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Prior Park Landscape Garden

Coming to our senses 
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Bath, BA2 5AH 
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wessex
01225 833977 
03/05/2008 – 03/05/2008
Landscape Gardens are designed to stimulate the senses. Explore Prior Park with the Head Gardener. £5  to include tea and cake.

Hidden Nature Week
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Bath, BA2 5AH 
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wessex
01225 833977 
24/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
Uncover the wildlife in the garden with this seasonal family trail. Goody bags at the end of the trail. £1.50 per trail.

Wildlife Conservation Day
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Bath, BA2 5AH 
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wessex
01225 833977 
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
Join local conservation groups with demonstrations and talks in the garden.

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Show by Mr Browns Pig
Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3HA
www.bristolzoo.org.uk
0117 974 7300
03/05/2008 – 04/05/2008
The events are staged by local entertainer, Mr Brown's Pig, and include audience participation, pantomime, folk, fairytales and comedy sketches

St George's Bristol

Dirty Beasts! Children’s Concert
Great George St, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5RR
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
0845 402 4001
04/05/2008 – 04/05/2008
This Roald Dahl inspired concert of animal antics features the tales of Crocky-Wock the crocodile, the pig who devises a plan to avoid being eaten, and the Tummy Beast in your stomach, plus plenty more delightful children’s rhymes

Bristol Hippodrome

Beauty And The Beast On Ice
St Augustine's Pde, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4UZ
www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
0870 607 7500
07/05/2008 – 11/05/2008
The world renowned Russian Ice Stars return with a dazzling new production of Beauty and the Beast on Ice.

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Show by Mr Browns Pig
Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3HA
www.bristolzoo.org.uk
0117 974 7300
10/05/2008 – 11/05/2008
The events are staged by local entertainer, Mr Brown's Pig, and include audience participation, pantomime, folk, fairytales and comedy sketches

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Show by Mr Browns Pig
Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3HA
www.bristolzoo.org.uk
0117 974 7300
17/05/2008 – 18/05/2008
The events are staged by local entertainer, Mr Brown's Pig, and include audience participation, pantomime, folk, fairytales and comedy sketches

Bristol Hippodrome

Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
St Augustine's Pde, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4UZ
www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
0870 607 7500
23/05/2008 – 25/05/2008
This all-new musical production of Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage includes new railway-themed songs, as well as much loved classic sing-a-longs.

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Sinbad’s Sea Chests
Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6TY
www.ssgreatbritain.org
0117 926 0680
24/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
Create your own works of art with glitter, feathers and paints. Mr. Brunel will also be visiting the ship to tell his stories.

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Show by Mr Browns Pig
Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3HA
www.bristolzoo.org.uk
0117 974 7300
24/05/2008 – 25/05/2008
The events are staged by local entertainer, Mr Brown's Pig, and include audience participation, pantomime, folk, fairytales and comedy sketches

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Miniature Railway Gala
Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
01296 655720
04/05/2008 – 05/05/2008
Trains on the extensive miniature railway system will be hauled by an impressive array of visiting steam engines. Model collectors Fair on Monday.

Veteran Transport Gala
Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
01296 655720
25/05/2008 – 26/05/2008
Three steam locomotives in action, vintage train rides, Railway Art Exhibition and Fairground Organs. Veteran cycle display (Sunday). Annual Bus Rally (Monday)

Miniature Traction Engine Rally
Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY
www.bucksrailcentre.org
01296 655720
31/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
An impressive display of miniature masterpieces on display and in acion around the Centre.

Wilderness Wood

Castaway
Hadlow Down, East Sussex , TN22 4HJ
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
01825 830509
28/05/2008 – 26/08/2008
Join an expedition deep into the wood; have fun building shelters and cooking dampers over a camp fire.

Wilderness Wood

Baby Bug Hunt
Hadlow Down, East Sussex , TN22 4HJ
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
01825 830509
29/05/2008 – 11/08/2008
Explore the woods and discover the minibeasts.

Big Bug Hunt
Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
01825 830509
29/05/2008 – 11/08/2008
Search in different areas of the wood for all sorts of creepy-crawlies and find out how they live.

How to survive with grown-ups
Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
01825 830509
29/05/2008 – 21/08/2008
Spend a day in the wood learning basic family bushcraft.

Teddy bears’ picnic
Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
01825 830509
30/05/2008 – 28/08/2008
An exploration for bears and their owners, with simple games and a woodland picnic.

St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery

Bugs and Butterflies
New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BH
www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk
01590 676969
29/05/2008 – 30/05/2008
Make insects from a variety of materials including wire and tissue paper

Rochester City

Jack of the Green Ceremony
Rochester, Kent
http://www.medway.gov.uk/index/leisure/events/sweepsfestival/57134.htm
01634 843666
01/05/2008 – 01/05/2008
The giant green character is surrounded by dancers and fires as he welcomes in the May dawn. So if you’re an early bird this unique ceremony is one not to be missed.

The Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village

Kent County Fair at the Hop Farm
Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY
www.thehopfarm.co.uk
01622 872068
03/05/2008 – 05/05/2008
An array of hands-on experiences for the children with music and sing-a-longs, magic shows, party dances and games.A large outdoor play area and new fun Driving School!

Rochester City

Rochester Sweeps Festival
Rochester, Kent
http://www.medway.gov.uk/index/leisure/events/sweepsfestival/23362.htm
01634 843666
03/05/2008 – 05/05/2008
The Sweeps festival dates back four hundred years, The modern day Rochester Sweeps Festival is a colourful mix of music, dancing and entertainment with more than sixty Morris sides and entertainers celebrating throughout the three-day festival.

Eden Valley Museum

Decoupage Art
Rickards Hall, 72 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AR
www.evmt.org.uk
01732 868102
29/05/2008 – 29/05/2008
Enjoy being creative at this popular art sessions.Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments available. Arrive early to ensure a place.

Blenheim Palace

Jousting and the Victorians Featuring ‘The Knights of Royal England’
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX
www.blenheimpalace.com

03/05/2008 – 05/05/2008
Blenheim Palace brings the elegance of Victorian leisure to the South Lawn with a re-enactment of a great Jousting contest that took place at Earl’s Court in 1912. Picnic on the South Lawn and enjoy the activities including archery, falconry displays and storytelling

Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Show
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX
www.blenheimpalace.com

24/05/2008 – 26/05/2008
A country craft show held at Blenheim Palace including some of the finest craftsmen, artists and designers in the country. Live demonstrations include glass blowing, wood carving and lace-making

River & Rowing Museum

Looking for Lions
Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF
www.rrm.co.uk
01491 415600
29/05/2008 – 29/05/2008
Visit the Rowing Gallery to find a magnificent lion on the bow of a very special Regatta boat. Then make lion masks and a family of pencil pets to top your pencils. You will have a roaring time. Grrrrr.

Claremont Landscape Garden

Wind in the Willows Fun
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9JG
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01372 467806
24/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
It's all aboard for boat trips to the Island to find clues about where Mr Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole are hiding!  There are craft activities in the Thatched Cottage and a trail through the garden too.

Sutton Ecology Centre

Carshalton Arts Day
The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NY
www.sutton.gov.uk/environment/ecologycentre
020 8770 5822
25/05/2008 – 25/05/2008
Inspiring arts & craft activities exploring the wonders of nature and celebrating the Great Outdoors.

River Wey & Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

Discover Otters at Dapdune Wharf
Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast
01483 561389
26/05/2008 – 30/05/2008
Craft activities and a trail around Dapdune Wharf will show you what a lovable creature the otter is.

Hatchlands Park

Hidden Nature Week at Hatchlands Park
East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast
01483 222482
27/05/2008 – 29/05/2008
Enjoy a family nature trail and ‘wildlife watch’ activities.

Box Hill

Be a Wildlife Detective
The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, KT20 7LB
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast
01306 888793
27/05/2008 – 29/05/2008
Be a wildlife detective and explore Box Hill’s hidden nature with your family. Come and find the clues that will help you to spot wildlife wherever you go.

Sutton Ecology Centre

Sensational Stories
The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NY
www.sutton.gov.uk/environment/ecologycentre
020 8770 5822
27/05/2008 – 27/05/2008
(4-7yrs) Help stories come alive in the beautiful gardens!

Winkworth Arboretum

Wrigglers and Wigglers
Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01483 208477
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
Join a guided walk with and discover the insect and small animal life of the Arboretum.

Polesden Lacey

Young Explorer Activities
Great Bookham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast
01372 452048
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
Join warden Andy Goodwin on a day of conservation and estate activities. Please bring a packed lunch. Suitable for 11 – 16 yrs.

Sutton Ecology Centre

Hunters & Hunted
The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NY
www.sutton.gov.uk/environment/ecologycentre
020 8770 5822
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
(8-12yrs) Games and pond-dipping - discover the world of predators and their prey.

Tadpole Tales
The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NY
www.sutton.gov.uk/environment/ecologycentre
020 8770 5822
29/05/2008 – 29/05/2008
(am: 4-7yrs & pm: special needs) Search for tiny tadpoles in the wildlife ponds.

Alfriston Clergy House

Scavenger Hunt
The Tye, Alfriston, Sussex, BN26 5TL
01323 870001
24/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
Children can enjoy this old-fashioned search around the garden and orchard.

Smugglers’ Treasure Trail
The Tye, Alfriston, Sussex, BN26 5TL
01323 870001
24/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
Somewhere in the garden smugglers who lived in the village have hidden their loot. Find out where it is and why they wanted it.

Family Fun Day
The Tye, Alfriston, Sussex, BN26 5TL
01323 870001
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
Activities in the garden for young children including storytelling, pond-dipping and face-painting.

Nymans

Chinese Week
Handcross, Sussex, RH17 6EB
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01444 405250
28/05/2008 – 01/06/2008
Guided walk, talks and school holiday family fun.

Standen

Children's Activities
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4NE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01342 323029
28/05/2008 – 28/05/2008
Craft activities for the May half-term holidays.
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