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The Borrowers: Bryanston Junior Drama Society

  • Written by: Steve Evans (Adaptation)

Bryanston Junior Drama Society presents The Borrowers by Mary Norton and adapted by Steve Evans. Arrietty is your typical teenager desperate to experience the big world, the only difference being that she and her parents, the Clock family, live under the floorboards of a very hostile house, surviving off things they…

Coade Hall Theatre, Bryanston School, Blandford Forum

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01258 484 623

  • 19:45

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 01258 484 623

  • 19:45

Gerrards Cross Library

Thu 30 May

Free / 0845 230 3232

  • 10:30 – 11:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0845 230 3232

  • 10:30 – 11:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0845 230 3232

  • 10:30 – 11:00
…and 6 more dates until 25 Jul

Penzance Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

Boutique Gift Market

Jewellery, scarves, soaps, wooden name plaques, ceramics, wooden pens, pencils, trinkets, preserves, place-mats and coasters created by local craftspeople.

Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff

Sun 26 May

Free / 029 2087 7959

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 029 2087 7959

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Glenfield Library, Leicester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0116 287 2934

  • 10:00 – 11:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0116 287 2934

  • 10:00 – 11:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0116 287 2934

  • 10:00 – 11:30
…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

An interactive show featuring bubbles of all sizes. Find out the secret Science Museum bubble recipe and you might even get the chance to step inside our famous human bubble. Suitable for deaf and hearing families.

Science Museum IMAX, South Kensington

Mon 27 May

Free / 0870 870 4868

  • 15:30 – 16:00
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Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

An interactive show featuring bubbles of all sizes. Find out the secret Science Museum bubble recipe and you might even get the chance to step inside our famous human bubble

Science Museum IMAX, South Kensington

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0870 870 4868

  • 10:30 – 10:50
  • 11:30 – 11:50
  • 12:30 – 12:50
  • 13:30 – 13:50

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0870 870 4868

  • 10:30 – 10:50
  • 11:30 – 11:50
  • 12:30 – 12:50
  • 13:30 – 13:50

Fri 13 Sep

Free / 0870 870 4868

  • 10:30 – 10:50
  • 11:30 – 11:50
  • 12:30 – 12:50
  • 13:30 – 13:50
…and 2 more dates until 15 Oct

Buddha Day

An annual day including chanting monks. The day is a celebration of the life, death and enlightenment of Buddha. This is an open event.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Sat 25 May

Free / 0121 464 8887

  • 13:00

National Trust: Brimham Rocks, Harrogate

Thu 30 May

Free / 01423 780688

  • 13:00 – 14:30

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00

Mon 28 Oct

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00

Tue 29 Oct

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 31 Oct

Burrell Family Films

A chance for families to gather round the big screen.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

  • 14:00
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Burrell Walking Tours

Get fit and get learning at these themed walks. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Call to book. Booking is essential.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2564

Today it's a 'flora' themed tour.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Bushcraft B&B (Bed / Den Building)

Spend the day building a den and then – if you like – cook dinner on the campfire and spend the night in your construction. Booking is essential.

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick

Sat 22 Jun

Free

  • 15:00 – 17:00

Bushcraft B&B (Breakfast / Food and Water)

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick

Sun 23 Jun

Free

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Bushcraft Skills

Learn how to light fires and other basic survival and camping skills.

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 01475 521458

  • 13:00 – 15:00

The Camberwell Beauty

Get to know the unusual and beautiful butterfly (which was first recorded way back in 1748!) and then create your own one to take home.

St Peter's Church, London SE17

Thu 30 May

InSpire @ The Crypt

Free

  • 12:30 – 16:00
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Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

  • 10:30 – 22:30

Cannock Chase Military History Weekend

A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.

Cannock Chase Visitors Centre

Sat 17 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Canon Popham Summer Fair

A variety of games, stalls and other attractions as well as displays from several dance troops.

Canon Popham Primary And Nursery, Doncaster

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01302 884465

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Cantley Park Carnival & Talent Show

Community event with stalls, stands, rides, refreshments, activities, puppet show, live music, talent show and arts and crafts.

Cantley Park, Doncaster

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Capoeira Kids: Workshop (Ages 4-11)

Movement, dance and music based on Capoeira Angola, which is a rich, cultural art form that originated from African Slaves taken to Brazil.

Z-Arts, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30
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Castles, Knights And Princesses

Climb to the top of the medieval castle, slay the evil dragon and win the heart of the beautiful princess. Lots of fun activities to do, crafts to create and trails to discover.

Newcastle Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle Under Lyme

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Mon 22 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 44 more dates until 4 Sep

Catch the Bug!

Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.

Patterton Train Station Car Park

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Celebrate the Season

Family friendly session to welcome summer with open arms and songs, stories and seasonal crafts.

St Peter's Church, London SE17

Tue 28 May

Free

  • 14:30 – 16:00

Celebration Picnic

A celebratory picnic featuring activities and a treasure hunt around the museum.

Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 28 May

Free / 0191 222 6765

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Charlotte's Web: M&M Theatrical Productions

The story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte the spider tries to persuade the farmer to let him live.

The Kings Hall, Herne Bay

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01227 787787

  • 14:00
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