Medieval Magic at Lullingstone Castle!

Step back in time this Bank Holiday at Lullingstone Castle, and spend the weekend in the Medieval Times!

Lullingstone is transformed into a magical medieval village – step back in time to experience the authentic sights and sounds with ‘living history’ displays (including live firing of mini cannons!), character dress, campfires, tents and medieval weapons, courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group. Everyone can get involved with the archery sessions running throughout the day – fun for all the family!

As a new special event – Adult entry – £10 .  Children for this event under 15 have FREE entry with accompanying adults.

Medieval Magic held on Sunday 29th May and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May – 11am until 5pm

Photos by Andrew Martin

Star Wars Fun For Kids This May 4th!

May The 4th Be With You….and all the fun that goes with it!

To celebration this Star Wars Day, why not take the kids to enjoy something that will give them an out of this world experience!

LEGOLAND

Star Wars is BACK at LEGOLAND Windsor, where kids can enjoy activities in a galaxy far, far away, including putting their model making skills to the test!

There is even a LEGO Droid Building Workshop!

And the biggest experience for 20216 -one of the most impressive and biggest LEGO Star Wars models ever created – The Death Star. In this epic new scene the massive 2.4 metre wide, 3 metre high creation, weighs a hefty 860kg, and is the centrepiece of a new finale at the LEGO Star Wars Miniland Model Display!

During this weekend, there will be special LEGO Star Wars characters roaming around to meet the kids and take photos with them. Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite character to win those prizes!

Make sure you pre-book. More information on LEGOLAND can be found at Day Out With The Kids

Madame Tussauds, London

What better way to celebrate Star Wars Day than to go and get your photos taken with all of the cast!

Madame Tussauds, London features 16 of the most famous heroes and villains from the movies, including R2 D2, Chewbacca, and Darth Maul!

They are also set in some of the most iconic scenes so kids will recognise themselves as being part of the movie.

Don’t forget to say cheese!

For more information on Madame Tussauds, check out Day Out With The Kids

World Of Country Life, Exmouth

May 2nd

If you want to go to a place that is ALL about Star Wars to celebrate May 4th, there is no better place than the World Of Country Life!

Head along for some Bank Holiday fun and games. Want to meet Darth Vader? Shake hands with Chewbacca? Get lightsaber training from a Jedi? Or get arrested by Stormtroopers?

Southern Troopers – the famous southwest costume group – are back again by popular demand! They’re there all day for photo ops, and it’s all for a good cause – raising money for Children’s Hospice South West.

Plus, kids can enjoy Star Wars themed arts & crafts and games and all the usual daily activities!

For more information on World Of Country life, check out Day Out With The Kids

Star Wars Fan Day, Burnley Football Club

May 1, 10:30am – 4pm

Why not celebrate May 4th by actually MEETING actors from the actual films themselves! Head on over to Burnley Football Club and meet in person names such as Kenny Baker. Kids – do you know who he is? R2D2 himself!

There will also be lots of other goodies to pick up – so get stuck in!

For more information, check out the official website

Movie Night!

Why not just get the family together, dress up as your favourite characters and enjoy ALL of the films with a home made feast of treats and foods to just enjoy them as a family!

This can all build the kids up to the huge event at London ExCel Center in July:

The Star Wars Celebration with Mark Hamil himself! Check out the website!

May the 4th be with you!

Beth 🙂

Woodberry Wetlands Grand Opening!

200 Years in the making in London, as Woodberry Wetlands opening on the May Bank Holiday Weekend!

Hidden undisturbed behind hoarding and sprawling metropolitan development, one of London’s best kept secrets is about to be unveiled to an unsuspecting public for the first time in nearly 200 years! How amazing!

Opening its gates for the appreciation of all on 1st May 2016, Woodberry Wetlands is a vast wildlife oasis in the heart of urban London and one of the most captivating natural spaces the city has seen in recent times.

Originally built as storage for fresh drinking water in the early 19th century, the reservoir more recently became recognised for its importance to wildlife was named a site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation. As a habitat for an array of resident, migrating and rare species, the protection and enhancement of the reserve is crucial.

By creating public access to nature, the Woodberry Wetlands project aims to encourage understanding and appreciation of the ecology of the area and the important role that water systems play in London. A community engagement scheme to provide education sessions for local schools and a series of clubs and workshops for children at weekends and during school holidays will inspire the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts.

In addition to its inherent wildlife, the site supports important historical buildings which were formerly in grave need of conservation and enhancement. The Grade II listed Coal House, a former coal store and kitchen, has undergone complete restoration and will now be open for the public to enjoy as a visitor centre and café at Woodberry Wetlands. Two other Grade II structures, the Ivy Sluice House and New River Bridge also stand on the site.

Woodberry Wetlands will officially open to the public at 9:00 am 1st May and free tours of the site will take place at 10:00 am 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend. As well as activities and clubs for children, Woodberry Wetlands will also host a wide range of outdoor & well-being activities, wildlife walks & tours, educational and craft workshops, farmers markets, festivals and more.

Full programme details are available from their Official Website.

What a great way to celebrate the Bank Holiday and (fingers crossed) great weather!

Beth 🙂