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Street & Hip Hop P1 – P2 1 (Grassmarket)
These classes are a great introduction to Street Dance, with funky warm-ups and basic moves followed by street routines to hip sounds old and new. No experience needed so come and join the fun! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 12:00 – 13:00
Stuperstition
An entertaining and occasionally controversial look at superstitious and magical thinking. Stuperstition is filled with impossible feats and thought-provoking demonstrations from a multi-award winning South African sleight of hand artist and psychological illusionist. Stuart Lightbody has made it his life’s work to create…
Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
Sat 25 May
There's Something Useful In The Woodland……
People in the Iron Age used plants to make food, clothing, medicines and beer. Join our resident Celt to find out what's growing at St Fagans.
St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff
Sat 25 May
Free / 029 2057 3500
- 12:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 029 2057 3500
- 12:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 15:00
The Tim Bat Trick Show
Gentleman juggler Tim Bat clowns his whimsical way through an impressive repertoire of diverse tricks and puppetry with aplomb, but when the tricks get the upper hand, frantic hilarity ensues."Sheer variety, impressive skill, breakneck and life-enhancing…one of the best children's shows on the Fringe" (Fringe Review)…
The Old Courtroom, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Undercover: Life In Churchill's Bunker
Photographs, documents and artefacts exploring the personal accounts of the people who worked at the Cabinet War Rooms during the Second World War.
Churchill War Rooms, London SW1A
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 020 7478 0100
- 09:30 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Phone for prices / 020 7478 0100
- 09:30 – 18:00
We Need Bees: Theatr Na N’Og (Over 3s)
A children's adventure show discovering why we need bees in this imaginative story with lovable characters and an original score.
Courtyard, Hereford
Sat 25 May
£8 / 01432 340555
- 11:00
- 14:00
Sun 26 May
£8 / 01432 340555
- 11:00
- 14:00
WWII Weekend
Dover castle's popular WWII weekend is back with a bang, so come along and witness an explosive WWII battle. Soak up the atmosphere as the castle returns to 1940's. Walk through military encampments and get up close to a full size replica spitfire.
English Heritage: Dover Castle
Sat 25 May
£18 (£16.20; Children £10.80; Family £46.80; Member £1; Member Concession £0.90; Member Children £0.60; Member Family £2.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£18 (£16.20; Children £10.80; Family £46.80; Member £1; Member Concession £0.90; Member Children £0.60; Member Family £2.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
360' Immersive yoga, dance, singing
For ALL info and booking: http://www.souldome.com/#!360-workshops/cn72 Yoga, Dance, Choir, Talks …. We have taken it up a level and created breath-taking projections to enhance an acoustically perfect space into a ecstatic environment for an intimate workshop. You could be in the amazon jungle, a beach in thailand or…
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
50 Things In The Woodland
Build a den, explore inside a tree, climb a huge hill, hunt for bugs, and more.
National Trust: Chartwell, Westerham
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £12, child £6, family £30 / 01732 866368/868381
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £12, child £6, family £30 / 01732 866368/868381
- 11:00 – 16:00
50 Things To Do Before Your 11 And Three Quarters
Why not call an Owl, hunt for bugs, make a grass trumpet or feel like your flying in the wind. There are many different activities to experience, so come and have a look.
National Trust: Oxburgh Hall, King's Lynn
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7.80, child £3.90, family £19.50 / 01366 328258
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £7.80, child £3.90, family £19.50 / 01366 328258
- 11:00 – 16:00
Acting Up Drama Workshops
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Children with additional needs from 10.30am; ages 5–11 from 11am; another block from 1pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30pm.
CCA, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Alien Invasion
A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Animal Trackers
Hunt for the clues around the gardens to track the missing animals down and find out other ways to spot if animals have visited your garden to collect a prize.
National Trust: The Weir, Hereford
Sat 25 May
£2 per trail, plus admission £5.70, child £2.90, family £13.50, adv booking required / 01981 590509
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
£2 per trail, plus admission £5.70, child £2.90, family £13.50, adv booking required / 01981 590509
- 11:00 – 16:00
Bach Cello Suites
The wonderful cellist Pavlos Carvalho treats us once again to two evenings of Bach & an opportunity to hear Bach's complete solo suites for violoncello. This evening we will hear the ever popular & magical first cello suite in G, followed by the dramatic D minor suite & then the joyous suite in D major. True…
St Michael & All Angels Church, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Beningbrough At War
Start of an action packed year of events, activities, talks, walks, trails and displays celebrating the life and times of RAF men and women stationed at Beningbrough during WWII.
National Trust: Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York
Sat 25 May
£8.30 (Children £4.15; £20.75) / 01904 472027
- 11:00 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
£8.30 (Children £4.15; £20.75) / 01904 472027
- 11:00 – 17:30
The Big Bite-Size Breakfast
5***** Award-winning 'The Big Bite-Size Breakfast' comes to Brighton! A fresh feast of ‘menus’ of exciting international playlets. Show plan on website. Coffee+croissant+warm welcome! PLUS - children’s plays & workshops in half term, when children can create their own Bite-Size Play at the Theatre Royal! Performing at…
Latest Music Bar, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Theatre Royal, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Big Bug Hunt
Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.
Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston
Sun 26 May
Free / 01358 751330
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 11:00
Birthday
The members of the Eastwood Park youth theatre were asked to respond to the theme of 'birthday'. Now, they present their creations.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
£5 (£3) / 0141 577 4970
Canoe Safari
A chance to explore the road bed habitat and the diverse wildlife that live there.
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Gloucester
Sat 25 May
£5 plus admission £10.55, child £5.73, concs £8.18, family £29.55, under 4s/mems free / 0870 334 4000
- 11:00
Sun 26 May
£5 plus admission £10.55, child £5.73, concs £8.18, family £29.55, under 4s/mems free / 0870 334 4000
- 11:00
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Ormskirk
Sat 25 May
£5 plus admission £10.09, child £4.91, concs £7.45, family £27.09, under 4s free / 01704 895181
- 12:00
Sun 26 May
£5 plus admission £10.09, child £4.91, concs £7.45, family £27.09, under 4s free / 01704 895181
- 12:00
Craft Activities (Ages 3-8)
Ska-punk from the Midlands-based seven-piece.
Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 10:30 – 12:30
Dotty The Dragon: Blunderbus Theatre Company (Ages 3-7)
An enchanting fairy tale adventure with a very happy ending. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling.
The Met, Bury
Sat 25 May
£8 / 0161 761 2216
- 13:00
- 15:00
Edinburgh Little League Junior Baseball
If you harbour visions of your kids pitching for the Red Sox one day, these weekly baseball matches and training sessions should help them hone their ball skills and give you a taste of classic Americana to boot (don't forget the hot dogs and potato chips). Ages 6–13.
Warriston Playing Fields, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Falkirk parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Callendar 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 free, and…
Callendar Park, Falkirk
Sat 25 May
Free
- 09:30



