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Family Theatre
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Until Jul 7
Far, Far Away: Mendelssohn and the Moving Machines
Sound your car horn and build a train with Aurora Orchestra’s immersive storytelling performance. 0-5. Kings Place, N1 9GE. £11.50, children £9.50. www.kingsplace.co.uk
Until Jul 20
The Secret Garden
Spoilt and abandoned, 10-year-old
Mary Lennox is sent from India to Yorkshire, to a broken-hearted house and an uncle she has never met, in this new version of the classic tale. Rec 10+, u4s not admitted. Saturday matinees 2.15pm. Regents Park Open Air Theatre, NW1 4NU. From £15. openairtheatre.com
Until Jul 21
The Curious Rat
A small city rat has a big adventure. Various dates/times. 3-8. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £14, child £12, Thur & Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Jul 27
Prince Charming
It’s a lot of pressure being Prince Charming. Funny, endearing musical. Various dates/times. 6+. (See also Family Workshop: Prince Charming, Events pages, Jul 13.) Little Angel Theatre, N1 2DN. Adult £14, child £12, Thurs & Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Aug 24
Spirited Away
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film reimagined for the stage. In Japanese with subtitles. English translation visible from all seats. 7+. Various prices. London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES https://londoncoliseum.org
Day by Day
July
Jul 5-6
The Lion King in Concert Movie with live music. 7.30pm. Prices online. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
Jul 5-7
The Secret Garden
50 performers age 9-16 from London Children’s Ballet perform a revival of the classic. Various times. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. From £18. www.sadlerswells.com
Jul 6
The Wind in the Willows
Open-air show. 5pm. Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. Adult £16, u16 £10 www.fobp.events
Jul 8-Sep 7
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
See the return of the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi for the ultimate curiosity adventure! (Post-show photo experience greet available Costs extra.) 2+. Various times. From £15. Harold Pinter Theatre, SW1Y 4DN www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk
Jul 9
Treasure Island
Swashbuckling fun, open-air show with songs, pirates and laughter. 3pm. Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG. £12 www.visitleevalley.org.uk
Jul 10 & 11
Much Ado About Nothing
Billed as family-friendly (features kissing) with high-energy party numbers and audience participation. 7.30pm. Enjoy a mask-making workshop, 3+ , before the show, £3.50, and be part of the masked party. Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Various prices. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Jul 11, 12 & 14
Once Upon a World
A small penguin joins on a journey around the world. Non-verbal dance theatre puppetry. 3+. 11am & 2pm. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. Adult £15, child £12. www.jw3.org.uk
Jul 13
Great Expectations
Dickens’ classic re-told in the open air. Join Pip on his journeyencountering an escaped convict, being summoned to meet the decaying Miss Havisham, the sudden appearance of a mystery benefactor – to discover the true nature of his Great Expectations. 4pm. Bruce Castle Park, N17 8NU. Free www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ greatexpectations
Jul 14
The Secret Garden
A re-imagining of the classic book. Open-air. 2pm. 6+. Stephens House and Gardens, N3 3QE. £18, u16 £14. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com
Jemima Puddleduck
Open air production, 3pm. All ages. Barnet Elizabethans RFC, EN5 4NP. £12
www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ jemimapuddleduck
Jul 14, Aug 18, Sep 29
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Like a comedy club, but without the rude bits. 6+. 3pm. Park Theatre, N4 3JP. From £15. Dynamic pricing. https://parktheatre.co.uk
Jul 16
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
For over 16’s and babies under 15months. 11.30am.
Finsbury Park Picturehouse, N4 3FU
www.byobcomedy.com/area/finsburypark
Night’s Dream on a musical adventure with Tinkerbell. And
WED 17 JUL – SUN 8 SEP
Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, West End
Jul 18
Jemima Puddleduck
Wind in the Willows, with friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and of course, arrogant and hilarious Toad. 10.30am, or 2pm, various days. Adult 23.75, child £17.90. Make the most of free entry to the gardens by seeing Light into Life. Details in Events, Until Sep 29, and checking out Horrible Science activities, both included with entry. Kew Gardens,TW9 3AE www.kew.org
Jul 20-Aug 24
Rough Magic
The three Weird Sisters from Macbeth have a silly, spooky adventure of their own in this family show, from the team behind the Globe’s hilarious Midsummer Mechanicals. Indoors. 5-105. From £15. Sam Wannamaker Playhouse, The Globe, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT www.shakespearesglobe.com
Jul 23-Aug 4
The Lion Inside
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out to find his roar. 3+. Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. Various prices. www.unicorntheatre.com
Jul 24-26
Jemima Puddleduck
Open air production, 4.30pm. All ages. Woodside Park, N22 8YX. Free www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ jemimapuddleduck
Jul 19-Sep 1
Theatre on Kew
The Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land
Join the fairies from a Midsummer
Open air production by Quantum, 11am, 2pm. Stephens House and Gardens, N3 3QE. £12.50. u2 free. www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ jemimapuddleduck
July 27
Prom 11 & 12: Cbeebies Prom –Wildlife Jamboree 11am, 3pm. John Duggee, bluey, the Octonauts and more Cbeebies friend
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Macmillan
to celebrate the natural world. See also Aug 5 Prom 22 & Aug 26 Prom . Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. From £10 www.royalalberthall.com
Science and Sorcery
Interactive science-based Dungeons & Dragons game. Family show. Previous D&D experience not required. 7+. 2pm, The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Jul 28
Summer Concert: Birds, Bees, Moths & Maggots
Baroque music about all manner of flying creatures. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £14, u15 £9. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Jul 28-Aug 11
Chickenshed Festival of Fun
Jul 28 & Aug 11 Tales Big Day Out. 11.30pm, 2pm. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6m free, must book.
Jul 31 The Tigon and the Liger Yoga. Playful movement, storytelling and yoga, 2pm. 0-7. £5. Under 6m free, must book.
Jul 31, Aug 2, 3, & 10 Sunshine Tales
From The Shed. Various times. . 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6m free, must book.
Aug 1-4 & 7--10 Gulliver’s Travels, family musical. Tailor-made for the young explorer in all of us. Various times. 3+.
Aug 3, 4 & 11 Planet Play. Various times. 0-3. Adults £10, toddlers/babies free, must have ticket.
Aug 8 Opera Blurgh. 1.30pm, 3pm. 0-6. £5. Under 6m free, must book.
Aug 9 Encyclopedia of Happiness. 1.30pm, 3pm. 0-6. £5. Under 6m free, must book.
Chickenshed, N14 4PE www.chickenshed.org.uk
Jul 30
The Secret Garden Open-air. 4pm. 6+. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £12, u15 £8. Fam £35. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Jul 30-Aug 29
T Rex Show with Teach Rex Interactive, prehistoric journey. Show 1hr, then 30m photo opp. 3+ to adult. Various dates. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. £12. www.nhm.ac.uk
August
Aug 1
How to Build a Rocket
Discover the science behind space travel. 2pm. 7+. Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
August 2-Sep 1
Children’s Puppet Festival 10% off 2 events. 20% off 2 or more Aug 2-4 Claytime. Where the earth’s natural material meets children’s imaginations. 3-6. Adult £14, child £12. Ag 9-11 Boxville. Craft-along with the story with the Boxville engineers. 5-11. Aug 16-18 Lottie, the Travelling Doll. Brave and curious Lottie journey’s around the world. 5-11.
Aug 23-25 Under The Little Red Moon. Opera for under 2s. 6-24months.
Aug 27-28 The Little Prince. 5-11. Aug 30-Sep 1 Moonsmile. Non-verbal tale of trust and friendship. 5-11. See also Family Workshop: Ice Screams!, in Events, Aug 3-4, and Monster Circus Workshop Experience, in Events, Aug 17-18, and Family Workshop: Ahoy There! Puppet Pirates, in Events, Aug 31-Sep 1. All at Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8.
And
Aug 9-11 Out of The Hat. A story about friendship and full to the brim with lively songs. 3-8.
Aug 16-18 Minny Stynker. Families show and augmented reality experience, about the magic of creativity. 3-8.
Aug 20-22 The Zoo That Comes to You. Meet charming yet cheeky animals who have a lot to say about our rapidly changing world and who know that small actions can make a big difference. 5-11.
Aug 23-25 Jack and the Beans Talk. Was it a dream or did Jack hear the beans talk? 3-8. All at Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com
Aug 5
Prom 22: Relaxed Prom
Billed as suitable for families. 11.15am. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. From £10. www.royalalberthall.com
Aug 6-10
Milkshake! On Holiday. Live
Join the Milkshake! friends on holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue and more.
Same dates, Ministry of Science Live! Explosive fun. Various times. All ages. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. £22.50, u16 £20.80 www.alexandrapalace.com
Aug 7-8
Peppa Pig Live
Peppa and friends go to the zoo and the beach. 10am, 1pm 4pm. 2-6. Radlett Centre, Radlett, WD7 8HL. £19.50 u16 17.50, fam £70 www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Aug 8-10
How To Build a Rainbow
Enchanting journey with songs, magic and colour. 10am, 11.30am. 0-5. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £20.50 adult & child www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Aug 9-10
Peppa Pig Live 10am, 1pm. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. Various prices from £17.20 adult, £15.20 child.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Aug 11
Great Expectations
Dickens’ classic. Open air. 3pm. Oakhill Park, EN4 8JS. £16, child £12.50. www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ greatexpectations
Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
11am, 2pm. All ages. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. £22.50, u16 £20.80 www.alexandrapalace.com
Aug 12-16 & 18
The Wind In The Willows
Immersive theatrical adventure – a blend of theatre, storytelling and audience interaction. Various times. All ages. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. £25, child £18. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Events
Ongoing
Coding Club
New. Tottenham Community Sports Centre, N17 8AD. See online for details. 8-15. Free. Adult volunteers needed. www.breadlinelondon.co.uk
Bruce Castle Museum
Explorer gallery with interactives and dress-up, 3-8. Free. Plus there is a Mystery Manor Trail with sticker booklet for £1, and a Tree Trail. -Sun 1pm-5pm. N17 8NU www.brucecastle.org/families
Sundays
Junior Park Run 2km
Fun family runs. Enfield Town Park, EN2 6TJ, Lordship Rec Ground, N17 6BQ, Priory Park N8 8LN, Caledonian Park N7, Highbury Fields N5, Friary Park N12 9PQ, London Fields, E8 3EU, Leyton Jubilee Park, E10 7BL, Paddington Rec W9 1PF, Queen’s Park NW 6SG, Furzefield Leisure Centre EN6 3BW, Cheshunt Park EN7 6QD. 9am. 4-14. Free, register. www.parkrun.org.uk
Sundays Crafternoons
Until Jul 14. Not Jun 5. 2pm-4pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3. 3-8s and their families. Free, drop-in. www.jw3.org.uk
Every other Sunday
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Jun 30, Jul 14, 28, 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW And 1pm-3.30pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ Jul 7, 21, 1pm-3pm. Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH
All ages. Free, drop-in www.wildlondon.org.uk
Sats & Suns
Character Encounters – Sats. Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Various times.
Discover Sundays – term-time. Creative activities. Drop-in. Plus hands-on galleries and trails. Has
holiday activities.
(See Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition, in Until…)
National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, Free. www.rmg.co.uk
Weekends
Life at Sea: Morse Mice! 10am-4pm. Interactive trail. Decipher the Morse code the Morse mice are protecting, and discover the vital role HMS Belfast played in D-Day, 80 years ago. 7+. HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH. www.iwm.org.uk
Weekends and Fri-Mon in hols
Cutty Sark Family Fun
Meet the cast of colourful characters, follow a free family trail, discover what life was like on board as a 19th century sailor and join in musical storytelling sessions inspired by Cutty Sark’s crew. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Weekends and holidays
Ted’s Space Adventures
Planetarium show, u7s. 11.30am, weekends and school hols. Check website for The Sky Tonight, 7+, We Are Guardians 7+, and other shows. Plus see Earth From Space through a satellite lens, inc with ticket. Booking advised. Adult £12, child £6.
Special family events: Jul 12, Aug 10, Evening With The Moon, 5.45pm and 6.30pm, adult £16, child £8.
Aug 20 & 27, Once Upon A Star. Join Ted, and the astronomers, for some interactive storytelling and writing. 10.30am-12pm. Child £5. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Until...
Until Aug 18
Summer Exhibition
Eclectic art exhibition. Great for introducing children to art galleries. Closed Mons. (See also Young Artists Summer Show from Jul 16.) Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Adult from £22, u16 free. www.royalacademy.org.uk
Until Aug 21
Earth Photo 2024 Exhibition
Thought-provoking photos. Royal Geographical Society, Exhibition Road, SW7 2AR. Free. www.rgs.org
Until Aug 27
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Now free. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages. Book free entry. www.rmg.co.uk
Until Sep 1
Turn It Up: The Power of Music
Explore the hold that music has over us in this fun, family-friendly experience. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. £10, u7 free. Fam discount. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Until Sep 8
Japan: Myths to Manga Exhibition. How landscape and folklore influenced Japan's culture, technology and design. Young V&A, E2 9PA. £10. www.vam.ac.uk/young
Until Sep 29
Light into Life
Large sculptures exploring the relationship between nature and humanity. Intriguing for kids. Free with entry. (See shows in Family Theatre pages) Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE www.kew.org
Until October 19
Heroes: The British Invasion of American Comics
How early American comics inspired British artists leading to decades of collaboration and competition across the Atlantic. Often has holiday workshops. Closed Mon. The Cartoon Museum, W1A 3AE. Adult £9.50, u18 free. www.cartoonmuseum.org
Booking until Oct 27
Power Up
Consoles and games from the past 5 decades. 5+. Must book. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. £12, Annual pass £18. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Until Jan 5 2025
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre
Unravel the epic story of birds. Swirl around with a murmuration, chirp along with the dawn chorus and see if you have the stomach to sniff a stinky seabird egg. All ages. Various prices. Tour: Jul 14 & 26, 9am. 11+. Adult £25, child £17, includes exhibition entry. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD www.nhm.ac.uk
Until Jan 12 2025
Faithful Companions: Charles Dickens & his Pets
Family-friendly exhibition that spotlights the dogs, ravens, goldfinches and cats who shared houseroom with Charles Dickens. Story space for younger visitors. Weds-Sun. The
Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Adult £12, u16 £6, u6 free. dickensmuseum.com
Until Apr 27 2025
Anthony McCall Solid Light
Step inside sculptures of light. £10, u12 free. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Until Sep 2025
The Future of Money
Can the tooth fairy go cashless? Who decides how we pay? How will the Bank of England futureproof the economy? Has holiday activities. Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. Free. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
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by Day
July
Jul 1 – Sep 1
Trailblazers: Women at the Tower
Meet five female trailblazers who have made a mark on the Tower’s past and changed our shared stories. 11.30am, 2.30pm, plus 1pm on weekends and hols. Included in admission. Tower of London, EC3N 4AB www.hrp.org.uk
Jul 1-Sep 1
Hampstead Beach
Weatherproof beach with an opening roof. Open Sun-Thurs 10am-8pm. Fri 10am-3pm. Check online for private event closures, and family activities. With food pop-ups, ice cream and drinks. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. Free www.jw3.org.uk
Jul 5-7
Depot Open Days: From Past to Present
Discover the story of transport past and imagine what a green future could look like for London. Music, food, expert talks and family activities. London Transport Museum. Acton Depot, W3 9BQ. See online for prices www.ltmuseum.co.uk/visit/museumdepot
Jul 5-8
Tiddler Storytime & Craft
Various times. 2-7. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £5 redeemable against a book on the day. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Jul 6
Afro Caribbean Expo 24
Over 50 exhibitors, featuring Paulsimna Creatives face painting, art, craft, beauty, kids, fashion, books, Harris Academy steelpan presentation, celebrities, cultural talks, 100 years of Grace Foods brand giveaway, dance groups, live PA and more. 9am-6pm, Harris Academy Sports Hall, Ashley Road, N17 9LN. For info or to have a stand 07445 582303. Free Tickets, and raffle tickets, bit.ly/ACEXPO24
Family Fun Day: Taste, Touch, Feel
Some scientists think we might have as many as 20 senses. Discover how we experience the world around us. 7-12, older and younger siblings welcome. 11am-4pm. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Adult £16, child £10. Sells out quickly. www.rigb.org
Nearly New Sale
Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at a fraction of the high street price. Parents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. 10am-12noon. St Stephens Church
Hall, Park Avenue, EN1 2BA. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
Impossible Images
Use green screen magic to create your photo. 10am-4pm, free drop-in. 5+. British Museum, WC1E 7JW www.britishmuseum.org
Insect Safari
Guided walk. 10.30-12pm. Highgate Wood. Meet by café. Map on website. Free. No book. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/ highgate-wood-guided-walks
Hetty Feather Day
Talk and book-signing 2-4pm, from £7, with author Jacqueline Wilson, plus free drop-in art workshop 11am-4pm. Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Jul 7
The Cally Festival Performances, art, food and more. 126pm. Caledonian Road. www.thecallyfestival.co.uk
Big Fair
120 stalls, fun fair, music, circus school for kids, SportZone. 12-5pm. Heath Street, Hampstead. www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com
Myddleton Road Summer Festival Rides, activities, dog show, kids’ table tennis tournament. Myddleton Road Market, N22 8NE www.myddletonroadmarket.co.uk
The Little Mermaid Sing-along With crafts. 5-11. 11am, JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. Child £10. www.jw3.org.uk
Jul 13
Marvellous Makers
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and design your own mini parachute. 12-2pm. 6+. Normally has holiday activities. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL. Free. Drop-in. Parking charge. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Arnos Park Community BBQ
4-8pm. In the community garden at Arnos Park, N14 7AL www.friendsofarnospark.co.uk
Marching Orders: Daring Deception
Family-friendly tour to learn about the daring deception tactics the Army has used throughout history. 30 mins. 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Drop-in, first-served, free. www.nam.ac.uk
Model Railway Show
With Enfield Whitewebbs Railway Modellers, 10am-4pm. 16+ layouts, plus traders, children’s activities, café. Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, EN2 9HW. Adults £5, u16 free. Ewrm.org.uk/show
Summer in Highgate Wood
Guided Walk. 11-12.30pm. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/ highgate-wood-guided-walks
Bees, Beetles and Bugs
Workshops to make a bug hotel to take home, plus craft activities. 12pm, 1pm or 2.15pm. At Grosvenor Square, W1K 6AN. Free, must book. www.wildlondon.org.uk/spring-events
July 13-14
Family Workshops: Prince Charming Create a royal family of puppets. (See Prince Charming, Family Theatre pages, Until Jul 27.) 9.30am and
12.30pm. 6-11. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £8, child £8.50. www.littleangeltheatre.com
Jul 13-14
Whitecross Street Party
Live street art, performance & words, family fun. 12-6pm. Whitecross Street EC1. Free www.wxstreetparty.com
Jul 14
Give It A Go!
Try something new at Hampstead Heath’s wellbeing event, from fencing and rugby to bowls or healthy walks. With music at the bandstand. 1-5pm. All ages. Free, no book www.heath-hands.org.uk/whatson
Dragonflies and Pond Edge Plants
Survey. All-day event with London Natural History Society. 10.30am-3pm. May suit accompanied very interested older children. Hampstead Heath, see online for details and meeting point www.heath-hands.org.uk/whatson
Orchard Picnic
Enjoy a picnic among the trees. With live music, refreshments and tug of war. Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. 1-5pm. Free. www.fobp.events
Disco Boogie: Beach Edition
With Ilana Banana. Party fun for u7 and their grown-ups. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. £Adult £5, child £7 www.jw3.org.uk
Jul 16-Aug 11
Young Artists Summer Show
Work by 4-19s. Closed Mons. Clore Learning Centre, Burlington Gardens, Royal Academy of Arts, W1S 3ET. Free www.royalacademy.org.uk
Jul 17
England Women return to Lord’s Make Lord’s your family destination this summer when England Women return to face New Zealand on Wednesday July 17.
Enjoy an exciting evening of worldclass T20 cricket, plus plenty of familyfriendly activities to take advantage of. From face-painting and cricketing games to family friendly stands and extra facilities.
Save on tickets with our fantastic Family Offer – Buy two adult tickets from just £15 and receive two under 16 tickets for free. tickets.lords.org
From Jul 17
Paradox Museum
Experience mind-bending mental and visual illusions, with over 50 exhibits and 25 immersive rooms. SW3 1ER.
Adult £18.50, child £14. https://feverup.com/m/176857
Jul 20
Make a Clay Pot Introduction to Ceramics workshop. 13-17. 10.30-1pm, 2-4.30pm. £25
Wearable Art, use wire, card, fabric to create a new, wearable item. 12-5pm. 14-26. Free, drop-in. V&A, SW7 2RL www.vam.ac.uk
Making Masks
Inspired by the collections. 10am-4pm. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Drop-in, free. Book timed entry. www.britishmuseum.org
July 20-21
Camden New Town Community Festival Music, stalls and more. Camden Square Gardens, NW1. Free www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/ camden-new-town-community-festival
Jul 20-21
Ice Heritage Weekend
See the ice wells from the 1850s. Includes Victorian ice-cream-making demonstrations, tour, talk about the ice trade and canal boat trips. On Sunday, visitors can descend into the ice wells with a guide. Ice-well visit and boat trips must be pre-booked. London Canal Museum, New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Check prices online www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/ ice-weekend.htm
Jul 20-Aug 24
Family Workshops
Macbeth 5-8 & Macbeth 9-12 and their families. Various days/times. £10. Also running: Family Swordfighting Demonstration, Dressing Demonstration and Ghosts and Ghouls
Family Tour. Plus: Much Ado About Nothing GCSE Study Boost, Aug 10, 14-16. £75, includes watching the play. Macbeth: GCSE Study Boost Workshop, Aug 27-Sep 14, 14-16, £45. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com
Jul 20-Aug26
UNIQLO Tate Play: Oscar Murillo, The Flooded Garden
The Turbine Hall is transformed into an enormous painting garden. Dress for mess. Daily 10.30-6pm, closed Tues 10.30-11.30am for relaxed hour. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Free www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
From Jul 20
Monster Funfair
Play exhibit, 0-8, running alongside permanent play spaces, 0-11, designed to fire up children’s imaginations. Offers storytelling, 0-3, and interactive storybuilding sessions 3-7. Often has holiday events. Must book. Discover Children’s Story Centre, E5 4QZ. www.discover.org.uk
Jul 20, 21, Aug 10, 11
Heritage Train Journeys
Jul 20, 21. Ride a 1938 vintage vehicle on the Metropolitan Line to Uxbridge Underground. Collect a souvenir factsheet and meet a costumed actor, playing station designer Charles Holden.
Aug 10, 11. Ride a 1938 vintage vehicle on the Piccadilly Line, along the Heathrow Loop. Family craft activity before train ride. See website for details www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-oncalendar
Jul 20-Sep 1
Summer Explorer Quest
10am-5pm. Kenwood House, NW3 7JR. Book free admission. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ places/kenwood
Jul 20-Sep 1
Horrible Science Activities
Included with entry. Check online for details. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE www.kew.org
Jul 21 & Aug 18
Sunday Funday
Drop-in workshops with activities related to the history of Lauderdale House. 4-10. 11am. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. Free www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Jul 23-Sep 1
Messy Goes to the Postal Museum
Follow a discovery trail 5-11, ride the 100-year-old Mail Rail and get hands on with fun family craft activities, 5-11 and their families. The Postal Museum, WC1X 0DA www.postalmuseum.org
Jul 24- Aug 11
Hampstead Photographic Society: Summer Exhibition
Eclectic mix of work. No age suitability given. Weds-Fri & Sun. 10am-4pm. Burgh House, NW3 1LT. Free. www.burghhouse.org.uk
Jul 24, 31, Aug 14, 17, 21
Depot Family Tours
Uncover the stories of some of the very special vehicles in the bus and train shed, aimed at families with children 5-9. 1hr. Various times. London Transport Museum. Acton Depot. W3 9BQ. £12, child £6 www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/family-events/depot-family-tours
Jul 25
Summer Design Club: More Than Human
Two-day workshop, 11-14: Build a world and explore what it means to be artificially intelligent. Hone your making skills. 11am-4pm. £70.
Jul 25-Aug 29
ReCycle Me Workshops
Jul 25 Race Car
Aug 1 Robot
Aug 8 Rocket
Aug 22 Plane
Aug 29 Birdhouse. 9.30am. 4-11. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £6
www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Jul 26
Family Freestyle Workshops for 2-4s led by professional dancers. 2pm, 3pm. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. From £4 www.sadlerswells.com
Jul 28 & Aug 25
Family Studio
Jul 28: Exhibit and Debate. Create mixed media work, inspired by the Summer Exhibition.
Aug 25: Paper Creations. Create stencils from a range of materials. 11am, 2pm. Drop-in. First-served. Free. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. www.royalacademy.org.uk
Jul 29 & 31
Dazzling Dragonflies Workshop
Creative, interactive activities. 6-12. 1-3pm. Jul 29 Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. Jul 31 Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW www.wildlondon.org.uk
Jul 29-Aug 29
Nature activities
10.30am. Nature Storytime. Interactive nature-themed story session and
craft or habitat exploration. U6 but all welcome.
1-3pm. Family Nature Discovery. Free fun, nature activities. Drop in. Free. Mondays at Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW
Tuesdays at Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH
Thursdays at Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ www.wildlondon.org.uk
Jul 30-Aug 2
Cold War Giant Game: Travel back in time to the Cold War with a fun-filled giant board game. 11-12.30pm, 1.453.30pm. 5+. Drop in.
Marching Orders: Eye Spy. Tour delving into intelligence and espionage. 5+. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. Free. Drop-in, first-served. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT www.nam.ac.uk
Jul 30 & Aug 13
Design & Make a Miniature Garden Children’s workshop 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm. 90 mins. Includes all-day access to gardens. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. Child £13, carer £9. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Jul 31
Summer Activities at the Museum
Jul 31 Magnet Making. Design a house magnet. 10am. 6-11. £6.
Aug 7 Museum Archaeologist: Mammoths! 10am. 6-11. £6. Aug 21 Roaming Romans in Enfield. 10am. 6-11. £6.
Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
August
Aug 1-Sep 1 Festival of Art
Creative activities in Trafalgar Square, outside The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. Check website for details and days. Plus play Keeper of Paintings and the Palette of Perceptionimmersive experience exploring the gallery, via mobile device for 7-11 www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Aug 3
Summer Family Festival: Build Build, make, move and explore withthe vibrant spirit of the Tropical modernism exhibition. 11am-6pm. All ages. V&A, SW7 2RL. Free www.vam.ac.uk
Aug 3-4
Family Workshop: Ice Screams! Make and ice-lolly puppets to take home. 3-6. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. £9.50 www.littleangeltheatre.com
Aug 5 & 6
What’s the Buzz Workshop
Fun bee-themed creative activities. 6-12. 1-3pm. Family £3. Aug 5, Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. Aug 6, Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ www.wildlondon.org.uk
Aug 6-9
Parachute Drop
Make a parachute. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. 7+. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Free. Drop-in, first-served. www.nam.ac.uk
Aug 7
Play Day
Interventions and drop-in activities, 11am-4pm. 3+. Design Museum, W8 6AG. Pay what you can options www.designmuseum.org
Aug 9
Craft with Boho Flo 12-4pm drop in. 4+. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £8 in advance, £10 on the day. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Aug 10
Marvellous Makers
Storytelling and comic-making workshop. Family activity, 5-15. Accessible for children and adults who are autistic, learning disabled, or have mental health conditions. 8am-10am. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Free, must book www.britishmuseum.org
Aug 12 & 16
Terrific Trees Workshop
Fun tree-themed activities. 6-12. 1-3pm. Family £3. Aug 12, Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. Aug 14, Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW www.wildlondon.org.uk
Aug 13-16
Blitz Storytelling
11am, 12pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm. 5+. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Free, drop-in www.nam.ac.uk
Aug 16
Wild Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bring your picnic blanket and your ted and . 12-4pm. Free. Book. At Grosvenor Square, W1K 6AN. www.wildlondon.org.uk
Aug 17
Sew Easy Workshop. Re-style and repurpose clothes. 10.30am-1pm. 13-17. 2-4.30pm. 18-26. £25. Includes entry to NAOMI: In Fashion exhibition. V&A, SW7 2RL www.vam.ac.uk
Aug 17-18
Monster Circus Workshop Experience
Explore puppets and have a go at puppeteering. 7-11. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8.
Aug 19 & 21
Edible Plants Workshop
Creative activities for 6-12. Family £3. Aug 19 Walthamstow Wetlands N17 9NH. Aug 21, Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW www.wildlondon.org.uk
Aug 20-23
Head On! Hat-making workshop. 7+. 11-12.30am, 1.45-3.45pm. Free, drop in.
Marching Orders: Survival, find out what soldiers need to survive out in the field. 5+. 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm. Free, drop-in, first-served. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. www.nam.ac.uk
Aug 15
Museum Archaeologist: Tudor Kings and Queens
Take part in your own archeological dig. 2pm. 6-11. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £6 www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
From Aug 17
Big Fun Art Adventure
Spot the owls in north London on this trail organised by North London Hospice. Use an app to unlock rewards as you search. bigfunartadventure.org
Aug 20 & Sep 14
Family Activities
11am-4pm. Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre, EC2V 5AE. Free, must book.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/ attractions-museums-entertainment/ guildhall-art-gallery/families
Aug 21, 28, Sep 4
Bat walk
Guided walk. 7.30pm or 7pm. 90mins. Highgate Wood. Must book in advance. Sells out quickly. £11.29 www.heath-hands.org.uk/whatson
Aug 22
Bugs, Butterflies and Birds, Oh My!
Delve into the Museum’s collection, and enjoy bug-inspired craft. 2pm. 6-11. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £6 www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Aug 25-26
London Roman Quest
Follow a fun bespoke map to see the London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE and London’s Roman Amphitheatre, with family activities, quests and costumed characters. 11am-4pm. 5-11, all welcome. London Mithraeum, EC4N 8AA. Free, book. www.londonmithraeum.com/events
Aug 26 & 27
Nocturnal Nature
Creative interactive activities. 6-12. 1-3pm. Family £3. Aug 26, Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH
Aug 27, Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ www.wildlondon.org.uk
Aug 27-30
Battle Standards
Create your own Civil War battle standard. 11-12.30pm, 1.45-3.45pm. 7+, National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Free drop-in, first-served www.nam.ac.uk
Aug 28-29
Design Camps
Aug 28: Architectural Drawing 8-11, Natural Dyes 11-14
Aug 29: Strange Designs 8-11 & Enzo Mari Lino Printing 11-14
Design Museum, W8 6AG. Approx 6hrs. £74, Early bird £67 until Aug 5. www.designmuseum.org
Aug 31-Sep 1
Family Workshop: Ahoy There! Puppet Pirates
Design your own puppet pirate and pirate ship. 3-6 and a carer. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. £9.50 www.littleangeltheatre.com
Sep 7
The Little Children's Market London Baby and children's nearly new sale. 10.30-12pm. Book a stall for £17. Buyers £2, children free. Enfield Grammar Upper School, EN2 6LN thelittlechildrensmarket.com
Further afield
Booking until end Aug
Life Chronicles
Immersive VR expedition through the history of the Earth and the living world, showing the evolution of the planet over more than 3.5 billion years. 8+. Westfield Stratford City Mall. 1, The Street, E20 1EJ. From £18. https://eclipso-entertainment.com/ london
Jul 6 & 7
Kool Kids Fest
Festival for kids and their families. All Ages. 12-7pm. Family funfair, crazy golf and circus skills workshops included in price. Live music, arts and craft area and more. Montrose Park, Edgware, HA8 0DD. From £17.05 www.ents24.com/festival/kool-kidsfest-2024/7090990
Jul 13
Wild Oak Meadows Family Festival Kids theatre, live music, storytelling, creative workshops, and much more. 11am-2pm. Glamping available. Home Farm, Elstree, WD6 3AZ. From £28.60 www.athomefarm.live/events/wildoak-meadows
July 13
Monster Jam Monster trucks. London Stadium, E20 2ST. www.london-stadium.com
Prince Charming, Little Angel Theatre, until Jul 27 We
