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2010-11-11T16:50:00.000Z

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Coming soon - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

2010-11-08T17:45:00.003Z

Wizard fans, your wait is almost over. The Seventh movie in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is due to hit UK cinema screens November 18th. As you may have heard, the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series “The Deathly Hallows” has been split into two parts, the first of which will be released this November whilst part II shall follow next year. Director David Yates claims that the

Family Friendly Bonfire Nights Across the UK

2010-11-03T17:30:00.001Z

by Sam Sanchez In and Around London: Visit IanVisits for an excellent and fairly comprehensive list of Bonfire Night celebrations across London. There are a good few family friendly events in his list. Across the UK: Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular , Maidstone, Kent 7 November, fireworks begin 5.30pm, event site opens at 2pm with live music and entertainment. Hailed as one of the finest

Five fun ideas for Halloween with kids

2010-10-29T09:55:00.000+01:00

1. Carve the ultimate Jack O'Lantern image credit: LifeHacker We're so pleased that British families have finally started to adopt the North American tradition of carving ghoulish faces into pumpkins to celebrate Hallowe'en.... it makes Hallowe'en so much more fun! Unless you have some hitherto hidden talent for carving gourds, you might want to take a peek at these jack-o-lantern stencils, or

Ten of the best websites for kids

2010-10-26T12:22:00.000+01:00

Thanks to the "grotty weather", we've had a special request for a list of fun, safe, educational and entertaining websites for kids, so here it is... Have a look at our favourites, and please leave a comment below if we've left out a website your kids love! Kids National Geographic What a superb site. Aside from the feel good factor of letting your kids loose on a site where they can learn

Is your baby cute enough to be a model?

2010-10-24T20:38:00.000+01:00

How cute is your baby? If your baby can light up the room with a cheeky little grin, then he or she might have exactly what Next and Prima Baby Magazine are looking for in their next "superbabymodel". The NEXT Baby Boutique Model Competition, in association with Prima Baby Magazine, is looking for the cutest, most photogenic babies and toddlers in Britain. If you think your little one will melt

Kids virtual world brings Europe's largest shopping centre to a virtual standstill

2010-10-24T00:51:00.001+01:00

Monster madness reached fever pitch as Mr Moshi himself signed copies of the first ever Moshi Monsters book at Europe's largest shopping centre today. Hundreds of children queued up excitedly for more than 4 hours to meet Michael Acton Smith (known in the virtual world as Mr Moshi), bringing Westfield London to a virtual standstill. While they waited, the children got to have their faces

A day at The Barbican with E.T. and Paul Frank

2010-10-22T17:04:00.000+01:00

by Dino B When the opportunity came up for us to visit the children's cinema screening of E.T. as part of the Paul Frank Bicycle Film Festival, I must admit, I did have to do a sneaky search on Google to figure out what on earth it meant. On the face of it, it's all of the things we like, all in the same sentence. Kids stuff, funky monkey clothes, good movies and bikes. But all in one sentence

70% off Bowling and Bumper Cars at Namco Station in London

2010-10-22T15:41:00.005+01:00

We're loving Groupon's Deal of the Day. Today they're offering you the chance to buy £30 worth of Namco tokens for only £9 - that's 70% off. If you've never been to Namco Station at London's County Hall on the South Bank, it's a great option for families with school age kids, with everything from turbo bumper cars, air-hockey, video games, horse-riding and skiing simulators, and 10 pin bowling.

More great ideas for affordable half-term family activities

2010-10-20T21:35:00.000+01:00

The half-term holiday is approaching, and keeping the kids occupied will be at the forefront of parents minds. But it doesn't have to cost you the earth to entertain them, and there are deals out there to help you to do more but pay less... Laura Dutton from moneysupermarket.com shares her tips on how to entertain the kids on a budget this half term, with ideas for affordable days out, offers

Moshling Collector's Guide - Book signing this weekend

2010-10-20T16:23:00.000+01:00

We're going to an extra special book signing this weekend for the launch of the first official Moshi Monsters book, Moshi Monsters: The Moshling Collector's Guide. Mr Moshi will be there in person to sign books, and Poppet and Furi will be there in, erm, monster... to entertain the kids while they wait excitedly on the green monster carpet, dressed as their favourite monsters. There will

Win tickets to Peppa Pig Live!

2010-10-20T13:38:00.000+01:00

Peppa Pig makes her West End debut this Christmas at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly in her sell-out stage show Peppa Pig’s Party. To celebrate, ReallyKidFriendly.com and the show’s producers are offering one lucky winner a family ticket (for 4 people, minimum 1 adult) on Tuesday 30 November at 11 a.m. To enter, you'll need to answer to this skill-testing question before midnight on Tuesday,

Days out with Toddlers - without the tantrums!

2010-10-20T12:28:00.001+01:00

What good is there in planning all these great days out and coffee mornings if your toddler won't even budge from the sofa, insists on going out in the cold wearing pyjamas, or has a meltdown every time you try and do something nice together? If you've ever felt like tearing your hair out thanks to a willful little toddler, then we dare say you'll appreciate these tips from Here2Maternity's Jay

The Best of London Museums for Half-Term with the Under Fives

2010-10-19T20:02:00.000+01:00

by Laura Vogel October half-term in London is one of my favourite times to enjoy free, high-quality hands-on workshops at the museums, especially for the under fives. The autumn school holidays are particularly well staffed and resourced, the museums pull out the stops this time of year and if you are around to take advantage of them, it’s well worth the effort. Victoria and Albert Museum The

You'll love this sweet little dress - and it's perfect for Halloween

2010-10-15T16:38:00.000+01:00

We've just come across the sweetest little pinafore dress from I Love Bread and Jam - called "Señor Skull", it's perfect for Halloween, and any other time of year for that matter. There are only a small number of dresses in each design by mums Sofia Dyson and Lisa Swerling, so we can virtually guarantee you won't see anyone else wearing the same thing. Senor Skull, £29 from

Despicable Me in cinemas tomorrow!

2010-10-14T18:42:00.000+01:00

Despicable Me (starring Steve Carell) is in the cinemas tomorrow, so it looks like it's going to be minion madness all over the UK. We chuckle at this trailer every single time, and thought you might like a little laugh too... Are you going to see the film with your family? Stop by afterwards and tell us which parts you liked best!

Tasty News from Kids in Museums

2010-10-11T10:06:00.000+01:00

Lots of families feel that a visit to the café is an important part of their museum experience and they want to feel welcome in the whole museum. So, Kids in Museums are going to help museums and galleries to extend their family friendly values to their cafés and restaurants. Please help to shape these guidelines by sharing your views in this short survey or by emailing yourview@

Paul Frank invites you and your family to the 10th Annual Bicycle Film Festival

2010-10-09T09:56:00.000+01:00

Paul Frank and his super cool little friend Julius are coming along to the 10th annual Bicycle Film Festival this October. Along with the chance to meet Julius and nab some unique gifts and cool things to decorate your bike, there will be a 3D interactive art show, arts and crafts session, and a screening of Steven Spielberg's classic "bicycle film", E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. When: Saturday,

Things to do This October - Fun For Children of All Ages!

2010-10-08T18:23:00.001+01:00

by Harry Cloke With Half-term and Halloween fast approaching, a lot of parents may be looking for some exciting ideas regarding days out and fun activities to keep children occupied during their time off school. Well, worry not! We've done our research and have collected together a few of a what we take to be the best options for your family's enjoyment this October. The list includes

Win beautifully illustrated books for your kids during Children's Book Week

2010-10-06T14:38:00.000+01:00

Make us laugh, smirk or cry during Children's Book Week and you could win a set of three lovely children's books from award winning authors and illustrators. We're giving away a copy of the brand new Sir Charlie Stinky Socks adventure to 9 lucky winners (drawn at random) and for our favourite competition entry, we're giving away this set of three stunning children's books: "Sir Charlie Stinky

ZingZillas: The Album - a sneak preview of this fab children's CD

2010-10-02T16:10:00.000+01:00

We're pleased to share some exciting news from those music-loving (and slightly kooky looking) islanders Zak, Tang, Panzee and Drum... better known as the ZingZillas. Their unique musical show on BBC Worldwide's CBeebies has been a massive hit with young children, with each episode introducing a special musical guest and creation of an original song inspired by their guest. And now, on October

The Fantastic Mr Fox is, well, fantastic!

2010-10-01T16:36:00.002+01:00

Boggis and Bunce and Bean One fat, one short, one lean These horrible crooks So different in looks Were nonetheless equally mean. Fantastic Mr Fox is one of everyone’s favourite Roald Dahl books – up there with Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, James and The Giant Peach and Matilda. It’s the action-packed tale of Mr Fox and his family’s battle with the three greedy farmers Boggis, Bunce and

Watch "True Mud" for a rainy day giggle with the kids

2010-10-01T12:04:00.000+01:00

Here's a little something to get a giggle out of your kids on a yucky rainy day... Sesame Street comes up trumps yet again with this puppet parody of True Blood: Now that's what I call "True Mud"!

Visit Chester Zoo for Less

2010-09-24T11:45:00.000+01:00

By Jessica Bourne With the recession still rearing its ugly head many families have had to cut back on luxuries such as family days out. Wouldn’t it be great if you could save money when taking the kids out…well now you can! There are thousands of vouchers and discount codes on offer to save you money at top UK attractions. Many of these include the UK's best family attractions such as theme

Free Family Entertainment - what did you do this summer?

2010-09-20T20:46:00.000+01:00

When I was little, our first assignment of the new school year was always the “My Summer Holidays” essay. My compositions always featured things like catching tadpoles in the local pond and watching them sprout legs, trying the “Devil’s Dip” trail on my brother’s hand-me-down BMX, or having a water balloon fight with my brothers and step-dad. I have particularly fond memories of going on a