Days Out

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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Enjoy spooktacular fun at Edinburgh Zoo this Halloween

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced the return of their family-friendly Halloween evening events at Edinburgh Zoo.

Visitors are invited to come along to the zoo on select evenings in October to listen out for a rustling amongst the trees and peeping eyes as they make their way through the park, meeting lots of spooky characters from pirates and wizards to...

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GOBOAT WELCOMES FURRY FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK

National Picnic Week (18th-26th June) is approaching and, to celebrate, the eco-friendly boat company GoBoat is offering guests 15% off bookings across all UK locations when they bring along their favourite teddy bear for the ride.

Guests sailing from the 18th-26th June are encouraged to bring their hampers and baskets...

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Reading is Magic Festival launches inclusive festival with star-studded cast of best-selling authors and illustrators.

Reading is Magic Festival : Monday 26 – Friday 30 September 2022

“Every child has the right to have a planet to read on and see themselves reflected in a book.” Cressida Cowell

It’s time to step into a world of creativity with the inspirational annual Reading is Magic Festival this autumn!

The Reading is Magic Festival aims to promote creativity and connection through...

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Celebrate Father’s Day at Nunnington Hall

On Sunday 19 June spend some quality family time together at Nunnington Hall to celebrate Father’s Day.

Visitors can enjoy a sourdough pizza from The Bistro Guy, get a drink from the Thirsty Horse and listen to music in the garden from Will and Bella Robey. The main lawn is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and there’s classic garden games for all to enjoy.

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Watch out! David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth this Summer

The acclaimed producers of hit stage shows Horrible Histories and Billionaire Boy , Birmingham Stage Company, are bringing their acclaimed West End production of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 9–13 August 2022. When Friday night comes along, Ben knows it only means one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben...

Shrek the Musical is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth!

A brand-new production of Shrek the Musical heads out on a major UK and Ireland tour opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 21 July 2023. Producers Mark Goucher, Gavin Kalin and Matthew Gale are delighted to announce a brand-new production of the award-winning Broadway and West End hit show Shrek the Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from July 2023. The bright and beautiful fairy-tale world...

Jubilee celebrations at Meadowhall

Meadowhall is getting set to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a long weekend filled with Royal-themed fun. From 2nd – 5th June, the centre will host a Royal Concierge to welcome visitors and hand out free Union Jack flags and regal crowns. There will also be a visit from the Queen’s Royal Guards* who will be stationed at the main dome entrance throughout the weekend and...

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at Nunnington Hall

Discover Nunnington Hall’s royal connections

From Saturday 28 May the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, near Hemsley, will be displaying objects not normally seen as part of a new exhibition celebrating the platinum jubilee.

Visitors can explore Nunnington’s royal connections in a new exhibition, exploring the Hall’s royal past. Items such as Elizabethan sixpences, a prayer book used...

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How to Encourage Your Children to Spend Time Outside

Summer is just around the corner, so you might be thinking of ways to encourage your little ones to spend more time outdoors. We are living in the technological age, after all, and children aged 5-7 spend an average of 4 hours behind a screen every day.

Here, we will look at how your family can ditch the screen and have fun in the sun. But first, let’s look at some of the ways you...

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FRIDAYS ANNOUNCES FAMILY FUN DAY IN CHELMSFORD THIS WEEKEND

American inspired food and cocktail chain, Fridays, to host family fun day at its newest flagship restaurant. · Located in the heart of Chelmsford, the restaurant is the perfect place for families to get together and enjoy all that Fridays has to offer. · Children can enjoy circus acts and balloon modellers at the family fun day. · Family fun day to take place on Saturday 21st May, with circus...