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June, 2010

Free Outdoor Family Films in Manchester

Screenfields is Manchester’s first outdoor cinema, the screenings are completely free, you don’t need a ticket, simply turn up and enjoy! Deckchairs (£2) and picnic blankets (£4) can be hired on a first come first serve basis or you can bring your own. Picnics, popcorn and a barbecue are all available if you’re feeling peckish. New to Screenfields this year is the Family Film Club. Family films will be screened on Saturdays during the summer holidays and are completely free to enter!

Films that will be showing include: Hannah Montanah, Up, Jurassic Park, Spirited Away, Madagascar, High School Musical and Fantastic Mr Fox.

The films will be shown at Spinningfields Square, Manchester.

Visit the spinningfields website for more info.

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Jun 10

Jousting with Robin Hood at Leeds Castle

Put these dates in your diary now to catch the exciting Jousting Tournament at Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent on 18th & 19th September, with additional activities for all the family to enjoy.

“Jousting with Robin Hood”, supported by Heart FM, features twice daily jousts fromknights on horseback and men at arms against the stunning backdrop of the medieval castle. Non-stop action features galloping horses, daredevil stunts, falls and fights in an authentic jousting arena along with characters from the tales of Robin Hood.

Additional activities taking place on the Cedar Lawn over the weekend include archery demonstrations and a children’s craft making marquee. Some activities incur a small additional charge.

The weekend is an opportunity to discover the many attractions the castle offers. Besides the historic castle and glorious gardens, there’s an internationally acclaimed aviary, World of Wings free flying bird displays, a fascinating dog collar museum, maze and grotto and the Knights’ Realm Playground.

For further information visit www.leeds-castle.com

Kids London — No Comments
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Jun 10

Peter Rabbit Exhibition at V&A from 3 July

Peter Rabbit: the tale of The Tale will draw on the collections of both the V&A and Frederick Warne to trace the story of Peter Rabbit from its beginnings as an illustrated letter in 1893 to its publication by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902, and beyond. Widely considered to be one of the most popular children’s books of all time, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has gone on to sell an astonishing 40 million copies worldwide. For the first time, the complete extant original illustrations from the book will be shown in sequence alongside the text of the story.

This exhibition is free! For more information visit the Victoria & Albert Museum website here

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Jun 10

New Pond Zone Exhibit at London Wetland Centre

The London Wetland Centre in Barnes has a new pond zone, which opens in July, and it will feature interactive games, a trip down a plughole, and underwater cameras, allowing you to watch fascinating aquatic creatures in their natural habitat.

The zone aims to demonstrate why wetlands are important and how you can help to protect them.

An eight metre length of real sewer pipe (which has never been used for its intended purpose!) will take you on a journey to discover what happens to the waste water when it leaves your home.

This exciting new interactive wetland zone also includes a pond safari which gives you the chance to see pond life up close using an underwater camera that you can operate yourself! Who knows what you might spot, from the flash of a perch as he zooms by to a water vole’s toes paddling through the water above…

And the latest technology is being used in a stunning new digital pond that features a photo-realistic interactive floor depicting a number of different types of wetland habitats such as ponds, lilies and pools. As you walk around the floor you’ll create ripples in the ‘water’ and will be able to control games such as seeing a dragonfly nymph’s lifecycle and microscopic bugs’ behaviour.

The new pond zone has been funded by Thames Water.

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Jun 10

Festival Brazil at Southbank London

Bringing the vibrant, dynamic culture of contemporary Brazil to the heart of London, Festival Brazil celebrates the country’s rich cultural heritage – including music, visual arts, dance, literature, debates and food.

Festival Brazil features UK performances at Royal Festival Hall by cultural icon Maria Bethânia, superstar singer song-writer Gilberto Gil, the legendary psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. From the favelas of Salvador, the world masters of capoeira leap, flip, kick and spin at breathtaking speed in Brazil! Brazil! a new show for all ages.

Brazil’s most evocative writers and poets form the heart of 2010′s London Literature Festival. Plus two ground-breaking Hayward Gallery exhibitions, featuring some of today’s most exciting international artists, challenge our expectations of art, sculpture and design.

Enjoy an exclusive taste of Brazil this summer: from samba-sushi to traditional moqueca and xinxim, an array of caipirinhas, food markets and outdoor stalls, you’ll find a feast of Brazilian food, drink and gifts.

And look out for the many free performances that take over the Southbank Centre site during the Festival.

The Festival will continue until 5th September.

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Jun 10

Toy Story 3 at a Cinema near you!

The first two films were brilliant, so will the latest Toy Story live up to your expectations? You decide …

Kids London — No Comments
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Jun 10

London LolliBop Festival for Kids 16 & 17 July

LolliBop is a new Kids Festival which will be taking place on 16th and 17th July in Clissold Park, Stoke Newington N16.

The event is aimed at children under 10 and their families and involves amazing interactive activities, workshops, games and performances.

Both the young and the young at heart will take part in an all day treasure hunt through a landscape filled with giant whales, fire breathing dragons, blue trees, cardboard castles and, of course, giant lollipops! They will be able to try their hand at fantastic experiments with mad scientists in the laboratory, enter the world’s smallest nightclub- The Miniscule of Sound, win a race at the school’s out sports day, take time out with the animals at Dr Doo’s little zoo, learn some incredible circus tricks in the big top, dance and sing with Mr Whippy at his ice cream van, take part in the Lollipolympics and all before having lunch in the clouds! Along the way there will be the chance to win prizes and access to the VILP (Very Important Little Person) area.

LolliBop is open to children of all ages but is targeted at those under 10 and their families. The festival promises to be an interactive sensation like no other children’s festival seen before. All activities will advocate the importance of play with parents and families, peer interaction, skill development, creativity and imagination.

Visit the Lollibop website to buy your tickets.

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Jun 10

Father’s Day Shelter Building in Buckinghamshire

Make your Dad’s day and take him along on this family session at Hugenden Manor in Buckinghamshire and learn how to build a shelter in the woods. All fathers will get into Hughenden for free too.

* Normal admission charges apply for all other visitors plus tickets £5. Booking is essential for this event, please call 01494 755573

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Jun 10

Father’s Day Falconry in Worcestershire

Enjoy flying displays and find out more about birds of prey with Worcestershire falconry expert, Trevor Hill at Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire.
* Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional charges. Booking is not required for this event. For more information please call 01527 821214

Kids Yorkshire — No Comments
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Jun 10

Father’s Day Scarecrow Making in Yorkshire

At Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in North Yorkshire there is an unusual event this Father’s Day. It is particularly suitable for those with more green-fingered Dads! Take your dad along and make a scarecrow for your veg garden. Get there early and visit the atmospheric abbey ruins and the beautiful Georgian water garden- complete with ponds and cascades.
* Normal admission charges apply plus £5 event charge. Booking is essential for this event, please call 01765 643164

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