Free Summer Fun at The Mall in Middlesbrough Aug/Sep 2010 Where : Mall, 85 Grange Road, Middlesbrough TS1 2LS Cost : FREE! STRESSED out parents no longer need to worry about keeping the kids entertained this summer thanks to The Mall, Middlesbrough’s summer fun activities. Over the summer holidays The...

Perseid Meteor Shower visible over next few nights The annual spectacle of the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its climax on Thursday 12th Aug 2010 and if you're lucky enough to have clear skies you'll be able to see the Perseids streak through the sky with the naked eye. The Perseid Meteor Shower...

Maze of London - Trafalgar Square, London 02-06 August 2010 Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London WC2H 7 Cost: FREE Maze of London - Trafalgar Square A temporary maze will pop up in Trafalgar Square from 02-06 August 2010! Free to visit and located beneath iconic London landmark, Nelson's...

Wednesday 4 August is Playday - the annual celebration of children's right to play and and a million children, young people and families will be getting out to join in the fun. Anyone can organise a Playday event or take part in celebrations for free. To find out if a Playday event is happening near...

Covent Garden becomes the ultimate children’s playground From Monday 10th August until Sunday 23rd August the Covent Garden Piazza will transform into the ultimate children’s playground with the arrival of The Kids Are Alright summer promotion. This massive free event will include juggling workshops...

Perseid Meteor Shower visible over next few nights The annual spectacle of the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its climax on Wed 12th Aug and (assuming that there aren't too many clouds overhead at the time!!!) you'll be able to see the Perseids streak through the sky with the naked eye. The Perseid...

Cheap as fish and chips and just as British Summer hunt for fat old trees is perfect for the credit crunch DIY family holiday The Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Hunt needs families this summer all across the UK to record a fat, old tree on our database. As a thank you for supporting our campaign to recognise...

Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend 31 July - 02 August 2009 Cardiff Civic Centre, Cardiff CF10 3ND 31 Jul: 5-10.20pm 01 Aug: noon-11pm 02 Aug: noon-11pm Cost: FREE The 2009 Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend will be bigger and better than ever. Part of the Cardiff Festival, the Cardiff Big Weekend is centred around...

Spraoi Festival, Waterford, Ireland 31 July - 02 August 2009 Waterford, Ireland 31 Jul - 02 Aug 2009 Cost: FREE The annual Spraoi Festival is a riot of colour, energy and excitement, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland, with an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals. Waterford...

Bristol Harbour Festival, 31 July - 02 August 2009 Bristol Harbour, Bristol 31 July - 02 August 2009 Cost: FREE The Bristol Harbour Festival is one of the best-loved festivals in the South West of England and one of the biggest free events in the country. Centred around Bristol’s beautiful historic city...