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Dudmaston Before Dark

Visit Dudmaston before dusk starts to fall and soak up the evening atmosphere. See the birds come to roost on Big Pool and take a trip around the gardens enjoying the heady scents from the flowers at this time of day.

National Trust: Dudmaston Hall, Bridgnorth

Thu 27 Jun

Free, plus admission £7.35, child £3.65, family £18.40 / 01746 780866

18:00 – 20:00

Edible Or Deadly

A look at wild plants which are either edible or deadly.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 029 2057 3500

14:00 – 15:30

The Elephant Bridesmaid

Written by: Steven Lee

The People's Theatre presents a family musical set in Australia, adapted from a short story in the collection by Steven Lee that also gave rise to the successful children's show How The Koala Learned To Hug. Not suitable for under 4s.

Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston

Sun 9 Jun

£7.50 (Children £6.50; £24) / 01205 363108

14:30

The Camberley Theatre

Sat 15 Jun

£8.50 (Children £7.50; £28) / 01276 707600

14:30

Sun 16 Jun

£8.50 (Children £7.50; £28) / 01276 707600

14:30

The Carriageworks, Leeds

Sat 8 Jun

£6–£9.50 (£8.50; £34) / 0113 224 3801

14:30

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The Elves And The Shoemaker: Stuff & Nonsense (Over 3s)

Directed by: Niki McCretton
Written by: Niki McCretton (adapt)

Sam Lacey sells his weird shoes over the internet, but with little success. Sam is at a quandary as to why sales aren't booming, until two visitors climb through his window, and life is not the same again. Adaptation by Niki McCretton, of the children's tale, featuring puppets, music and surprises.

Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Wed 29 May

£10 ( £24) / 01392 493493

15:00

Thu 30 May

£10 ( £24) / 01392 493493

15:00

Fri 31 May

£10 ( £24) / 01392 493493

15:00

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Tue 28 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01935 422884

14:30

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Sun 6 Oct

£11 ( £40) / 01702 351135

13:30
16:00

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Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff

Emil And The Detectives (Over 7s)

Directed by: Bijan Sheibani
Written by: Carl Miller (adapt)

An adventurous version by Carl Miller, of Erich Kastner's book on how a young boy journeying by himself to Berlin discovers the kindness of strangers. Directed by Bijan Sheibani.

National Theatre: Olivier, London SE1

Mon 25 Nov

£12–£48 (Children £13–£24) / 020 7452 3000

19:00

Tue 26 Nov

£12–£48 (Children £13–£24) / 020 7452 3000

19:00

Wed 27 Nov

£12–£48 (Children £13–£24) / 020 7452 3000

19:00

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Engine Demonstration

The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester

Wed 22 May

Free / 0161 832 2244

14:30 – 15:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0161 832 2244

14:30 – 15:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0161 832 2244

14:30 – 15:00

…and 129 more dates until 30 Sep

English Touring Opera: Laika The Space Dog

A science opera for Key Stage 2 children, telling the story of the first dog in orbit and features interactive science and experiments, animation and puppetry.

G Live, Guildford

Tue 28 May

£10 ( £8; £8; £8; Children £8 under 16s) / 0844 770 1797

14:00

The Ethicurean: Talk And Demo

The Bristol-based culinary collective discuss their shared passion for ethical eating and British seasonality and offer the chance to taste some of their creations.

Topping & Co Booksellers, Bath

Fri 31 May

£8; £7 adv / 01225 428111

20:00

Fake Marquetry: Workshop

Family activities inspired by Chippendale furniture. Copy some of the marquetry ideas to create your own piece.

National Trust: Nostell Priory, Wakefield

Tue 28 May

Free, plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 / 01924 863892

13:00 – 16:00

Falconry Centre Open Weekend

Leeds Castle, Maidstone

Sat 8 Jun

Phone for prices / 01622 765400

14:00

Sun 9 Jun

Phone for prices / 01622 765400

14:00

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Falconry On Father’s Day

A falconry exhibition on the lawn, with hawks, falcons and owls.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens And Arboretum, Ampfield, Romsey

Sun 16 Jun

Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787

13:30 – 16:30

Family Camp

Family-friendly educational activities, including a bush craft expedition and a nighttime bat walk.

National Trust: Holnicote Estate, Minehead

Sat 25 May

£30 adv booking essential, plus admission charges / 01643 862452

14:00 – 15:00

Family Courtyard Trail (Ages 7-11)

A chance for children to follow a fun quiz as they explore the archaeology of the courtyards. T

National Trust: Knole, Sevenoaks

Mon 29 Jul

£10.40 (Children £5.20; £26) / 01732 462100/450608

12:00 – 15:00

Mon 5 Aug

£10.40 (Children £5.20; £26) / 01732 462100/450608

12:00 – 15:00

Mon 12 Aug

£10.40 (Children £5.20; £26) / 01732 462100/450608

12:00 – 15:00

…and 3 more dates until 28 Oct

Family Discovery Days

Have a go at a variety of themed creative events and activities.

National Trust: Osterley Park And House, Isleworth

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 / 020 8232 5050

12:00 – 15:00

Mon 27 May

Free, plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 / 020 8232 5050

12:00 – 15:00

Sun 30 Jun

£9.95 plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 (Children £5 plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50; £24.75 plus admission £9, child… / 020 8232 5050