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Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Milkshake! Live: Channel 5 And Premier Stage Productions
Children's show starring presenters from the TV channel, plus familiar characters including Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary, Big Chris, FiFi and Bumble.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Mon 22 Jul
£12 (Children £10; £40) / 0844 854 2776
- 13:00
- 15:30
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Fri 2 Aug
£13 (Children £11; £44) / 020 8561 8371
- 13:00
- 15:30
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tue 28 May
£14 (Children £12; £48) / 01702 351135
- 13:00
- 15:30
Also on at:
River of Light Lantern Making Workshops
Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.
Caerphilly Leisure Centre
Sat 30 Nov
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 1 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 7 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
NoFit State Circus: Bianco
State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.
Creative Common, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 20:00
Sat 8 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 15:00
- 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 15:00
Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sat 3 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sun 4 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn
Sat 25 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
- 19:30
Sun 26 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 15:00
Mon 27 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
- 19:30
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£11 (£10) / 08445 458252
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£9) / 08445 458252
Baby Booty Sale
Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
Ardler Complex, Dundee
Sun 9 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 07921 392635
- 10:30 – 13:00
Stirling County Rugby Club
Sun 2 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866
- 10:30 – 13:00
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Burghley Game and Country Fair
Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.
Burghley House, Stamford
Sun 26 May
£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548
- 10:00 – 18:00
Glasgow Show
Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.
Glasgow Green
Sat 20 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Sun 21 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Toryglen Football
Football for young people
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Waterstones Covent Garden, London WC2E
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7836 6757
- 10:15 – 20:00
Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Fri 30 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Fun & Games in the Square
All sort of outdoor larks.
Falcon Square, Inverness
Sat 25 May
Free
Part of Happyness.
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free
Part of Happyness.
- 11:00 – 17:00
Jack and Jill Market
An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.
West Lothian College, Livingston
Sun 26 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
Toddler Time
Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with a different theme inspired by the museum each week. Suitable for under fives.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Audio, Brighton
Mon 27 May
£8 / 08444 999990
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
- 12:00 – 14:00
- 15:00 – 17:00
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Also on at:
Festival Of Country Life
A showcase of events and activities, including falconry, vintage tractors and steam engines, basket making, a magician, and a chance to see Great British Bake-Off contestant Ben Fraser making cupcakes.
Lamport Hall, Northampton
Sun 26 May
£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272
- 10:00 – 17:00
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Show Me: Chris And Pui
Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.
The Core At Corby Cube
Sat 25 May
£10 (£8) / 01536 470 470
- 14:30
Dorking Halls
Sun 2 Jun
£12 (Children £10) / 01306 881717
- 11:00
- 14:00
G Live, Guildford
Sat 15 Jun
£13 (Children £11 under 16s) / 0844 770 1797
- 11:00
- 14:00
Also on at:
- Harlow Playhouse
- Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St. Annes
- Palace Theatre, Redditch
- Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford
- The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
- Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
- Solihull Arts Complex
- St David's Hall, Cardiff
- St George's Hall, Bradford
- Theatre Royal, Norwich
Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Brompton Library, London SW5
Wed 29 May
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Central Library, Sheffield
Mon 27 May
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Clitheroe Library
Sat 25 May
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 10:00 – 10:30
Also on at:
Baby And Toddler Times
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Central Library, Sheffield
Fri 31 May
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Halstead Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 10:30
Thu 30 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 10:30
Shenfield Library, Brentwood
Tue 28 May
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 29 May
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
Sat 22 Jun
£13.50 (Children £11.50; £33.75–£45) / 01553 764864
- 13:00
- 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
£13.50 (Children £11.50; £33.75–£45) / 01553 764864
- 10:00
- 13:00
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Fri 12 Jul
£9.50; £11.50; £13.50 / 020 8688 9291
- 16:00
Sat 13 Jul
£9.50; £11.50; £13.50 / 020 8688 9291
- 10:00
- 13:00
- 16:00
Darlington Civic Theatre
Wed 29 May
£13.50–£15.50 / 01325 486555
- 13:00
- 16:00
Thu 30 May
£13.50–£15.50 / 01325 486555
- 10:00
- 13:00
Also on at:
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- Hackney Empire, London E8
- Harrogate Theatre
- King's Theatre, Edinburgh
- Loughborough Town Hall
- Palace Theatre, Manchester
- Perth Concert Hall
- Princes Hall, Aldershot
- Theatre Royal, Brighton
- Theatre Royal, Winchester
- Theatre Royal, Glasgow
- Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Craft Skills Day
Our building team will help you try your hand at bricklaying, stone carving, joinery and lead work demonstrations.
National Trust: Calke Abbey, Derby
Tue 28 May
Free, plus admission £10.20, child £5.09, family £25.76 / 01332 863822
- 11:00 – 16:00



