WHAT’S ON
Get your diaries at the ready because autumn is filled with spectacular family-friendly events, exhibitions and workshops. We’ve collated our top 10 mix of things to do with the kids but if you want more fun with your little ones keep an eye on @younglondonist Instagram.
Colourscape Music Festival
Colourscape is a music festival inside an art installation filled with colour and strange acoustics. Get lost in this labyrinth made of inflatable tunnels and immerse yourself in the colour and strange sounds. It’s a brilliant way to spend a couple of hours and an amazing experience to share with your little people. When: 11-19 Sep 2021 Where: Clapham Common How much: Adults £10 (weekends) £5 (weekdays) Kids £5 (weekends), £2 (weekdays)
Chelsea History Festival
Calling all history buffs – the brilliant Chelsea history Festival is back and there are a bunch of brilliant events to get involved in. Experience 2000 years of London’s history brought to life with a street through time, get playing on Giant Games for Little Soldiers at the National Army Museum and nose around a secret garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden open day. When: 18-26 Sep 2021 Where: throughout Chelsea How much: Mostly free with a few sessions for £6 – check the website for details. chelseahistoryfestival.com
Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum
Get your skates on for a twirl (or a trip) for the last time in front of the magnificent Victorian building that is the Natural history Museum. There are plans to turn the space into a new year-round wildlife garden. Penguins are provided for children and last-minute bookings accepted. When: 22 Oct 2021-16 Jan 2022 Where: Natural History Museum How much: From £8 ticketmaster.com
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Tiny Tea at Bluebird
Affordable afternoon tea for little people at Bluebird cafe on the King’s Road. Expect favourite teatime treats such as homemade strawberry Jammy Dodgers and Malteaser milkshakes. When: Thursday to Sunday during school holidays Where: Bluebird, Chelsea How much: £12pp including a drink bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
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