What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Cambridgeshire

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

WHERE: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

WHEN: 26th - 27th May

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show returns on tour. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing along songs and clumsy chaos. Prices from £14. www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk 01553 764864

Wildlife Trust Bat Safari

Punting

WHERE: Scudamores, Cambridge

Church Farm

WHERE: Stow Bardolph

WHEN: May and June

10.00 - 17.00 www.churchfarmstowbardolph. co.uk 01366 382162

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.

Cambridge Aqua Park

WHERE: Stretham, Ely

WHEN: May and June www.cambridgeaquapark.com

For a fun family experience visit Cambridge Aqua Park, an inflatable obstacle course. Prices include the use of a lifejacket and wetsuit for free.

Forest School for Home Schoolers

WHERE: Nene Wetlands

WHEN: 11th May 1.30- 3.00pm

These sessions give primary aged home-schooled children the chance to learn about nature and explore the great outdoors. £6 per child www.wildlifebcn.org

WHEN: From 12th May

Spot bats as they emerge from hibernation with Wildlife Trust Bat Experts with use of specialist electronic bat detectors.

Prices from £64 for a family of 3 www.scudamores.com 01223 359750

Wildlife WatchLife in the Pond

WHERE: Trumpington Meadows

27th May, 14.00 - 16.00

Grab a net to discover all the wonderful creatures who live in and around the water, create a pond-themed craft to take home, and get a free activity pack!

£7.50 per child www.wildlifebcn.org

01487 710420

Comedy Club for Kids

WHERE: Cambridge Junction

21st May 11:30 and 2:30

It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome. Prices from £8.50 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511 511

Science on Sundays

WHERE: Cambridge Botanic Gardens

WHEN: 21st May 2:30pm

National Mills Weekend

WHEN: 13th -14th May

Many wind and water mills across the region are open with events and activities also taking place, refreshments often served. www.spab.org.uk/mills/nationalmills-weekend

It is common knowledge that plants generate oxygen via photosynthesis. Have you ever challenged this knowledge? And, if so, how much oxygen do they generate?

Ages 12+ www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

Pop Divas Live!

WHERE: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

WHEN: 31st May 6pm

Bushcraft Holiday Club

WHERE: Wandlebury Country Park

WHEN: 30th, 31st May and 1st June, 8.30-4pm

The Holiday Bushcraft Club is designed for children aged 5-12 years. It is run by qualified and experienced teachers/instructors who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild.

£40 per child www.wildthymeandembers. co.uk

Pop Divas Live! is the UK’s number one pop concert experience featuring tributes to all your favourite female pop stars on the same stage for the first time ever! Take a break from your mobiles and iPads and enjoy all the best acts from the social media generation live and on stage - the way it should be!

£17 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 01553 764864

Demon Dentist

WHERE: Cambridge Arts Theatre WHEN: 31st May - 4th June

Join Alfie and Gabz on this fabulous adventure, as they investigate the strange events happening in their hometown. Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find odd things under their pillows! Alfie and Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery - but no-one could have dreamed what they’ll discover when they come face to face with the demon dentist herself, in this hilarious and thrilling story. £20-£25 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Cambridge Midsummer Fair

WHERE: Midsummer Common, Cambridge

WHEN: 21st June

Held since 1211, Cambridge Midsummer Fair is one of the country’s oldest travelling funfairs. Enjoy a traditional fun fair and the very best white-knuckle rides. There’s also candyfloss, hot dogs, toffee apples and more.

Strawberry FairLove the Planet

WHERE: Midsummer Common, Cambridge

WHEN: 3rd June

Celebrate the vibrant and creative city of Cambridge at this one-day music and arts event. Enjoy an eclectic range of music and performances from well over 100 groups, both local and from further afield. FREE www.strawberry-fair.org.uk

Fireman Sam

WHERE: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

WHEN: 1st June at 3.30 pm

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus? Prices from £17. www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk 01553 764864

PYO Fruits

WHERE: Farms in Cambridgeshire

WHEN: June www.pyo.co.uk

Pidley Park Farm, Huntingdon and Lidgate Farm, Isleham are just two of the farms open in the region during the PYO season. Check each venue for opening times and types of fruit available.

Roses

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens, Newmarket

WHEN: 1st June, 10.00 - 16.00 www.chippenhamparkgardens.info

Summer will be in full swing at Chippenham Park and there will be a beautiful display of roses, and other spectacular flowers, in bloom.

Delicious home-made food and refreshments in the licensed Potting Shed Cafe.

LEAF Open Farm

Sunday

WHEN: 11th June

Find out more about where food comes from, talk to the farmers and get up close and personal with the countryside. Check ‘farmsunday’ website to find out more. FREE www.farmsunday.org

The Smeds and the Smoos

WHERE: Cambridge Arts Theatre

WHEN: 20th - 24th June

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? £16 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Perform in the Park

WHERE: Coram’s Fields, Bloomsbury

WHEN: 22nd July - 28th August

A magical festival of children’s theatre in the heart of London. Four fantastic musicals for children aged 2-14 plus evening events for teens. Set in a pop-up tent in Coram’s Fields WC1N 1DN, families can also enjoy the park with widelawns and wonderful play areas. Bring a picnic or enjoy the charming all-day café. Tickets start at £14.50.

Visit performinthepark.uk for more information and to book