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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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



