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Play Works

18th November-23rd June 2024

Venue: Orleans House Gallery

Website: www.orleanshousegallery.org

Play is timeless, ordinary and extraordinary. It is a defining feature of childhood and yet it is increasingly under threat. Play Works gives children the time and the space to do what they do best. This...

Solstice

1st-24th December 2024

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: www.bac.org.uk/whats-on/solstice/

Solstice is a brand new immersive trail through the seasons, with magical creatures and a festive adventure for all the family. Under the light of the moon, you will move through a winter wonderland where...

Theatre & Cinema

Dick Whittington

9th-7th December 2024

Venue: Richmond Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Join Dick Whittington as he seeks fame, fortune, and happiness journeying to become Lord Mayor. Can he outwit the evil rodent King Rat and free the city from his team of revolting rodents? Find out in...

Dinosaur rEvolution

10th February-3rd November 2024

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk/event/dinosaur-revolution

The first UK showing of Dinosaur rEvolution explores the relationship between dinosaurs and birds in a colourful exhibition, including five large animatronic models, many accurate cast fossil skeletons...

Bing's Nature Explorers

23rd March-2nd June 2024

Venue: WWT London

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much...

Theatre & Cinema

PEA

29th March-19th May 2024

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge - Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

Join Tiffany on her quest to find the PEA and get a good night's sleep. But what is really keeping her awake? All the stories tell us that stepmothers are evil. Maybe the fairy tales are wrong... Age Recommendation:...

Smily World Art Trail

29th March-19th May 2024

Venue: Battersea Power Station

Website: www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk

Making its London debut, the free, self-guided art trail is perfect to explore with family and friends. Each sculpture, created by global art producers Wild in Art, features a fun and identifiable Smiley®...

The Bear Trail

29th March-7th June 2024

Venue: Kingston upon Thames

Website: www.kingstonfirst.co.uk

The Bear Trail is free to attend and perfect for all ages – from families who are seeking fun activities during the holidays or any after-school entertainment to friends who want something fun to do...

Romeo and Juliet Family Workshop

30th March-26th May 2024

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Start your day with a walk inside the wooden ‘O’ to hear about the history of Shakespeare’s London and the theatrical world he created. Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as...

Macbeth Family Storytelling

12th April-1st June 2024

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Enjoy the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families. Recommended for ages 5–12 and their families.

Disney100: The Exhibition

1st May-21st June 2024

Venue: ExCel London

Website: www.excel.london

Dive into the world of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of magic like never before! Disney100: The Exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the iconic characters and stories...

Play Works

1st May-23rd June 2024

Venue: Orleans House Gallery

Website: www.orleanshousegallery.org

Play Works gives children the time and the space to do what they do best. This exhibition also gives adults the chance to explore play memories and advocates for richer play experiences beyond the gallery....

Theatre & Cinema

Suitcase Circus

4th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

Suitcase Circus features the most unlikely of performers including the world's only acrobatic potato sack, a daredevil ski glove, an incredible dancing milkshake straw, the hypnotic tie snake Windsor Knot,...

Theatre & Cinema

FUNharmonics Family Concert: Appalachian Spring

5th May 2024

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Take the family and join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for a lively concert of celebration, optimism and fabulous American music. Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring tells the story of a bride and...

Theatre & Cinema

Ten in the Bed

8th-12th May 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

This humorous and inventive new show celebrates the power of imaginary play and proves there’s always enough room to have fun, even when the world is at its most daunting. Framed by an evocative soundscape,...

Theatre & Cinema

Zippos Circus

8th-13th May 2024

Venue: Wandsworth Common South

Website: www.zippos.co.uk/locations/wandsworth-common-south

Celebrating their very own "Magnificent Showman" Zippos Circus all-new 2024 production "Magnificent!" sees brand new routines from firm favourites within the Zippo core company whilst introducing new guest...

Theatre & Cinema

Awful Auntie

9th-12th May 2024

Venue: Richmond Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams’ amazing adventure,...

Branch Line Gala Weekend

10th-12th May 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Get ready for the return of one of the most popular events of the year at The Bluebell Railway, welcoming back for 2024 the Branch Line Gala Weekend! This event is a must for all fans of branch line railways,...

Theatre & Cinema

‘Winnie The Pooh’ A play for Children, Spektaklis vaikams, Mikė Pūkuotukas

11th May 2024

Venue: Canada Water Theatre

Website: www.theatrepeckham.co.uk

The Raganiukes Theater is the children’s most beloved theatre in Lithuania and is coming to London to present “Winnie the Pooh.” You will meet the kind-hearted sweetie Mike the Pooh, Little Piglet,...

Theatre & Cinema

The Colour of Dinosaurs

11th May-9th June 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

A rip-roaring, prehistoric science pop gig for curious humans of all ages. Join five amazing musicians and famous palaeontologist Dr Jakob Vinther as they enter the multi-coloured world of the dinosaurs...

Fun Walk 2024

12th May 2024

Venue: Keston Common

Website: www.stchristophers.org.uk/funwalk

Time to dust off those walking boots…This year’s Fun Walk will take place on Sunday 12 May, once again at Keston. St Christopher's Hospice want to make this year’s event the biggest and brightest...

Greenwich & Bexley Hospice Mini Marathon

12th May 2024

Venue: Greenwich Park

Website: www.communityhospice.org.uk

Help your child to make a positive difference in their local community by running 2.62-miles for special hospice care. Open to children aged 5 to 16, families can come together and enjoy a day of walking,...

Theatre & Cinema

Zog and The Flying Doctors

14th-15th May 2024

Venue: Churchill Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly...

Theatre & Cinema

Claytime

15th-19th May 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Go to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly...

Road Meets Rail

18th-19th May 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Step back in time for a weekend of steam powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun! Traction engines, road rollers, steam wagons, showman’s engines, crane engines and more… bringing Horsted...

Young Makers Market

18th May 2024

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park/events

Visit the Young Makers Market celebrating the area’s brightest young entrepreneurs, artists and creative talents. Show your support by popping to the Stableyard where you’ll find all the stallholders...

Urban Village Fete

19th May 2024

Venue: Greenwich Peninsula

Website: www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/

Savour the flavours on a global culinary adventure with the best street food London has to offer. Fuel your curiosity by diving into interactive workshops designed for all ages. Enjoy non-stop fun and...

Theatre & Cinema

Handa's Surprise

22nd May-23rd June 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. Go and share in the magical tangerine surprise! Handa’s Surprise...

Theatre & Cinema

Zippos Circus

22nd May-3rd June 2024

Venue: Beddington Park

Website: www.zippos.co.uk

Celebrating their very own "Magnificent Showman" Zippos Circus all-new 2024 production "Magnificent!" sees brand new routines from firm favourites within the Zippo core company whilst introducing new guest...

Half Term Fun at Battersea Power Station

24th-29th May 2024

Venue: Battersea Power Station

Website: www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk

Explore Battersea Power Station this May half-term for a host of activities, workshops and events, providing fun for the whole family!

MCM Comic Con

24th-26th May 2024

Venue: ExCel London

Website: www.excel.london

Don’t miss the chance to meet your anime, TV and film stars, the joy of browsing art from independent creators, the freedom to be yourself and all the special little moments you don’t get anywhere...

Weekend Wildlife: Small mammal trapping

24th-25th May 2024

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

On Friday evening you'll be helping the team to set small mammal traps then, bright and early the following morning you'll be coming back to the traps to count the mice and voles and safely release them...

Clapham Pretty Muddy Kids

25th May 2024

Venue: Clapham Common

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Flower Power Family Rave with Big Fish Little Fish

25th May 2024

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Dance in the Horniman Gardens with your family and join the award winning fun! A max of 3 children per one adult. 2-6pm. Booking essential.

Kids Rule! At Eltham Palace

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Visit the grounds of Eltham Palace for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. Book online and save 15%.

May Half Term: Family Gardening Festival

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Plant the seeds of a lifelong adventure with plants, at RHS Wisley, Surrey this May half term at their Family Gardening Festival with Burgon & Ball. With family craft activities, a garden trail, exciting...

National Children's Gardening Week

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk

An annual celebration of the fun that gardens hold for kids, supporting Greenfingers charity which is dedicated to providing magical gardens for children in hospices suffering from life limiting illnesses....

Royal Mews: Half Term Activities

25th May 2024

Venue: The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Website: www.rct.uk

Head to the Royal Mews to enjoy some arts and crafts activities inspired by the amazing horses housed in the Mews. Whilst you are visiting, make sure you also visit the State Stables to dress up in livery,...

Sticks 'n' Sushi - Kids Masterclass

25th May 2024

Venue: 1 Nelson Road

Website: www.visitgreenwich.org.uk

It's never too early to learn some serious sushi skills, whether it's for a birthday party or social gathering.Classes are suitable for ages 8-12 years, the teaching is clear, thorough and tailored to...

Weekend of Wildlife: Bat Walk

25th May 2024

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Discover the nocturnal world of bats at Morden Hall Park. Learn about bats and borrow a bat detector to hear their calls and see if you can spot them fluttering above. FREE. Booking essential.

Children's Garden Quiet Sessions

26th May 2024

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on

Kew are closing the Children’s Garden to the public to allow children with special educational needs and disabilities, like Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory processing needs, and their parents...

Greenwich Dog Show

26th May 2024

Venue: Old Naval College Grounds

Website: www.visitgreenwich.org.uk

Does your dog have the waggiest tail or could they be the prettiest bitch or most handsome dog? Every dog is welcome – big, small, pedigree, mutt, young and old – it’s a celebration of the canine...

Half Term Make and Do Workshops

26th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Workshops will focus on engineering and will encourage families to engage through creative experimentation with engineering concepts linked to RMG’s collections. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Suitable for all...

Go and see Bluey

27th May 2024

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Take a ride on the heritage steam train to Ongar where Bluey will be making appearances. Capacity on each train will be limited and advance booking is essential.

Let's Get Creative - May

27th May 2024

Venue: Orleans House Gallery

Website: www.orleanshousegallery.org

Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome.  Sessions are free and run regularly throughout the year. Specific details for this event, including...

One Day Ballet Intensives

28th-30th May 2024

Venue: Central School of Ballet

Website: www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/dance-classes-courses/

A range of one day dance courses are available May half term, for children aged 4-16. Courses are suitable for all abilities, from dancers aspiring to perform through to those dancing for the first time.Central...

Theatre & Cinema

Zog and the Flying Doctors

28th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly...

Theatre & Cinema

Family interactive theatre: Robin Hood

29th-31st May 2024

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Shadow Road Productions returns to Morden Hall Park with their own twist on the story of Robin Hood. Participants will be led on a thrilling trail through the Rose Garden to rescue Robin Hood from the...

Mask Making Mayhem

29th May 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Inspired by all the animals of Polka’s Half Term shows, make your own mask with paints, colouring pens or glitter! Once your mask is made, it’s time to learn some new mime techniques by using your...

Mish Mash Family Trail

29th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Gather your family and friends and prepare for an interactive and colourful art journey across the site. The Mish Mash Family Trail was created by the Heart n Soul Feel Good Designers, and guides you to...

How to....Face Paint

30th May 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Would you love to learn how to paint dinosaur skin or a giraffe pattern on your child, grown-up, sibling or friend? There’s a lot to learn with face painting so join Polka to find out how to complete...

Theatre & Cinema

You Choose

30th-31st May 2024

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: www.bac.org.uk

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this...

Macbeth: Family Storytelling

31st May-1st June 2024

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Macbeth has no real plan in his quest to be king. But he is not going to let that stand between him and power. As Macbeth and Lady Macbeth get what they want, they soon find that their consciences and...

CoderDojo

1st June 2024

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Address: Learning Space

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

The monthly club consists of 90 minutes of programming in which participants can take part in an array of specially designed coding activities inspired by Royal Museums Greenwich’s vast collection. Suitable...

Make, Do and Maintain

1st June 2024

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Ever wondered how to keep your silver shining or how to mount a picture? Join Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre’s community of makers and menders. This is a club for old and young to share current...

Southern At War

1st-2nd June 2024

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

You won’t want to miss out on a weekend filled with re-enactors, classic vehicles, displays, stands, and more. Get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in your finest period clothing and immersing...

The Mughal Miniatures Dance Party

1st June 2024

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Enjoy a vibrant outdoor performance as pop-up pictures come to life, learn new dance moves in a fun workshop, and put them into action with a live DJ to keep the party going.Performances and DJ can be...

The Big Help Out

7th-9th June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.thebighelpout.org.uk

Early involvement in volunteering and social action increases a child’s likelihood of taking part in the future. Working together, teachers have the power to instil the values of compassion and community...

Theatre & Cinema

The Railway Children

7th-8th June 2024

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

After the sudden departure of their father, Bobby, Peter, and Phyllis are uprooted to a cottage in Yorkshire with their mother. This exciting, heartfelt story by E. Nesbit is given a fresh adaptation for...

Theatre & Cinema

My Shadow and Me

8th-9th June 2024

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge - Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

My Shadow and Me by Drew Colby is like a cartoon created live out of nothing but darkness and light. One person (and his shadow) meet and go on an incredible, imaginative, shadowy journey where creatures...

Theatre & Cinema

Illyria Theatre - Dr Doolittle

14th June 2024

Venue: WWT London

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Following the success of 2023’s production of Robin Hood, WWT are delighted to be welcoming back Illyria for their exciting outdoor production of Dr Doolittle. A unique night out for all the family,...

Evening with the Moon

15th June 2024

Venue: Royal Observatory Greenwich

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join the Royal Observatory astronomers for an evening of moon-themed family fun, starting with a planetarium show and ending with an opportunity to see the moon through one of the Observatory’s modern...

SENsory Sailors

15th June 2024

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Families with children with special educational needs and disabilities are invited to a monthly session to explore the collection, enjoy the opportunity to be creative together, and meet other local families....

Home Education Workshops - Pond dipping and outdoor habitats

17th June 2024

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Dip nets in the Horniman’s pond and explore outdoor habitats their wild Nature Trail. Use scientific equipment to collect animals and first-hand observation to learn more about them. Reconnect with nature...

National School Sports Week 2024

17th-23rd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.youthsporttrust.org

This year's theme brings a special one-off Euro 2024 event that emphasises football as a means to engage young people in 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play. By registering, schools will receive free...

Barnes Children's Literature Festival

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.barneskidslitfest.org

Barnes becomes the children's books capital of the UK with more than 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans. Children can also get involved in creative writing, comics, art, Manga...

Chinese Astronomy

22nd June 2024

Venue: Royal Observatory Greenwich

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join this live planetarium show to hear an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich explore topics in ancient and modern Chinese astronomy, including the Sun, Moon, stars and space exploration....

Let's Get Creative - June

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Orleans House Gallery

Website: www.orleanshousegallery.org

Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome.  Sessions are free and run regularly throughout the year. Specific details for this event, including whether...

Theatre & Cinema

Sam WU is NOT Afraid of Ghosts

22nd June-18th August 2024

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Adapted for stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s best-selling book, join Sam and his deadly pet snake sidekick as he faces his fears and tries to defeat the Ghost King once and for all at the premiere...

West End Live 2024

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading musicals and must-see new shows. Entry to all areas is managed on a first come, first served basis and you will need to queue. Once capacity...

Theatre & Cinema

Hamlet - Outdoor Theatre

23rd June 2024

Venue: Ham House and Garden

Website: www.tlcm.co.uk/booktickets

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, arguably the greatest play in the English language. They present this great play as he first saw it – in the open air, with...

Primary Schools Morning: Tavares Strachan

26th June 2024

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Take a trip to the Hayward Gallery Tavares Strachan exhibition in a free session for primary school groups. Featuring neon works, bronze and ceramic sculptures, and mixed-media installations, this is...

Safe Harbour

29th June-1st May 2024

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families. The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming...

Blackheath Pretty Muddy Kids

30th June 2024

Venue: Blackheath Common

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Burntwood School Open Morning

4th July 2024

Venue: Burntwood School

Website: www.burntwoodschool.com

Excellent teaching and a commitment to a rigorous academic curriculum means that at Burntwood School there is a culture of excellence which ensures that every student can succeed and is confidently prepared...

Joe Wicks Festival at Kew

7th July 2024

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on

Hosted by the much-loved fitness coach who won the hearts and minds of the nation with his daily PE workouts, Joe Wicks in collaboration with Kew Gardens, will host the ultimate feel-good family festival...

Jigsaw Summer Camps

29th July-16th August 2024

Venue: Venues include Balham, Battersea and Wandsworth

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

Students take part in dance, drama and singing classes, prop making workshops, friendship building activities and more! With classes for ages 3 - 16 years, a Jigsaw Holiday Camp will be the perfect choice...

Beckenham Place Junior Parkrun

Venue: Beckenham Place Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/beckenhamplace-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before your first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever...

Brick Dinos

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk/event/brick-dinos

Discover the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods like never before and meet dinosaurs and other prehistoric giants face to face, each one masterfully built using LEGO® bricks. There will also be hands-on...

Character Encounters

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Visit the Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell!

Chislehurst Caves

Venue: Chislehurst Caves

Address: Old Hill

Website: www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk

On this guided tour you’ll spend 45-50 minutes walking a mile through the dark and sinister looking caves. Armed only with an oil lamp, you’ll be led around corners, cervices and cracks. These man-made...

Discover Sundays

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Each Sunday join in with family activities and explore the Museum's collection. Start a fantastic journey together led by an artist facilitator, who will introduce you to objects, people, histories and...

Early Years Messy Play

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Website: www.ornc.org/whats-on/early-years-messy-play/

Visit on the third Sunday of each month for a mix of sensory activities, sand and water play, construction and creative fun for your little ones. Morning (10-11.30am) and afternoon (12.30-2pm) sessions...

Eltham Junior Parkrun

Venue: Eltham Park South

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/eltham-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever...

Family Craft Saturdays

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk/event/saturday-craft-afternoons

Get stuck into some crafts and have fun with the wonderful volunteers at these free, drop-in sessions. Learn about some of the 350,000 objects in the Horniman’s collections, and discover more about music,...

Film and TV location Tour

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Website: www.ornc.org/whats-on/film-tv-location-tour/

On this tour you will be guided through over 60 years of filming, both outside on the iconic riverside grounds and inside the magnificent Painted Hall. Tours run every Saturday and Sunday (and Fridays...

Find your Sea Legs

Venue: HMS Belfast

Address: The Queen's Walk

Website: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast

Learn how to keep the iconic warship in tip-top condition and take charge of HMS Belfast in the interactive family activity Find Your Sea Legs. Solve nautical puzzles and discover for yourself what life...

First Sundays: 500 Years of History for £5

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Website: www.ornc.org/whats-on/first-sundays

Taking place on the first Sunday of each month, the Old Royal Naval College welcomes visitors from Greenwich and beyond with storytelling for young audiences and pop-up events to delight visitors of all...

Hidden London

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/hidden-london

Explore ‘forgotten’ parts of the Tube network and go behind the scenes at some of London’s busiest stations with the exclusive Hidden London tours - voted Best Hidden Gem in the World!

Hip Hop Street Styles with Rambert

Venue: Colombo Centre

Website: www.coinstreet.org/whats-on/hip-hop-street-styles-rambert

Join in with “Hip Hop Street Styles” at Colombo Centre. Go along to dance, have fun, and meet other parents and children. 4.15pm to 5pm on Thursdays for 5-8 year olds.

Immersive Gamebox

Venue: Immersive Gamebox

Website: www.immersivegamebox.com

At Immersive Gamebox you can escape to another world with the new game the little ones will love, Shaun the Sheep! Join Shaun and the flock in a series of interactive games inspired by sporting events...

Jambs Owl Experience

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

Have a HOOT at Jambs Owls Experience getting to know all the live owls including the opportunity to hold one! Lovely friendly team are on hand to answer all your questions and make your visit something...

Jelly Music

Venue: North Cray Community Centre

Website: www.youthactiondiversitytrust.co.uk/jelly-music

Basic music classes in small groups on Violin, piano and guitar. The course is designed for parents and students to see their fundamentals knowledge of music, also to test their musical skills and knowledge....

Keeper Experiences and Encounters

Venue: Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Website: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Try a Keeper Experience and enjoy seeing how they spend their days caring for the beautiful animals and birds at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. Keeper experiences make a special gift for a child, friend...

La Ola Spanish Lessons

Venue: Station Hall

Address: Herne Hill

Website: www.stationhallhernehill.org

At Ola Spanish your children will be taken on magical adventures through jungles and to outer space! Children learn best when they are having fun and by combining movement, imagination and language learning,...

Laura's After School Yoga Club for Kids

Venue: Station Hall

Address: Herne Hill

Website: www.laurasyogaclub.co.uk

Laura creates bespoke yoga sequences for children tailored to their age, needs and interests and ensures her sequences always include breath work (pranayama), poses (asana), meditations and affirmations....

Little Voices Bexley

Venue: North Cray Community Centre

Website: www.youthactiondiversitytrust.co.uk/little-voices

Lessons are organised by age, friendship and ability. Mini Voices (4-7 years), Little Voices (8-12 years) and Voice Lessons (13-18 years) Every Tuesday 3.30-6pm. For further information and to arrange...

Meet The Past

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Website: www.ornc.org/whats-on/meet-the-past/

On the fourth Sunday of each month, meet someone from history as you walk the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College. A different actor in costume will be there each month to regale you with stories of...

Miniature Railway

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

All aboard the miniature steam railway run by members of the Welling & District Model Engineering Society. 12.30pm – 4pm. £1.25 per person, per ride, just turn up and pay on the day.

Theatre & Cinema

Paddington (U)

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.thelunacinema.com

Get ready for a journey with Paddington as he leaves the jungles of Peru and travels to London in search of a new place to call home. A hilarious adventure and wild ride with the bear that has had a special...

Play Studio

Venue: Tate Britain

Website: www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/play-studio

A space for families to play, make and create together. Make connections between the images and stories in the galleries. Recreate your favourite painting, act out a scene, or make something you really...

Sightseeing Cruises with City Cruises

Venue: Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich Pier

Website: www.cityexperiences.com

Make the most with the 24-hour river pass and even more value with the Family River Pass where up to three kids go free! Kids can get colouring sheets and pencils to keep them entertained, while parents...

Stars 1, 2 & 3

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.spotlights.co.uk/stars-1-2-3/

Stars 1,2 & 3 are exciting drama, dance and singing classes for children aged from 7 to 18. Class groups are kept to a maximum of 20 to ensure your child gets the attention that they need. To find out...

Story Seekers

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Address: Lambeth Road

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Families can get hands on with real artefacts and learn about the global impact of conflict, from the First World War to today. Dig deeper into the museum’s collections and uncover the moving stories...

Ted's Space Adventure

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

A live, special planetarium show for under-7s. Explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. Perfect for little...

The Kids Playhouse

Venue: Station Hall

Website: www.stationhallhernehill.org/whats-on

Free Stay and Play After-school Sessions for kids 5-7 years old & their parents/carer. Every Thursday 4-5:30pm during term time. Limited spaces available please register in advance.

The Sky Tonight

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit and learn about some astronomical sights you can spot for yourself in this classic show. Featuring anything from constellations to meteor showers!...

The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

Venue: Tower Bridge

Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/tower-bridge-cat-trail

Find the installations throughout the attraction and meet the Bridge Master and his team – Hannah, the Cook, Poppy, the Painter, and Stan, the Stoker, and identical twins Eddie the Engineer and Olly...

Tower Bridge Relaxed Openings

Venue: Tower Bridge

Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/relaxed-opening

On the third Saturday of every month, Tower Bridge host relaxed opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism and other neurodiverse...

Ukranian Children's Club

Venue: Station Hall

Address: Herne Hill

Website: www.stationhallhernehill.org/events/ukrainian-childrens-club-1

For ages 5-11 years. Take part in arts & crafts, singing, dancing, drama, technology and celebrate traditional Ukrainian holidays. Tues 4-6pm (term time). Contact / WhatsApp Oleana 07392 957257 or email:...

Urban Crazy Golf

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk/event/golf/

Take on nine holes themed around your favourite Horniman attractions – tee-off from the Clocktower, putt past the walrus, avoid the alpaca in the Animal Walk, and try for a birdie at the Butterfly House!...

Virtual Tours

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Address: Sheffield Park Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

You can explore Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes with the Bluebell Railway tour, which includes SteamWorks!, the Shop, signal boxes and tours around the platforms. The Museum tour also allows you to take...

Young Farmers

Venue: Vauxhall City Farm

Website: www.vauxhallcityfarm.org

Young Farmers is a Saturday morning club for young people aged 8-14, where you’ll be able to take part in a range of great activities from looking after animals,grooming goats to spinning wool, making...

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