Afternoon events, Days out

Visit another world! Explore history, nature and art: spectacular memorials in dramatic landscaped parkland, with a cast of remarkable characters from Brighton’s past. A gentle stroll through the wonderful valley which forms the Woodvale and Extra-Mural Cemeteries, visiting The Church of the Holy Cross and the catacombs.

What's it like living on your street? Show and tell in a comic strip you design and draw yourself. Ages 8+.

Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.

Inspired by the Beastly Machines exhibition, why not see what you can recycle in one of our knitting nancy machines?

Garden opening.

Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Join the Head Gardener at Castle Kennedy Gardens and learn about the history and design of these intriguing landforms in Castle Kennedy Gardens.

In this workshop led by Chris Speed, you can play at 3D Chinese whispers, adapting objects and artefacts using time-lapse technology until they no longer resemble their original form.

Like a playdate where it's acceptable for all the parents to drink. All dogs welcome, not just those of the tiny, wrinkly variety.

A social get-together for Europe's oldest space politics society. All spacefans welcome!

Our daring knights return to the magnificent setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel to stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. Hear the thunder of hooves and the crack of lances splintering as our knights battle it out in the arena. Enjoy a full programme of supporting activities with shows and presentations…

Take in the delights of spring on this ranger-led nature trail.

A feast of activities in the carnival's 22nd year, including traditional world food stalls, paintballing, bouncy slide, craft stalls, classic vehicle displays, Tae Kwando and music from a brass band.

Hip-hop and street moves for young hip things. Wear loose clothes and indoor trainers or jazz shoes. Ages 9–12 from 4.30pm; ages 13+ from 5.30pm.

Entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw discusses his plan to use revolutionary space technology to allow the public to launch cremated remains of their loved ones into space.

Talking Trees storytelling returns to transport adults and children alike to a magical land far, far away. Suitable for anyone with an imagination (ages 5+).

Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival.

A host of crafts, toys and face painters populate the Grosvenor Cafe to keep the little ones busy while parents enjoy a nice Sunday lunch.

Despite the fact that good ol' Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable in the 1300s, that wily Sir Thomas Randolph managed to take control – and he didn't even have any fancy machinery. Meet the sly fox himself and find out more.