Recent Articles in Things to make & do

Easter at IWM North: Bringing Stories to Life
Mar 30, 2012

This Easter (31 March to 15 April), visitors to IWM North (part of Imperial War Museums) in Manchester will be able to experience the magic of stories brought to life through a host of free activities for all the family. With illustration workshops, performances, storytelling and creative sessions, there is something to inspire and captivate all the family. To celebrate this IWM North are offering five sets of books to be won by PWT readers.

Listings for IWM North Easter Activities
Mar 30, 2012

From 31 March to 15 April, IWM North is running free Easter activities. Check out the schedule for the agenda.

Transform your home with spring flowers
Mar 21, 2012

The Flower Council of Holland (FCH) has created a beautiful free online booklet demonstrating how to bring the joy of spring indoors with flowering bulbs in pots and cut bulb flowers. A creative task to involve your children.

Happy Mothering Sunday – from FunMats
Mar 18, 2012

Anne Coates tried out FunMats to produce a unique Mother's Day present from Harriet to Olivia.

English Heritage Jubilee Events
Feb 28, 2012

Don't get caught out for something to do to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee when we have an extra bank holiday (5 June) – check out the English Heritage events.

National Trusts top ten spots for snowdrops
Jan 18, 2012

At National Trust gardens across the country, they are getting ready to roll out the white carpet as pure snowdrops transform the woodland floor and spring to life after the winter months. From enchanting bulb meadows to the UK’s largest winter garden, experience nature’s new beginnings and lift your spirits with a refreshing snowdrop stroll.

Post-Christmas escapes with the National Trust
Dec 27, 2011

Shake off the post-Christmas sluggishness and explore the winter loveliness of some of the National Trust's properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here are our top 12 places to visit.

Playmobil Advent Calendar
Nov 18, 2011

Chocolate Advent Calendars are a bit passé and if you have small children you don't want them to get the taste! So a great alternative is the Playmobil Advent Calendar which creates a scene day by day.

UK Christmas Markets
Nov 16, 2011

Germany may be famous for its Christmas markets but here in the UK, we also know a thing or two about creating the magic of the festive season in towns and villages around the country. This year, Debbi Scholes has selected a few that go beyond the traditional stalls and decorations.

Halloween Pumpkin Soup
Oct 28, 2011

If you've bought a pumpkin to make a scary face for Halloween, why not use the inside vegetable to make this delicious and nutritional soup?

Money saving vouchers for half-term entertainment
Oct 21, 2011

Parenting Without Tears has teamed up with Voucher Codes to offer some great money off savings on key attractions and meals out with the kids.

Personalised Photo Books from Bathtub Admiral
Oct 19, 2011

From Baby's First Year to Mum's Favourite Recipes, Bathtub Admiral has a growing number of photobooks to make your own. Anne Coates tried out the site and produced a lovely book about Harriet.