{"id":8863,"date":"2021-07-21T20:59:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T20:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8863"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:55:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T14:55:57","slug":"summer-guide-1-in-person-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/summer-guide-1-in-person-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Guide 1\/4 – In-Person Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re staying at home, staycationing or managing to get away, rain or shine, we have tons of inspiration for you.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re staying put this summer there\u2019s still so many things to get out and do this summer..from Dinos at Whipsnade Zoo and Jurassic Encounter to kids fun festivals at Kids Fest and 5 on the Farm. From fun challenges such as Ninja Warrior and I\u2019m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here to fairground fun, adventures and shows. We\u2019ve included all the highlights from around the UK and London. So put the kettle on and get reading and booking! 
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Read the rest of the series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Part 2 – Things to do Online:<\/a> Ensure you never get bored – all you need is wifi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 3 – Watch, Listen & Do:<\/a> To screen time at home or at the cinema, inspiring podcasts and hands on fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 4 – Make This Guide: <\/a>From getting creative at home or wherever you are . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UNIQLO Tate Play
Tate Modern, London
24th July \u2013 29th August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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UNIQLO Tate Play is Tate Modern\u2019s new free programme of playful activities this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families are invited to help transform the floor of the Turbine Hall into a giant work of art at UNIQLO Tate Play: Mega Please Draw Freely<\/a>. This project by artist Ei Arakawa will launch UNIQLO Tate Play. Inspired by the Gutai group \u2013 radical Japanese artists who wanted to change the world through painting, performance and children\u2019s play \u2013 everyone of all ages is welcome to scribble, doodle, sketch and become part of this mega artwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoorassic Park
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire
24th July – 5th September 
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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.
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At 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. 
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Plus, discover the 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.
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Tickets: Adults from \u00a330.00, Kids from \u00a319.50 (ticket prices include voluntary donation). Find out more here<\/a>
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And to find out about ZSL London Zoo’s new exhibit this summer; Giant of the Gal\u00e1pagos, click here<\/a> 
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Kids Fest
Lee Valley Park Farms, Essex
26th July – 3rd September 
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Kids Fest<\/a> is like Glastonbury for Kids, everyday of the holidays! Enjoy a boogie at the Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment, dig for fossils, watch falconry and critter displays, plus there are Bouncy Castles too. 
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Tickets: (2 years+) \u00a312.99 
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To find out more & to book tickets, click here<\/a>.
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Underbelly Festival
Cavendish Square, London
Until 26th September 
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Underbelly Festival<\/a> returns with a brand new home in Cavendish Square in the heart of Central London\u2019s Oxford Street District. Offering it\u2019s usual eclectic mix of shows you can enjoy cabaret, circus, variety and plenty of family entertainment, performed in the beautiful Spiegeltent surrounded by outdoor bars and delicious street food eateries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family programme includes acclaimed circus show and Edinburgh Festival Fringe mega hit Hotel Paradiso, CBBC\u2019s legends and Crackerjack presenters Sam & Mark\u2019s On The Road Show, legend of the silver screen Basil Brush, Showstoppers, Baby Loves Disco, Comedy 4 Kids and Shlomo\u2019s Beatbox Adventure for Kids.
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Plus, Fun Kids Science Weekly – Live<\/a> on 27th August and Fun Kids Book Worm – Live<\/a> on 28th August.
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Tickets from \u00a312.50. Find out who\u2019s on and when here<\/a> 
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Plus Underbelly Presents Wonderground<\/a> at Earl\u2019s Court, until 26th September offering vintage rides, a city beach, shows and street food.   Find out more here <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colourscape on Waddesdon lawns
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
28th July – 8th August <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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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 Colourscape<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Tickets; Adult \u00a36, Child \u00a34 and normal grounds admission applies – Adults \u00a312, Kids (ages 5 – 17) \u00a36 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more here <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KidZania’s Wonderland
Westfield, London
Selected dates until 31st August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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