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BodyWorks
An exhibition all about how your body works, with the chance to perform a virtual autopsy, run in a giant hamster wheel and become a 'snot ninja' (lovely). Compare your physiological stats with other visitors and find out about all the latest scientific research into your very own body.
Glasgow Science Centre
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
NoFit State Circus: Bianco
The latest show from the British modern-circus troupe, featuring circus acts, aerial acrobatics and live music.
NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn
Sat 25 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
Sun 26 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 15:00
Mon 27 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
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
Fri 24 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
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
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450
- 10:30 – 13:00
Stirling County Rugby Club
Sun 2 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866
- 10:30 – 13:00
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:
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.
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
West Lothian College, Livingston
Sun 26 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
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
Scarecrow Festival
Get set for some super scarecrows taking over the estate! Follow the scarecrow trail through the gardens, grounds and village.
National Trust: Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £13.60, child £6.80, family £34.05 / 01625 527468
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £13.60, child £6.80, family £34.05 / 01625 527468
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £13.60, child £6.80, family £34.05 / 01625 527468
- 11:00 – 16:00
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
Zippos Circus: Carnaval
The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.
Beddington Park, Wallington
Fri 24 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 17:00
Sat 25 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
Sun 26 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
The Pavilion, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Thu 30 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
Fri 31 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
Sat 1 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 11:00
- 15:00
360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
National Trust: Rufford Old Hall, Ormskirk
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7, child £3.50, family £17 / 01704 821254
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £7, child £3.50, family £17 / 01704 821254
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £7, child £3.50, family £17 / 01704 821254
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
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:
- G Live, Guildford
- Ipswich Regent
- Kings Theatre, Southsea
- Playhouse Whitley Bay
- Princes Hall, Aldershot
- The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
- Theatre Royal, Norwich
- Theatre Royal, St Helens
- Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
- Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar
Rapunzel
A family show with live music, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and featuring a clutch of TV celebrities.
The Central Theatre, Chatham
Fri 31 May
£16–£18 / 01634 338338
- 13:00
- 16:30
The Very Scariesome Lollipop Lady
A tale told in rhyme. A story of bravery, busy roads, friendship, a magical lollipop stick, and a really, really, really scary road crossing patrol officer. Ages 3-8. Babies welcome. Award-winning comic Martha McBrier’s first children’s show. “Resembles a Roald Dahl novel or a Dr Seuss poem”(Broadway Baby), “Warm, funny…
The Quadrant, Brighton
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
England's Lane Books, London NW3
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 11:00
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Linghams Bookshop, Wirral
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 0151 342 7290
- 11:00
Sat 1 Jun
Phone for prices / 0151 342 7290
- 11:00 – 11:30
Sat 8 Jun
Phone for prices / 0151 342 7290
- 11:00 – 11:30
Also on at:
Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent
Fri 24 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Tue 28 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 10:15 – 10:45
Fri 31 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Carlisle Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue
Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea
Mon 27 May
Children £2 / 01328 710227
- 10:00 – 16:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
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Strathclyde parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…
Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
