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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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MEADOWHALL TO HOST CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET

Meadowhall is set to host a Christmas artisan market showcasing some of the finest local crafts and gifts from across Yorkshire.

Visitors will be able to browse a number of stalls from local businesses, offering everything from handmade crafts, bespoke gifts and tasty bakes to spirits from Hawkins Distillery in Sheffield.

The artisan market will be held on Park Lane at...

5 spookiest folklore destinations

In anticipation of Halloween , travel aficionados, Le Boat , have delved into the world of ghost and ghouls to find the European locations with the spookiest folklore stories.

If you're looking to teach your child about history then look no further as we have 5 spooky folklore stories from across Europe to share with you....

5. Drumnadrochit, Scotland

If you spend...

GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE FESTIVE FILM EXPERIENCE AS THE LUNA DRIVE-IN CINEMA RETURNS TO THE BIRMINGHAM NEC

This December, The Luna Cinema, the UK’s leading provider of open-air cinema, is returning to the NEC in Birmingham with its iconic Winter Drive-In cinema experience, in partnership with heycar, for three weeks of feel-good festive film!

There’s nothing quite like a Christmas movie to put you in the festive mood, and film fans will delight in the news that this winter, The Luna Drive-In...

Five UK Pumpkin Patches You Need to Visit This Autumn

Five UK Pumpkin Patches You Need to Visit This Autumn (Plus Tips and Tricks to Pick the Best Pumpkin!)

Spooky season is well and truly upon us! If you’re one of the 43 per cent of Brits who enjoy celebrating Halloween in one way or another, you might be considering a visit to a pumpkin patch this year.

Carving pumpkins has been an admired activity in the United Kingdom since the...

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LINCOLN'S SPOOKTACULAR AUGMENTED REALITY TRAIL

Spooky season is approaching – are you ready for a ‘fangtastic’ free interactive trail?

The LoyalFree app, in partnership with Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) has created a spooktacular new augmented reality trail which will be launching in Lincoln and running from the 14th of October until the 31st of October.

The trail tells the story of the forgetful witch Wanda and her...

Go on a minibeast safari in the heart of Exeter

Go on a minibeast safari in the heart of Exeter and put urban nature under the microscope Families can go on an exciting minibeast safari at a special fun event which puts Exeter’s urban ecosystems under the microscope.

The free, two-hour workshop will investigate the insects living in the city and their habitats. Families will learn how to identify trees and different types of insects and...

Family Activities this Half Term at the Imperial War Museums

DISCOVER STORIES TO INSPIRE WITH IWM’S FAMILY ACTIVITIES THIS HALF TERM

This October half term, Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to enjoy a range of free family activities full of stories to inspire. Visitors can uncover the secrets of camouflage with Camouflage, Dazzle and Disguise, season of activity at IWM London and IWM North packed with trails, crafts and performances....

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Festive activities at the National Trust this Christmas

Get that festive feeling with the National Trust in and around Devon this Christmas

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with...

GLOBAL PUBLIC ART PRODUCER WILD IN ART UNVEILS MAGICAL WINTER ART TRAILS

FEATURING GIANT PENGUINS AND MUCH-LOVED WINTER CHARACTERS THE SNOWMAN™ AND THE SNOWDOG

All events are listed on the Wild in Art website

Wild in Art has announced five, uniquely decorated, art trails around key landmarks , streets , and open spaces across Birmingham, Kirklees, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, and Winkworth Arboretum .

The global public art producer is collaborating...

WHAT’S ON AT THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH THIS HALF TERM

Are you looking for ideas of what to do over Autumn half term? Theatre Royal Plymouth have got numerous shows for you and your children to enjoy throughout the week, from 22 – 30 October.

Tickets for these are all available on the TRP website.

Bugsy Malone (6+), The Lyric, 18 – 22 October

Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival...