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Family Festival at London Zoo 

An action-packed day of festival fun awaits at the ZSL conservation zoo this May half-term Saturday 27 May – Sunday 4 June

Spring into the season at London Zoo this May half-term, with the Spring Family Festival , an action-packed programme of festivities for the whole family.

From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June, visitors to the world-famous conservation zoo can enjoy creative arts...

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Top Trumps heads to Whipsnade Zoo 

Kids can play a wild game of giant Top Trumps around Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term Saturday 27 May - Sunday 2 July 2022

Have you got what it takes to win the Whipsnade Zoo Top Trumps crown? This May half-term and beyond, families are invited to the conservation zoo to play the wildest game of giant Top Trumps yet.

From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 2 July, children can face-off...

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Hop into Spring: Easter Punt and Hunt tour in Cambridge

Traditional Punting Company have put together an Easter-themed scavenger hunt to celebrate Easter and entertain the kids during half term.

Gather the family together and treat them to a Punting tour along the River Cam, enjoying the sights of Cambridge in Spring. For an additional £2.50 per child, this Easter event includes a scavenger hunt where children can complete a fun activity booklet...

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Family activities at Hampton Court Palace

The historical home to Kings and Queens will educate and entertain families this spring and summer. From sumptuous chocolate treats to hilarious tales of infamous rulers and one of the world’s most famous mazes, there’s something for all the family to enjoy at Hampton Court Palace.

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt

(1st – 16th April) returns to Hampton Court Palace this Easter, where...

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Chester Zoo to launch new & Really Wild Egg Trail this Easter

  • Eggs-plore Chester Zoo this Easter with a ‘Really Wild Egg Trail’
  • Uncover six giant eggs along the trail to and get a free Nat Geo kids magazine
  • Free trail runs every day from 1 – 16 April with zoo tickets

Chester Zoo is set to launch a free Easter egg hunt with a twist.

The zoo’s new ‘Really Wild Egg Trail’ will see six giant 3D eggs, each...

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Have an Egg-stra great trip to Bath this Easter!

The Easter Weekend and school holidays are not far off – here we highlight the top things to see and do from crafty events in museums and fun to be had outdoors, to Easter themed afternoon teas and hotel packages. Put all your eggs in one basket and head to Bath for some Easter eggcitement!

Family friendly activities Dyrham Park Easter Trail

The whole family can get involved with an...

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3 egg-cellent Easter Egg hunts in the UK

A cracking Easter weekend is just a train ride away!
  • 1 in 3 families in the UK believe Easter is just as important as Christmas
  • 4 in 10 people think it’s important to do something special as a family on Easter weekend
  • Railcard.co.uk reveals the top 3 Easter Egg hunts in the UK

Soon children across Britain will be setting off on a hunt at their homes...

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Dinosaur themed fun at Edinburgh Zoo

A series of dinosaur events has been launched by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dinosaurs! at Edinburgh Zoo. The wildlife conservation charity welcomed over 20 animatronic dinosaurs to the zoo last year and is inviting visitors to travel back in time again this April with a whole host of dino-themed activities.

Steve Brusatte,...

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THE MIGHTY KIDS BEATBOX COMEDY SHOW STRIKES BACK

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 2023 3-27 AUGUST at 4.25pm (excludes 14th August) ASSEMBLY ROOMS (Piccolo Tent) George Sq Gardens, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ www.assemblyfestival.com

“ A good fun show … lovable doofus energy & extraordinary vocal gymnastics…It's the kind of thing you could watch all day ” – The Guardian

“ A must see. The kids loved every minute of it ” – Families Edinburgh Magazine...

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Brits favourite ‘mumerisms’ revealed in celebration of our amazing mums

‘Manners cost nothing’, ‘Close the door, were you born in a barn?’, and ‘Eat your carrots, they’ll help you see in the dark’ are revealed as the nation’s top favourite ‘mumerisms’.

As an ode to mums and mother figures up and down the country, Railcard.co.uk has polled the nation to find out what our most loved mum sayings are ahead of this year’s Mother’s Day.

Top ten ‘mumerisms’:...

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