Children & Family

Soft play, story time, messy crafts, and events where at least one child will end up wearing a juice box. Parenthood, sorted.

Children & FamilyNature & Outdoors

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FE Active Pop Up Beach Shelter - Easy Set up Family Beach Tent Outdoor Sun Shelter

Half Dome Canopy Tent Adults & Kids Sun Shade for Camping, Hiking, Travel, Backpacking. Designed in California, USA. DESIGN: The perfect beach accessory, the Mavericks half dome tent is lightweight, compact & easily carried in your hiking bag. This sun tent protects from the sun, rain and wind for any outdoor activity. The mesh lining provides ample airflow, taking your beach umbrella to the next level CONSTRUCTION: Built with water resistant 190T polyester PU 600mm, this beach shade tent is resistance and durable. With added UV protection, you can rest assured that your family will be protected from strong sunshine. The large size makes this the ideal baby beach tent and a perfect beach canopy SIZE: The 90 x 59 x 50in size of this half dome beach tent provides extra shade while weighing an incredbily light 3.8lbs/1.7kg! This instant family set up beach tent is paired with a small 17 x 5.5in compact carrying back making this wide shade beach tent travel friendly FEATURES: Design for an easy setup, this mom and baby shade tent only takes a few minutes to install! Not only is the setup simple, but this half tent for the beach is made from durable material, making is sturdy and wind resistant once it’s standing. Enjoy also as a garden canopy, a kid tent at the pool, and much more USES: Need the perfect gift idea? Look no further! Great for hiking, camping, hunting, climbing, and so much more, this gift is perfect for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. Not just adults either.

Sun 12 AprHIKS Paddleboards

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Children & FamilySports & Fitness

Drayton Manor 5K

Get ready for a race day like no other at the 2026 Drayton Manor 5K & 10K! This unique event lets you run through the heart of the incredible Drayton Manor Theme Park, home to rollercoasters, family rides, and even a zoo. You’ll race past iconic attractions including the Accelerator, Stormforce 10, Thomas Land, and more. With entry to the theme park included in your race registration (RRP £25–£45), you’ll be first in line to enjoy the rides once your run is done! Perfect for all experience levels, this closed-road race combines fun, fitness, and thrills in one unforgettable morning.

Sun 12 AprRun for Charity

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Children & FamilySports & Fitness

Drayton Manor 10k

Get ready for a race day like no other at the 2026 Drayton Manor 5K & 10K! This unique event lets you run through the heart of the incredible Drayton Manor Theme Park, home to rollercoasters, family rides, and even a zoo. You’ll race past iconic attractions including the Accelerator, Stormforce 10, Thomas Land, and more. With entry to the theme park included in your race registration (RRP £25–£45), you’ll be first in line to enjoy the rides once your run is done! Perfect for all experience levels, this closed-road race combines fun, fitness, and thrills in one unforgettable morning.

Sun 12 AprRun for Charity

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Children & FamilyArts & Culture

Paper food fun

Get crafty and create your favourite food using paper

Sun 12 AprLondon Museum Docklands

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Children & FamilyTheatreDance

English National Ballet - My First Ballet: Cinderella

We've tracked down English National Ballet - My First Ballet: Cinderella at Sadler’s Wells East. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 12 AprSadler’s Wells East

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Children & FamilyComedy

Activities and Entertainment

Pack your sense of humour, because our activities will get the whole family grinning from ear to ear.

Sun 12 AprVenue, Billing Aquadrome

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Children & FamilyCommunity

Mini Me Adventure

Join the Mini Me Adventure event at the Mirfield Community Centre for a fun time.

Sun 12 Apr09:00Mirfield Community Centre

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Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

All Age Service

All Age Service — brought to you by All Saints, Farnley and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 12 Apr09:30All Saints, Farnley

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Children & Family

Kids Activities

Sun 9.30-1.00pm

Sun 12 Apr09:30The Hilldene Centre

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Children & FamilySports & Fitness

Family Swimming

Enjoy swimming time with the whole family at the centre.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Queensbridge Sports and Community Centre

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Children & Family

Little Dragon's Soft Play Party (Sunday Morning)

Book a hassle-free soft play party for your child at The Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville, including use of a large, fully equipped hall.

Sun 12 Apr10:00The Marlene Reid Centre

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Children & Family

Little Dragon's Soft Play Party Slot (Sunday Morning)

Book a soft play party slot for your child at The Marlene Reid Centre on a Sunday morning between 10am and 1pm.

Sun 12 Apr10:00The Marlene Reid Centre

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Children & Family

Toddler Open Play Session

An open play session specifically designed for toddlers to enjoy fun activities in a safe environment.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Queensbridge Sports And Community Centre

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Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Easter Egg Trail at Lyde Court

Hop into spring with our Egg-citing Easter Egg Trail here at our Lyde Court Cafe! Nestled in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside, Lyde Court offers stunning views, blooming gardens and beautiful meadows – perfect for a family day out! Little bunnies can collect an activity sheet from our Barn, then follow the Easter Egg Trail through the magical grounds, spotting hidden eggs along the way. Each egg holds a letter—can they find them all and crack the secret phrase? Once the special word is discovered and the trail complete, every child will receive a ‘well done’ Easter treat to celebrate their egg-sploration! Our Cafe is open all day 10am – 4pm, we have a children’s menu and a wonderful selection of cakes and meals. Perfect for a family day out this Easter!

Sun 12 Apr10:00Abbey Antiques Hereford

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Children & FamilyCommunityHistory & Heritage

Steam Day

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Sun 12 Apr10:00East Anglian Railway Museum

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Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Family Praise

We've tracked down Family Praise at Little Thetford Baptist Chapel. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Little Thetford Baptist Chapel

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Easter Play Weekend with The Wild Things

Easter Play Days with The Wild Things! ….An invite for all children and families. Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, 10am – 4pm both days. Join us for a day (or come to both!) of seasonal crafting, loose part play, and outdoor activities. This event is a DROP IN, no pre booking required! Craft Delivery Come and do some imaginative seasonal crafts … including our last-forever flowers! With at least three things for everyone to take home. Outdoor Exploration We’ll have a scavenger hunt for you, some outdoor play and hopefully have the the fire pit going for some smore breaks! Plenty of Play We’ll have some tuff tray activities and messy play for younger ones, plus loose part play, free play and games and challenges for everybody. Grown ups Grab a coffee from the cafe, sit down in our comfy area, have a complete conversation, or go get some fresh air – we have the play handled! £7 per child  |     (£5 for subsequent siblings)    |      Stay as long as you like! Pop along at any point in the day and stay for as long as you like. We are passionate about the 6 – 11 age range needing more creativity, imagination and free time outdoors injected into their weeks. Whilst we focus on that age range, there will always be activities for younger children to get involved in and enjoy, everyone is welcome.

Sun 12 Apr10:00The Fold

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Children & FamilyArts & Culture

Family Trail | Secret Gardens

Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April (closed Mondays and bank holidays) | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Explore the Art Gallery and Museum with your Secret Garden Map! Find all kinds of characters – from frogs and insects to fairies and gnomes – and match them up with their hiding places on the map. £1, purchase your trail from the Art Gallery and Museum shop. Open Tuesday to Saturday [...]

Sun 12 Apr10:00The Commandery

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