National Family Week is a new national celebration of family and family life, encouraging families to play, learn, eat, read, be active and - most importantly - to spend quality time together. The first ever National Family Week ran between the 25th and 31st May 2009 offering families all across the country the opportunity to enjoy literally thousands of events, competitions, offers and promotions - to make National Family Week fantastic fun for the whole family.

Family is something we all have in common. Regardless of age or stage, shape or size, belief or background. National Family Week promises something for everyone, and embraces families of all shapes and sizes. National Family Week is already the largest coalition on family issues in the UK. Charities, community groups, statutory bodies, schools, sporting and faith networks are all coming together to celebrate family life.