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Bob and Jim – Two Stars
Bob and Jim tell the story of their showbiz lives interspersed with a few flange-distorted uke pop covers and the odd bit of mime. “Very funny” (Time Out), “Top-notch buffoonery” (The List), “Truly inspired” (British Comedy Guide), “I laughed like a loon” (Fringe Guru). “Endearing old pros” (Chortle). A family friendly…
Three And Ten, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
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
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
The Bone Ensemble: Caravania (Over 5s)
Take part in a variety of art activities, as well as participating in a show inside a caravan. Guests can continue on a caravan adventure together, finding many different secrets along the way.
MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham
Sat 25 May
£3 / 0121 446 3232
- 11:00 – 15:35
Sun 26 May
£3 / 0121 446 3232
- 11:00 – 15:35
Booting And Birding Morning
Kids aged 5–9 get twitching on this bird spotters' treasure trail.
Kailzie Gardens, Peebles
Sat 25 May
£5 / 01721 720007
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:30
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
Brilliant Butterflies and Magic Moths
Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe
Sat 25 May
Free / 01445 760254
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Step back in time when boarding Brunel's SS Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the world's first ocean liner.
SS Great Britain, Bristol
Sat 25 May
£12.95 (£10.95; Children £6.75; £10.95; £20.50–£33.50) / 0117 926 0680
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
£12.95 (£10.95; Children £6.75; £10.95; £20.50–£33.50) / 0117 926 0680
- 10:00 – 17:30
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
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
Can You Hear Seagulls?
A couple are waiting for a representative from Beautiful Darkness to assist in their deaths. As they wait it emerges that although devoted to each other the closeness of their relationship may have stifled honest communication. An incident causes one to review the decision to die. Will the pact go ahead? PG – Children (16…
The Old Courtroom, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
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
Casting New Light On Nunnington Hall
See the Hall in a different light as we transform rooms, displays and parts of the collections with dazzling lighting effects.
National Trust: Nunnington Hall, York
Sat 25 May
£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283
- 11:00 – 17:00
The Castle Family Backpacks (Ages 3-10)
Come and try our new trails and fun activities for all the family.
Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £5.50, concs £4, family £15, under 5s free / 0115 915 3700
- 10:00
Catalan Cooking Demonstration
View demonstrations showing some of the basics of Catalan cooking, including Romesco sauce and allioli.
Salisbury Arts Centre
Sat 25 May
£10 inc small catalan goodie bag / 0845 241 9651
- 10:30 – 11:30
Cavendish's Horses Return!
For the first time in over three centuries visitors will witness breathtaking displays of the advanced dressage techniques championed by William Cavendish. Every weekend from Easter until September unique performances will take place twice daily.
English Heritage: Bolsover Castle
Sat 25 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
CCH Community Fun Day
Fundraising fun for all the family.
Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 331 7673
- 12:00 – 16:00
Celebrities On Ice
- Written by: Phil Winston
An entertaining, fun and dynamic show hosted by Christopher Biggins and featuring skating professionals, the International Ice Stars and skaters from the television show Dancing On Ice, as well as popular figures such as sportsman Gareth Thomas, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, former rugby player Kyran Bracken and…
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 25 May
£15–£35 / 0844 493 6666
- 14:30
- 20:00
Sun 26 May
£15–£35 / 0844 493 6666
- 13:30
- 17:30
Centenary Film Screenings
A number of documentaries and footage shot at the zoo over the years, to mark its centenary.
Edinburgh Zoo
Sat 25 May
Included in zoo admission / 0131 334 9171
- 11:00 – 15:00
Sun 26 May
Included in zoo admission / 0131 334 9171
- 11:00 – 15:00
Charcoal Weekend
See the traditional way for charcoal to be made.
National Trust: Buckland Abbey, Yelverton
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £8.55, child £4.25, family £12.80 & £21.15 / 01822 853607
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £8.55, child £4.25, family £12.80 & £21.15 / 01822 853607
- 10:30 – 17:30
Chatterbooks (Ages 8-12)
Quizzes, games and discussions based on popular books.
Camberwell Library, London SE5
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7525 2000
- 15:30 – 16:45
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 Knights!
Join us for the ultimate competitive historical combat as 4 teams each of 12 fully armoured Knights attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated Crest Melee. Watch as the Combatants fight with Shield and Club in a genuine contest of skill and strength.
English Heritage: Bolsover Castle
Sun 26 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Classic Car And Motorcycle Rally
A chance for enthusiasts to admire some of their favourite models.
Donington Le Heath Manor House, Donington Le Heath, Coalville
Sun 26 May
Free / 01530 831259
- 13:00 – 15:00
Classic Car Day
On display are a range of rare and unusual classic cars in the parkland, where there will also be the sound of live jazz.
National Trust: Killerton, Exeter
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £8.70, child £4.35, family £13.60 & £22 / 01392 881345
- 10:00 – 17:00




