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Wildwood Devon: A Peaceful Family Day Out in Devon

Discover Wildwood Devon, a peaceful family day out in Devon with bears, wolves and woodland play. Perfect for kids of all ages, with tips for visiting.

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Hop into Spring: Easter Punt and Hunt tour in Cambridge

Traditional Punting Company have put together an Easter-themed scavenger hunt to celebrate Easter and entertain the kids during half term.

Gather the family together and treat them to a Punting tour along the River Cam, enjoying the sights of Cambridge in Spring. For an additional £2.50 per child, this Easter event includes a scavenger hunt where children can complete a fun activity booklet...

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Family activities at Hampton Court Palace

The historical home to Kings and Queens will educate and entertain families this spring and summer. From sumptuous chocolate treats to hilarious tales of infamous rulers and one of the world’s most famous mazes, there’s something for all the family to enjoy at Hampton Court Palace.

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt

(1st – 16th April) returns to Hampton Court Palace this Easter, where...

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Chester Zoo to launch new & Really Wild Egg Trail this Easter

Eggs-plore Chester Zoo this Easter with a ‘Really Wild Egg Trail’
Uncover six giant eggs along the trail to and get a free Nat Geo kids magazine
Free trail runs every day from 1 – 16 April with zoo tickets

Chester Zoo is set to launch a free Easter egg hunt with a twist.

The zoo’s new ‘Really Wild Egg Trail’ will see six giant 3D eggs, each...

Whipsnade Zoo launches UK’s first hippo experience

Hip Hip Hooray! Whipsnade Zoo launches UK’s first hippo experience Tickets on sale from 23 March 2023

In a UK first, Whipsnade Zoo, is inviting visitors to get closer to wildlife and ‘Meet our Common Hippos’ Hodor and Lola – as part of an exciting new experience at the conservation zoo.   

From Thursday 4 May hippo fanatics will be able to join expert zookeepers behind-the-scenes at...

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Have an Egg-stra great trip to Bath this Easter!

The Easter Weekend and school holidays are not far off – here we highlight the top things to see and do from crafty events in museums and fun to be had outdoors, to Easter themed afternoon teas and hotel packages. Put all your eggs in one basket and head to Bath for some Easter eggcitement!

Family friendly activities Dyrham Park Easter Trail

The whole family can get involved with an...

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3 egg-cellent Easter Egg hunts in the UK

A cracking Easter weekend is just a train ride away!

1 in 3 families in the UK believe Easter is just as important as Christmas
4 in 10 people think it’s important to do something special as a family on Easter weekend
Railcard.co.uk reveals the top 3 Easter Egg hunts in the UK

Soon children across Britain will be setting off on a hunt at their homes...

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Dinosaur themed fun at Edinburgh Zoo

A series of dinosaur events has been launched by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dinosaurs! at Edinburgh Zoo. The wildlife conservation charity welcomed over 20 animatronic dinosaurs to the zoo last year and is inviting visitors to travel back in time again this April with a whole host of dino-themed activities.

Steve Brusatte,...

THE MIGHTY KIDS BEATBOX COMEDY SHOW STRIKES BACK

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 2023 3-27 AUGUST at 4.25pm (excludes 14th August) ASSEMBLY ROOMS (Piccolo Tent) George Sq Gardens, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ www.assemblyfestival.com

“ A good fun show … lovable doofus energy & extraordinary vocal gymnastics…It's the kind of thing you could watch all day ” – The Guardian

“ A must see. The kids loved every minute of it ” – Families Edinburgh Magazine...

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Attenborough And His Animals – Award-winning family theatre show comes to The Drum for the Easter holidays

James Seabright presents Clownfish Theatre in Attenborough And His Animals at The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth next month.

Following sell-out runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Festival Fringe and a world tour in 2019, Attenborough and His Animals tours the UK and will visit Plymouth from 11–15 April.

This two person, physical theatre show is packed with laughs, animal impressions and...

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Edinburgh Zoo launch EGG-citing Easter events

Volunteers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have celebrated the launch of Easter events at Edinburgh Zoo by making enrichment filled with tasty treats, like apple and bamboo, for two of the wildlife conservation charity’s red pandas, Kevyn and Kitty.

Visitors to the zoo in April will be able to enjoy a delicious two-course roast dinner served in the Mansion House,...