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September new titles Netflix
Sep 19, 2014

As the darker afternoons approach, it's great to snuggle up together with your children on the sofa watch a favourite TV progamme or film. Netflix has some great new titles for September.

National Trust Best Autumn Walks
Sep 12, 2014

The National Trust is celebrating the best walks inspired by the colours of autumn showcasing the rainbow of colours and scenery that can be enjoyed across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this September and October.

Free Hot Wheels Experience
Aug 22, 2014

To celebrate the DVD release of Team Hot Wheels®: The Origin of Awesome, Universal Pictures (UK) and Daytona have teamed up to offer children a free Hot Wheels® track day adventure at three Daytona karting courses in the the UK this August.

Treetop adventures at the National Trust
Aug 18, 2014

Take to the treetops at a National Trust property this summer for a Big tree Climb.

Family-friendly theatrical events
Aug 13, 2014

London and its environs are hosting a range of theatrical events – some free – to engage the whole family from Nunhead to Hounslow.

NGS gardens open for charity
Aug 12, 2014

National Gardens Scheme (NGS) welcomes families with children and a visit to a garden can be an educatonal as well as fun activity during the school holidays. The NGS supports various charities and 80p of every admittance charge is donated.

First World War Centenary
Aug 4, 2014

Everyone is being urged to turn off the lights between 10 and 11pm on 4 August to remember all those who lost their lives in the First World War. Throughout the month there are free family acitivites to mark the occasion.

ZOOM 'n' BOOM free activities
Jul 13, 2014

Free ZOOM 'n' BOOM activities in five major shopping centres: Lakeside, Essex, Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, Arndale, Manchester, Castle Court, Belfast, and Braehead, Glasgow

Shaun the Sheep Farming Activity Day
Jul 12, 2014

To celebrate the DVD release of Shaun the Sheep™  Shear Heat, Studio Canal and the National Farm Attractions Network have teamed up to offer the Shaun the Sheep™ Farming Activity Day at locations across the UK on Saturday 19 July.

Holiday learning with Netflix
Jul 6, 2014

Netflix has some great contect to keep children amused and still learning throughout the holidays.

CBeebies Proms – July 2014
Jun 27, 2014

BBC Proms have announced the line up for their CBeebies Proms on Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July, 2014.

National Trust Gardens in Bloom
Jun 4, 2014

National Trust gardens are at their peak during the summer months, with striking colours, scents and relaxing spaces to take in the view. With vibrant displays of flowers and long, refreshing days to look forward to, it’s time to make the most of nature – with a healthy serving of sunshine. Celebrate the arrival of summer by visiting some of these top National Trust gardens in bloom.