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Helping Children Connect with History on Family Days Out

History comes alive for children when they can touch, see, and experience it firsthand. They offer real-life learning that children may not find in classrooms or from books.

For parents across the UK, planning educational yet enjoyable outings can be challenging. The good news is that Britain's rich heritage offers countless options for families to visit together, from ancient abbeys to royal...

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Ellie Green

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HALF TERM at the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Spring into the new season at The Donkey Sanctuary

With spring just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is the perfect day out for all the family this half term.

The sanctuary is free to visit and is set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, overlooking the world-famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

For those looking to combine exercise and...

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Westfield to offer London’s largest ‘Kids Eat Free’ dining promotion this February half-term

Nearly 30 restaurants at Westfield London and Stratford City have committed to offering a free * kids’ meal, creating one of the biggest half-term promotions in London to support families

Today, Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City , announces the return of a 'Kids Eat Free’ meal offer at 29 of its casual dining restaurants across the February half-term period.

Running from...

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Valley Fest announces first wave of acts for 2023

Valley Fest, the family-friendly festival has announced The Kooks, Bananarama and Scouting for Girls will play over the 3rd – 6th August. The music and food event takes place alongside Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol.

Altern 8, Crazy P (DJ set) Norman Jay MBE, Krafty Kuts, The Legends of Goldie Lookin Chain (live show) Plump DJs, Booty Bass, Hippo Soundsystem, Samedia Shebeen, Shaka...

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Young people come together at the Natural History Museum this March to drive positive change for a global future 

Climate advocates join the Museum's scientists for free programme of events at 'Generation Hope: Act for the Planet'

Between 20-25 March, the Natural History Museum will be hosting Generation Hope: Act for the Planet , a programme of free events created in partnership with scientists and young people across the world including Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Elizabeth Wathuti, Disha Ravi, Larissa Pinto...

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The Snow Beast comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

The Snow Beast, a scientific spectacle for all the family, comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

The Snow Beast is a collaboration between critically acclaimed local Exeter based Scratchworks Theatre Company & award-winning local writer Jack Dean. This family friendly theatre show (ages 6+) brings live science experiments to the stage as we follow a female scientist, Faina, who sets out on a...

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Dinosaur World Live roars into Plymouth for the Easter holidays

Direct from London’s West End, Dinosaur World Live , the interactive children’s theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, is back for a 2022 UK Tour, which includes dates at Theatre Royal Plymouth (9–11 April 2023).

Using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to the stage, Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures including every...

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Cast announced for the UK premiere of The Spongebob Musical, touring to Theatre Royal Plymouth in Summer 2023

Showpath Entertainment are delighted to announce Divina de Campo will star in the UK Premiere of the Tony Award nominated and award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL which arrives at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 August to 2 September 2023.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL cast stars Divina de Campo (she/her) as Sheldon J. Plankton, Lewis Cornay (he/him) as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani (he/him) as Patrick,...

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Celebrate the season of love with Valentine’s events at Edinburgh Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced a series of Valentine’s Day themed events at Edinburgh Zoo to help the wildlife conservation charity create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Visitors to the zoo in February half term will be able to paint pebbles that the penguins will use to build nests when their breeding season starts in March, with...

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth are excited to announce that 2023’s panto, Goldilocks and the Three Bears , is now on sale! Goldilocks and the Three Bears is running at TRP from Friday 15 December 2022 – Saturday 13 January 2023.

Tickets can be purchased from the TRP website or by calling or visiting the Box Office team on 01752 267222.

Enter a world of wonder at Plymouth’s home of...

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