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Kids Surrey — 1 Comment
7
Jul 10

Guilfest – The Family Festival in Surrey

Not too big, not too small, GuilFest remains an independently run, family festival with a very friendly atmosphere, held in the beautiful surroundings of Stoke Park, Guildford over the weekend of the 16th, 17th and 18th July 2010. Visitors can expect a weekend of live musical entertainment coupled with comedy, children´s entertainment, theatre, art/craft exhibitions, and caterers from around the world providing a variety of meals in a truly festive atmosphere.

With its beer tent serving our very own GuilFest bitter, Calypso cocktail bar, Comedy Zone, Theatre tent, Ceroc Dancing Area, 70s Disco, Dance tent, extensive KidZone and much much more, GuilFest caters for young and old alike – for local visitors or families wanting to just come for the day, or for the whole weekend for a 3 day mini holiday! Guildford´s outdoor swimming Lido and Spectrum Leisure Centre on either side of the festival grounds offer easy breaks from the main festival site with a refreshing swim as well as a showering opportunity for the campers. All in all, GuilFest has something for everyone with its friendly relaxed vibe and eclectic mix of music and entertainment, so come along and see for yourself why GuilFest is the UK’s best family festival!

Started in 1992 by Tony Scott, who still runs and directs the festival, The first festival attracted 1,500 people per day. Now in its 19th year, GuilFest is attracting up to 20,000 visitors each day and has truly established itself as one of the UK’s leading festivals, winning the prestigious ‘Best Family Festival Award’ at the UK Festival Awards in 2006 and being consistently nominated for the family festival award and best medium sized festival award in the UK over the last few years.

To buy tickets, visit the website by clicking here

Kids Suffolk — No Comments
2
Jul 10

Harvest at Jimmy’s Family Festival 2010

Harvest At Jimmy’s Farm Suffolk will be taking place on 11th and 12th September this year. You can book your tickets now. It is a summer celebration of food, music, friends and family and is perfectly suited to a weekend beautiful surroundings of the farm. This video will give you a better feel about the event:

Kids Manchester — No Comments
1
Jul 10

Family Launch Day on 17th July in Manchester

Get shipshape and set sail for a day of family fun at Imperial War Museum North in Manchester on Saturday 17 July. Celebrate the launch of the major new exhibition, All Aboard: Stories of War at Sea, by dressing up and joining in. It is free!

Play nautical games, get creative in craft sessions, see theatrical performances and meet puppet animal characters based on real stories of adventure at sea.

Win a special, family launch day prize by coming dressed to impress. Get set for the school holidays and the opening of our family friendly exhibition by dressing up in nautical style. Perhaps you fancy yourself as a sailor, the captain or even the ship’s cat. Every child in fancy dress will receive their own mini sailor’s telescope to take home and keep. Be sure to get yours before they run out.

Enjoy live theatrical routines all day with What a Performance shows at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm. See the special, family friendly performances, dramatising stories of bravery, adventure and endurance at sea. Hear the tale of a pioneering submariner from the First World War or follow the dramatic evacuation of soldiers at Dunkirk, through the tale of a man who sailed a ship to help save hundreds of lives.

Meet cuddly character Simon, the ship’s cat, in their Animals Aboard Tour. Learn how Simon survived an enemy siege lasting more than 100 days and was awarded the Dickin Medal for ‘behaviour of the highest order’. Then spot Simon’s remarkable true story in the exhibition. Join the Animals Aboard tour at 11.30am to hear about more wartime animal exploits at sea – from K Dog the dolphin and Winkie the pigeon to Tirpitz the pig and Judy the dog.

Drop in and get creative in the Learning Studio from 1-4pm. Make your own pop-up character in Creative Craft sessions – a sailor or a ship’s cat? You decide. Play party games and enjoy This Weigh to Sweet Heaven. Measure out your weekly sweet portion and imagine life without the food we bring in by sea as you find out about rationing during the Second World War. How long will your sweets last?

On top of all that, jump aboard and test your sea legs in All Aboard: Stories of War at Sea – the major new exhibition for families. Get hands on with activities for all the family in the Imperial War Museum’s first ever large-scale exhibition to look at life at sea in wartime, from 1914 to the present day.

Action-packed and interactive, this is a great day out for visitors of all ages. Want to know why a submarine would deliberately let in water? Control a model submarine to find out. Ever imagined what it would be like to be a sailor? Try out some ‘Jackspeak’ and see if naval clothing would keep you warm on the icy deck of a warship in the Arctic. Guess that ocean smell – is it sea air or just sweaty feet?

Kids Durham — No Comments
1
Jul 10

Rivers, Myths and Monsters in Durham

Dive into the exciting world of myths and meet the amazing river monsters at the Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology in Durham!

* Prepare to encounter the terrifying snake demon of India.
* Discover the dangers of becoming a Chinese dragon.
* See the disturbing rivalry of the Egyptian Gods.
* Uncover Durham’s very own monster lurking in the River Wear.

In this exhibition you can explore how different cultures use rivers in their mythology, and the different monsters they imagine living there. You can see how these myths influence the objects people use. You can even make up your own monster and have a go at creating your own myth based on objects from the museum.

Kids Manchester — No Comments
29
Jun 10

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.

Kids Kent — No Comments
27
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
25
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

Kids London — No Comments
25
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.

Kids Dorset — No Comments
16
Jun 10

Father’s Day Family Camping in Dorset

Why not go camping on Brownsea Island, Poole? Take part in a real island adventure! This is a rare chance for you and your family to stay on the campsite and enjoy a range of outdoor activities, and a BBQ and sing-song in the evening.

Brownsea Island has many attractions …
* Fine walks and spectacular views of Poole Harbour
* Home to the endangered red squirrel
* Famous for being the birthplace for Scouting and Guiding
* A haven for wildlife, including Sika deer and wading birds
* Trails and Tracker Packs for young smugglers and explorers
* Escape the noise and stress of modern life and discover nature in this unspoilt setting

* Please call 01202 492161 for prices and to book.

Kids Surrey — 1 Comment
10
Jun 10

Father’s Day Survival Skills at Wisley

Join forces as a family and develop your skills in den-building and miniature raft-making, tracking and camouflage at Wisley over Father’s Day weekend (19-20 June).

Imagine you are a group of intrepid explorers, travelling the globe in search of fantastic plants. You have arrived at Wisley, a place of amazing plants, and your mission is to protect your special pine cone through a series of survival challenges. Along your journey, you will meet the Wisley tribes who will put your skills to the test.

Miniature raft-making: create a raft to float your pine cone across the dangerous lake, full of scary beasts.
Tracking: navigate your way through the Wild Garden, follow the tracking symbols, collect the words and find the secret message.
Camouflage: practise your camouflage techniques by making a foliage crown and disguising your face.
Amazing plants: use your plant hunting skills and uncover one or two amazing plants.
Knot tying: Can you learn a new skill and tie some different knots?
Den-building: help build the Wisley Wigwams and create a small den of your own.

Sounds great fun, doesn’t it? Let’s hope the weather is fine.

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