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Country Fair
Join in the fun at the Argory country fair, featuring rare animal breeds, local trade stalls, food stalls, live music and many other country activities for all the family.
National Trust: The Argory, Moy, Dungannon
Sun 19 May
£3.25 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81 (Children £1.50 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81; £8 plus admission £2.72… / 028 8778 4753
- 12:00 – 17:00
Bags of Art
Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
This special Bags of Art session is devoted to the work of SJ Peploe.
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14:00 – 16:00
NoFit State Circus: Bianco
The latest show from the British modern-circus troupe, featuring circus acts, aerial acrobatics and live music.
NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn
Sun 19 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 19:30
National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham
Sun 19 May
Free, plus admission £10.70, child £5.30, family £27.30 / 01249 730141
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10:30 – 16:00 -
10:30 – 16:00
Red Moss Nature Reserve Open Day
Open day for the new boardwalk at Edinburgh's only raised bog habitat with kids activities and pond dipping.
Red Moss of Balerno Car Park, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
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
Sun 19 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
National Trust: Erddig House, Wrexham
Sun 19 May
Free, plus admission £10.30, child £5.15, family £25.75 / 01978 355314/315151
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11:00 – 16:00
Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
Inspired by the lyrics of a Bob Dylan song, the newly expanded exhibition looks at what's being done throughout the world to improve the state of the planet.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Part of admission / 0131 248 2909
Soar Into Spring
Spring-based activities for all the family, including following the fortunes of the family of sparrowhawks. Organised with RSPB Scotland.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
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13:00 – 16:00
A Taming of the Shrew
This acclaimed Brighton company return to St Ann's Well Gardens, presenting another ‘superlative’ and highly musical revival of a Shakespeare Comedy, with the controversial ‘Taming of the Shrew’. So bring family, friends a picnic and blankets for a farcical evening of confused identities, arranged marriages and gender…
St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
Sun 19 May
Beasties on the Bog
Boggy beastie activities with pond dipping and seed sowing thrown in.
Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve, East Kilbride
Sun 19 May
Free / 07765 363822
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
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14:00 – 16:00
Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Sun 19 May
£9.50–£13.50 / 01792 475715
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16:00
National Trust: Morden Hall Park
Sun 19 May
Free / 020 8545 6850
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11:00 – 16:00
The Flying Theatre
Fully functioning theatre based on a bus, travelling the continent with unique storytelling sessions. Suitable for all ages.
Riverside Museum, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 287 2660
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10:00 – 16:00
Show Me: Chris And Pui
Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.
Broadway Theatre, London SE6
Sun 19 May
£12 (Children £10) / 020 8690 0002
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16:00
Sky Studios: Tour
An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Sun 19 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And 3/4
Re-create childhood pastimes, such as tree climbing and paddling, as part of the 50 Things campaign to get children outdoors.
National Trust: Speke Hall, Liverpool
Sun 19 May
Free, plus admission £8.60, child £4.30, family £21.50 / 0151 427 7231
- 11:00 – 17:00
Avenue Q
- Directed by: John Plews
- Written by: lyrics)
A production of the musical that won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Upstairs At The Gatehouse, London N6
Sun 19 May
£10; £16; £14 (£14; £12) / 020 8340 3488
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16:00
The Baby Show
Exhibitors, including leading companies, with a wide range of products and expert advice for parents and parents to be.
NEC, Birmingham
Sun 19 May
Halls 17,18 and 19
£20; £11.95 adv, before May 15 / 0121 780 4141
- 09:30 – 17:00




