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Colour Coded Launch Day
Take part in themed creative activities based on the Colour Coded exhibition.
Museums Sheffield: Weston Park
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0114 268 6196
- 10:00 – 16:00
Contes Dores: Theatre Sans Frontieres (Over 8s)
Folktales from France and Canada, performed in simple French with puppetry, shadow play and songs.
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Sat 22 Jun
Hexham Library
£6.50 / 01434 652477
- 17:00
Craft Activities (Ages 3-8)
Ska-punk from the Midlands-based seven-piece.
Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 10:30 – 12:30
Cranes!
See the largest exhibits in action. The exhibits are homed on the harbourside.
M Shed, Bristol
Sat 22 Jun
£2 donations welcome / 0117 352 6600
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
£2 donations welcome / 0117 352 6600
- 12:00 – 17:00
Creative Dance
This class uses learning through play to help the children develop their co-ordination, balance, and awareness.Working together also encourages confidence and builds social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Willis Museum, Basingstoke
Sat 22 Jun
Free, £1 donation would be much appreciated / 01256 465902
- 10:00 – 16:00
Creepy Crawly, What's Their Story?
Family-friendly displays and installations exploring the hall and gardens from a bug's point of view.
Ordsall Hall, Salford
Sun 23 Jun
Free, car parking charge / 07724 418564
- 13:00 – 16:00
Destiny 2 Education Project (Ages 5-16 Years)
An interactive event for children.
Nettlefold Hall, London SE27
Sat 22 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7928 2832
- 10:00 – 12:00
Digital Design Drop In
An opportunity to meet with and chat with visiting digital artists who explore the intersection of technology, art and design in their work.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Sat 22 Jun
Room 133, Furniture
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 13:00 – 16:00
Discover The Hanbury Collection
Each month see a different piece of the Hanbury collection not usually on show to the public.
National Trust: Hanbury Hall, Droitwich
Sat 22 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.50, child £4.50, family £21.50 / 01527 821214
- 13:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.50, child £4.50, family £21.50 / 01527 821214
- 13:00 – 17:00
Horniman Museum And Gardens, London SE23
Sat 22 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 8699 1872
- 14:00 – 15:30
Sun 23 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 8699 1872
- 14:00 – 15:30
Dizzy O'Dare Presents… The Wonderful World Of Mr E
Join Mr E, his two assistants and their travelling museum for a madcap adventure featuring puppets, music, clowns and storytelling.
Island Gardens, London E14
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 020 8305 1818
- 13:30 – 14:15
- 16:30 – 17:15
- 17:50 – 18:35
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 020 8305 1818
- 12:25 – 13:10
- 16:00 – 16:45
Dragons, Lions & Football
An exploration of different coat of arms symbols.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Sat 22 Jun
Medieval & Renaissance Galleries, Room 50a
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
Dunfermline Children's Gala
Annual procession of school children with pipe and marching bands along the main street. There will be more entertainment in Pittencrieff Park in the afternoon.
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 11:00 – 15:30
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 23 Jun
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Edinburgh parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run along the promenade at Cramond. 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…
Cramond Promenade, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 09:30
The Elephant Bridesmaid
- Written by: Steven Lee
The People's Theatre presents a family musical set in Australia, adapted from a short story in the collection by Steven Lee that also gave rise to the successful children's show How The Koala Learned To Hug. Ages 4+.
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
Sun 23 Jun
£10 (£8; £25) / 01522 882000
- 15:00
Swan Theatre, Worcester
Sat 22 Jun
£7.50 / 01905 611427
- 14:30
The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0161 832 2244
- 11:00 – 11:30
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0161 832 2244
- 11:00 – 11:30
- 14:30 – 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 22 Jun
Free
- 09:30
Family Badger Watch
Take a walk, follow the clues and hopefully you'll end up at the secret badger sett! Phone for exact meeting times. Booking is essential.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Sat 22 Jun
£8 (Children £4) / 01555 665262
- 19:00 – 22:30
Family Chess Club (Over 6s)
Coach Richard Weekes shows how to start a game and offers tactical tips and strategic skills.
The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 020 8983 5200
- 10:15 – 12:15
Family Film Favourites
An evening of film favourites, from Star Wars to Mary Poppins and loads more in between. Raising funds for Autism Concern.
Hunter Hall, Northampton
Sat 22 Jun
£10 (Children £6; Family £28) / 07561 390099
Family Friendly Badger Watch
After a short Ranger presentation, spend an evening in the badger hide. Sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are essential. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Sat 22 Jun
£4.65 (£2.60) / 01506 844516
- 20:00 – 21:30






