Days Out

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Adventure, Playgrounds and picnics: Our day at River Dart Country Park

Join us for a fun-filled family day at River Dart Country Park in Dartmoor – bikes, playgrounds, pirate ships & more in a stunning outdoor setting!

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Zoo-normous Egg Hunt at London Zoo this Easter

Hop on down to London Zoo this Easter for an egg hunt like no other – as families visiting the conservation zoo are tasked with cracking secret codes to help the Easter bunny find eggs hidden among the Zoo’s incredible animals.

From Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April, young animal detectives can embark on a Zoonormous Egg Hunt , following a trail of hidden eggs to celebrate some of...

Bluey's next adventure comes to Meadowhall this February half term

This February half term, Meadowhall will welcome hugely popular pre-school character Bluey to the centre to take on her latest exciting adventure.

On Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th February, visitors to the centre will be able to meet the playful blue heeler puppy up close as she hosts free pre-booked meet and greets, sharing tales from her latest adventures.

Bluey is somewhat...

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Half term family adventures await at St Stephen's

Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays can be challenging – not to mention a strain on the purse strings.

St Stephen’s has a host of great deals on offer for families in Hull to enjoy this half term (Monday 17th – Friday 21st February).

From dining out to having some family fun at Laser Station, visitors can enjoy an action-packed day of activity for less...

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UK’s first FREE Secret Santa’s Giving Grotto - an Action for Children grotto with a twist

Action for Children is launching the UK’s first Secret Santa’s Giving Grotto, a grotto experience with a twist where children give a gift rather than receive one.

The magical grotto will open its doors on 29th November and 30th November 2024 , for a two-day event that focuses on generosity and kindness. The experience has been designed as an antidote to the busiest consumer spending...

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A Magical Winterland comes to Meadowhall this Christmas

Get ready for a Christmas adventure like no other as Meadowhall unveils its Magical Winterland experience, launching from Friday 22nd November.

Perfect for families and friends alike, the experience will see the centre’s Orange Car Park transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland, promising festive fun for all ages.

Visitors can embrace the Christmas spirit by donning...

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Shaun the Sheep rubs shoulders with giraffes and cheetahs at Bristol Zoo Project

The iconic animated character Shaun the Sheep is heading to the zoo this Christmas for a rather ‘ewe-nique’ festive trail.

The much-loved family favourite is headlining a new family art trail at Bristol Zoo Project, which is near J17 of the M5.

‘Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock’ has just got underway and features 12 giant Shaun sculptures located across the zoo for visitors...

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The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival Announces February 2025 Programme

The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival is the only comedy festival in the UK dedicated to children, young people, and their families. The event takes place alongside the Leicester Comedy Festival , the largest and longest-running comedy festival in Europe. Priority Booking for Best Friends of the Festival opens 30th October, ahead of the general on-sale date of Friday, 1st November, at 10am.

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Stumped for half-term activities? Four fun city breaks you can take with the kids

By Julian Hirst, Busbud in Europe

The October half-term holiday is rapidly approaching. Trying to keep our kids from sitting and staring at screens for the duration of the break means finding as many family-friendly activities as possible. That’s not always easy, especially when you’re catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. Things can get even more challenging when you don’...

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October half-term at the Natural History Museum

Meet the animals that lived alongside dinosaurs, hear stories from a life-like T.rex, take guided tours and visit the Museum out-of-hours

This October half-term, those searching for rainy day activities for all the family, or a free green space to make the most of any October sunshine, should look no further than the Natural History Museum. From 26 October to 1 November , children and their...

October half term with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this October half term, from apple celebrations to spooky Halloween trails, and storytelling to silent disco beach cleans.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...