Activities, Events, Things-to-Do for Families visiting England

  Events in 2012
Wychwood Festival June

Music, workshops, circus performers, special toddlers area and Children’s Literature Festival.

On the Nightshift June

On the Nightshift is not a concert, nor is it a firework display, but it brings the most exciting and exhilarating moments of each to create a spectacular event that you'll remember for a very long time. A dazzling new show by the French percussion and pyrotechnic wizards.

London Olympics July/Aug

A lot of events are sold out, but there will be many activities planned around the city to celebrate this. Art, cultural and sporting events for all.

Big Dance July

Big Dance will be the ultimate dance experience in 2012, features 9 days of dance in unusual spaces throughout the UK – shopping centres, parks, galleries, and lidos - showcasing the diversity of dance styles in the capital and across the country.

WOMAD UK July

International festival with 30 years of history. Family friendly events, workshops, arts and crafts.

The Crash of the Elysium July

A one-hour theatrical work created originally for children , centred on the unexplained disappearance of a Victorian steamer named the Elysium and its investigation by the Eleventh Doctor from the television series Doctor Who.

Camp Bestival July

Fun for all the family with a super Kids Area. From a Sports Day on the jousting strip to Story Telling around roaring Campfires, a good ole Cockney Knees Up, Insect Circus, The All Singing Kids Summer Party and dressing up antics.

Fire Garden at Stonehenge July

A magical, sensory experience awaits you as Stonehenge is transformed into a glowing fairytale environment where fire sculptures dance in the landscape, mysterious fiery engines illuminate the stones and flaming fire pots and cascades of candles line the pathways.

Solfest August

Kids’ Arena with crafts, games, stories, songs, entertainment and dressing-up.

For hundreds of other up-to-date events, activities and family friendly attractions around some of England's liveliest cities visit :

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