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As summer is falling behind us, it’s time to put your sun hats away and zip up your space suits for a month of sci-fi fun. With Halloween on the horizon, it’s not all about the scare facto...

This modern day classic comes Fantastic for Families recommended. Olivier Award nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s enchanting tale to life, ...

TakeOff Festival, England’s leading children’s theatre festival returns to County Durham 21-26 October 2019.

Are you looking for ways to keep the whole family entertained in September? Look no further! Here’s our Fantastic for Families guide to the very best days out over the coming month.

Hereford's family-friendly arts centre The Courtyard were delighted to host The Big Latch On for the third year running last week.

As August hits we’re deep into summer holiday territory, so we have put together a guide to some of the very best family days out happening this month, using our Fantastic for Families events li...

Just So Festival – the best UK arts festival for families? It’s certainly the most creative, having been set up by two young parents who wanted to enjoy creative experiences with their chi...

If you’re not sure how your little ones will fare at a museum, remember, the UK has a whole bunch of gallery spaces that have been made specifically for young people. Eureka! was the first museu...

To celebrate all of the fantastic outdoor activities happening this summer, we’re giving away this mega-bundle of Outdoor and Nature books for children and families, specially selected...

We’re well into picnic season this sunny July but have you ever wondered how your woollen blanket was made? Well, look no further than the sleepy English village of Ditchling, East Sussex, where...

Top fact about Watford’s leading arts venue – did you know that the famous soundtracks to Lord of the Rings and Star Wars were recorded here? And that’s not the only famous thing abo...

This week’s Fantastic for Families outing was to the Half Moon theatre in London’s East End.

Last week we were lucky enough to visit the Horniman Museum & Gardens. Based in Forest Hill, south London, the Horniman has great displays of anthropology, ...

The programme for this City of London Sinfonia (CLS) Comfortable Classical concert included pieces by some of the great classical masters, Bach and Grieg, and yet the atmosphere in the Canad...

After last week's International Womens Day, we are excited to see his one-woman show when it visits Brighton Dome next month.

Long before the days of ‘girl power’ Florence Nightingale was shaking up the stuffy Victorian medical profession, saving the lives of wounded soldiers, and leading the way for future gener...

Thank you to all of the shortlisted organisations putting on fantastic events for families across the UK, our panel of expert judges, and to all the families who voted for your favourite event organis...

To vote simply visit the organisation profile for your favourite family-friendly venue or company. There, you'll be able to cast your vote and leave feedback on why you think they are fantas...

Congratulations to those shortlisted for this year's Fantastic for Families Awards!

Looking for festive family fun at a low cost?  Curious About discovery walks are run by a team of experts who have put together all of the best things for families to discover in Britai...