Legoland Windsor    

March to November
Windsor, Berkshire
Now named ‘resort’ thanks to the opening of the brand new hotel with themed rooms. Also new this season is the Star Wars addition to the excellent model landscape called Miniland. The Atlantis Submarine Voyage aquarium ride that opened last season is also a highlight for those who don’t want to queue for the high speed rides.
www.legoland.co.uk

Marwell Wildlife Park

All year round
Winchester, Hampshire
Celebrating 40 years this year, Marwell is a beautifully landscaped wildlife park that is home to wild animals exotic and domestic, large and small, familiar and endangered.
www.marwell.org.uk

London Pet Show

May 12-13
Earls Court Two
The show includes animal skills displays, a chance to shop for pet treats and     gadgets, and the opportunity to get to know more about cats, dogs and other     potential pets before your family invests in one.
www.londonpetshow.co.uk

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Greenwich+Docklands Festival 2012

June 21-30
Various venues
Spectacular free street theatre with live music, dance, acrobatics and drama in and around Greenwich and the Isle of Dogs, also using the Thames itself.
www.festival.org

London 2012 Festival

June 21-Sept 9
Various venues
In the run up to the London 2012 Games, there are hundreds of arts and entertainment events happening around the UK, with London a particular focus. Most events are     free and many are family-friendly, including live music on stages along the Thames for the BT River of Music (July 21-22).
www.festival.london2012.com

Wilderness

August 10-12
Cornbury Estate, Oxfordshire
A classy take on rock festivals with families in mind. Live music, craft workshops, nature trails and food that’s a cut above the norm (with the likes of the award-winning     Peterhsham Nurseries restaurant selling their wares here).
www.wildernessfestival.com

Lollibop

Walk with Us

Oct 27-Nov 4
Various National Trust properties
A major nationwide festival to encourage all ages to get out and stretch their legs. The National Trust website has a huge database of    suggested walks, searchable by area.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk