1 CARTER’S STEAM FAIR
Discover what they did for fun in the days before Alton Towers at this vintage funfair featuring two steam- driven rides. Highbury Fields, N5 (www.carterssteamfair.co. uk 01628 826693), Sat & Sun
2 MYTHS OF THE VIKINGS
Viking stories told using rod puppets, which may tell you why they wore those silly hats (see illustration, page 4). Age: 5-12. North Edinburgh Arts, Pennywell Court (www.northedinburgharts.co.uk 0131-315 2151), Sat
3 BUG DAY
Lots of activities that involve creepy-crawlies, including a bug hunt. Collect something nice for mum. Nant Fawr, Llandennis Road, Cardiff (www.nantfawr.com 029-2044 5900), Sat
4 DR BUNHEAD’S RECIPE FOR DISASTER
The mad scientist is explosive! St George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford (www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 01274 432000), Tues
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5 ZIPPO’S CIRCUS
Big Top fun featuring footballing dogs and a highwire motorbike act.
Barn Elms Playing Fields, Rocks Lane, Barnes, SW13 (www.zipposcircus.co.uk 0871 2102100), until Tues