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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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Visit Christmas in Bournemouth and experience one of the UK’s best FREE Christmas events this festiv

CHRISTMAS ON BOURNEMOUTH'S SOUTH COAST RETURNS!

Christmas in Bournemouth is back and offering an immersive experience like no other. Covering 300,000 sq ft, this fun-filled Christmas wonderland spans The Square, historic Bournemouth Lower Gardens and the town’s famous beachfront to offer one of the best Christmas experiences in the south.

This year’s Christmas in Bournemouth will feature the Christmas Tree Wonderland light trail,...

FREE CHILDREN’S MUSIC LESSONS AT MEADOWHALL THIS SUMMER

This summer, Meadowhall will be hosting a free music club to provide a fun-filled season of music, games, and creativity for children aged between 4-7 years.

In partnership with Sheffield’s Harmony Music School, the sessions will take place every Tuesday morning on the Upper Oasis Mezzanine from 30th July at 9:30am and 10:20am until 27th August.

The Kids in Harmony Holiday...

Meadowhall Hosts Family Creepy Crawly Event in Aid of The Eden Dora Trust

Meadowhall is celebrating its new charity partnership with the Eden Dora Trust with a special creepy crawly event for families today (Friday 26th July).

The event will take place from 11.00am – 4.00pm. at the Giving Box (upper arcade opposite Lindt) and will see the Trust host a creepy crawly petting zoo for children to enjoy as they kick start the summer holidays.

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Summer fun begins at Whiteley with princess and superhero visits

Families will have the chance to meet some of their favourite superheroes for free at Whiteley this summer.

With six pop-up sessions running throughout July, visitors can meet a whole range of different superhero characters, from a mermaid princess to a spider hero, and tinker fairy.

The princess and superhero meet and greets will be held around the centre and on the stage,...

Waitrose launches refreshed kids café menu in time for school holidays

The new children’s menu will be available in 128 Waitrose cafés from 24th July and offers a variety of nutritionally balanced options from avocado toast to Little Dish Fish Pie
Waitrose has collaborated with delicious brands including Little Dish, Piccolo and PIP Organic to offer a variety of meals, juices, smoothies and snacks
Waitrose will also launch a

Get summer ready: Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club is back and bigger than ever!

Meadowhall has announced the return of its hugely popular Summer Beach Club, with this year’s event set to be bigger and better than ever.

From Friday July 19th, the centre’s Orange Car Park will once again be transformed into the ultimate celebration of summertime, with a 1,000 sqm beach, family-friendly rides, aqua park, chill out zones and food stalls all providing the perfect...

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Flower power your way through the school holidays.

The school holidays are fast approaching and you may be wondering how you will fill them! Look no further than a day out on a beautiful farm on the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border.

The Patch MK is a working farm with a difference just outside London on the edge of Milton Keynes. It has something for everyone from beautiful flower fields with wildflowers and Sunflowers...

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Summer Holiday Saving Tips For Parents - Save Up To £150 On Family Days Out

Summer is a time of relaxation and sunny days, but having the kids at home all day often leads to a lot of excursions and expensive outings. For parents who are at a loss as to how to save money in these increasingly expensive times, there are still many fun ways to entertain the kids and save money while doing it.

Jason Higgs , the Senior Deals Strategist for Bountii , is an expert...

It's Party Time: Broughton reveals full line up for 25th Birthday Bonanza

Broughton Shopping Park is hosting its big birthday bash this weekend (Saturday 15th June) to mark its 25th anniversary – and everyone is invited to celebrate in style, with freebies and family fun galore!

From face painting and traditional party games such as pass the parcel, to special appearances to dial up the party atmosphere, including a trio of comedic grannies and a roarsome...

Welcoming Cultures and Meadowhall bring a celebration of cultural style to Sheffield

In an exciting collaboration, Meadowhall is hosting a brand-new cultural fashion celebration running throughout May and June.

Presented in partnership with Sheffield's Welcoming Cultures organisation, the initiative includes the 'Seeing Beyond Our Cultural Outfit' exhibition, which is on display at the centre until the end of June, as well as day of cultural fashion showcases on...