I’m often told about family friendly events and activities, but I’ve been particularly taken by four I’ve come across recently and which I think you will enjoy. In fact, I think they’d be enjoyed by all the family. What do you think? I’d like to try them all out……(if only I had endless time!)
1) Glamping with the stars
I have a son who wants to be an astronaut, so I’m always attracted by anything space-related and this sounds fantastic.
The National Space Centre, based in Leicester, is going on tour with its new astrocamps. They will combine workshops, rocket building challenges stargazing. They sound good, don’t they?
Their first destination is the Dandelion Hideaway in rural Leicestershire which has six cottages and take place on June 6th. It sounds right up our street.
2) Free half-term admission for kids at the Shard
Talking of up, the Shard is offering free admission for children during May half-term (bank holiday week). It’s a glorious place to enjoy sky high (well, almost, as it is the highest vantage point in Western Europe) views of London and they are also running a special Top Trumps London landmark “game” where you need to pick out London landmarks from the viewing gallery.
Tickets for adults cost £24.95 and as kids’ tickets are usually £18.95, this is a rather attractive offer.
3) The W Factor at Warwick Castle
This is another which is right up my son’s street as Warwick Castle challenges kids (and their parents) to take part in Wicked Warwick, a show from the makers of Horrible Histories.
It’s X Factor meets Horrible Histories, in fact, as you enter (via the Warwick Castle website) and then audition live during half-term, on 27th May. Everyone who registers will receive a 2-4-1 voucher, but the winners will perform in live shows at the castle in June!! Such fun, especially for aspiring actors.
4) Storytelling at the Tower Bridge Exhibition
If you’ve got younger children, you need to head to the Tower Bridge Exhibition this weekend (16th May) where they are running free family learning events, including storytelling performances and art activities.
There is even the special tale – based on a true story no less – of the double-decker bus which jumped the Bridge as it opened in 1952. This will be performed four times throughout the day, from 11.30 to 3pm.
It’s perfect for kids aged around 5-8 years old, but adults will enjoy it too. Make sure you take in the Glass Floor which gives you a remarkable view of London, from 42 metres above the Thames.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
What lovely suggestions. I am also hoping to go glamping this summer and I’m a big fan of Warwick Castle 🙂
Rhian Westbury
That’s really good about the Shard, so nice when larger attractions like that make these offers available. I’m actually heading there on Sunday so i’ll see what the fuss it all about. x
Sarah Ebner
I think you’ll enjoy it as the views really are superb. Have a great time!
Michelle
Lots of great things going on! we really want to try and go glamping over the summer 🙂
Jane Myers
friend of mine is going glamping in Warwick Castle – will make sure she sends you a review!!
Sarah Ebner
That would be fab!! Would love to put that on the blog 🙂
Bek Dillydrops
Lots of great ideas. I’d love to visit Warwick Castle, it looks so lovely.
Erica Price
Lovely suggestions – glamping and space would be an ideal combo for my son too.
angela hamilton
Lots of fab ideas here. I adore London! Can’t wait for the kids to be a bit older so we can take them as they would love it x
Emma
The warwick castle event sounds fab, thanks for sharing.
Jen aka Muminthemadhouse
Oh I think that a trip to Warwick castle is in order!
Pinkoddy
I hear Warwick Castle has dungeons so we may go there soon as it’s not far and we have Merlin passes.
mama syder
So useful to know kids are free at the shard half term. We will try and go x
kara
Thanks for the heads up about Astrocamps – off to check it out now
Sarah Ebner
If you go, let us know what it was like!
Rachel
Tower Bridge is such a brilliant place to go, especially if you can get on one of the official tours x
Globalmouse
What great sounding events! I love the sound of the glamping place and we’ve yet to make it up the shard but have a couple of London trips planned so thank you for sharing!
Ting at My Travel Monkey
Oh, free entry at The Shard – that’s brilliant.
Jaime Oliver
wow it sounds like an action packed time for you guys! .. i would love the shard 🙂
Helen @ Witty Hoots
Some brilliant idea for keeping the kids amused this summer.
Carolynne @ Mummy Endeavours
I’d like to visit Warwick castle, haven’t been. Love london though with the kids
The Adventure Ahead
Horrible Histories are our favorites!!!
Another great post – we are happy to have found another great family travel blog to follow 🙂 Looking forward to reading more about your adventures!
Sarah Ebner
Thank you! That’s lovely of you.
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood
The star gazing sounds fantastic. Warwick Castle is on our list for this half-term, London will have to wait.
Stephs Two Girls
Thanks for reminding me about the Space Place again, must take our girls there!
Lindy Hamilton
I love the sound of the astrocamp, my nephew would love that, he loves the planets and stars etc.
Ickle Pickle
Great post – we are in London now for half term, The Shard offer sounds fab! Kaz x