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May 10

Kids go Free to London Shows in Kids Week!

Now in its 13th year, Kids Week offers children the opportunity to experience the magic of London theatre for free from 13 to 27 August.

During Kids Week, a child aged 5 -16 can go free to any participating show when accompanied by an adult paying full price. You can also purchase up to two extra children’s tickets at half price.

Plus, kids can also take part in a fantastic range of free activities and events. Whether it’s an energetic dance workshop, a behind the scenes tour, or even a puppet workshop, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Sign up to the Official London Theatre’s free fortnightly e-newsletter, The Family Bulletin, for the latest Kids Week news and be amongst the first to hear when booking opens by visiting the Kids Week Website

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May 10

Discover Victorian Britain this Half Term

On Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd June 2010 you can explore Victorian stories and tales as part of National Family Week at the Ragged School Museum in Mile End. Expect lots of creative fun as you make books, create comics and listen to some popular Victorian yarns! Little ragamuffins can play in their Under 6’s area.

The Ragged School Museum is situated in Mile End and is also open to the general public every Wednesday and Thursday (10am until 5pm) and the first Sunday of the month (2pm – 5pm). On that Sunday they offer two Victorian Lessons (2.15 and 3.30pm) when visitors are taught by their strict Victorian teacher, Miss Perkins, and put through their paces as they try their hand at copperplate handwriting on slate boards and get to grips with the sterling money table!

The Museum is situated at 46-50 Copperfield Road, London, E3 4RR. Phone 020 8980 6405 for more details or visit their website www.raggedschooolmuseum.co.uk

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May 10

Go Potty in the Walled Garden this Half Term

At Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire you can taste some sprouting seeds, pot up a pumpkin and get ready to grow your own at home.

1-3rd June from 12pm – 3pm
* normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges
* booking is not required for this event
* for more information please call 01223 206000

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May 10

Half Term Belton Wildlife Explorers Club

Themed wildlife activities and exploration for 7 to 11-year-olds at Belton House, Lincolnshire, jointly organised with the RSPB. Activities focus on the environment, wildlife and plant life in the gardens and parkland.

5th June from 10am – 12pm

* normal admission charges apply plus an event charge of £1 for the first child and 50p for every child thereafter
* booking is not required for this event
* for more information please call 01476 542974

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May 10

Family Fun: Meet King Arthur’s Warriors

Come face to face with warriors from the time of the legendary King Arthur and see the skills and horsemanship of a fast paced duo of cavalry soldiers from this epic period of history at Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria.

The age of Roman rule came to an end in 410AD so 2010 is the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman rule. The end of the protection of Rome gave rise to the start of the Dark Ages – an age of invasion and conflict – and it was King Arthur’s soldiers who protected the Britons from the new invaders.

Not only can kids enjoy meeting the warriors but they can also have a go at dark-age pottery.

Visit the website for more details

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May 10

New £1m children’s attraction just opened in Durham

A new £1m children’s attraction has just opened at Union Hall Farm in Durham.

Adventure Valley incorporates five zones offering a number of play opportunities, including the Indoor PlayTown, Action Creek and the FarmYard. A venue for educational activities and a car park are also planned.

Union Hall farm managing director Marco Calzini said: “We are hoping to offer a day out that rivals the feel of an American theme park with first-class attractions, facilities, animal fun and an all essential indoor area for children in recognition of the great British weather.”

Visit the new website for more details.

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May 10

Have a Magical May at Farmer Gow’s

Farmer Gow’s is an activity farm in Oxfordshire. There is lots of fun to be had over the school holiday there with activities such as daily quizzes and colouring competitons. There are lambs and kids (goats!) to bottle feed, eggs to collect and tiny chicks to handle. Also, if you are lucky their cows Beauty, Cinderella, Millie and Tilly will all have calved and you will be able to feed them and handle their little ones.

Visit their website for more details

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May 10

The Big Eastnor Challenge this Weekend!

“ Exciting outdoor challenges are being set up at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury for families to enjoy on the Bank Holiday weekend – Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May. This new event called ‘The BIG Eastnor Challenge’ will be offering a variety of challenges from Mountain Boarding, Orienteering, Horse Riding and Mountain Biking. One of the main challenges is the castle ZIP wire which is one of the longest in the country travelling from the top turret across the lake (an extra charge applies). Eastnor Castle has donated the first zip wire slots of the day to Noah’s Ark Trust Worcester and Hereford, helping them to raise funds for their charity.

There will also be an opportunity to scale the specially constructed Castle Siege Ladders from the Lower Terrace to the Upper Terrace and try out Bush craft and Archery. There will be family prizes awarded on each day for the family who complete the orienteering challenge in the fastest time and certificates will be awarded to each child who takes part.

David Littlewood Assistant General Manager says “This will be a great family day out for the Bank Holiday weekend with lots of exciting new activities for everyone to try – let’s hope the sun shines!”

Visit their website for more details.

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May 10

Enjoy the Midlands with kids this Half Term

If you are looking for entertainment in the Midlands this half term, don’t miss this article in a new series by the Telegraph by by Ben Hatch and Dinah Hatch (and little critics Charlie and Phoebe). In it they share 10 of their favourite family days out in the Midlands.

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May 10

Best Wildlife Events during Half-Term

The two weeks from May 29 to June 13 have been designated National Wildlife Fortnight and so there are a whole range of fun kids activities happening at nature reserves up and down the country.

To find out the top ten family wildlife outings in the country this half term, don’t miss this article in the Telegraph

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