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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
Kasper's Puppet Theatre. A Traditional Fairytale
Kasper's Puppet Theatre presents an enchanting fairytale for children, featuring authentic Hohnsteiner hand carved characters. Join our hero Kasper, as he takes his young audience through the enchanted forest in search of the King's missing dog in a race to save him from the clutches of the wicked robber. A great little…
Brighton Marina
Tue 21 May
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
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
The Curious Case of the Ugglie Wump and Other Mysterious Monsters
A spooky dose of rambunctious storytelling from this award-winning company ****** BroadwayBaby.com Bobby Award 2012; ★★★★★ Herald 2011; Independent Critics’ Choice 2010; ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks Editor’s Award 2009.
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
Mon 5 Aug
Tue 6 Aug
Wed 7 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 225 4825
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
360' Cinema and Shows for Kids
For information on all shows please click here http://www.souldome.com/#!kids-360/c18ty Utterly Brilliant new kids shows! Using 360' immersive projection, we are delighted to present the stories of Pleebles, Freddie Fox, Queen Grandma, Space Unicorns, Intergalactic Galaxy trips and Underwater voyages. As well…
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£5 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold
After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
Blagdon Estate Open Gardens and Family Fun Day
A family fun day with crafts, facepainting, storytelling, cakes and a mini sports day to get the whole family involved. Proceeds go to the Cyrenians, which helps to integrate socially excluded people back into society.
Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn
Sun 16 Jun
£3.50 (Children free) / 0191 256 5040
- 11:00 – 17:00
Bookbug Sessions
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Chris Judge: The Brave Beast
Illustrator Chris Judge tells the tale of great exploring and adventure, then kids can draw their very own terrifying beast. Ages 5+.
Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 14:30
Clash of Kingdoms
A trio of costumed actors retell the conflict of England v Scotland which is bought to a head in 1513 at the infamous Battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.
Etal Castle, Cornhill on Tweed
Wed 7 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 8 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Cool Beans
'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…
The Salvation Army Brighton Congress Hall
Tue 28 May
Dartmouth Castle Through the Ages: Tudor
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week immerse yourself in all things Tudor with authentic displays from the period, storytelling and craft activities for all the family.
English Heritage: Dartmouth Castle
Mon 29 Jul
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Tue 30 Jul
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Deborah Allwright: Mrs Vickers' Knickers
Illustrator Deborah Allwright takes kids through the fabulous, thrilling tale of Mrs Vickers' unruly underwear. Ages 3+.
Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 14:30 – 15:30
The Hidden Gardens: Day of Stories
Celebrate 10 years of the Hidden Gardens at this day of celebration featuring food, music and entertainment.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 16:00
Hijack: The Incredible Book Eating Boy
Hijack Family Fringe takes over Jubilee Library! Bootworks Theatre invites one child and accompanying adult on a whirlwind adventure with Henry. Henry loved books, but not like you and I love books. Henry loved to EAT books. This exciting theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book follows the…
Jubilee Library, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£7 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
- 12:00 – 12:05
- 12:06 – 12:11
- 12:12 – 12:17
- 12:18 – 12:23
- 12:24 – 12:29
- 12:30 – 12:35
- 12:36 – 12:41
- 12:42 – 12:47
- 12:48 – 12:53
- 12:54 – 12:59
- 13:00 – 13:05
- 13:06 – 13:11
- 13:12 – 13:17
- 13:18 – 13:23
- 13:24 – 13:29
- 15:00 – 15:05
- 15:06 – 15:11
- 15:12 – 15:17
- 15:18 – 15:23
- 15:30 – 15:35
- 15:36 – 15:41
- 15:42 – 15:47
- 15:48 – 13:53
- 15:54 – 15:59
- 16:00 – 16:05
- 16:06 – 16:11
- 16:12 – 16:17
- 16:18 – 16:23
- 16:24 – 16:29
Sun 26 May
£7 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
- 12:00 – 12:05
- 12:06 – 12:11
- 12:12 – 12:17
- 12:18 – 12:23
- 12:24 – 12:29
- 12:30 – 12:35
- 12:36 – 12:41
- 12:42 – 12:47
- 12:48 – 12:53
- 12:54 – 12:59
- 13:00 – 13:05
- 13:06 – 13:11
- 13:12 – 13:17
- 13:18 – 13:23
- 13:24 – 13:29
- 15:00 – 15:05
- 15:06 – 15:11
- 15:12 – 15:17
- 15:18 – 15:23
- 15:24 – 15:29
- 15:30 – 15:35
- 15:36 – 15:41
- 15:42 – 15:47
- 15:48 – 15:53
- 15:54 – 15:59
- 16:00 – 16:05
- 16:06 – 16:11
- 16:12 – 16:17
- 16:18 – 16:23
- 16:24 – 16:29
Hijack the Park
Hijack Family Fringe infiltrates one of Brighton and Hove’s parks! From this secret location, join forces to build a den, interwoven with stories from Spymonkey’s Petra Massey. Created especially for the very first Hijack Family Fringe, this event will round off our week of adventures for children and families. Limited…
Komedia, Brighton
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend inner State Theatre tackle The Battle of Trafalgar. Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 10 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 11 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend Inner State Theatre perform 'King Arthur and The Dragon!' Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 17 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Sun 18 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 16:30
Hilarious History Festival
Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. See the 'Viking Invaders' and 'Don't Mess with Bess', plus watch out for the Victorian pick pockets too! Fun for all the family.
English Heritage: Scarborough Castle
Sat 24 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Sun 25 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Mon 26 Aug
£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30 – 17:00
Horace and the Haggis Hunter
Horace the Haggis must outwit the evil haggis hunters and find a safe place to hide in the forest, but can his new friends help him escape? A reading from author Sally Magnusson for families and children.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sat 15 Jun
Kilts and Captivity
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
Edinburgh Castle
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 5 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Magnus Volk’s Mystery Machine
Dark Squid, inc. brings you a shadow puppet steam-punk fairytale (with extra sea shanties) to delight the whole family. Witness the creation of Brighton’s wackiest invention the Daddy Longlegs Railway. Join Magnus Volk and the Sea Captain as they battle the waves of the Brighton shore in their iron-legged electrical…
The Warren, Brighton
Mon 27 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Wild Woodland Adventures – Children's Festival
A fun-packed day of wildlife and nature-related activities for all the family.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Sat 3 Aug
Children £10; Adults free / 01555 665262
- 10:00 – 17:00
King Arthur's Tales
Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Wed 7 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:30
- 13:30
- 15:15




