2015 Family Days Out.

Days out dates for your 2015 diary

 

This year my family have already compiled an extremely long list of places they want to visit in 2015. Here are some highlights from it that you may wish to note in your diaries.....

 

 

Imagine Children's Festival

This takes place at the Southbank Centre in London from 9th until 22nd February. There are so many activities and events, including many free ones. I have never been here before, but did see some of the Southbank performers at last years Lollibop Festival and they were extremely captivating. There are so many events taking place I could easily keep all of my children entertained here everyday. There seems to be a great age range and an excellent variety. My particular favourites are, Charlie & Lola Best Bestest Play, Russell Brand reading from his children's book, Topsy & Tim family workshop, Flamingo croquet, Pirate School and The Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave. It really is worth looking through the events, I'm sure you will find a great event your child will love.

Imagine Festival Website

 

  

Edible Garden Show

This is at Alexandra Palace, London on 20-22 March. Under 16s are free, Adults are £16 online or £20 on the door. Highlights include Mr. Bloom (my favourite!) I have never been to this before, but keep seeing it advertised everywhere. It looks like a great day out & there appears to be lots of activities for children.

The Edible Garden Show Website

 

 

 

MCM London Comic Con

This is a must for any Comic or Superhero fan. I took my Tweedles here last year and it was so much better than I expected. The costumes were brilliant, I was amazed, the Tweedles even more so. Before we left the Tweedles were already asking what they can dress up as next year. My Special was over the moon to meet some of his favourite actors including Andrew Lee Potts from Primeval. This takes place nationwide (including- Manchester, Midlands, Birmingham, London, Ireland) We went to Excel in London, it is there again this year on the 22-24th May. There are various tickets, but a standard adult one is £15 and kids under 10 go free (up to 2 per adult) Check out the website for more info.

MCM Comic Con Website

 

  

 

Open Farm Sunday

I was told about this by a friend who highly recommended it. This is a nationwide event and takes place this year on Sunday 7th June. Hundreds of farms across the country open their farm to the public. You can try a variety of things including pond dipping, tractor rides, nature trails. It looks like a wonderful day.

Open Farm Sunday Website

 

  

 

Kids Week

Kids Week started as a week and now takes place for the whole month of August. Top West End theatre tickets are available, with a free child ticket when purchasing a full price ticket. You can also buy up to two extra child tickets for half price. I took two of my Tweedles last year to see Hetty Feather, it was amazing and our first West End show. Prices weren't as bad as you may think, I got a ticket for £20, then one child free & one for £10. So for 3 people to go to the theatre in London, £30 is a bargain. I would really recommend it. Tickets aren't available yet, I will let you know when they are. This year we are hoping to go to Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and Matilda. There are also various kids activities available.

Kids Week Website

  

 

 

Lollibop Festival

This is at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. It is a 3 day festival, featuring many childrens favourites. We went two of the three days last year. We saw Justin Fletcher, Mr. Maker, Mr. Bloom (yay!), Michaela Strachan, Swashbuckles, Sam & Mark, Chris & Pui and many more. The shows were amazing & there were so many activities we didn't even get around all of them. The days we spent at this festival were by far the best days out I have ever taken my kids on. The entertainment & dates are yet to be announced for 2015, I will let you know when they are. Last year it was 15th-17th August, so this years should be similar. I'm keeping that weekend free until dates are announced.

Lollibop Website

 

 

Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park

Yes I know it's only January but this is definitely on my list. We were going to go at christmas, but as one of my daughters was unwell we never made it. It looks magical there & I have heard so many good things about it. It opens at the end of November & closes at the start of January.

Winter Wonderland Website

 

 

I hope this has given you some great ideas, does anyone have any other good diary dates for 2015?