WHAT’S ON!
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Family Theatre
Fri and Sats
Les Aventures de Martin Avril
From Jan 13. Join Martin and his suitcase full of magic for a live music puppet show with musicians from around the world. 10.15am and 11am. Check website for French or English. 0-5s. £13 adult and one child. Poppets Stores, N1 1LX https://lesaventuresdemartinavril. com
Every Friday
Planet Play
From Jan 20-March 24, exc Mar 3 & 10. Magical, interactive, sensory show with songs, music and movement for 0-3s. 10am & 11.30am. Adults £9, children & babies free, must have a ticket. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Every Saturday
Tales from the Shed
From Jan 21-Mar25, exc Mar 4 & 11. Vibrant, inclusive, informal and educational show. Suitable for 0-6s. 10am & 11.30am. Adults & children £7. Under 6mths free, must book. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Until Jan 14
The Nutcracker Sparkling festive treat. Ballet suitable for all. Various times, dates. £8-£150.
Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Until Jan 15
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
A wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the tale of good vs evil is turned upside down. Various times. Jan 7, 2.30pm, audio described and touch tour. From £15. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN www.sadlerswells.com
Until Jan 29
The Pixie and the Pudding
Enchanting Scandinavian folkltale about a delicious steamed pudding left out on the windowsill on Christmas Eve. 4-11s. Various times, prices. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Jan 29
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Brave hunters and bear-lovers will enjoy this thrilling and funny adventure by Michael Rosen, brought to life in an entrancing puppetry production. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2EH www.littleangeltheatre.com
Jan 15
The Snow Queen Interactive, fun retelling of the tale, where Gerda meets some talking flowers, a crow, a reindeer and a fisherwoman with magical powers. Sandal Sticks Theatre. 11am & 1.30pm. 60mins. 3+. £6. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Jan 16-June 6
The Sleeping Beauty Magic and fairytale characters brought to life in ballet. £9-£170. See Sleeping Beauty Tour with
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High Tea in Events, Jan 17. Royal Opera House, Bow St, London WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Jan 19
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
For grown-ups, babies under 15months welcome. 12pm. From £12adult & child. Artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Jan 19-22
Rapunzel
Promises dazzling costumes, toetapping tunes and a hilarious script. Various times. Jan 21 11am, abridged version ideal for toddlers and the youngest children. £15, concs £13. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Jan 19-22
Materia
Andrea Salustri creates remarkable visual theatre by exploring the possibilities of polystyrene – the most common form of plastic. Part of London International Mime Festival. 3pm & 7.30pm. £18. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Jan 19-22
Little Red Riding Hood
Family pantomime that promises to have something for everyone including Goldilocks and the three bears. Non-professional production by The Warren. Various times. From £13. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ https://wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Jan 21
The Rat and The Zodiac
Little Supernovas retell this traditional story for the Chinese New Year. 0-3s. 10am & 11am. £20.50 adult and child. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Jan 22
Burglar Bill
Inspired by Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s picture book, with puppets, original music and song. 3+ 11am & 2pm. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Jan 26-28
Babes in the Wood
Find Merlin, Robin Hood and Maid Marion in an exciting tale of greed, kidnapping, jousting and herois, by staff of PwC. Various times. Adults £24, children £11. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT www.sadlerswells.com
Jan 28
Woodland Tales with Granddad
A magican tale with an environmental message. Promises extraordinary puppets and an uproarious show. 3+. 11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Feb 1 & 2
The Smartest Giant in Town See Nov 30 for description. Various times. Adult £18, child £14.50. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Feb 3-5
Strictly Come Dancing Live!
Live tour. Various times. Various prices. The O2, SE10 0DX www.theo2.co.uk
Feb 3-5
Water Journey
A community of adventurous animals and one old man must leave their land when a flood overwhelms them. Wordless play told with long-string woodcarved marionettes and silhouette animation. 5+. Audio described Feb 4,
2pm touch tour, 3pm, audio-described with after-show Q&A. Child £11.50. Adult £13.50. Various times. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2EH www.littleangeltheatre.com
Feb 4
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Based on the books by Tove Jansson. Expect snow, surprises and Moomin mischief. 4-7s. 11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Feb 5
Rapunzel
& The Tower of Doom
Tangles? Split ends? It’s tough having a bad hair day, without a with using your locks as a ladder? This tale goes back to its roots. 11am & 2pm. 4+ From £10. artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
The Emperor and the Nightingale
The Emperor of China talks of nothing but the song of the nightingale – until he receives a gift from the Emporer of Japan – a bejeweled mechanical bird. Will his feelings change? Interactive storytelling with Sandal Sticks Theatre. 11am & 1.30pm. 60mins. 3+. £6. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Feb 10-April 16
The Instrumentals
When Belle is feeling down she slips into her grandfather’s basement and discovers his dusty old instruments. A show for all children, inspired by the African-Caribbean diaspora, with puppetry and bold music. 4-8s. Various times. Adult £14, child £12. Fridays 4. 45pm £8. Previews Feb 10-12 £8.Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2EH www.littleangeltheatre.com
Feb 11
Mary Anning and The Sands of Time
Join one of the great British fossilhunting pioneers and her little dog Tray on this adventure of discovery. 3+. 11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Feb 11-Apr 23
The Flying Bath
When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures. Based on the Julia Donaldson book. 2-5s. Adult £14, child £12, Fridays 4.45pm £8. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
Feb 12
Comedy Club 4 Kids
The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit – but without the rude bits. 12pm & 2.30pm. 6+. From £10. artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Brainiac Detective Academy Interactive hands-on show. Learn how to lift fingerprints, analyse ink and a footprint, Can you find the suspect? 6-11s. 1pm & 3pm, £10. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Feb 12-14
The Singing Mermaid
The singing mermaid is tempted to join the travelling circus but soon learns she’s been tricked in this Julia Donaldson tale. Will she ever escape? 3+. Various times. Feb 13, 2pm, relaxed. From £12, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
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Feb 13-14
The Snow Beast
Storytelling, music, puppetry and interactive science experiments collide as Faina and her owl assistant Maude set off to learn the truth about the Snow Beast. 6+, Various times. Feb 14, 11.30am, relaxed, From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Feb 13
Baby Gospel Sing and clap along to Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Pharrell as well as Gospel songs and nursery rhymes with London’s CK Gospel Choir. For newborns and up. 10am & 11.30am. 45mins. £7. Free under 6mths. Chickenshed, N14 4PE www.chickenshed.org.uk
Feb 13
Cartoon Circus Live
Promising a laughter-packed show combining the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. 1hr, 2pm. £10. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ https://wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Feb 13 & 14
I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
A bear has lost his hat. A fish has stolen a hat. And two turtles have found a hat. Based on Jon Klassen’s classic books. With Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde. 3-6s. Various times. £12. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
Feb 14-18
Burglar Bill
Inspired by Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s picture book, with puppets, original music and song. 3+. £10. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Feb 14-18
The Museum of Marvellous Things Make stars in jars. Catch moons like balloons and dance with Doo-Dahs. This museum Is made from your imagination, Make your own puppet during the show. 11am & 2.30pm. 3+. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Feb 19
The Princess and the Frog Let’s All Dance Ballet brings the classic to life with crystal clear story-telling, making it accessible to all. 0-8s. 1pm & 3pm. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk Feb 23-25
The Tempest
One for older children. Sorcery and synchronicity play a part in bringing sworn enemies together in Shakespeare’s play. 7.30pm. Plus 2pm on Feb 25. £11.50-£13.50. School discount. The Bull Theatre, EN5 5SJ www.thebulltheatre.com
Feb 25
The Mitten Little Supernovas turn a Ukranian folktale into a multi-sensory experience. 0-3s. 10am & 11am. £20.50 adult and child. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Tom Thumb
One night, tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad say there is nothing to eat and they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest. Tom must find a way tp protect his brothers in this big adventure. 3+. 11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Feb 26
The Mysterious Mansion of Mystery
Who knows what lurks in this mysterious mansion? YOU do. You get to say. Anarchic and funny. By The Noise Next Door. 12pm & 2pm. 6+. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Feb 26
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Join a quest to save the dinosaurs and meet some incredible species. From £15. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ https://wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Curious Investigators
Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do – sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding things to investigate. Adventure in collaboration with engineering experts from Lancaster University. Promises a surprising, highly visual show for 3-7s. 11am & 2pm. £10. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Children’s Hebrew Theatre Festival
The Fisherman and the Goldfish, 2pm, 3-7s, £5 Made in Israel, 3.30pm. 11+. £5
Itamar: The First Hebrew-Speaking Boy, 5pm. 7-11s. £5 JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Mar 2-5
Coppelia
Silicon Valley’s hottest newest inventor Dr Coppelius reveals a world of robots and clones, as Scottish Ballet asks what it means to be human in a world of artificial intelligence, Various times inc matinees. 80mins. Mar 4 2.30pm. audio described and touch tour. From £15. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN www.sadlerswells.com
Mar 3-5 Zog
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Various times. 3+. Mar 4, 4pm, relaxed. From £12, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 4
Mister Magnolia
Join him on a wacky adventure to find his boot. 4-10s. 11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 5
Meet Me a Tree
Interactive first opera for 0-2s and their carers with music by Schumann, Delibes and Handel in this multi-sensory experience. 1pm. £15 admits one baby and one adult. artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Professor Slug’s House of Bugs
An eccentric expert helps bugs out with their problems – and you can too. 3+. 11am & 2pm. £10. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 8
Lighthouse
Poised between dance, circus and performance art, this solo piece uses gentleness as a tool in the face of adversity and change. A reflection on what it is to be a generation born into a plastic-overflowing world. 7.30pm. £14. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 11
The Tap-Dancing Mermaid
Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer from the sea. For 3-133s. 11am & 1pm.
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£8. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 12
The King of Nothing
Anarchic puppet musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes. 5+. 11am & 2pm. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 18
Groove Into The Woods Animation, interactive music-making and solid groove, follows the story of three friends in a fairytale forest, who learn important lessons about who you can trust and which troll might eat you. From Groove Baby. 3-7s. 11am & 2pm. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
The King of Nothing Anarchic puppet musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes. 5+.11am & 1pm. £8. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 19
Curious Investigators
See Feb 26 for description. 11am & 2.30pm. From £10, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Nick Cope’s Family Show
The star of Cbeebies Nick Cope’s Popcast sings his child-friendly, funny and unique songs. 2+. From £12, artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 19-20
Ernie’s Journey
Magical circus theatre journey. Ernie discovers that being himself and following his dreams can lead to adven-
tures. 4-11s. 11am & 2pm. £10. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA www.jacksonslane.org.uk
What's On Events
SEN sessions
Some venues run sessions for children with special needs. See our page at bit.ly/FNLsend
Ongoing
Mac’s Indoor and Outdoor Trails
Family discovery trails at Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3. Family Events have been on hold, but check out www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenwood/families
Forty Hall, Enfield, EN2 Features interactive children’s exhibition about the lives of children who may have lived and worked there. Free. Or help Rip the dog find his bones and win a small prize – £2.50. Open 11am4pm Thurs to Sun. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Grant Museum of Zoology
Get to know a dodo from a quagga. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. Free, no booking required. UCL, University St WC1E 6DE. ucl.ac.uk/culture/grant-museum-zoology
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Amazing artefacts tell the stories of ordinary people from Ancient Egypt and Sudan. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am5pm. Free, no book. UCL, Malet Place WC1 6BT. ucl.ac.uk/culture/petrie-museum
Postal Museum
Discover the ground-breaking tech-
nology that changed the post forever. Plus ride the Mail Rail. postalmuseum.org
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Open Tuesdays and the last Sunday in the month. Check website for events and closures. Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, EN2 9HP www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk
Being Human
Permanent exhibition exploring what it means to be human, and looking at how humans have sought to understand the human body, protect themselves and care for one other. Free. The Wellcome Collection, NW1 2BE. https://wellcomecollection.org
The 100 Story Hotel Play exhibit running alongside permanent play spaces designed to fire up children’s imaginations. Must book. Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford, E5 4QZ https://discover.org.uk
Ted’s Space Adventures Planetarium show, under 7s. 11.30am, weekends and school hols. See listings for Feb 14 and Feb 16 Check website for One Day On Mars7+, Lunar Encounter, 7+, The Sky Tonight, 7+. Adults £10, child £5. Student & under 25 £6.50. Booking advised. Entry adult £16, child £8. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Various dates
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz & Walks Venues throughout North London. www.bringyourbaby.org
Family Art & Craft
Bruce Castle Museum hosts art,
crafts and poetry led-workshops. 4-12s, must be accompanied. Little 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. WedsSun 1pm-5pm. N17 8NU www.brucecastle.org/families
Storytelling and Music for 0-4s
Various times. £5. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
From February, First Saturday of the month
Coder Dojo
For 7-17s. 10.30am-12pm. Free, £1 booking fee. Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, SE3 9QS www.rmg.co.uk
Third Saturday of the month
Make, Do and Maintain Facilitated session. Various themes. All ages/abilities. 10.30am-12pm. Free, £1 booking fee. Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, SE3 9QS www.rmg.co.uk
Sundays Crafternoons
Until Mar 26, exc Mar 5. For 3-8s and their families. 2pm-4.30pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3. Free. Drop in. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Sundays
Nature Activities
Free, drop-in. 1pm-3pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. www.wildlondon.org.uk
Every other Sunday Nature Activities
Jan 15, 29, Feb 12, 26, Mar 12. Free,
WHAT’S ON
drop-in. 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW. www.wildlondon.org.uk
Second & Fourth Sunday Chess Club
All levels welcome. Children must be accompanied. 1-3pm. Free. Wood Green Library, N22 6XD Email dalmar.gibson@haringey.gov.uk | husseyin.ali-diakides@haringey.gov. uk
First weekend of the month
Family Fun Weekends
Workshops, songs, activities and experiences for all ages. See colourful characters aboard every weekend and school holiday. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday Dad’s drop-in group T on The Green, Bruce Castle Park, N17. Sat 12-1.30pm, Tues & Thurs 3.30pm5pm. Free children’s refreshments. tonthegreen.co.uk
Sats & Suns
Character Encounters – Sats. Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Various times. Discover Sundays – term-time, from Feb. Creative activities. All ages. Drop-in. Plus hands-on galleries and family trails. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk
Tuesdays
Children’s Board Games Club
Free. No book. 8+. 4.30pm-6.30pm. Muswell Hill Library, N10 3PE. Email mhlibrarygamesclub@gmail.com
Tuesdays in term-time Play Tuesdays
Facilitated play, songs and stories for under-5s. £4. National Maritime Muse -
um, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk
Weekdays term-time Little Tots and Ice Cream Pots
From early March. Check website.Fun sessions, sensory play, music, animals, and more. Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, EN5 www.lewisoflondon.co.uk
Tuesdays and Fridays in term-time Singing and Story Sessions
For under-5s. Various times. London Transport Museum, WC2 ltmuseum.co.uk
Tuesdays from Jan 17 Library Club
Free, with reading corner and diverse book-pairing service. 3.30-5.30pm. Free, drop-in for 0-11s. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN www.hackneyshowroom.com
Two Wednesdays a month
Secret Garden Pop-Up Café
Poss from Feb. Check website for dates and events. Activity sessions and cafe. check website. Salisbury House, Bush Hill Park, N9 9LA. www.thesecretgardenpopup.com
Wednesdays from Jan 18 Easy Rollerz
Hang-out for babies, toddlers and their adults, with soft play and music. 1011am for pre-walkers. 11am-noon tots on the move. £3 donation. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN www.hackneyshowroom.com/ easy-rollerz
Wednesdays Girls' Football 3.30pm-5pm. 12-16s. Free. The Muga, Markfield Park, N15 6UL. Email get. active@haringey.gov.uk
Thursdays Amazing Tots
Until Mar 2. Developmental stay and play for under 2s with a disability or developmental delay. 10.30am. Free. Email Karen Rodrigues-Ayers@kids. org.uk. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk
Wednesdays and weekends
Uniqlo Tate Play: Threads
Until Feb 5. Check online for half-term programme. Experiment with weaving – big and small. Weds: Famiiles with U5s. Weekends: all the family. From 10.30am. Free. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Weekends, Fridays and holidays Play Studio
A place for families to play, make and create together. For all ages. Plus Tate Draw, every day. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG tate.org.uk
Until Jan 20
Everest Through the Lens Marking the centenary of the Everest expeditions in the 20s. Free. Royal Geographical Society, SW7 2AR www.rgs.org
Until Jan 22
The New Black Vanguard Photography between art and fashion: showcasing 15 of the most influential black fashion photographers working today. £10, concs £5, U-10 free. Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY www.saatchigallery.com
Until Feb 19
Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924-Today
Delve into the relationship between Surrealism and design. Adult £16.80, child £8.25, concs £12.50. Design Museum, W8 6AG. www.designmuseum.org
Until Feb 19
Tiny Traces: African & Asian Children at London’s Foundling Hospital
Explore newly uncovered stories. Closed Mon. Adults £9.50, concs £7.50, NHS £4.75. U-21 free. See half-term workshops Feb 14-17. Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Until Feb 19
Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
Marking 200 years since hieroglyphs were deciphered. Adult £18, under-16 free. British Museum, WC1E 7JW www.britishmuseum.org
Until Mar 5
When Flowers Dream Artworks made from everyday materials such as sugar, candy and craft materials in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Included with entry. Check times. Adult £15, child £5, various concs. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE www.kew.org
Until Apr 2
Step Into Infinite Space Experience two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Be immersed in endless reflections. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. £10. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Until April 10
Weird Sensations Feels Good: The World of ASMR
WHAT’S ON
Explore the emerging world of creativity triggered through this sound phenomenon. Adults from £9.50. Family from £21. Must book. Design Museum, W8 6AG. https://designmuseum.org
Until April 16 Executions
How, over 700 years, public executions shaped the city we know today. 12+. Various prices. Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL. www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Until April 16
Africa Fashion
Exploring its global impact through photos, textiles, music and visual arts. £16, under-26 £10, under-12 free. V&A, SW7 2RL. www.vam.ac.uk
Until April 28
Slavery & The Bank
How wealth created through transatlantic slavery shaped the development of Britain. Free. Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
Until May 4
Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination
Immersive genre-defying exhibition exploring visions of the future through the science of today. 8+ recommended. Adult £18, child/concs £16.20. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Until May 28 War Games: Real Conflicts/Virtual Worlds/ Extreme Entertainment Exhibition exploring what video games can tell us about conflict, placing video
games alongside real-world artefacts, plus playable retro-gaming focusing on the First World War. Age suitability not given. Free. Advance book timed entry or walk up and wait. Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ https://www.iwm.org.uk
Alternate Saturdays until Jun 24 Transformative Futures
Weekly collective for young people to think, discuss and create together. For 15-25s. 2-4pm. Free. Book. Camden Art Centre, NW3 6DG https://camdenartcentre.org
Until Jun 25 Yinka Ilori
The colourful world of artist/designer Yinka Ilori. Free. Design Museum, W8 6AG. www.designmuseum.org
Until Jul 2
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Various prices. Must book. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD www.nhm.ac.uk
Until Dec 1 2023
Tutankhamun the Boy: Growing Up in Ancient Egypt
Find out what life was like as a young boy at the palaces of Amarna and Gurob. For schools and families. TuesFri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. Free. Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL, Malet Place WC1 6BT. ucl.ac.uk/culture/petrie-museum
Day by day
Jan 14, Feb 16 & 17
Making Masks: ancient Egypt
Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. Complements Hieroglyphs ex-
hibition, until Feb 19. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Jan 15, 27, Feb 18
Herstory of the Royal Opera House Tour, uncovering the stories of the women who made it. Lots of walking and info so suitable for older children. ROH recommends 5+. £16. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Jan 17, 19, 20, Feb 3, 8, 10, 14 & later
Sleeping Beauty Tour with Lilac Fairy High Tea
Discover how magic and fairytale characters are brought to life in a 1hr tour, themed on Sleeping Beauty, followed by Lilac Fairy High Tea. 2pm. 12+. £55. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Jan 21, Feb 16 & 17
companied. 10am, 12pm, 2pm. £25 per person. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Family Studio: Object Stories Workshops for families. Design an object that represents you. Inspired by Spain and the Hispanic World exhibition. 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. All ages. Families free. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD www.royalacademy.org.uk
Jan 22 & Feb 26
Family Sundays
Fun-packed creative activities, ideal for 3-10s. Suitable for all. 10am & 1.30pm. Adult £10, under-18 £8. Sold out. Check for returns. Royal Opera House, Bow St, London WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Jan 26, Feb 23
Minecraft
Masterpieces: ancient Egypt
Try your own Egyptian construction. Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. Complements Hieroglyphs exhibition, until Feb 19. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Jan 22
Israeli Family Winter Disco Boogie
Disco-style party for all the family with craft, soft play and games. U7s and adults. 11am. Adult £5, child £7, free siblings under 6ms. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk
Family Kokedama Workshop
Create your own kokedama – a ball of soil, covered in moss and planted – with snowdrops. 7+, must be ac-
Gaming@artsdepot
Bring a board game or use one of theirs. 16+. 6.30pm. Free. Artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
Jan 27 & Feb 24
Family Freestyle Workshop Dance workshop on a theme, for 2-4s and their families. 2pm. £4. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN www.sadlerswells.com
Jan 28 & Feb 4
Make-it: Costume Illustration
Inspired by the Re:Imagining Musicals Display, create a costume design for a character and explore new perspectives to shape characters and costumes. 120mins. 10.30am 7-10s, 2pm 10-13s. £12. V&A, SW7 2RL www.vam.ac.uk
WHAT’S ON
Jan 28 & March 18
Making Masks: Aztecs
Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Jan 30
Nature Storytime
Interactive nature-themed story session and craft or habitat exploration. U6s but all welcome. 10.30am-11.30am. Free, donation welcome. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW www.wildlondon.org.uk
Feb 1
11+ Parent Q&A
Not sure how to choose a secondary school? Andrew Doe, of Haberdashers Girls’ Middle School gives an in-depth talk about 11+ and 13+. With Q&A. For parents of children in years 3, 4 and 5. 7.30pm. £12 per household. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
K'Mo B'Bayit Tu B'Shvat
Israeli family get-together for Tu B’Shvat. Songs, games and festival surprises. In Hebrew. 3-6s. 11am. £15 per family. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Tu B’Shvat Crafts for LGBTQ families
Family art workshop. U11s. 3pm. £15 per family. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Feb 3
Minecraft Masterpieces: Rome
Try your own Roman construction. Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Feb 4
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
Feb 5
Family Studio: Woven Worlds
Workshops for families. Create a colourful scene using printmaking and collage. 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. All ages. Families free. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD www.royalacademy.org.uk
Feb 5-March 5
Orchid Festival
Book time slot when buying entry. Adult £15, child £5, various concs. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE www.kew.org
Feb 11
I Really, Really Love You So Author event with Karl Newson. Storytime and craft. £7.99 includes book. Sibling ticket £5, redeemable against books on the day. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Feb 11
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. Mum2MumMarketHaringey. Check website for venue. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
Feb
11 & 18
Impossible Images: ancient Egypt
Create an Egypt-themed family photo. Complements Hieroglyphs exhibition, until Feb 19. Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW www.britishmuseum.org
Feb 11-19
Stem Week events
Test your science skills and tech talents with free activities including robot coding and a radar maths challenge. Free. Limited places. Must book. Airfix workshop £2. Plus Family trails, interactive exhibits in RAF: First To The Future – Free entry. And paid-for exhibits, 4D theatre, flight simulator, Spitfire Experience. Open every day. 10am -5pm. Must book free entry. Parking charge. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Feb 14
11am-4pm. Plus play The Keeper of Paintings and the Palette of Perception. Immersive experience via mobile device for 7-11s. The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Feb 14-17
Family creative workshops
The
Turing Lectures: How to Speak Whale
Hear about the amazing advances scientists are making in decoding animal communication. With wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill. 2pm. 6+, families and young people 13+. £16, concs £10. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS www.rigb.org
Feb 14
& 15
Out of This World: Mars
Ask all your burning space questions in this interactive Planetarium show and morning of fun. 7+. Child £5. 10.30am. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Feb 14-16
Explore, Build, Play Celebrate architecture and materials. Free, Drop-in. Families, all ages,
Re-make and animate history with artists and makers through a range of imaginative workshops inspired by our Tiny Traces exhibition for children aged 5-12. 11am-1pm. 2pm4pm. Must be accompanied. Check the website for details. Closed Mondays. Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Feb 15
Rainbow Family Plant Drawing Session
Celebrating diversity in plants through art. 10am-12pm. 5+. Child £10, Accompanying adult £15. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Feb 16 & 17
Holiday to Space
Join Ted for a morning of fun including Planetarium show. 3-6s. Child £5. 10.30am. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Feb 17-May 19
Beyond The Streets London
Comprehensive graffiti and street art exhibition from over 150 artists, icons and rule-breakers. From £15, concs available. Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY www.saatchigallery.com
Feb 18
Nick Sharratt’s All New Picture Book Drawalong
Join the much-loved children’s writer and illustrator in a family- friendly funfilled drawalong. 5+. From £12. artsdepot, N12 0GA www.artsdepot.co.uk
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
Family Fun Day: Imaginative Inventions
Talks, demonstrations and hands-on science. 7-12s. Older and younger siblings welcome. 11am-4pm. £16, concs £10. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS www.rigb.org
Feb 19
Family Disco Boogie Disco-style party for all the family with craft, soft play and games. U7s and adults. 11am. Adult £5, child £7, free siblings under 6ms. JW3 community
centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk
Feb 25
Making Masks: Japan
Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Echoes from the Edge of Space and Time
In April 2019 the Event Horizon Telescope, together with Ziri Younsi, stunned the world with the first ever picture of a black hole. In this talk Ziri will explore how we are able to capture images of black holes, what we can learn and where that might take us. Particularly suitable for 13+. 2pm. £16, concs £10. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS www.rigb.org
March 4
Minecraft Masterpieces: Rome
Try your own Roman construction. Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
March 4-5
Sleepover: Ancient Worlds Activities. Sleep surrounded by kings and gods from the ancient world, and join exclusive trails after breakfast. 8-15s. £60. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
