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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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Easter Egg-citement at The O2

With the Easter holiday’s right around the corner, we’ve got everything you need under one roof to keep the whole family entertained on a day out at The O2. With over 30 bars and restaurants, a delicious Easter twist at Up at The O2, outlet shopping at Icon Outlet, and the latest blockbusters at Cineworld, The O2 is the ultimate all-in-one destination to visit this Easter.

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Easter biscuit decorating with Up at The O2

Decorating Easter biscuits with your kids in the kitchen is so 2021. With the pandemic seemingly on the way out, 2022 is the year to head outside, get active and interact with other people. So if you’re looking for creative ways to keep the family entertained this Easter, why not try biscuit decorating on top of the world’s most popular music, entertainment, and leisure venue..?

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Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's 'Parenting Hell' Live come to The O2 in 2023

After an incredible 50 million downloads the smash hit, consistently chart-topping Parenting Hell podcast will be coming to London’s The O2 on Friday 21 April 2023. Rob and Josh’s podcast continues to be one of the most popular in the UK, with millions downloading every week.

Tickets are available to O2 customers via Priority from 10am on Tuesday 15 February and go on general sale at 10am on...

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Easter Family Events at the Imperial War Museums

W/C 4 APRIL 2022 – EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & DIGITAL ACTIVITIES AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

©IWM. Easter family activities are running across IWM sites from Monday 4 April.

EASTER AT IWM

IWM North , IWM Duxford and IWM London | Story Seekers: Chocolate Edition | Daily, 4-18 April

Free (included in price of admission to IWM Duxford)

Featuring hands-on activities,...

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Dear Zoo book-inspired fun for London Zoo's lions and squirrel monkeys

Dear Zoo... Squirrel monkeys and Asiatic lions receive literary-inspired presents at ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo's keepers brought children's literary classic Dear Zoo to life for their animals ahead of the book's 40th anniversary celebrations, taking place at the world-famous attraction this Easter holidays.

Asiatic lions Bhanu and Arya woke up to find a new Dear Zoo-themed...

The UK’s Best On-The-Water Wildlife Experiences

Matt Ovenden, Borrow A Boat’s on-the-water expert shares a guide to Britain's most spectacular wildlife experiences

From the truly wild to the more domesticated, there are so many ways we can experience wildlife here in the UK, and when it comes to creatures in or on our waters, the possibilities are endless.

Whether it's watching otters in their natural habitat, kayaking with seals...

A Mud-Load of Fun: 10 Family-Friendly Muddy Walks in Britain

The Great British countryside is full of stunning walks. Whether you’re a professional or a novice, there are lots of muddy slopes you can stroll down. This is fun for the whole family, including young children. After all, can any child resist a muddy puddle?

Here are 10 family-friends muddy walks throughout Britain. Zip up your waterproof coat and pull on your wellington boots,...

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Easter holiday fun at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Easter Egg Trail Saturday 2 April – Sunday 24 April at Whipsnade Zoo

This Easter holidays, those searching for an egg-stra special family day out should look no further than ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Easter Egg Trail.

From Saturday 2 April to Sunday 24 April , children and their grown-ups can take part in an Easter egg hunt with a difference at the UK’s largest Zoo, where five giant eggs...

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Egg-Cellent Easter Trails For The Whole Family This Easter

Cadbury's Easter Egg Hunt

Combine a visit to your favourite National Trust site with the family favourite Easter events, getting your hands on a Cadbury chocolate treat as a reward for your hard work! At just £3 a ticket (plus garden admission if you are not a National Trust member), the event is a firm favourite with over 2.1K Instagram hashtag uses. Your booklet will contain the clues you...

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Luxury Family Hotels to Launch Matilda Afternoon Tea in Partnership with The Roald Dahl Story Company

Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce a very special partnership with The Roald Dahl Story Company. The Matilda Afternoon Tea , a magical dining experience themed on the iconic children’s story, will be unveiled at all five Luxury Family Hotels properties from 26th April 2022: Fowey Hall in South Cornwall, Moonfleet Manor on the Jurassic Coast, New Park Manor in the New Forest, The...