The first two films were brilliant, so will the latest Toy Story live up to your expectations? You decide …
Kids Warwickshire
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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
12
May 10
Museums at Night 14th-16th May 2010
‘Museums at Night’ is a national campaign, led by Culture24, and funded by MLA and the National Museum Directors’ Conference (NMDC), to showcase the unique and vibrant museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries and archives in the UK. Running over the weekend of Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May, museums and galleries alike will aim to inspire fresh discovery by opening their doors to late night visitors.
Museums will be unrolling an imaginative array of activities across the country. From candle-lit readings, paranormal investigations, sleepovers, night-time tours, musical events and much, much more.
This year’s programme sees the return of firm favourites, like Cabinet War Rooms sleepover and the Old Operating Theatre at St Thomas Church, plus exciting new additions such as the; Helicopter Museum’s ‘Back to the Blitz’ experience, follow a night shift at Cornwall’s Geevor Tin Mine and the chance to see a ‘Light in the Night’ at Cromer’s Lifeboat Museum.
You can find up to date listings at the Culture 24 Website
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Apr 10
Warwick Castle
This place has been transformed since I used to go there on rather unexciting school trips. This is probably because it has been taken over by Merlin Entertainments. Although not cheap at £55 for a family ticket this is is a day out the kids will not forget in a hurry.
There is a “Pageant Playground” where children can let off steam amongst its various ropes, swings, nets, slides and walkways plus a mini playground for toddlers.
You can see the Trebuchet (which is like a giant catapult), and on some days there are jousting shows and plenty of stands such as the Knight Training School and the Archery stall.
For those brave enough there is the Castle Dungeon:
In true Dungeon style, gore seekers will be greeted by decaying bodies, chanting monks, torture implements, execution and ‘the labyrinth of lost souls’
If the weather is good the Castle car park quickly fills up and the queues for the various attractions begin to form. I suggest that you go as early as possible so you are there for when the doors open at 10am.
