As the evenings draw in and the half term draws closer, LIFE AS IT IS gets inspired. Here are ten great things to do with the children throughout Autumn...
1) Totally Thames, London
The river comes to life with a
month of free events, including open days, art, family fun, talks, walks and
plenty of boats. 1-30 Sept
2) Sea
Life, Brighton
The brand new breath-taking Secrets
Of The Reef experience has received rave reviews, making
it the perfect autumn activity for the whole family. Discover the paradise
of a Maldives reef and meet its most famous residents including the regal tang
and clownfish. Enjoy interactive displays and an incredible new
crawl-through coral reef.
3) See
a ballet at the Royal Opera House
Perhaps one of the greatest ballets that
children can see is Frederick
Ashton’s much loved rom com ballet La Fille Mal Gardée. A
combination of colour, music, gaiety and super easy story to follow makes it a
hit with children everywhere.
4) The Food and Drink Festival, York
Watch cookery demonstrations, browse market
stalls, and have a great family day out with more than 250 attractions to
enjoy. 23 Sept -2 Oct
5) The
Enchanted Forest, Scotland
Treat your senses with this unique
sound and light experience in the autumn splendour of Faskally Wood in
Perthshire. 29 Sept - 30 Oct
6) Southbank Centre's WHY? Festival’s WEEKEND FOR FAMILIES
Families can take part in a range
of free activities for all ages including creative dance workshops exploring children’s right to freedom of
thought and expression; outdoor games including
a mass game of ‘it’ hosted by game design studio Antidote, free performances from the Future Talent orchestra and a ‘Big Sing’ workshop. 22 - 23 Oct
7) Ocean City
Festival, Plymouth
Observe marine
wildlife up close, hop in a kayak, catch a film at the open-air cinema, or just
enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
8) Arundel Castle, West Sussex, Normans
& Crusaders
Raven Tor Living History Group
will be portraying the life and times of the 11th century Norman Period in The
Keep at Arundel Castle. With combat, weapons, armour and crafts displays,
visitors will be able to see what life was like for those living in a castle
following the Battle of Hastings, and the building of the first phase of the
castle. 26 - 27 Oct
9) Go
wild and get outdoors
Nature’s never far away. Find your closest
outdoor space at gov.uk/find-your-local-park, discovernorthernireland.com, or
mypark.scot. Locate a community garden or city farm near you at
farmgarden.org.uk
10) Falling leaves
From woodland walks to arts and crafts,
autumn is the very best time of year for children to have fun. Spend time
outdoors stamping through the newly fallen crisp and colourful leaves,
gathering them up as you go to bring home and turn into beautiful creations.
Painting leaves and printing with them is one way of bringing the outside in,
leaf rubbing with crayons, another.