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Little Kickers Football ClassesRottingdean

Little Kickers - Brighton, Dean's Leisure Centre, Longhill School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Sussex, West, BN2 7FR

Fun, informal yet professionally run training classes giving boys & girls (18mths - 7yrs), a helping hand with their confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie! More Details

31st May 2012 - 24th May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Little Kickers Football ClassesSevenoaks

Little Kickers - Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Senior School, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

Fun, informal yet professionally run training classes giving boys & girls (18mths - 7yrs), a helping hand with their confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie! More Details

1st June 2012 - 24th May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

The Great Ball RunReading

Basildon Park, Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

A series of handmade giant ball run challenges can be found in the grounds this season. Race your friends to see who can finish the race first, which ones are made of natural materials and can you build one yourself? More Details

4th May 2013 - 30th September 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Metro-Land - the birth of Amersham-on-the-hillAmersham

The Old Entertainer Shop,, 63 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BX

Thje exhibition tells the story of the Metropolitan Line opening in Amersham & the development of Amersham-on-the-hill. More Details

14th May 2013 - 1st June 2013 (Museums and Exhibitions)

Butterfly WalksDunstable

Chilterns Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY

Join us on this fun, informative guided walk to look for the butterflies that thrive on the rare chalk grassland of Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade. We might be lucky enough to see the beautiful Chalkhill Blue butterfly flying in the spectacular setting. Meet at the Chiltern Gateway Centre. More Details

25th May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

National Shooting WeekBedford

Sporting Targets, Knotting Lane, Riseley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1BX

National Shooting Week offers everyone the chance to have a go at Clay Pigeon Shooting . Through out the week Sporting Targets are running sessions, each one lasting an hour with up to four people in each session. You will be overseen and guided by one of our qualified Instructors More Details

25th May 2013 - 2nd June 2013 (Competitive Sporting Events )

A Sheep-tastic Time with Timmy TimeWaltham Abbey

Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

An action filled half term packed with baaarilliant goings on. Come and see our woolly friends have their annual haircut and learn all about wool. Don't forget Timmy from Timmy Time will be popping in on Wednesday. Don't miss your chance to see him! More Details

25th May 2013 - 2nd June 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Splendiferous African AnimalsGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: Roald Dahl spent many years living and working in Tanzania, and some of the animals he saw there found their way into his books. Celebrate National Africa Day by making Crocky Wock or Trunky the Elephant out of recycled materials. More Details

25th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Lemur WeekBurford

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JW

School Holiday Activities at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Lemur based talks and activities to highlight our Lemur conservation work to save species such as the Great Bamboo Lemur and Sifaka from extinction More Details

25th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Get growing!Reading

Basildon Park, Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

During the week we are celebrating all things green. Children can explore our garden with our free bingo trail. On Wednesday children can join our planting workshop at 2pm. Tickets for planting workshop: £2 (normal admission applies) More Details

25th May 2013 - 2nd June 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Paddington BearQuainton, Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY

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26th May 2013 (Museums and Exhibitions)

Matilda's Mind-Muggling TricksGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Drop-in craft activity for all ages: be as crafty as Matilda and Lavender. Colour Mr Wormwood's new hair, create the newt that jumpelled Miss Trunchbull, or give some fizzwinkling feathers to the parrot that scared Matilda's parents. More Details

26th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Highclere Game and Country GairNewbury

Highclere Castle, Newbury, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN

Game and Country Fair with plenty of attractions "Have a go" events stalls and much more for the whole family. More Details

26th May 2013 - 27th May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Junior Archery Taster SessionsSandy

Aim4sport Archery Shop, Unit 3, Phoenix Park, Vinegar Hill, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PR

Junior Archery Taster Sessions. For 7 to 9 year olds. Indoor and Outdoor activity with all suitable equipment supplied for age group. Qualified coaches in attendance. More Details

27th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Junior Archery Taster SessionsSandy

Aim4sport Archery Shop, Unit 3, Phoenix Park, Vinegar Hill, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PR

Junior Archery Taster Sessions. For 10 to 16 year olds. Indoor and Outdoor activity with all suitable equipment supplied for age group. Qualified coaches in attendance. More Details

27th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Adventure DaysBideford

Skern Lodge, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1NG

Get wet - climb high - stay low, whatever you want, you can do it! Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre on the North Devon coast will give you a day to remember, where adults and children alike will find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter. See our website for our full programme. More Details

27th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Riding Centre Customer ShowLeyton

Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7QL

Come and see our regular riders compete in jumping and showing classes on horses and ponies throughout the day. Call 020 8556 2629 for more information. More Details

27th May 2013 (Fetes, Fairs, Festivals, Circuses)

Twitch-tickling Pencil ToppersGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: turn a pencil into a Roald Dahl character by making a miniature face to stick on the top. More Details

27th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Wondercrump Woodland CreaturesGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Drop-in craft activity for all ages: colour and decorate Danny's pheasants, Willy Wonka's squirrels, ducks from The Magic Finger or mice from The Witches. More Details

27th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Bank Holiday Fun - UK Wolf Conservation Trust Open DayReading

UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Butlers Farm, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NT

A wonderful day out for all the family, with activities galore and of course our ambassador wolves. More Details

27th May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Seriously FUN Swimming Schools - May Half Term Swimming CourseOxted

Moor House School, Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ

May Half Term Swimming Lessons 5 day intensive courses - 30 minute lesson every day Monday - Friday * Maximum 6 children per class * Children aged 3 to 12 * Beginners, Improvers & Advanced * Structured, Safe and most of all FUN! Book online at www.seriouslyfun.com or call 0843 52 36 113 Intensive courses are great for building confidence! Dd you know? It has been shown that children learn and retain new skills more easily over short, intensive periods of time! More Details

27th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Storytelling at the AmphitheatreAylesbury

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, off the A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Hp18 0JH

What will happen when a little mouse takes a stroll through the deep dark wood? Come and join us for the story of the Gruffalo, and afterwards see if you can find the characters hidden along our Woodland Walk along Miss Alice's Drive. More Details

27th May 2013 (Singing, Dance and Drama)

Kites and WindsocksMarston Moretaine

Marston Vale Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK430PS

Make your own kite or windsock out of recycled materials. Then bring it on a test fly or flutter in the park. More Details

28th May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Family BushcraftBuckinghamshire

Black Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS

Share time as a family learning and enjoying woodland and bushcraft skills. Work with knives, axes and fire to understand the ways of the forest. Light refreshments are provided. Maximum ratio of 1 adult : 2 children. Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Parent / guardian is responsible for child(ren) at all times. More Details

28th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

National Family Week: Georgian HomesLondon

Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, London, London, WC2N 5NF

Benjamin Franklin House was built circa 1730. How are our homes different today? Find out in a fun session for kids big and small, during which everyone's help will be needed to build a street of 3D, model Georgian terraces like 36 Craven Street. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. More Details

28th May 2013 (History and Heritage)

Star TrackEdmonton

Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London, N9 0AR

This holiday course offers budding athletes of 8 - 12 years expert tuition in a range of athletics skills. A three day course is also available for 6 - 8 years on Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 May from 14:30 - 17:00. To book a place call 020 8344 7230 More Details

28th May 2013 - 31st May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Muggled Mirror PaintingsGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: paint a picture of your favourite Roald Dahl character by using a mirrored painting technique. Will you create a bunk-doodling BFG or a wacksey Willy Wonka? More Details

28th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Summer Half Term Workshop - Pottery MakingWare

Artshed Arts Limited, West Mill Farm, West Mill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ES

Tweety Pie Pottery and Nature Mobile Making in the Summer Half Term. This is a full day workshop to show children various methods of ceramic construction to make the adorable Tweety Pie birds. They will then learn how to decorate them using decorating slips and glazes. More Details

28th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Building BoxLondon

Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, London, WC2A 3BP

Observe models of buildings in the Museum and then create a box in the shape of a building. More Details

29th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Bird Watching for BeginnersBuckinghamshire

Langley Park, Billet Lane, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0LS

Join us on a beginners bird watching session, a great chance to learn about the beautiful variety of birds that live here. Bring your binoculars! Not suitable for young children. Booking essential. More Details

29th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Junior Archery Coaching SessionsSandy

Aim4sport Archery Shop, Unit 3, Phoenix Park, Vinegar Hill, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PR

Junior Archery Coaching Sessions. For 9 -16 year olds. For juniors who have completed a taster session at aim4sport/PGL/or archery club and would like to learn a little bit more! Indoor or Outdoor activity with all suitable equipment supplied for age group. Qualified coaches in attendance. More Details

29th May 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Oompa Loompa Chocolate BoxGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: decorate a box in which to hide your precious chocolate stash and create a felt Oompa Loompa to guard it from thieving hands. Make your Oompa Loompa swashboggling, all dressed up in sequins and other crafty materials. More Details

29th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Whizz-banging Words with Josh LaceyGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 7+ years: our phizz-whizzing Writer in Residence, Josh Lacey, author of The Dragonsitter, returns for more splendiferous story-telling and wondercrump reading and writing. More Details

29th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Make and Play - Games from the Past - Half Term Family FunHitchin

British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9TS

Drop in between 10.30am amd 2.30pm (last entry 1.30) for some good old-fashioned fun making and playing with toys and games from the past. Just £3.50 per child. More Details

29th May 2013 (Museums and Exhibitions)

Wild Wednesdays - Half Term FunMaidenhead

Cliveden Park, National Trust Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0JA

Outdoor adventures for families every Wednesday in the school holidays with a different theme for each session More Details

29th May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Children's Craft Session - Paint a Plant PotAylesbury

Waddesdon Plant Centre, Waddesdon, off the A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH

Join us for this craft session where you can enjoy coming up with your own design and painting it on a plant pot in the peaceful setting of the Waddesdon Plant Centre. The craft sessions are free of charge and drop-in, so no need to book. More Details

29th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Children's Tour of the HouseAylesbury

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, off the A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH

Meet at the front door of the House for this special childrens' tour. Watch the Elephant swing his trunk and listen to your very own Waddesdon guide tell you tales about the House as you get guided through the Ground Floor before we open to the public. Booking is essential as places are limited. More Details

29th May 2013 (History and Heritage)

Fantastically Fashionable CreaturesLondon

Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, London, WC2A 3BP

Print your own designs on to T-Shirts in time for summer, inspired by the fantastical creatures in the Museum. More Details

30th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Bushcraft WalkBuckinghamshire

Black Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS

Explore the bushcraft experience of Black Park with bushcraft expert Andy. Learn the secrets of the forest finishing at Black Pine's Camp to try fire lighting with a fire side brew. Maximum ratio of 1 adult : 2 children. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Parent / guardian is responsible for child(ren) at all times. More Details

30th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Buckswashling Biscuit BeastsGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: get your own back on The Enormous Crocodile and Red Riding Hood's Wolf by making edible wolves and crocodiles from biscuits and sweeties. More Details

30th May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Beautiful ButterfliesMarston Moretaine

Marston Vale Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK430PS

Find out what butterflies you could see in the park and make butterfly headdress or hat. More Details

31st May 2013 (Gardens, Farms and Wildlife)

Buzzwangling Bug JarsGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 6+ years: create a bugwhiffling bug-house using a jam-jar; perfect for observing creepy crawlies! More Details

31st May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

‘The Baby That Roared’ with Simon PuttockGreat Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

For 4+ years: listen to extracts from Simon’s 2012 Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted book ‘The Baby That Roared’, then join in with wondercrump word and drawing games that lead to improbable characters and ridiculous stories. More Details

31st May 2013 (Arts and Crafts)

Little Kickers Football ClassesFelixstowe

Brackenbury Sports Centre, High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JF

Weekly F.A. Qualified football sessions for pre school children, junior kickers 2-3.5 year olds, mighty kickers 3.5-5 year olds in Kesgrave, Chantry and Felixstowe. See website for details. More Details

20th May 2012 - 30th December 2017 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Private Outdoor Activity BookingsBideford

Skern Lodge, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1NG

The easiest arrangement for families, friends, small groups or just you. Choose the activities you want on the days to suit you. It can be multi-activity from our exciting full range or a single activity - perhaps in the surf, on kayaks or scambing around the North Devon coast. More Details

5th January 2013 - 14th December 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery or Air RifleBedford

Sporting Targets, Knotting Lane, Riseley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1BX

We Offer Lessons each and every day in any one of the above disciplines, on a one to one basis, each lesson is an hour long, pre booking essential, minimum age 8 years old, each lesson is for two people. Choose your discipline, call and book on. More Details

25th January 2013 - 31st December 2018 (Competitive Sporting Events )

Junior Archery Taster SessionsSandy

Aim4sport Archery Shop, Unit 3, Phoenix Park, Vinegar Hill, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PR

Junior Archery Taster Sessions. For 7 to 9 year olds & 10 to 16 year olds. Indoor and Outdoor activity with all suitable equipment supplied for each age group. Qualified coaches in attendance. More Details

4th March 2013 - 30th September 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

"Have-a-Go" ArcheryBedford

Robins Reach Archery, Colmworth Rd, Little Staughton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2BY

Archery Events: Catering for: Summer Camps;Group Have-a-Go session; Beginner Courses; Residential Beginner Courses; Advanced Coaching; Fetes; Country Shows; Fayres; Corporate Events; Social Clubs etc.. We also have a mobile facilitywhere we can bring the Archery range to you More Details

11th March 2013 - 30th September 2013 (Sports Camps and Courses)

A What's On Guide to where to go on days out in the UK with the family and things to do in the school holidays.

May Half Term is just around the corner as to are the Summer School Holidays and we have many events and school holiday activities to help plan those family days out. Click on one of the family events to find out more information and print out your favourite places to visit. You can search for your family day out either by date, county or event type. We have many types of event for example Stack UK Kite Competition in the Dunstable Downs, Cricket Courses and Athletics for the School Holidays and nature trails in our beautiful parks and countryside. We always suggest you call the event organiser before setting out, to clarify the times and prices.

If you are visiting the UK with your children for the first time or simply looking for interesting days out with the kids during the school holidays, you will find the best places to go in the UK here at School Holiday Dates: whether its museums and historic buildings, swimming at lidos, waterparks or leisure centres, ski slopes, ceramic cafes, farms and zoos, theme parks and indoor play areas, local theatres and many more top family attractions. School Holiday Dates helps to make your school holidays fun.

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