Cambridgeshire

WHEN: 14th and 15th January, 11.30 and 14.00

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, performing with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. From £12.50 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

WHEN: 27th – 29th January

WHEN: Saturday 7th January, 10.00 - 13.00

WHERE: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Drop-in to this free workshop and have a go at making a portrait of your family or friends using sticks and other bits and bobs from the craft cupboards.

Ages 3+ Free event www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/

WHEN: Everyday from 21st January until 1st April, 10.00 – 16.00

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens

WHERE: Green space near you Take part in the nation’s biggest bird watch exercise and be wowed by your local wildlife. Simply count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park for one hour. FREE ww2.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/ activities/birdwatch

WHEN: 28th January –5th February

WHERE: Throughout National Storytelling Week stories will be told in schools and theatres, pubs, museums, village halls, community centres and in many other places across the UK. To find a local event visit www.sfs.org.uk

WHEN: 7th January and 4th February, 13.00 - 15.00

WHERE: Wandlebury Country Park (Jan) and Coldham Common (Feb) An easy, fun way for juniors and families to try orienteering and enjoy the local park. Three different courses and friendly advice to get you started. www.waoc.org.uk

WHEN: 10th January & 4th February, 15.30 - 17.30

WHERE: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech

Have fun making crafts, hearing bible stories and doing church in a creative way. All finished off with a home-cooked meal!

FREE - donations welcome www.messywisbech.org.uk

Over 40 acres of spectacular widely renowned snowdrops and aconites. Delicious home-made food and refreshments in the licensed Potting Shed Cafe. Adult £7; Children £3 (Under 5’s Free) (Cash only) www.chippenhamparkgardens. info

WHEN: Saturday 4th February, 10.00 – 13.00

WHERE: Cambridge University Botanic Garden Learn about carnivorous plants, some of the coolest plants on the planet. You’ll be able to use magnifiers to examine these fascinating plants, find out how they work and make your own paper venus fly trap to take home with you.

Ages 3+ Free event www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/

WHEN: 16th February, 11.00 – 15.00

WHERE: Oak Meadow, Ferry Meadows Pay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? Suitable for Adults and children over 8 years £12.00 per person. Booking essential. www.nenepark.org.uk 01733 234193

WHEN: January and February

WHERE: Mercers Row, Cambridge Huge indoor play frame with specially designed toddler area as well as baby areas for little guests under three years. With café as well as extra activities during holiday periods. Peak and off-peak prices. Membership available. Hire them for fun parties too!

From £1.95 www.partymanworld.co.uk/ location/cambridge

WHEN: 26th February, 11.30 and 14.30

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge A mesmerising, engaging and fun performance for children under 3, this is a show filled with surprises and joys where you and your child can listen and watch or let loose and join in. From £8.50 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

WHEN: 12th – 20th February: 10.00 – 17.00

WHERE: Audley End House & Gardens

Track down the clues and solve the puzzles as you follow the family trail through the gardens and enjoy a brilliant day out in history. From £8.40 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ visit/whats-on

WHEN: 13th – 17th February, 8.30 – 16.00

WHERE: Wandlebury Country Park

Designed for children aged 5-12 and run by experienced qualified teachers, the sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging self-confidence and sense of achievement. £40 per child per day. Booking essential www.wildthymeandembers. co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/

WHEN: Wednesdays in January and February

WHERE: Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge Each evening consists of a 30 minute public talk about astronomy, followed by (weather dependent!) stargazing on the Cambridge University Astronomy YouTube channel. FREE www.ast.cam.ac.uk/public/ public_observing

WHERE: Stow Bardolph

WHEN: January & February (Thursday – Sunday, everyday from 10th February), 10.00 – 17.00 Make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close quarters throughout the season as well as enjoying their adventure playground. Why not make a day of it and visit their Tea Room to enjoy a homemade lunch with a delicious piece of cake. www.churchfarmstowbardolph. co.uk 01366 382162

WHEN: January/February –Fridays (Term-time): 10.30 – 12.00

WHERE: Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights

A fantastic introduction to the natural world for pre-school children. Each weekly session is packed with activities, walks and games… be prepared to get mucky. £4 per child. www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420

WHEN: 15th February

WHERE: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular show for you all, joined by Paddington, Daisy and Ollie, Mili, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blues and Clues and you! From £17.00 www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk 01553 764864