sharks! The Sleeping with Sharks event on August 7 is an exciting way to see what happens underwater at night. Suitable for children aged five to 15, the evening also includes a twilight tour of the aquarium, games, a big screen movie in front of the Eddystone Reef tank and a midnight snack. Tickets cost £40 for children aged five and above, £30 for adults aged 16 and above. Book at national-aquarium.co.uk.

INTREPID explorers will love the canoe safaris running at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Llanelli throughout July and August. Visitors can grab a canoe and explore the wetland otherwise inaccessible to visitors. Alternatively take the bike trail where you’re likely to meet otters, butterflies, birds and dragonflies. Canoe and bike trails run daily throughout July and August 12-4pm. Admission costs from £8.14 per adult, £4.50 per child and £22.73 per family of four. See wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/llanelli.

JOIN Kirkley Hall’s 2015 Big Family Day Out in Northumberland on August 23 and enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled treetop adventure on high ropes and thrilling zip slide.

Or head down to the forest challenge zone to test your aim with archery, clay pigeon shooting, tomahawk or knife throwing. In the zoological gardens make the most of animal encounters. Costs £5-£15 depending on activities at the hall, pictured. See kirkleyhall.co.uk

ENJOY original art works from author and illustrator Lauren Child’s personal Charlie And Lola collection at the National Trust’s Mottisfont, Hampshire. It’s 15 years since the stories about Lola who will “not ever NEVER” eat a tomato and her brother Charlie’s efforts to change her mind was created. The Art of Lauren Child – Adventures with Charlie, Lola and Friends runs until September 6. See nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont

PAOLO Nutini makes a welcome return to Glasgow’s Summer Sessions. Supported by Grace Jones, Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris on August 29-30, it’s at Bellahouston Park. Tickets start from £49.50. See glasgowsummersessions.com