Banbury Museum is a family friendly museum located in Banbury’s town centre, next to the idyllic canal side, and opposite Tooley’s historic boatyard.The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day and the Oxford Canal: these ar...
Read more about Banbury MuseumIn October this family run farm open to the public and hold their annual pick your own pumpkin event. With an extensive range of pumpkins and squashes in many sizes and colours on offer which makes for a colourful Halloween....
Read more about Beluncle FarmGround FloorDiscover Egyptian mummies, South West Wildlife, the Exhibition Gallery and loads more.First FloorSay hi to Alfred the Gorilla, enjoy the Gypsy Caravan and learn all about dinosaurs, rocks and wildlife.Second FloorExplore our art galleries – amazing craftsmanship with paintings, pottery...
Read more about Bristol Museum and Art GalleryA family run farm located just outside Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. We grow a range of fruits including strawberries, raspberries and gooseberries which we use for creating our delicious Fruit Syrups. Our Pembrokeshire Daffodils are available from January to April to buy in the&n...
Read more about Brooksgrove Farm/ Pumpkin PatchesThere are over 170,000 pumpkins to choose from across 40 different varieties at this popular patch including the unusual warty goosebump pumpkins and dinky munchkin pumpkins....
Read more about Cattows FarmExperience three days of arts, culture, and entertainment at the first-ever Chesham Fringe Festival from the 25th – 27th of May 2024. Whether you enjoy music, poetry, comedy, cabaret, or theatre performances, this local cultural extravaganza has something for everyone!Chesham Fringe Festival bring...
Read more about Chesham Fringe FestivalThe Cockburn Geological MuseumThe Cockburn Museum at King’s Buildings holds an extensive collection of geological specimens and historical objects which reflect Edinburgh’s prominent position in geological sciences since the time of James Hutton (1726-1797) and its continuing activity today. The...
Read more about Cockburn Museum of Geology, University of EdinburghVisit us and experience wonderful marine animals up close and personal! Learn about their individual stories and the wonderful work we do here from rescue, to rehabilitation to release. A great day out for all ages. Take part in our educational workshops or enjoy your own self-guided tour, we really...
Read more about Cornish Seal SanctuaryEvents on the farm: Pumpkin FestivalAs Autumn approaches, the cheery sight of glowing orange pumpkins means that Halloween and our famous Pumpkin Festival are just around the corner. Join us during October for our fun and friendly Pumpkin Festival which culminates in a week of fun act...
Read more about Crockford Bridge Farm Shop/Pumpkin PatchesWe’re not like other museums. Eureka! is an extraordinary fun-packed day out for kids aged 0-11. We have six unique zones to discover, each filled with hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to inspire enquiring minds to find out about themselves and the world around them.Our talented team of E...
Read more about Eureka! The National Children's MuseumA zoological collection of animals, mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world.Tickets: £15.95 adult £11.95 child...
Read more about Exmoor Zoological and Conservation CentreAt Foxes Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maize they have two pumpkin patches in Essex for 2019 in Colchester and Basildon which open on the 28th September. They offer you the chance to visit their pumpkin patches and pick your own pumpkin direct from the field....
Read more about Foxes Pumpkin Patch and Maize MaizeGarsons Esher is the largest pick your own farm in the UK offering more than 30 different crops grown over 150 acres, and in October its famous for it’s pumpkin fields,....
Read more about Garsons Esher/ Pumpkin PatchesSEE, DO, EXPLORE! Spend some quality time with family and friends and get out and about with a Huntfun Treasure hunt.Have fun exploring in your home town or when visiting somewhere new. Our treasure hunts will take you past many local attractions, opening your eyes to so many things you woul...
Read more about Huntfun LimitedAlthough there is no pumpkin picking this year they still have pumpkins to buy from 5th October and the pumpkin season will be fully running (with carving etc) runs to Sat 31st Oct. To keep everyone safe they are strictly limiting numbers and all visitors to their pumpkin areas must have pre-bo...
Read more about Kenyon Hall FarmA great family day out with 4.5 billion years of discovery. If you love Leeds history, the ancient worlds, natural sciences, there’s plenty to enjoy....
Read more about Leeds City Art GalleryDiscover the history of London’s transport at London Transport Museum. Explore the heritage of London and its transport system, and the stories of the people who have travelled and worked in the city over the last 200 years, before taking a peek into how future technologies might impact London as ...
Read more about London Transport MuseumThe National Forest Adventure Farm is one of the most popular attractions in the local area for good reason offering exciting indoor fun, outdoor adventure and farm animalsBut for Halloween it gets even better as you can take the tractor and trailer ride up to our pumpkin patch and select your perfe...
Read more about National Forest Adventure FarmThe National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester....
Read more about National Space CentreFind answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about the Museum's collections, scientists and research. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals....
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A childminder offers childcare services to children in their own home for more than two hours each day. In England, childminders are required to be registered with Ofsted. Operating as independent entrepreneurs, childminders manage a small business from their home, caring for children from multiple families. To become registered with Ofsted, childminders must be at least 18 years old and provide childcare in their own residence for more than two hours daily, in exchange for payment.There are certain exceptions when Ofsted registration is not required, which are set out in this factsheet from Ofsted.
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As childminders do not have the same overhead costs as day nurseries, they often offer more affordable childcare options. Additionally, parents can benefit from tax-free childcare vouchers and Universal Credit, along with funded hours for early years children, to help reduce their childcare expenses.
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