{"id":8799,"date":"2021-07-12T15:37:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T15:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2021-07-13T09:04:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T09:04:37","slug":"top-picks-16th-25th-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/","title":{"rendered":"The LittleBird Family Pass Top Picks  16th &#8211; 25th July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/roya-parks-trapeze.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8823\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/roya-parks-trapeze.jpeg\" 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https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jousting-768x333.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"920\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8839\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/rainbowbubbles-done7_-690\/\" class=\"wp-image-8839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8833\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/updating-happiness-wellcome\/\" class=\"wp-image-8833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome.png 1338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e34051\">We\u2019ve rounded up some great activities and events to help you and your family stay entertained, inspired and active over the next two weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is so much to look forward to &#8211; a brand new Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition has arrived in Covent Garden along with the first ever Butterbeer bar, there&#8217;s summer jousting at Hever Castle, Paddington&#8217;s taken up resident at the British Library and the dinosaurs have arrived at Whipsnade Zoo plus learn trapeze in Regent&#8217;s Park and find out what\u2019s new at the cinema.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s online entertainment too \u2013 don\u2019t miss NHM Fantastic Beasts&#x2122;: The Wonder of Nature &#8211; Behind the Exhibition event, a family art workshop and find out how to make your own &#8216;Maths of Me&#8217; profile.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus make your own healthy freakshakes, create your own scented rainbow bubbles, become a Climate Champion with Cartoon Network and get circus fit at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brought to you by The LittleBird Family Pass &#8211;&nbsp; saving families money all year round. To find out how,&nbsp;click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#book\">Book Forward<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#toppicks\">Top Picks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#online\">Virtual Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#cinema\">Cinema<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#anytime\">Online Anytime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#make\">Make This<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#read\">Read This<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#watch\">Watch This <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/top-picks-16th-25th-july\/#listen\">Listen to This<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"book\">BOOK FORWARD TO LOOK FORWARD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duxford Summer Air Show<br>Imperial War Museums, Duxford<br>24th &#8211; 25th July&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Duxford Air Show\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4JuGSR0IqWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/airshows\/duxford-summer-air-show\">Duxford\u2019s first air show<\/a> since 2019 will feature spectacular sights in the sky from the world-famous Red Arrows, parachuting displays courtesy of the Falcons and wingwalking from Aerosuperbatics. On the ground, actors and entertainers will be bringing history to life, and for the first time, an airside Flightline Walk will be included in the ticket cost giving visitors the chance to see the aircraft up close before they take to the skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adults \u00a342.50, Kids \u00a314.25&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/airshows\/duxford-summer-air-show\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colourscape on Waddesdon lawns<br>Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire<br>28th July &#8211; 8th August&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Event-colourscape2-3000x1875-800x500-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8806\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in an endless labyrinth of intense light, colour, space and music in 56 interlinked chambers and encounter unusual musical experiences during your journey at <a href=\"https:\/\/waddesdon.org.uk\/whats-on\/colourscape\/\">Colourscape<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each day there will be different music and dance performances \u2013 resident musician, Michael Ormiston, creates family-friendly free-flowing workshops for all on weekdays and at weekends presenting Hurdy-Gurdy, panpipes, dance, flutes from around the world and a spectacular theatre-piece with dance and costumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adult \u00a36, Child \u00a34 and normal grounds admission applies &#8211; Adults \u00a312, Kids (ages 5 &#8211; 17) \u00a36&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/waddesdon.org.uk\/whats-on\/colourscape\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Big Farm Sleepover 2021<br>Godstone Farm, Surrey<br>30th July &#8211; 1st August &amp; 6th August &#8211; 8th August<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Digitickets-Camping-2021-1000x500-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8807\" width=\"400\" height=\"191\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godstonefarm.co.uk\/the-big-farm-sleepover-2021\/\">The Big Farm Sleepover <\/a>promises plenty of fun to keep the kids entertained &#8211; embark on a treasure hunt, be part of after-hours animal encounters, get exclusive use of play areas and of course toast marshmallows and make smores on the campfire. Each morning wake up and shake up with us before a day on the farm, starting with collecting eggs for breakfast or meeting the farm&#8217;s friendly mascots.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets:&nbsp; \u00a379 per person, aged 2 and over<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godstonefarm.co.uk\/the-big-farm-sleepover-2021\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kids Week<br>Various venues in London<br>1st &#8211; 31st August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kids-Week-1024x340.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8809\" width=\"400\" height=\"164\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/officiallondontheatre.com\/kids-week\/\">Kids Week<\/a>, a child (aged 17 and under) goes free when accompanied by a full paying adult to shows throughout August. It\u2019s been set up slightly differently this year, so although it\u2019s the same great deal in terms of what you pay, instead of 1 full price ticket and 1 free kids ticket it will be presented as two half price tickets with additional children going half price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out who\u2019s taking part, what\u2019s on and when <a href=\"https:\/\/officiallondontheatre.com\/kids-week\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wind in the Willows<br>Chelsea Physic Garden, London<br>16th &#8211; 26th August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Chelsea-Garden.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8812\" width=\"400\" height=\"247\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk\/event\/family-theatre-event-wind-in-the-willows\/\">Chelsea Physic Garden<\/a> for this immersive experience produced entirely from recycled, reclaimed, and repurposed materials. \u2018The Wind in the Willows\u2019 offers a blend of theatre, storytelling, audience interaction, and even some creative activity along the way.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new adventure above ground. There\u2019s boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and hijinks on the open road with that silly old Mr Toad of Toad Hall. You and the foursome become firm friends, but after Toad\u2019s latest escapade, can you join together and beat the wretched weasels?!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets;&nbsp; \u00a322. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk\/event\/family-theatre-event-wind-in-the-willows\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zip World Slate Caverns<br>Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales<br>Open 7 days a week\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/167246117\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipworld.co.uk\/location\/slate-caverns\">Slate Caverns<\/a> promises both underground and above-ground adventures. With views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan 2 (the first 4 person zip line in Europe), where you can zip 1080m from half the height of Snowdon to the world\u2019s only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below, and Caverns, an underground adventure zip line and adventure course.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 7+ Tickets start at \u00a360 for Caverns and Titan 2, and&nbsp; \u00a320 for Bounce&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipworld.co.uk\/location\/slate-caverns\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bear Grylls Adventure<br>NEC in Birmingham<br>Tuesday &#8211; Sundays\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WrCcmrwYm9o\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Climb, Dive, Fly at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beargryllsadventure.com\/\">The Bear Grylls Adventure<\/a>. Discover 7 action-packed indoor and outdoor experiences: Indoor Archery, Indoor Climb, High Ropes, iFLY indoor skydiving, Shark Dive, Indoor Shooting, Snorkel and the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 8+. Tickets start at \u00a320<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beargryllsadventure.com\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To discover exclusive Bear Grylls Adventure savings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\">join the Family Pass<\/a> for \u00a31. Find out more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\"> here<\/a><\/em>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festival of Fairy Tales<br>Garden Museum, Lambeth, London<br>15th August\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FoF-Master-V03-490x345-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8816\" width=\"400\" height=\"326\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For one day only, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenmuseum.org.uk\/events\/festival-of-fairytales\/\">Garden Museum<\/a> will be transformed into a wonderland of circus, storytelling, and magic. Set against the backdrop of the Garden Museum\u2019s home of a medieval church. Highlights include performances by contemporary Malawian folk band Nkomba, circus street performer Logy on Fire, and storyteller Lauren and the Storybox, and Originary Arts will be hosting a paper theatre, where children are invited to recreate the fairytale of the Golden Fish through collage.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 4 \u2013 10. Tickets \u00a315 per person, under 2s go free.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenmuseum.org.uk\/events\/festival-of-fairytales\/\">Find out more about the Festival of Fairy Tales.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"toppicks\">TOP PICKS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition<br>Covent Garden, London<br>Just opened\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hpol-home-hogwarts-letters-1024x668.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8814\" width=\"400\" height=\"235\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing iconic photographs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/s37358.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hpol-home-hogwarts-letters.jpg\">Photographic Exhibition<\/a> will take fans behind-the-scenes of key moments in the film series, from Harry\u2019s first day at Hogwarts through to the Battle of Hogwarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also be home to London\u2019s only bottled Butterbeer bar. During your visit, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the wizard\u2019s drink of choice served in a souvenir tankard, or take a bottle away to enjoy at home!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adults \u00a320, Kids \u00a314, Under 4s go free<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s37358.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hpol-home-hogwarts-letters.jpg\">Click find out more about the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ChessFest<br>Trafalgar Square, London<br>Sunday 18th July\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chess-fest-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8817\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chess-fest-1.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chess-fest-1-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishchess.org.uk\/chessfest-in-londons-trafalgar-square\/\">ChessFest<\/a> is a new family-friendly event celebrating the world\u2019s oldest game, its cultural connections and universal appeal. Families will be able to learn the game, play chess, challenge a master or take part in Alice Through the Looking Glass-themed activities in a covid-secure outdoor space.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alice Through the Looking Glass theme celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of the chess themed book. ChessFest will be constructing a giant chessboard on which 32 actors dressed as Alice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishchess.org.uk\/chessfest-in-londons-trafalgar-square\/\">Through the Looking Glass<\/a> characters will replay a game based on the book.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is free. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishchess.org.uk\/chessfest-in-londons-trafalgar-square\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Jousting<br>Hever Castle, Kent<br>17th &amp; 18th July &amp; more weekends this summer\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jousting.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8818\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jousting.png 825w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jousting-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jousting-768x333.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevercastle.co.uk\/whats-on\/jousting-events\/\">The Knights of Royal England<\/a> will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season\u2019s ultimate champion. Choose which knight to support and then cheer them to glory.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrance to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevercastle.co.uk\/whats-on\/jousting-events\/\">Jousting Tournament<\/a> is included in a Gardens Only (Tickets; Adults \u00a315.85, Kids \u00a39.95), or Castle &amp; Gardens (Adults \u00a321.35, Kids \u00a312.95) admission ticket.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevercastle.co.uk\/whats-on\/jousting-events\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mr Men &amp; Little Miss 50th Anniversary <br>Museum of Brands, Notting Hill, London<br>From 23rd July\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-1024x404.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8819\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-1024x404.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-300x118.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-768x303.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-1536x605.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/MR_MEN_Website_Exhibiton_Image_1-scaled-1-2048x807.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Roger Hargreaves\u2019 son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like, Hargreaves drew up the iconic round figure with long wiggly arms which set in motion the 93 characters that make up the series today. Starting with books, the series range has been extended to mugs, stationary, lunch boxes and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/museumofbrands.com\/exhibition-mr-men-50\/\">Mr. Men<\/a> and Little Miss characters feature in the museum&#8217;s household brand collection, on products including 1970s yoghurt pots and 1990s bubble bath.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sparking curiosity and evoking feelings of nostalgia, enjoy a trail where you and the kids spot the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters included in the museum displays. See original sketches by Adam Hargreaves alongside limited-edition Royal Mail postage stamps and Royal Mint commemorative coins. Plus, the kids can make their very own Mr. Bump paper hat to take home.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adult \u00a39.00, Kids (aged 7 -16) \u00a35.00, under 7s go free<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more this event and <a href=\"https:\/\/museumofbrands.com\/exhibition-mr-men-50\/\">the Museum of Brands here\u00a0<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To discover exclusive Museum of Brands savings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/new-to-the-family-pass\">join the Family Pass<\/a> for \u00a31. Find out more <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Luna Cinema<br>Over 50 locations across the UK<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Luna-Cinema-1024x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8820\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Luna-Cinema-1024x600.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Luna-Cinema-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Luna-Cinema-768x450.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Luna-Cinema.jpeg 1361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit some of the most prestigious locations around the UK with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelunacinema.com\/\">The Luna Cinema experience<\/a>\u00a0boasting state-of-the-art cinema equipment, including giant HD screens and cinema-quality sound systems. Food and drink are available either as a pre-order with your tickets or ordered from where your sat on the night using your smartphone so there&#8217;s no chance of having to miss your favourite part of the movie!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticket from; Adult \u00a315, Kids \u00a311<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Code <strong>LBIRD10<\/strong> for 10% off all General Admission Tickets*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Offer is valid on General Admission tickets to The Luna Cinema&#8217;s 2021 Open Air Season. Excludes Regent&#8217;s Park Open Air Theatre<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what\u2019s on and where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelunacinema.com\/whats-on\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pet Life at the Museum of the Home<br>Shoreditch, London<br>From 24th July\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/petlife_landscape_1200x600-1024x512.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8821\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/petlife_landscape_1200x600-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/petlife_landscape_1200x600-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/petlife_landscape_1200x600-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/petlife_landscape_1200x600.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a pet friend to join you at the start of your visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofthehome.org.uk\/what-s-on\/exhibitions-and-installations\/pet-life\/\">Museum of the Home<\/a>. Your animal companion will unlock different stories of real-life pets and their owners as you wander through the rooms of the museum.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With animations, projections, hands-on activities and stories written by author and storyteller Bernadette Russell.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adult \u00a37, Kids \u00a35.25<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofthehome.org.uk\/what-s-on\/exhibitions-and-installations\/pet-life\/\">Find out more here<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoorassic Park<br>ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire<br>24th July &#8211; 5th September\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ZSL_WZ-Dinos_Image-for-website_624-x-350px.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8822\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ZSL_WZ-Dinos_Image-for-website_624-x-350px.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ZSL_WZ-Dinos_Image-for-website_624-x-350px-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy this immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/zsl-whipsnade-zoo\/whats-on\/dinosaurs-are-coming-to-whipsnade\">Zoorassic Park<\/a> experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track down several different species of dinosaur. You\u2019ll learn why dinosaurs went extinct and how to save their modern-day equivalents from a similar fate. Plus there\u2019s a fossil dig pit and safari car track.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/zsl-whipsnade-zoo\/whats-on\/snorassic-sleepover-nature-night-camping-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo\">Snorassic Park experience,<\/a> available on selected weekends, offering guests a special, evening tour of the Zoo\u2019s dinosaurs after the zoo has closed to visitors, before spending the night camping under the stars opposite the dinosaur exhibit.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets: Adults from \u00a330.00, Kids from \u00a319.50 (ticket prices include voluntary donation)&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/zsl-whipsnade-zoo\/whats-on\/dinosaurs-are-coming-to-whipsnade\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School<br>Regents Park, London<br>Until 13th September<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/roya-parks-trapeze.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8823\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/roya-parks-trapeze.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/roya-parks-trapeze-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun and accessible classes for anyone who wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/upcoming-events\/gorilla-circus-flying-trapeze-school\">learn trapeze<\/a>. Start with a warm up then move on to practice a simple trick on a low bar. Then attempt the trick on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/upcoming-events\/gorilla-circus-flying-trapeze-school\">Flying Trapeze<\/a> and towards the end of the class get caught by an instructor on a separate swinging bar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering a mixture of drop in classes and courses. Tickets, depending on level, start from \u00a325. Aimed at ages 8+<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/upcoming-events\/gorilla-circus-flying-trapeze-school\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paddington: The Story of a Bear<br>British Library, Euston, London<br>Until 31st October\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paddington-Web-banner_624x351-FINAL.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8824\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paddington-Web-banner_624x351-FINAL.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paddington-Web-banner_624x351-FINAL-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/paddington-the-story-of-a-bear#\">Join Paddington<\/a> as he sets off on a new adventure at the British Library.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether tidying the attic, going to the laundrette or enjoying a birthday party, Paddington is forever making a mess. Follow his trail of marmalade splats to explore his tales of muddles and mishaps from his arrival in London, to home life with the Browns \u2013 but be careful to avoid Paddington\u2019s toppling pots of paint!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rediscover the many faces of Paddington that you\u2019ve come to know and love, from original illustrations featured in the very first books to clips from the recent hit films and animated series.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturday 17th July there\u2019s a free family friendly workshop, find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/family-fun-workshop-adventures-with-paddington\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets: Adults \u00a38.00, Kids (aged 12-17)&nbsp; \u00a34.00, Under 11s go free<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/paddington-the-story-of-a-bear#\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"virtual\">VIRTUAL EVENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom in on Nature with Pippa Pixley<br>The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Family Workshop, Saturday 17th July @ 10am<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8826\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/High-Res-Pippa-1-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barber.org.uk\/events\/pippa-pixley\/\">A Look, Notice and Sketch<\/a> workshop inspired by depictions of the natural world found in The Barber Institute of Fine Arts summer exhibition Making a Mark.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join artist and author <a href=\"https:\/\/barber.org.uk\/events\/pippa-pixley\/\">Pippa Pixley<\/a> to explore sketchbooking techniques and experiment with drawing materials, scribble down ideas, document multiple views, create beautiful things and have fun!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 5+, tickets are free with booking required.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/barber.org.uk\/events\/pippa-pixley\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NHM Fantastic Beasts&#x2122;: The Wonder of Nature &#8211; Behind the Exhibition, 22nd July @1pm\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fantastic Beasts\u2122: The Wonder of Nature with exhibition creators and scientists | Live Talk\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8OVmcJcSzFU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join exhibition creators and scientists to hear how they brought the exhibition to life. See how parallels have been made between mythical and magical creatures, and some of the most incredible animals on Earth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/events\/fantastic-beasts-wonder-nature-behind-exhibition.html\">NHM <\/a>celebrates real-life scientists who, like Magizoologist Newt Scamander&#x2122; from the Fantastic Beasts films, help us to understand our planet&#8217;s extraordinary creatures.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also delve into the exhibition online with <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/project\/nhm-fantastic-beasts\">Google Arts &amp; Culture <\/a>and enjoy an immersive digital experience featuring stories and specimens, a 360\u00b0 stroll through the exhibition and puzzles and games galore.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are free with booking required. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/events\/fantastic-beasts-wonder-nature-behind-exhibition.html\">Find out more here\u00a0<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet The Maths Mates with Maths on Toast<br>Saturday 24th July @ 12.30pm\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Summer-21-Maths-Mates-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8827\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Summer-21-Maths-Mates-2.jpeg 698w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Summer-21-Maths-Mates-2-300x223.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay in with Maths On Toast. From birthdays to shoe size, numbers are a part of all of us. Get to know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathsontoast.org.uk\/events\/july-stay-in-session\/\">Maths Mates<\/a> through their profiles \u2013 made up of maths! Then have a go at creating your own \u2018Maths of Me\u2019 profile using the numbers that make up you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathsontoast.org.uk\/events\/july-stay-in-session\/\">Maths On Toast<\/a> is a UK charity with a mission to make everyone, kids and parents too, positive about maths.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 4+. To join the event for free and find out what you need to take part, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathsontoast.org.uk\/events\/july-stay-in-session\/\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cinema\">CINEMA NEW RELEASES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Croods: A New Age<br>16th July, PG Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Croods 2: A New Age \u2013 Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XUN5EEDwHcI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this fun sequel the prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans &#8212; a family that&#8217;s a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Space Jam: A New Legacy<br>16th July<br>PG Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Space Jam: A New Legacy \u2013 Trailer 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/olXYZOsXw_o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes for this long-awaited sequel.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STILL ON:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3480822\/\">Black Widow <\/a>(July 9th, PG-13) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8332922\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2\">A Quiet Place II<\/a> (PG-13)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jungle Cruise<br>30th July in Cinemas and on Disney+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jungle Cruise | Official Trailer 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hJZ82pwwJqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Disneyland&#8217;s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element with Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suicide Squad<br>30th July <br>Certificate 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE SUICIDE SQUAD \u2013 Official \u201cRain\u201d Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eg5ciqQzmK0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To discover exclusive cinema savings, join the Family Pass for \u00a31. Find out more <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"anytime\">ONLINE ANYTIME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate Champions\u00a0<br>Cartoon Network <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Climate-Change-Cartoon-Network-1024x587.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8830\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Climate-Change-Cartoon-Network-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Climate-Change-Cartoon-Network-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Climate-Change-Cartoon-Network-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Climate-Change-Cartoon-Network.png 1225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover tips on how to help save the planet and join in with these daily challenges, plus see&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>see how kids are taking on <a href=\"https:\/\/cartoonnetworkclimatechampions.com\/en-gb\/\">Climate Champion<\/a> challenges in different parts of the world.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/cartoonnetworkclimatechampions.com\/en-gb\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circus Fitness at Home\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Family Circus - Juggling [Episode 1]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ig4v4QbtxgQ?list=PL_8OV8q0B2KELdvOUPsZI8jqhOx0oqzu5\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Created for lockdown but a great one for any time, especially witch the summer holidays not far away, watch this series and learn how to juggle, tightwire, hoop dive and more with the National Centre for Circus Arts.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with learning how to juggle and watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ig4v4QbtxgQ&amp;list=PL_8OV8q0B2KELdvOUPsZI8jqhOx0oqzu5&amp;index=3\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Museum Club<br>Ditchling Museum of Arts + Craft<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arts-and-Crafts.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8832\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arts-and-Crafts.png 872w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arts-and-Crafts-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arts-and-Crafts-768x547.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk\/learning\/virtual-museum-club\/\">Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft\u2019s<\/a> virtual museum club. There are tons of activities you can do at home including blow painting with straws, weaving, colourful paper fans, marble painting and jar lanterns.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get hands on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk\/learning\/virtual-museum-club\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updating Happiness<br>Wellcome Collection\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8833\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/updating-happiness-wellcome.png 1338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the Wellcome Collection\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/wellcomecollection.org\/seasons\/YEY3ZBAAACEASBjA\">On Happiness<\/a> season (15th July &#8211; 27th February 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>use this emotional check-in device, by poetic data designer Stefanie Posavec, that playfully draws attention to small daily pleasures. Complete a questionnaire and in return receive a uniquely designed quote, which will be added to a growing archive of reflections on happiness.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out what quote is, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/updatinghappiness.com\/#\/\">Updating Happiness website<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cbeebies Bedtime Stories\u00a0<br>BBC<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CBeebies-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8834\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CBeebies-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CBeebies-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CBeebies-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CBeebies.png 1234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the recent addition of Ryan Reynolds to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episodes\/b00jdlm2\/cbeebies-bedtime-stories\">Cbeebies Bedtime Stories<\/a> list of celebrity storytellers (you can catch him reading <em>Where the Wild Things Are<\/em> by Maurice Sendak on Friday 16th July at 6:50pm), it\u2019s always worth revisiting the Bedtime Stories impressive library &#8211; there are 30 episodes to choose from &#8211; to find your (and of course the kids!) favourite storytellers, we mean stories!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episodes\/b00jdlm2\/cbeebies-bedtime-stories\">Get comfy and press play here\u00a0<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soap Carving\u00a0<br>Guildhall Art Gallery<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soap-carving.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8836\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soap-carving.png 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soap-carving-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try your hand at soap carving with this activity you can do at home created by the Guildhall Art Gallery and inspired by their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/attractions-museums-entertainment\/guildhall-galleries\/guildhall-art-gallery\/the-worshipful-company-of-joiners-and-ceilers\">Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers exhibition<\/a>, celebrating the Company\u2019s history and its crafts of joinery and woodcarving.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you\u2019ll need is a bar of soap, some paper, scissors and a teaspoon to do the carving.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the PDF and try it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/assets\/Things-to-do\/guildhall-art-gallery-soap-carving.pdf\">here<\/a> and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/attractions-museums-entertainment\/guildhall-galleries\/guildhall-art-gallery\/families\">other home activities here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"make\">MAKE THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freakshakes<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-make-a-healthy-freakshake-for-kids-they-will-love-this-fun-treat-recipe-for-summer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8838\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-make-a-healthy-freakshake-for-kids-they-will-love-this-fun-treat-recipe-for-summer.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-make-a-healthy-freakshake-for-kids-they-will-love-this-fun-treat-recipe-for-summer-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-make-a-healthy-freakshake-for-kids-they-will-love-this-fun-treat-recipe-for-summer-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy getting creative in the kitchen with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsamazing.co.uk\/\">EatsAmazing<\/a> healthy spin on the classic freakshake. Make a towering healthy smoothie freakshake and have fun decorating with fruit kebabs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get freaky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsamazing.co.uk\/family-friendly-recipes\/dessert-sweet-treat-recipes\/healthy-smoothie-freakshake-recipe-for-kids\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY scented rainbow bubbles<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8839\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rainbowbubbles.done7_.690-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love blowing bubbles! When it\u2019s so easy to make your own, why not take it to another level and add some scent and colour using food colourings and essential oils.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get mixing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handmadecharlotte.com\/diy-scented-rainbow-bubbles\/\">scented rainbow bubbles here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"read\">READ THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fizzy and the Party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Fizzy-and-the-party.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Fizzy-and-the-party.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Fizzy-and-the-party-205x300.jpeg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author Sarah Crossan &amp; Illustrator Nicola Colton<br>Bloomsbury&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s Fizzy\u2019s bedtime, but next door Mrs Crumbleboom and her band are having a party. Fizzy is desperate to join in the fun. Will Mum let her stay up just a little bit longer? The characters from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbury.com\/uk\/fizzy-and-the-party-a-bloomsbury-young-reader-9781472970985\/\">Fizzy and Bandit <\/a>return in this family comedy from former Ireland&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Laureate Sarah Crossan, with delightful illustrations by Nicola Colton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbury.com\/uk\/fizzy-and-the-party-a-bloomsbury-young-reader-9781472970985\/\">Bloomsbury Young Readers<\/a> new summer releases.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 6+<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbury.com\/uk\/fizzy-and-the-party-a-bloomsbury-young-reader-9781472970985\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The House on the Edge<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-House-on-the-Edge-25665-1-600x926-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-House-on-the-Edge-25665-1-600x926-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-House-on-the-Edge-25665-1-600x926-1-194x300.jpeg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Alex Cotter &amp; Kathrin Honesta<br>Nosy Crow&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Where has Faith\u2019s dad gone? Why has he left his family living in an old house perched on a crumbling cliff top? A crack has appeared in the cliff and Faith watches anxiously as it gets bigger and bigger each day\u2026 Her brother is obsessed with the sea ghosts he claims live in the basement, and when he disappears as well, Faith starts to believe in the ghosts too. Can she find her brother and bring her father back before everything she cares about falls into the pitiless sea below?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nosycrow.com\/product\/the-house-on-the-edge\/\">The House on the Edge<\/a> is a great mystery with real heart, from a captivating new voice in middle-grade fiction.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 9-12<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/nosycrow.com\/product\/the-house-on-the-edge\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"watch\">WATCH THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ophelia<\/strong><br><strong>IFC Film<\/strong>, Netflix<br>2008<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ophelia Ft. 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