more »

£4

Monstrous is a brand new one-day family festival coming this summer!

Printworks Surrey Quays Rd, London, United Kingdom

Taking place at Printworks in South London, Monstrous is a one day festival experience for all ages. Expect a line-up jam packed with live performances, amazing experiences, exciting attractions and wonderful adventures – all resulting in a fantastic family day out! Click here to find out more! One of the UK’s biggest football clubs will more »

£24.50

Check out Wild Child festival in Dulwich this August!

Dulwich College Sports Club Dulwich College Sports Club, London, United Kingdom

Wild Child is London’s newest children’s festival, created by mums and dads for the whole family! Wild Child brings together the very best in arts activities, workshops and performances by a wide range of companies, many founded by London mums and dads themselves! Click here to find out more! Whilst there you can visit the more »

Discover the world of ballet at the Royal Opera House!

Royal Opera House Bow Street, London, United Kingdom

Discover the world of ballet through creative, fun and sensory dance workshops for children and adults. Ballet Dots is a dance programme for under 5s, giving children and adults the more »

£5 – £10

Check out Kidtropolis at the London ExCeL this October!

ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

Kidtropolis is one of the coolest events on the calendar and it’s back for its third year! If you’ve never been before, it’s basically an epic event packed full of live more »

The Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll panto: The Snow Queen

Liverpool Everyman Theatre and Playhouse 5-11 Hope Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Here's a freezin' to be cheerful... Regular writers Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton unite with musical director Greg Last to bring the usual music and mayhem to this chilly more »

£15

The Avengers come to London ExCeL in a special exhibition!

ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

If you're totally Marvel obsessed, you're in luck! Marvel’s Avengers Station opens in London at ExCel London on 29th November 2018. It's basically a huge multi-room experience where you get more »

£14

Book for Santa Sleepovers at Warwick Castle now!

Warwick Castle Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

This Christmas why not pull on your wellies, button up your coats, wrap up warm and head to Warwick Castle. This year they're having Santa Sleepovers where you get to stay more »

£129

Big Fish Little Fish ‘Winter Wonderland’ party!

The Leadmill 6 Leadmill Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

There's nothing more fun then a party at Christmas, and this year Big Fish Little Fish are throwing an amazing 'Winter Wonderland' party to get everyone in the festive mood! more »

£6.50

See A Christmas Carol In Luton This Christmas!

Wardown Park Museum Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

A Christmas Carol is one of the classic Christmas stories that everyone loves! It's about of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean old man who hates Christmas and everything it stands for. more »

£15

Catch Nativity! The Musical this Christmas

New Theatre Oxford George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Nativity! The Musical is the hilarious feel-good show based on the Nativity! films. The show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and get you in the Christmas more »

£19.50

The Hubbub Club returns with a Winter Wonderland party!

Deda, Derby 19 Chapel St, Derby, United Kingdom

The Hubbub Club returns with the perfect party to celebrate this special time of year. Join them for interactive activities, seasonal performances from the company and special guests in a more »

£10

The Nutcracker at Farnham Maltings, Farnham

Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham, United Kingdom

It's Christmas and when Clara is given a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a handsome Prince, little does she know that she and her brother Fritz are about to more »

£10

Enjoy The Toddler Takeover at The National Space Centre!

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

This year Santa's gong to be making a stop at one of the coolest places in the country... The National Space Centre! The centre is filled with loads of cool more »

£10

Say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019 with Seven Stories!

Seven Stories the National Centre for Childrens Books 30 Lime Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019 with Seven Stories! Seven Stories is The National Centre for Children's Books. They select original artwork and manuscripts - from first scribbles to more »

£5

Knight School is back for 2019 at the Tower of London!

Tower of London Tower of London, London, United Kingdom

Come to the Tower of London this February half term and join their Knight School! You'll begin your training as a page. Impress your Lord or Lady with good manners as more »

Isadora Moon Day is on February 23rd!

Bookshops across the UK are hosting Isadora Moon parties, with storytimes, sparkly craft activities, and fun party games this February! You can also pick up a copy of the brand more »