Families North London NovemberDecember 2024 by Families Magazine

Supporting a child with maths anxiety

By Catherine Loble and Lisa Wander

From buying a kilo of apples to paying a restaurant bill or making savings, maths is a fact of life.

However, many people see maths as a confusing subject which can lead to maths anxiety. In children, this can impact their academic performance and overall confidence.

By understanding the causes of maths anxiety and implementing supportive strategies, parents can play a crucial role in helping their children develop a positive relationship with maths. Changing the way we think about numbers and remembering that our relationship with maths can grow over time can positively impact self-confidence. Encouragement, patience and a focus on understanding can transform maths from a source of fear to an opportunity for growth and success.

Watch out for any signs that could suggest your child is affected such as avoidance of maths-related activities, negative self-talk or expressions of hopelessness about maths. Teachers might report poor performance on tests and assignments, despite adequate preparation. Stress or panic can bring on headaches or stomach aches, sweating and increased heart rate and may lead to school refusal and separation anxiety.

⏺Lisa and Catherine are co-founders of Emparenting (www.emparenting.co.uk), supporting children, parents and families with the insights, skills and tools needed to nurture the development and well-being of the next generation.

Causes of maths anxiety

∞ Negative experiences from previous failures.

∞ Pressure to perform from parents, teachers, or peers and in exam and test situations within time constraints.

∞ Teaching methods such as rote memorisation, rather than fully understanding concepts.

∞ Lack of confidence where believing one is "bad at maths" can undermine confidence further.

∞ Parents passing on their own lack of confidence in maths.

Strategies for parents

∞ Promote a growth mindset. Remind your child that their ability in maths can and will be improved with practice, positivity and learning from mistakes.

∞ Provide a comfortable space for homework.

∞ Focus on understanding, offering real life examples to explain concepts. Be patient and encouraging.

∞ Have fun with maths games and puzzles. Cooking and shopping naturally incorporate maths.

∞ Praise effort, not just results. Celebrating small successes builds confidence. Praise persistence, not just being right.

∞ Seek help when needed. There are plenty of educational apps and online resources that make learning interactive and explain concepts in different ways. It is also useful to communicate with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress and areas that need support.

A letter from Santa!

All children love to receive a letter And what could be more special than a letter from Santa? Here's

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Royal Mail

Children receive a free reply when they post a letter to Santa in an envelope with either a first or second class stamp, to Santa/ Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ. Include child’s full name and address. Closing date Nov 30. www.royalmail.com/christmas/letters-to-santa

We have some great offers for you in this issue – with Lego as well as other great toys to give away. Check out our gift guide for seasonal inspiration. Plus we have some top parenting articles with ideas for keeping tweens reading, insight into fussy eating and on how to create a dialogue to ensure workplace expectations are reasonable. We have inspiration to enjoy outdoor fun in winter, and our great round-up of activitites, plus Panto and a guide to where Santa will be popping up in our What's On!

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Enjoy winter's wonder

By Gemma Hunt

On a gloomy day, it's tempting to stay indoors, but it's so good for kids – and adults – to get outside, spend time in nature, de-stress in the open air and burn off pent-up energy.

But before you open the front door and take that first step into the winter air, here are some ideas to keep everybody warm, dry – and happy.

Wrap up in layers

Dressing in plenty of layers is a great way to keep warm –they trap warm air next to the body and can be added or removed, depending on how your child is feeling. Don’t forget a hat to keep heads warm and a pair of gloves or mittens for chilly hands.

Get active

Doing some exercise will warm you up from the inside out. Whether it’s doing some star jumps, dancing around or, if it’s not slippery underfoot, challenging the children to a running race. Get the heart pumping and you’ll be feeling warm in no time.

Snacks at the ready

Don’t forget to pack some snacks and perhaps a flask of warming hot chocolate for your outdoor adventures this winter. These can help give your little ones the energy and motivation to get outside.

Waterproof and wellies

Winter walks can be mucky walks but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Get your waterproofs and wellies on and have

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some fun finding those muddy puddles and having a good jump around in them.

Help other children to enjoy the great outdoors

As an ambassador for The Outdoor Guide Foundation’s (TOG) Waterproof & Wellies campaign, I’m helping to raise funds to provide all state primary schools in the country with at least ten sets of waterproof jackets, trousers and wellie boots so children who cannot afford outdoor clothes can play outside. Interested? You can support the campaign too at www.theoutdoorguidefoundation.org

Be prepared

Check the forecast so you can be ready for the weather.

Have fun!

There are loads of fun winter activities - even without snow. Construct a twig or fallen branch den, gather fallen leaves, seeds and other items to make mandalas on the ground, a scavenger hunt or geocaching. You’ll make great memories and you'll be glad you did go out for that walk!

⏺ Gemma Hunt is a television presenter from Songs of Praise and CBeebies, proud Ambassador of The Outdoor Guide (TOG) Foundation, as well as an accomplished children’s author and Confident Communication Coach. She hosts children’s pirate parties and live events and festivals with her one-woman pirate show. www.gemmahunt.com

Stagecoach Highgate and Hampstead Heath celebrates 30 years

As Stagecoach Highgate and Hampstead Heath enters its 30th year, Principal Odette Garvey talks about the journey over the past three decades.

In the beginning

"Stagecoach pioneered the unique formula of an hour of singing, an hour of dance and an hour of drama at the weekends, which proved an instant success and so demand was high. Since then we have trained thousands of children across North London aged 4 to 16," said Odette.

Quality training

Stagecoach has a proven record of quality training in the performing arts with Ofsted awarding its teaching team Outstanding. "Our aim is to provide all our students with skills, not just for the stage, but for life. Many of our students have appeared in West End shows, TV and films and even University Challenge. The life skills they learn are transferable, onstage as well as offstage," Odette added.

A bright future

"The mainstream education system has put the arts at the bottom of the list – and this is where Stagecoach comes in. We are teaching what schools aren't, which are the soft skills needed for life and the workplace. We are teaching them creative courage for life, to inspire the next generation of calm confident leaders."

Book a two-week trial at www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate or call Odette on 07956 436028.

Education

Counting affects sharing

Young children who are good with numbers are more likely to share valued items with friends. Researchers from universities across the US conducted the groundbreaking research, concluding that counting skills were the single biggest predictor of "fair sharing behaviour" among childen age 3 to 5. www.neurosciencenews.com

Keeping tweens reading

By Tanith Carey

Does it feel like you're fighting a losing battle maintaining your tween’s interest in reading? Does your child always seem more interested in the quick fix of screens than books?

It’s understandable that parents worry. The human brain is wired for novelty and the bright lights and quick rewards of going online can feel immediately gratifying.

But it’s worth persevering. Books are a key way to help your child feel happier and less stressed. A National Literacy Trust survey found that keen readers between the age of 8 and 13 are three times more likely to have higher levels of mental well-being, compared to those who don’t engage with books at all. With books, kids learn to concentrate for longer and improve emotional intelligence as they empathise with the characters.

In a largely digital world, what’s a modern parent to do? As is often the case, part of the answer lies in taking action before your child hits tweenhood.

For ages 2 to 5, try limiting tech learning games to just ONE of your child’s many play options. Preschoolers need to develop their reading brains first.

Modern Approach

After that, help kids become "bilingual". This means providing text both on screen and on the printed page. Point out the difference between accessing information quickly online and deep, concentrated book-reading.

Help children recognise how screens and books make them feel different. For example, help your child notice how video gaming makes them feel tense and jumpy. Then notice how curling up with a good book and being able to take in information at their own pace makes them feel calmer. Make phone-free family time a treat. For example, hold a phone amnesty where you ALL go to a café for a hot chocolate with your favourite books for half an hour’s reading When kids realise how good books can make them feel and how they bond you together, it marks the start of a life-long habit.

Engaging tweens further

Let them choose. While it’s tempting to encourage your children to read the classics you loved when you were little, let your child follow their own interests and get excited about a new book, whether it’s from the library or a bookshop.

Go exploring together. Thanks to the internet, our children have never read more words or had access to more experiences. They can now browse through hundreds of websites every day and search any subject that interests them in seconds.

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CFBL head nurtures success and happiness

David Gassian, Headteacher of Collège Français Bilingue de Londres, tells how bilingualism grows children's world view and explains that partnership with parents is essential for well-being and success.

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I hope they would describe me first and foremost as someone who is always available for them. Then I think they'd say that I'm fair in the decisions I take. Those who know me a little better know that I like to chat and joke with the students. Some of them also know that I like to bake, including for the teachers and students.

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How do you think a head can make a difference to a pupil?

Every year, I see students leave CFBL at the end of Year 10 and most of them I've known for 10 years! When I meet a student, I always say hello and try to say their name. I think that makes a real difference, because that way everyone knows that they are not just another student in my eyes.

How do you hope to involve parents and carers in their child’s education?

Partnership with parents is an essential principle in education. The best way to do this is for parents and teachers to work hand in hand. This means listening and communicating well, and sharing common values and actions. First and foremost, this means not waiting for a pupil to run into problems before worrying about his or her well-being or results. Positive discussion when everything is going well is undoubtedly the best way to prepare for any difficulties that may arise.

What can a child from a non-bilingual household gain from the school?

Children from non-bilingual homes have a rightful place in our school. In particular, they will find a form of openness to the world linked to the plural linguistic and cultural identity of our pupils and teaching staff. Accepting other people's differences is a major key to happiness and success and we believe that CFBL offers this openness to all its pupils, whatever their linguistic background. Naturally, any family interested in CFBL will have to show some interest in the French language, but every year we welcome pupils, particularly in nursery, for whom French is not the language of reference, and everything goes very well!

Role model, not moderator

By Hannah Brencher

When I decided to unplug from technology for one thousand hours over the course of a year, I saw it as a challenge to reclaim my time and relieve the constant barrage of notifications. What I didn’t anticipate was how profoundly a digital detox would transform my approach to motherhood.

When I started this experiment, my daughter was just over a year old and already reaching for my phone. Who could blame her? My husband and I were constantly checking our devices in front of her. What message was she receiving and was it a positive one?

I know my daughter will grow up in a world teeming with technology. As her first teacher, it's my responsibility to model healthy behaviours and demonstrate the importance of being truly present. Could I set healthier boundaries for my own screen use and become a role model not just a moderator? So, I put my phone away and made a conscious effort to show up fully for her.

Author Hannah Brencher

15 minutes spent on a puzzle was enough for us to feel truly connected. And not once did I walk away without feeling grateful for the choice to connect with her more deeply.

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Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Talk speaker, and mental health advocate. Read more in The Unplugged Hours, from www.bookshop.org

My daughter and I began to find daily "pockets of presence" when we were simply together. We built Lego castles, sipped imaginary tea from wooden cups, traced letters and made art. These moments meant the world to her. They conveyed that there was nowhere I’d rather be right then. Even

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Your Christmas stocking A few home truths

When growing families need more room, building into the loft can be a sound investment, as well as a cost-effective lifestyle improvement. So how do you find someone to trust with your home, what questions should you ask and what is it reasonable to expect?

Luke Murphy from Lilywood Lofts, pictured, says the opinion of a previous client is vital:

“Before we take a deposit for a job, we invite people to see a recent job or speak to a previous customer on the phone, and we’ll try to make sure the referee is “traceable”, an accountant, lawyer, teacher or similar.”

What to ask a referee:

Was the firm considerate, respectful and tidy?

“We talk through every decision with the customer so there are no surprises. We tidy up at the end of the day and are considerate about behaviour around families.”

Did they schedule a “snagging” visit?

“We go back six weeks later to pick up any snags – small things that need finishing off.”

How long did the job take?

“We recognise that people want the work done and they want their home back. With our jobs, it’s between six and eight weeks and the job’s wrapped up and the scaffold’s down.”

Is it quality work as well as affordable?

“We’re not aiming for a finish that is “a pass”. We’re aiming for a recommendation off of every loft we do. About 80 per cent of work we do is on recommendation.”

Who actually did the work?

“Some firms have a salesmen who will sell the loft, then they’ll get a guy in, who is a subcontractor of a subcontractor. It may depend on how he feels that day as to whether he does a good job. With Lilywood, the customer knows what they are getting. I aim to be on site 75 per cent of the time, and most of the time during the build stage. We make sure the customer gets a very good service out of us.”

Luke had some final advice:

Look through the quote. Does it include everything you want?

“Does the quotation include all the sockets you need in a room, or all the lights, especially if you are installing spotlights? Some builders give a lower quote but miss out elements that you need or are going to want to add later. Some firms give quotations without visiting the property, yet that property may need upgraded fire doors to pass building regulations. Our quotations are thoughtful, comprehensive and transparent.”

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By Sarah Lindsley

Yes, it’s that time of year again! Along with decking the halls, meal planning and panto ticket booking, while the children are beside themselves with excitement, let’s not forget the presents.

We are here to help! Our Christmas stocking filler gift guide offers you inspiration in the lead-up to the festive season. With each gift coming in under £15 there may even be some of the Christmas budget left over to treat yourself!

Ladybird Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth book (from birth) £10.99

With simple black-and-white illustrations on padded pages and a touch-and-feel experience on every page, this beautiful book is designed to capture babies’ attention and even claims to help develop their eyesight. It's a lovely first bonding experience for you and your newborn.

H&M Bunny Musical Soft Toy (from birth) £12.99

This gorgeously soft and sweet bunny toy doesn’t just look cute in your baby’s nursery – pull the small cord and it plays Brahms’ Lullaby. It also has a prettily embroidered face and a very handy hook and loop-fastening hanger at the top so it can be easily attached to a cot or changing table.

John Lewis Wooden Shape Puzzle (12 months+) £10

This super cute sorting puzzle, made from FSC-certified wood, comes in a gorgeous palette of colours. Introducing shape and colour concepts, the pieces are beautifully smooth and the perfect size for little hands.

Campbell Busy Books Busy Park Board Book (2-5 yrs) £6.99

Part of the Busy Books series, Busy Park is guaranteed to be a favourite at bedtime. Use the interactive push, pull and slide tabs to make the animals run and disappear and even get the sunshine to come out. Recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.

John Lewis Toaster & Kettle Play Set (2+) £12.50

Put your feet up while your toddler serves you tea and toast! This set has realistic functions and sounds and the light-up kettle whistles to the "boil" before clicking off. Sturdy and well-made, to withstand multiple bangs and crashes from your mini-chef.

Hy-Pro Size 2 Skills Trainer Football (8+) £11.99

Get World Cup-ready with this brilliant skills trainer football from Hy-Pro. With easy to hold ergonomic handles and adjustable cord. Play football anytime, anywhere.

Orchard Toys Games (2-6) £9.75/£12/£6

Doggy Doggy Woof Woof! (2-6) is an energetic new matching game where players pair doggy heads and bodies, with two fun ways to play. In Don't Wake Mr McGregor (4+) join Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy and Mopsy and race to collect the most fruit and vegetables. But don’t wake Mr McGregor or you’ll have to return to the start. In a festive, travel-size Elf Lotto (3-6), collect all the cheeky elves and be the first to fill your board with matching characters.

stocking filler gift guide

Usborne A Sticker Dolly Story Christmas Mystery (5+) £5.99

It's Christmas Eve and the Christmas Dolls get a call from Mission Control: all the presents have been stolen from Santa's workshop and one of the elves is missing! It's now up to the Christmas Dolls – Star, Robin and Clara – to save Christmas.

Lego City Police Car 60312 (5+) £8.99

Opens your child up to imaginative play and is fantastic for fine motor skills. This City Police Car set, featuring a cool police patrol car and accompanying police officer figure complete with torch and hat, will keep your child busy for hours as they zoom around the living room chasing the baddies. And you can access an interactive building guide on the Lego Building Instructions app.

Kinetic Sand Deluxe Beach Castle Play Set (5+) £11.99

Bring the beach to your kitchen. Made with larger grains of natural sand, it moulds easily and never dries out. It is a unique sensory experience that encourages hours of independent play. Unfold the box to discover a sandy play area with cutting, digging and raking tools.

Gamewright Sleeping Queens (8+) £12.99

Great fun. Card game requiring strategy, decision-making, arithmetic and a little luck.

⏺ Sarah Lindsley is a writer and mum of two girls, living in SW London.

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Parenting

Fussy eating and neurodiversity

By Ellie Malt

Short phases of fussy eating and avoiding new foods are very common in childhood. But if your child’s picky eating persists, it could be a sign of a neurodiverse brain type such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit disorder (ADHD).

Understanding the connections between neurodiversity and eating problems can help you decide what to do.

Constipation

Although surveys on gastrointestinal symptoms in children with ASD and ADHD are inconsistent, one study of 120 children with ASD1 found nearly all had constipation. The pain of regular constipation can lead to negative associations with eating.

The gut

Children with neurodiversity are more likely to have guts with structural differences – a reduced ability to push food through, a slow gut, or the intestine wall can fail to keep food molecules in, a leaky gut. A US study2 suggested children with ASD and ADHD may have differences in gut bacteria, leading to altered immune responses.

Food intolerances

Growing anecdotal evidence indicates that children with ASD and ADHD are more likely to have lactose and casein intolerances, and gluten intolerances. Despite a lack of largescale studies, a small survey of parents of autistic children in England showed a fifth had tried a gluten and/or milk-free diet and a majority reported improvements in their child’s wellbeing.

Sensory processing

Children with ASD or ADHD feel overloaded by sensory stimuli. A heightened sensory awareness to texture, taste and smell can make certain foods intolerable, leading to a more restricted diet with a preference for predictability and comfort.

Sensitivity to sound (misophonia)

Children with neurodivergence are more likely to be sensitive to specific sounds, such as chewing or swallowing, making mealtimes stressful and unpleasant. This can lead them to avoid eating certain textures or eating in social settings.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

ARFID, a recognised eating disorder, is characterised by extremely selective eating habits without an underlying medical condition. A study of 600 children in Sweden with ARFID3 is one of the most recent to have highlighted the overlap between eating disorders and neurodiverse conditions including tic disorder, ADHD and ASD.

⏺ Ellie is a writer and mum of two daughters living in Surrey.

Sources: 1. GastrointestinalDysfunction in Autism: Parental Report, Clinical Evaluation, and Associated Factors, Autism Research, Volume 5, Issue2, 2012. 2. The Gut Microbiome in Autism, American Society Microbiology 2021. 3. Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions in 600 Swedish Children with the ARFID phenotype. PMC, 2024.

Practical steps

Occupational therapy: Engage a therapist to help your child become more comfortable with different foods.

Behavioural interventions: Use positive reinforcement and gradual exposure.

Involvement: Involve your child in meal planning and preparation.

Consult a healthcare provider: Gastrointestinal problems may be affecting your child’s eating habits.

Sound sensitivity: Noise-cancelling headphones or background music can help manage sensitivity to eating sounds. Consult allergists or dietitians: Explore testing for food intolerances and develop a dietary plan.

Juggling parenting and work

By Catherine Oliver

Juggling parenting and work is hard. It can often feel like you’re stumbling from one mini drama to the next, wondering when your colleagues’ patience might run out... Sound familiar?

While there’s no magic wand, there are good strategies. Start by looking for patterns. Think of regular pinch points such as no plan B when your childcare breaks down, weekly meetings that regularly run over or being too preoccupied to focus on work. Once you’ve identified these, try to take a step back and look for the small changes you could make. Have a plan B ready, especially if your child is sniffling and it’s likely you’ll get "that call". One strategy is to spend five minutes each weekend talking through your week with your partner, discussing who could be available if things go wrong on which day. If that’s not an option, having a list of people you can call on – family, friends or even paid help (nursery

Top tips for juggling parenting and work

Update your plan B for childcare breakdowns weekly Don't apologise for being a parent – ever. Share your challenges with your colleagues.

Be clear on your boundaries. If you need to be home by a set time, that's non-negotiable. If there are exceptions, be clear what they are. Key to this is not saying "yes" to extra work straight away. Reflect. Is extra work core to your role or would someone else be better placed to do it? Does it have to be done now?

Done is better than perfect. To the perfectionists out there, prioritise. Think about what you're really being asked and get that job done. It can often be more straightforward than you think.

Decide on your priorities. Whether that's making the school play, doing school drop offs or completing project X (most likely all of the above). If you're clear on what matters to you, you can build a plan around that.

staff are often up for extra hours), means you can go from panic to action very quickly.

Build in transition time. If you have control of your diary, 30 minutes of "transition time" at the start and end of each day can be really helpful, especially when you’re on drop off or pick up. To make this work, don’t schedule anything for the first and last half an hour of your working day. This provides a buffer if the traffic is bad or your child is having a meltdown at drop off. A few minutes together without stress will mean the difference between you leaving them crying versus happy. And ditto at pick up. If your last meeting runs over, you won’t be clock watching.

Talking to your manager/colleagues

What if you don’t have control of your diary or worry about pushing your luck with your team? If you are worried about the latter, ask yourself, where’s the evidence? Has anyone said something to you? Becoming a working parent is a tough transition. We no longer have the same flexibility to work late that we had before. It can take time to get used to that and not feel the need to apologise for being a parent.

If there are issues or you think there might be, talk to your manager or colleagues. This gives you a chance to deal with them together. Explain the challenges you’re facing. It may well be that these won’t even have occurred to them. While you can’t usually change your childcare timing, it might be possible to change the time of a meeting, your working hours or your workload. Ask what would it take to make this work? And keep checking in to make sure it’s still working.

⏺Catherine Oliver is a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor who specialises in supporting working parents. Her new Amazon #1 bestseller Working Parents-to-be is a step-by-step guide to parental leave and return and helps new or soon-to-be parents and workplaces to recognise the challenges of becoming a working parent and create a personalised plan to overcome them.

What's On

WHAT’S ON!

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Interactive Storytelling Tuesdays. Various times. The Woodman N6 5UA, 0-5. From £8.50 parent & child www.littlesupernovas.com

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Until Nov 16

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

The sublime and the ridiculous combine in the hilarious story of a small dog with a big dream. 3-8. 45mins. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. Adult £15, child £13, Thurs & Fri 4.45pm £10. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Until Nov 17

The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre

Brain-teasing interactive adventure, combining live board game elements with a thrilling evidence hunt. 6+. Various dates, times. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £15, child £13, Thurs & Fri 4.45pm £10. Previews Sep 21-22, £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Day by Day

November

Nov 8

The Elves & The Shoemaker

Interactive Storytime, followed by craft, and Twirling Toddlers dance class, with the Little Supernovas, various times, Lyceum Theatre, WC2E. 0-5. £15. www.littlesupernovas.com

Nov 10

Stories of a Watersprite

Among drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks, a Watersprite awakens. The pond is teeming with life but strange things that clutter and crinkle are cluttering up the pond. 4-10 2pm, Relaxed. 45mins. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12 www.artsdepot.co.uk

Meet at the Ark at Eight Children’s musical based on the best-selling book by Ulrich Hub, about two penguin trying to smuggle their friend onto Noah’s Ark. 1.30pm, 3pm. 4-8

JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. £15

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Nov 13, 20, 27, Dec 4

Dickensian Christmas Tour

Join Dickens’s close friend John Forster as he guides you through Dickens’s historic home. All ages. 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Museum open Weds-Sun. £20, child £15. https://dickensmuseum.com

Nov 15

Tots Tunes Family Band

Shake, stomp and sing in an interactive musical workshop with live jazz and folk music. 0-7 11am, 1pm. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. £10, plus £3.50 booking fee www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Nov 17

Nick Cope’s Family Show

The star of Cbeebies’ Nick Cope’s Popcast sings his child-friendly, funny and unique songs. 3+. 11am. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12 www.artsdepot.co.uk

Nov 19-Dec 31

Odd and the Frost Giants

It's going to take a very special kind of boy to defeat the most dangerous of all the Frost Giants and rescue the mighty Gods. Someone cheerful and infuriating and clever. Someone just like Odd... Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. 7+. 2hrs. Various dates, times. Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. From £12.50, child from £10.50 www.unicorntheatre.com

Nov 20-Jan 11

PAN

Join Wendy, John and Michael as they are swept into Pan’s exhilarating journey, an unforgettable escapade teeming with magical, delightful chaos in the heart of Neverland. Celebrating 50 years of Chickenshed. 5+ Chickenshed, N14 4P. Various days, times. From £10-22.50. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Nov 22-Dec 31

Huddle

During the long, cold winter, Mr Penguin carefully guards his egg. Now this new dad needs to look after his newly-born chick

on his own and he’s not feeling confident. How will father and baby work it out together? 2-5 50mins. Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. From £18.50. Child from £14.50 www.unicorntheatre.com

Nov 22-Jan 5

Room on the Broom

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 3+. Various days, times. Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. From £10 thelyrictheatre.co.uk

Nov 23

Aurora Orchestra: The Mouse, the Duck and The Horse Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s much-loved book is brought to musical life. 11am. 4-8. Kings Place, N1 9GE. From £15 www.kingsplace.co.uk

Nov 23-Jan 5

Dick Whittington and His Cat

Join Dick on his search for fame, fortune and new beginnings as he has the adventure of a lifetime. All ages. 2hrs 30. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. £10-£45. www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Nov 23-Jan 5

Rosie Robins and the Christmas Post

It’s the busiest time of the year at the post office. When a snowstorm blows in, the animals of Clover Leaf Wood must work together to make sure the mail arrives on time. 2-5. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £17, child £15, Thurs & Fri 4.45pm £12. Previews Nov 23-24 £10. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Nov 23-Jan 4

The Snowman

Iconic Christmas show

The Snowman returns to Peacock Theatre for its 27th anniversary. Perfect for introducing children to dance. Magical adaptation featuring colourful sets, extravagant costumes and exuberant dancing. All ages. Various dates, times. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. From £18. Discounted tickets for families available. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT www.sadlerswells.com/whatson/the-snowman-2024

Nov 23-Jan 26

The Singing Mermaid

Warm-hearted musical adventure about a mermaid who is tricked into joining a travelling circus. Will she ever escape and who will help her along the way? 3-8. Various times, dates. See Little Angel website for Family Workshops: The Singing Mer-

maid, 3-6, Dec 15-Jan 5. (Dec 12

Festive Gala event with special guest star and surprise performances, 6pm, £75.) Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. Adult £17, child £15. 4.45pm performances £12. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Nov 23-Feb 2

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical 8+, 2hrs 30. The Other Palace, SW1E 5JA. From £26 https://theotherpalace.co.uk

Nov 24

English Touring Opera: The Wellies

Milly is stuck inside while it rains. She finds an amazing pair of shiny talking wellies with a special secret power; they splash you to any time and place you desire…. 4+ and young people with SEND. 40mins. 11am, 2pm, both captioned and relaxed. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Nov 29-Jan 5

Hansel & Gretel

New version by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, with poetry, songs and hope, returning with a new recipe of music, mayhem and festive magic. 5+. Various dates, times. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. From £5-£55. (See also Spoken Word Workshop and Music Workshop Dec 7-Jan 5, in Events) www.shakespearesglobe.com

Nov 30-Dec 1

A Gothicly Grand Magic Lantern Christmas

Dive into the realm of goblins, ghosts and a spellbinding seasonal celebration for all ages. 11,30, 1pm, 3pm. Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Museum open Weds-Sun. Entry to house included. £15, u16 £10. dickensmuseum.com

Nov 30-Dec 30

Christmas Tales

See classic fairy tales come to life with all your favourite Tales characters and festive music. Various dates/times. 0-7. From £9.50. Under 12m free. www.chickenshed.org.uk

December

Dec 1

The Multi-Story Orchestra: Living Programme Notes Interactive classical music experience for the whole family. 12pm. All ages. Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. From £8 www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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What's On

the rude bits. 6+. 3pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.50. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Dec 3-Jan 5

The Gruffalo’s Child

Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission. Enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 3+. 55mins. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12 www.artsdepot.co.uk

Dec 3-Jan 16

Cinderella

Be transported by ballet into an ethereal world where dreams come true. Suggested 5+ Relaxed for families on Dec 31, 1pm. Various dates, times. 2hrs 45. Royal Ballet and Opera House, WC2E 9DD. £10-£190 www.rbo.org.uk

Dec 4-Jan 5

Stick Man

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the adventure for Stick Man. 3+. Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio, WC1H 0AH www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2024/dec/stick-man

Dec 6

Cinderella Interactive Storytime, followed by craft, and Twirling Toddlers dance class, with the Little Supernovas, various times, Lyceum Theatre, WC2E. 0-5. £15. www.littlesupernovas.com

Dec 6-Jan 5

Christmas Comes to Moominvalley

The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that “Christmas” is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what “Christmas” is. With breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. 3-103. Various times, dates. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £10-25. www.jacksonslane.org.uk

Dec 6-9

The Wizard of Oz on Ice Ally Pally’s annual amateur production spectacular featuring

a cast of home-grown talent of all ages. 3+. Various times. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. £11£15.50. www.alexandrapalace.com

Dec 7

Baby Broadway Christmas Festive well-known numbers from favourite shows, performed by West End singers, plus bubbles, poetry, dance and audience interaction. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 10am, 11.30am, 2pm. 0-8. From £12

www.artsdepot.co.uk

Dec 7-24

Believe in the Magic

A pantomime, a musical, a play. Meet your favourite characters on a theatrical journey to the home of Santa Claus. Includes the opportunity to see Santa’s Grotto. The Bull Theatre, EN5 5SJ. £10. www.thebulltheatre.com

Dec 7-30

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

Family fun and pantomime magic bring the classic tale of the magic lamp to life with twists, turns and wishes. Laughter, merriment and captivating music. All ages Various days, times. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. Previews £14, adults £22, children £18.

www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk

Dec 8

My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

Father Christmas is due at the biggest concert in the world and conductor Tim has lost his Christmas spirit. Join his brother Tom and special guests as try to bring back his Christmas cheer. All ages. 12.30pm, 4.30pm. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. £2573.50

www.royalalberthall.com

Dec 8-Jan 5

Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah

Fun-filled extravaganza for the whole family, by the creative team behind last-year’s sellout hit Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Pig. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. From £26, u16 from £16

www.jw3.org.uk/panto

Dec 12-31

The Fir Tree

Playfully imaginative re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale about a fir tree. 6+ All performances are sensory adapted and relaxed. Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12 www.artsdepot.co.uk

Dec 12-Jan 4

Horrible Histories presents Horrible Christmas

Join a hair-raising hilarious adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season. 5+. Various dates, times. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Various prices www.alexandrapalace.com

Dec 12-Jan 12

Nutcracker London Coliseum

English National Ballet bring the festive classic to life in a magical, brand-new production. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible - a journey full of colour and wonder, with over 100 dancers and musicians. 5+ Family friendly performance

Jan 4, 2.30pm, and relaxed

performance Jan 9, 1.30pm, all ages. London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES. From £15, u16 half-price. ballet.org.uk/nutcracker

Dec 13

Baby Broadway Christmas Festive well-known numbers from favourite shows, performed by West End singers, plus bubbles, poetry, dance and audience interaction. 10am & 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 0-6. Free U6m. From £7. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Dec 13-Jan 4

Aladdin

A journey filled with laughter, magic and wishes galore. All ages. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. Includes bangs, flashes and water-based haze. 2hrs 30. Various times, days. All ages. From £18.50. www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Dec 14-15

Circus Enchante: White Christmas

Save the snowy Christmas we all love, featuring acrobatics, aerial performances and a heartwarming storyline in this panto-style circus. Various times. Hoxton Hall, N1 6SH. £19.50, u15 £15. www.hoxtonhall.co.uk

Dec 18-22

London International Horse Show

Includes dog agility, Shetland Pony Grand National, equestrian displays and… Father Christmas. Plus shopping village. All ages Check times. Excel Centre, E16 1XL. Check prices online https://londonhorseshow.com/

Dec 18-Jan 5

Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers Expect surprises, silliness, scares and rocking new songs in a magical musical adventure. 6+ Various days/times. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. £20 www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Dec 18-Jan 12

Slava’s Snowshow

A cavalcade of chaos and charm, that revives the art of clowning. 8+. Various times. Harold Pinter Theatre, SW1Y 4DN. From £24.50 www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk

Dec 20-22

Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir?

John Hegley presents a festive jamboree chock-full of daft and deft wordplay. Billed as “devised for adults but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old.” Dec 2021 7.30pm. Dec 22 1.30pm. The Cockpit, NW8 8EH. £15, conc £12 www.thecockpit.org.uk

Dec 21-31

Pinocchio

See Pincocchio carved on stage as the tale is brought to using the tools of the carpenter’s workshop. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique to its audience. All ages, rec 4+. Various dates/times. Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £13.50, child £10 www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk

Dec 22-Jan 9

Hansel and Gretel

Enchanting opera, sung in English. Suggested 5+. Pyrotechnics used throughout, plus loud noises, strobe lighting and flashes in Act 3. Relaxed for families on Dec 22, 2pm, 2hrs 15m. Royal Ballet and Opera House, WC2E 9DD. £8-£175 www.rbo.org.uk

Dec 26-Jan 5

Disney on Ice: Road Trip

Adventures

Various times, prices. The O2, SE10 0DX www.theo2.co.uk

Dec 27-Jan 5

Let’s All Dance – The Nutcracker

High quality, accessible ballet with easy to understand narrative. Perfect for children of all ages. Lilian Bayliss Studio, in

What's On

Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN. From £19.50 www.sadlerswells.com

Dec 29-31

The Nutcracker Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes in this festive ballet. 5+. 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 7pm. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com

Jan 11-12

Hotwheels Monster Trucks

Live: Glow-N-Fire 11.30am, 6.30pm. The O2, SE10 0DX. Various prices. U13 discount www.theo2.co.uk

Events

Ongoing

Coding Club

Tottenham Community Sports Centre, N17 8AD. See online for details. 8-15. Free. Adult volunteers needed. www.breadlinelondon.co.uk

Whitewebbs Museum of Transport

Open Tuesdays and the last Sunday in the month, 10am-4pm, last entry £3pm. Check website for closures. Whitewebbs, EN2 9HW. Adults £11, 5-12 £5.50. www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk

Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz & Walks

Various dates. Venues throughout North London. www.bringyourbaby.org

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

Monster Funfair

Play exhibit, 0-8, running alongside permanent play spaces, 0-11, designed to fire up children’s imaginations. Often has holiday events and storytelling. Must book.

Where's santa?

Nov 14-Dec 24

Christmas Wonderland

Ride the train through the reindeer forest. Santa will greet you, before you head to the Elves toy shop to choose your gift. Springtime Nurseries, EN2 9EE. From £15.95, adults £4.95. www.christmas-wonderland. co.uk

Nov 22-Dec 23

Victorian Santa’s Grotto

Visit Santa and receive a gift. 1-7. Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL. From £14. www.londonmuseum.org.uk/ whats-on/santas-grotto

Nov 23

Arkley Christmas Bazaar

Santa’s Grotto with gift, Christmas treats, Winter Cafe, handmade gifts, festive fun for dogs and more. 12-5pm. Village Hall, Brickfield Lane, EN5 3LD. Entry £1, u16 free. https://lovebarnet.co.uk/ town-event/arkley-christmas-bazaar

Nov 17-Dec 23

Santa’s Grotto

Meet Santa, with gift. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Adult free, child from £16 www.alexandrapalace.com/ whats-on/santas-grotto

Nov 29-Dec 22

Christmas at Lewis of London

Meet Santa and receive a gift, at the Ice Cream Farm. Embark on Santa’s Adventure Challenge, meet two of Santa’s reindeer and the farm animals. Toast marshmallows,

Discover Children’s Story Centre, E5 4QZ. www.discover.org.uk

Last Sunday of the month How Does It Feel To Be Loved? Children’s Disco with grown up, but suitable, music. The Phoenix, W1G 0PP. 12-4pm, £2 for children, £6 for adults. www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/ hdifkidsdisco.html

Every other Sunday Wonderful Wildlife Weekends Nov 17, Dec 1, 15, 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW

Nov 17, Dec 1, 15, 1pm-3.30pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ Nov 10, 24, Dec 8, 1pm-3pm. Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH

All ages Free, drop-in www.wildlondon.org.uk

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

Nov 10-Dec 15 (exc Dec 1 for Chanukah Funukah). 2pm-4pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3. 3-8s and their families. Free, drop-in. www.jw3.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.

National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, Free. www.rmg.co.uk

climb through the tinsel tunnel and enjoy crafts. Adult £10, child £22.50. EN5 4RA lewisoflondon.co.uk/icecream-farm/events

Nov 30, Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

Santa Storytelling

With gift, take a photo, explore the garden and do a craft. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. Child £13. Adult £11. www.chelseaphysicgarden. co.uk

Dec 1

Myddleton Road Winter Festival

Annual Bowes Park Road Christmas party. Rides, Santa’s Grotto, live music and more. 12-5pm. Myddleton Road Market, N22 8NE. www.myddletonroadmarket. co.uk

Dec 1-15

Storytelling with Father Christmas

Hear a story, have a photo with the big man and receive a gift. Various times. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. Adult free, child £17 www.nhm.ac.uk/events/storytelling-with-father-christmas.html

Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21-23

Father Christmas at Kenwood Father Christmas tells seasonal stories. With gift. Kenwood House, NW3 7JR. Child £9.50 in advance. (Plus Afternoon Teas Dec 1-23, 12-4pm. From £24.95, child £12.) www.english-heritage.org.uk/ visit/whats-on/kenwood-fa-

ther-christmas

Dec 7-8

Santa’s Woodland Grotto

Meet Santa, with gift. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. Adult free, child £15, fam of three £40. (Plus, see Children’s workshops in Events) www.fortyhallestate.co.uk/ whats-on/santas-woodland-grotto

Dec 7-8

Santa’s Grotto Various times. Gets booked quickly. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. £12, parents free. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Dec 7, 8,14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Christmas Grotto

With short interactive theatrical show in groups of 10, then gift-giving. Various times. All ages. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL www.pickledpepperbooks. co.uk/collections/christmas-grotto

Dec 15 & 22

Dine with Santa Choose lunch or dinner. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. Child £28. Adult £38. www.knebworthhouse.com

See online for details: John Lewis, various options and stores, www.johnlewis. com/our-services/santas-grotto Hamleys, www.hamleys.com/ santas-grotto London Transport Museum, www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Weekends, Fridays and holidays

Play Studio

A place for families to play, make and create together. Plus Story Space (weekends, Thursdays and holidays) and Tate Draw, every day. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. All ages, Free. www.tate.org.uk

Weekends and Fri-Mon in hols

Cutty Sark Family Fun

Meet the cast of colourful characters from the ship’s past. Talk to the captain, chat with the cooks, even take a tour with Nannie, the figurehead. Follow a free family trail and 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 Adventure 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. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk

Saturdays Cocoa Butter Club

Fun, creative session with different performances and creative activities for children and their adults each week. 5-11. 1pm3.30pm. Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. Free, drop-in. www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Tuesdays in term time

Library Club

With reading corner and diverse book-pairing service. 0-13. 3.305.30pm. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN. Free, drop-in. www.hackneyshowroom.com

Tuesdays

Buggy Fit In The Park

Meet at Broadwater’s Children’s Centre, N17 6HE, 10am for a buggy walk around Lordship Rec supported by Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. For parents/carers children in buggies. Free https://www.tottenhamhotspur. com/the-club/passionate-about-tottenham/our-work

Wednesdays term-time Soft Play Disco

Hang-out for babies, toddlers and their adults, with soft play and music. 10-10.45am for pre-walkers. 11am-noon 1-2s on the move. Donate £3 if you can. Book. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN www.hackneyshowroom.com

Fridays term-time

Singing, Stories and Crafts

Various times. u5. London Transport Museum, WC2. Free with entry. Adult £24 – annual pass, Child free. ltmuseum.co.uk

Until...

Booking until Nov 10, then from Dec 13

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Family-friendly immersive telling of the story of the Apollo missions to the moon, and the Artemis mission. Will please families and space buffs too. There is one very loud noise as Apollo 11 takes off. All ages From £25, child from £15. U3 free. Dynamic pricing. Book early. Lightroom, N1C 4DY www.lightroom.uk

Booking until Nov 30

Immersive VR

Check for later dates. Min height 1.1m. E20 1EJ. From £21

Life Chronicles: Walk in prehistoric landscapes as you experience the evolution of our planet in immersive VR. https:// lifechronicles-experience.com/ london

Horizon of Khufu: Adventure through the great pyramid and learn about life in ancient Egypt. https://horizonkheopsexperience. com/london

Until Dec 10

Michael Craig-Martin

Art exhibition with massive and colourful representations of everyday objects by one of the most influential artists of his generation. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. £22, u16 free. www.royalacademy.org.uk

Until Jan 4

Virtual Worlds: Corals at the Grant Museum

Explore the museum, in a virtual reality experience to learn about coral. During Museum opening hours: Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. (See also Dec 14 Origami Reefs with Lizzie). Free, no booking required. www.ucl.ac.uk/museumscollections/events/2024/sep/ virtual-worlds-corals-grantmuseum

Until Jan 5

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: Nov 14, 9am. 11+. Adult £25, child £17, includes exhibition entry. Check online for other dates and other tours. www.nhm.ac.uk

Adapted from Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

‘Peter Pan’ is presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Concord

Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

What's

Until Jan 12 2025

Jason and the Adventure of 254

Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills draws on his experience of becoming disabled as a child. All ages. Free. The Wellcome Collection, NW1 2BE https://wellcomecollection.org

Until Jan 12 2025

Faithful Companions: Charles Dickens & his Pets

Meet Turk, Sultan, Grip, Duke and Mrs Bouncer. Family-friendly exhibition that spotlights the dogs, ravens, goldfinches and cats who shared houseroom with Charles Dickens. Many of the tales of animal antics are told by Charles Dickens himself, in a series of rarely-seen letters. With story space for younger visitors. Weds-Sun. The Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Adult £12, u16 £6, u6 free. www.dickensmuseum.com

Until Jan 19

Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

Wonderful opportunity to see the artist’s most spectacular paintings. The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. Adult £28, u18 free. (Plus play the Keeper of Paintings and the Palette of Perception, immersive experience exploring the gallery, via mobile device for 7-11s.) www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Booking until Feb 14

Power Up

Consoles and games from the past 5 decades. 5+. Must book. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. £12, Annual pass £18. (Plus Object Handling: Medicine, and Object Handling: The Clockmaker’s Museum. See website for dates, times.) www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Until Feb 23

Barbie: The Exhibition Journey into the Barbie universe to discover rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day and see the evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls. Design Museum, W8 6AG. Adult from £14.38, 6-15 from £7.19. www.designmuseum.org

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

Until Jun 29

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. (Plus: Guided Tour, various dates £30, £25. And: Downloadable/Printable Activity Trail – a great tool for helping you to engage the

children). Adult from £15.50, 4-16 from £9.25. Fam discounts. www.nhm.ac.uk

Until Sep 2025

The Future of Money

Can the tooth fairy go cashless? Are cryptoassets money? Who decides how we pay? Has holiday activities. Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. Open Mon-Fri. Free www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum

Booking until Apr 8

Visions of Nature

Mixed reality peak into the future to see how our actions can make a better world for wildlife. 8+ Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. £9.95. www.nhm.ac.uk

Day by day

November

Nov 6-Dec 2

Annual Exhibition: The Highgate Watercolour Group Spot familiar places from around north London in beautiful watercolour. Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Gallery open Thurs to Tues 12-4pm. Weds 11am-3pm. Except private events, check website. Free. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Nov 8

For your Inspiration: Exploring Extreme Environments Delve into the extreme environments of our world. Q&A. 13+ to adult. 6-9pm. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £20, child £15 www.rigb.org

Nov 8

Bank of England Museum, 11.30-4pm (last entry 3.30pm), facepainters, worksheets and colouring activities. Free. www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum/whats-on/2024/saturday-opening-lord-mayors-show St Paul’s Cathedral, In previous years there has been free entry to the cathedral floor. Check website for up-to-date info. www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on Guided walks by City of London Guides, starting between 3pm and 4pm outside No 1 Poultry. Free, donations to the Lord Mayor’s charity, welcomed. https://lordmayorsshow.london/ guided-walks

Make Lab Masterclass: Family Acrobatics

Integenerational fun, family acrobalance, for 7-14s and their families. All levels and abilities. 10.30, 2pm. Young V&A, E2 9PA. £25 www.vam.ac.uk

Christmas Salt Dough Decorations Workshop

Paint and decorate pre-made salt dough decorations. 12.30pm. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £22 www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Nov 9, 23, Dec 14

Make It: Fashion Family workshop exploring textiles and fashion through print-making. 10.30am for 5-7. 1pm for 8-10, 3pm for 11-13. V&A, SW7 2RL. Adult and child pair £20. www.vam.ac.uk

Nov 9, Feb 1

Depot Family Tours

Plant and take home a pollinator bulb lasagne Brighten up your garden while helping bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinators, with the Finchley Pollinator Project. 4pm, 4.30pm or 5pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. Free, must book. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Nov 8-16

Poppy Fields at the Tower Remembrance projections reflecting on the First World War and the Second World War, plus special after-hours access to see the Crown Jewels, without the crowds. Timed entry 5-7.30pm. Tower of London, EC3N 4AB. Adult £19.50, 5-15 £12.50 www.hrp.org.uk

Nov 9

Lord Mayor’s Show Processions leave Mansion House at 11am. See programme online. https://lordmayorsshow.london

Lord Mayor’s Show related activities

Learn about 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

Nov 9, Dec 7, Feb 8

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. 10am12noon. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Avenue, EN1 2BA. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Nov 13-Jan 5

Christmas at Kew

Magnificent light trail. Books quickly. Kew Gardens, TW9 3AE. From £25.50, 4-15 £16, fam £77. www.kew.org

Nov 14

St Martin’s Day parade of lights and bonfire

4pm, Community Garden, Arnos Park, N14. www.friendsofarnospark.co.uk

Nov 16

Tottenham Literary Festival

Family Workshop

Part of a series of events where black authors and illustrators share the magic of stories. Readings, author talks, workshops and performances. 12-1.30pm. Bernie Grant Arts Centre, N15 4RX www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

Nov 16

50 Years of the Rubik’s Cube

A show full of maths, magic and some unforgettable moments. 2pm. U12s and their families. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Adult £16, child £10. www.rigb.org

Nov 17 & Dec 15

Sunday Funday

Workshops with activities related to the history of Lauderdale House. 4-10. 11am. Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Free, drop in. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Nov 20 & Dec 18

Early Years Studio

Nov 20: Weaving. Weave, knot, twist and layer different materials. Dec 18: Light and Dark 10-11.30am, 12-1.30pm, 2-2.30pm. U5. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free, drop-in www.royalacademy.org.uk

Nov 21-Jan 5

Winter Wonderland

See Santa, plus rides, shows and more. Free entry available. For best value book attractions online. Unlimited rides in Santaland, rec for young families, £25. Hyde Park. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Nov 23

Guided Autumn Walk

Highgate Wood. Meet at information hut next to the café. 11.30am. 1hr. Free, no book. www.heath-hands.org.uk

Teen Takeover: Animate, Photograph, Create!

Try out a range of skills, collaborating with professionals specialising in portrait photography, stop motion animation, set design and photo montage. 1pm-3.30pm. 11-14s Young V&A, E2 9PA. £25 www.vam.ac.uk

Little Red Riding Hood and Friends

Little Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell us the story – but there are no pages in the book. 2pm. Karamel N22, N22 6UJ. Fam £5 www.collage-arts.org

Arkley Christmas Bazaar

See Where’s Santa for full details

https://lovebarnet.co.uk/townevent/arkley-christmas-bazaar

Nov 24 & Dec 15

Family Studio

Nov 24: My Favourite People

Make a sculpture inspired by friends or family members, using card, foam and tissue paper.

Dec 15: Magic Marks. Make abstract art with techniques that create unpredictable results. 11am, 2pm. Drop-in. First-served. For families with children of all ages. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free www.royalacademy.org.uk

Nov 30

Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show Gems, fossils, meteorites, minerals, children’s lucky dip. Organised by the Amateur Geological Society Finchley. 10am-4pm. Trinity Church, N12 7NN. Adult £2, u12 free https://amgeosoc.wordpress.com

Introduction to Ceramics

Hand building and throwing on a potter’s wheel. 13-17. 10.30am1pm, V&A, SW7 2RL. £25 www.vam.ac.uk

Nov 30-Dec 1

Christmas Fayre

Two floors of stalls and outdoor live music at Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. 11am-4pm. £2 until Nov 25. Then £3.50. U15 free. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

December

Dec 1

Chanukah Funukah

Family celebration for the first night of Chanukah. 0-6. 3pm. £5, child £9. Under-2 free. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk

Myddleton Road Winter Festival

See Where’s Santa for full details www.myddletonroadmarket.co.uk

Primrose Hill Street Fair

Funfair, live music, dog show, craft fair, pop-up food market. 9.306pm. Regents Park Road, NW1 www.instagram.com/primrosehillfestival/p/DADleQdIf1M

Barnet Christmas Fair

Barnet High Street, 12-5pm. (Provisional date) https://lovebarnet.co.uk

Dec 5-29

Forty Hall Dressed for Christmas 11am-4pm, Thurs-Sun. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £2, u15 free. See Where’s Santa for Grotto. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Dec 7-Jan 5

Hansel and Gretel: Spoken Word and Drama Workshop, 9-12 and their families. £12 Hansel and Gretel: Drama and

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Music Workshop, 5-18 and their families. £12

Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. (See Hansel and Gretel, Nov 29-Jan 5, in Theatre.)

www.shakespearesglobe.com

Dec 7

Patterned Clay Bead Making

With artist Clare Sams. Event 11am, 12pm, 1pm. Intergenerational, all ages Petrie Museum, UCL, Malet Place WC1 6BT. Free. Booking opens noon Nov 29. www.ucl.ac.uk

Dec 7-8

Children’s Workshops

Running alongside Santa’s Grotto. See Where’s Santa. Dec 7: Christmas Tree, Paint and decorate your own wooden Christmas tree. 11.30am12.30pm. 5+. £15

Snow Globe, 2-3pm. 5+. £15

Dec 8: Christmas Jewellery, Make your own bead bracelet. 11.30am-12.30pm. £20 www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Dec 7-22

Elf Trail

Search for hidden elves and solve a festive mystery. Weekends. 11am-1.30pm. Forty Hall, EN2 9HA. £6.50 www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Dec 8-Jan 25

JW3 Ice Rink

With helpful penguin stabilisers and banana toboggans. Sessions 45mins. From £18, u16 from £12. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk/ice-rink

Dec 10

The Christmas Housemaid’s Tour

Step into 1838 and enjoy a tour of Charles Dickens’s London home led my his own housemaid, hearing all about the Victorian era, and see some of the museum’s treasures. 10am, 11am or 12pm. Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Museum open Weds-Sun. £20, child £10 dickensmuseum.com

Dec 14

Origami Reefs with Lizzie Learn about marine animals that live among coral with Lizzie Burns. Grant Museum for Zoology, UCL, University St WC1E 6DE. Event 11am-2pm. Free. Booking opens noon Dec 6 www.ucl.ac.uk

Special Steaming Day

Open 10am-4pm. Engine runs 12.30-1.15pm, 2.30pm-3.15pm. General open days, second and fourth Sundays, 10am-3.30pm. Free guided tours and kids activities. 11am-5pm. Markfield

Beam Engine and Museum, N15 5UL. Free www.mbeam.org

Dec 14-15

Winter Lights

Take a Christmassy walk in around the lit up gardens. 5.30-7.30pm. Last entry 7pm. (Winter High Tea on Dec 14, 3pm, 3.30pm. £25, child £15.) Stephens House and Gardens, N3 3QE. £6. U2 free. www.

stephenshouseandgardens.com

Dec 14-15

Christmas at Capel Manor Gardens

Christmas crafts, write and send a postcard to Santa and see the animal collection. 10am-4pm. Check website for prices. Capel Manor Gardens, EN1 4RQ www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Dec 19

Chemistry of a Candle

Live interactive demonstrations, and recreating Michael Faraday’s experiments. 6pm. For u12s, families and young people 13+. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Adult 16, child £10. www.rigb.org

Dec 19

Christmas Singalong

Wrap up warm for festive fun on the Tea Lawn. 6-7pm. All ages Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Free, donation welcome. Book online and be sent a pdf of the songsheet. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Dec 20

The Chemistry of Baking

How do we get delicious food from mixing sometimes plain ingredients? 6pm. U12 and their families. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Adult £16, child £10. www.rigb.org

Dec 22-Jan 3

Make and Race Your Own Toy Car

Family fun, all ages, rec 3+. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Booking online recommended. Adult free, child £10.50. www.alexandrapalace.com

Dec 24

Christmas Eve at the Charles Dickens Museum

Is there any better place to soak up the festive spirit on Christmas Eve than in the historic London home of Charles Dickens. Plus prize draw. Open 10am-6pm, last entry 5pm. Adult £20, child £10. Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. Museum open Weds-Sun. https://dickensmuseum.com

Dec 27

Tate Britain Family Tours

Unpack 2 or three artworks. 2.30pm, 5-11, subject to change. Best phone to check. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG Free www.tate.org.uk

Dec 30

Tate Modern Family Tours Unpack 2 or three artworks. 11am, 5-11, subject to change. Best phone to check. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Free www.tate.org.uk

Jan 3

Activity Afternoon

Wildlife-themed crafts 1-3pm. Barnet Environment Centre. EN5 4NP www.fobec.org.uk

Jan 4

Wassailing in the Orchard

Wake up the winter trees, thank them for last year’s crop and wish them the best for the new year, plus mulled cider for the adults. Music and dance led by That Blue Patch. All ages. 1.303.30pm. Broomfield Community Orchard, access from Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. Free to attend. www.fobp.uk

Looking ahead and further afield

Every second and fourth Sunday Sunday at the Mills

See the history and enjoy fun activities. 11am-4pm. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY. £15, child £10. www.royalgunpowdermills.com

Weekends until Dec 15 & Dec 21-Jan 5

Historic Cookery until Dec 15

Tudor Cooker and festive music Dec 21-Jan 5

Explore Henry VIII’s bustling kitchens and find out more about the types of food fit for a king. Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU. Included in admission. www.hrp.org.uk

Dec 20-21

A Christmas Carol

A reading by The Living Theatre, in the Banqueting Hall, a room Charles Dickens once performed in. For all ages. Dec 20, 7pm. Dec 21 2.30pm & 6pm. £19, u16 £13, fam £60. Knebworth House, SG1 2AX https://knebworthhouse.com

Jan 11

Wassailing Community classic for all the family. 3.30-5.30pm. Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 1XQ. Free www.visitleevalley.org.uk/eventlistings/wassailing

After School Education

Hillgate Tutors

We support from age 5 to university, understanding your child’s needs and matching them with one of our highly-qualified passionate educators who will create a tailored learning plan. Hillgate Tutors listen, guide, encourage and monitor your child to help them achieve their absolute best. Tutoring at your home or online. 07748 956581 to discuss. www.hillgatetutors.co.uk

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Colourstrings

Kindergartens for a brilliant start and long-term success in music!

Develop your child’s musical talent in Kodalybased music kindergartens and instrumental programmes 6ms to 6yrs, and avoid waits for our NL Conservatoire instrumental programme for 5-19s. Muswell Hill, Highgate, Islington, Bounds Green, Hendon, Call 020 8444 9435 for a trial of 3 discounted lessons or email admin@nlcolourstrings.co.uk www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk

Robert Young – I am a fun, energetic pianist, keyboardist, violinist and singer based in Northwest London offering a range of interactive lessons. I teach the piano and violin and I offer the opportunity to master a popular instrument. There are face-to-face lessons available. 07950015269 to discuss. ✉robert@young1.org http://robert.young1.org

Performing Arts

Stage Academy

At Stage Academy, kids learn to communicate, articulate, and connect., mastering moves, perfecting lines and hitting notes, building resilience, tackling challenges and growing stronger – skills that last a lifetime. Let them sing. Let them dance. Let them act. Learn to shine with Stage Academy this year! Classes in N1, N3, N6, N8, N12, NW6 & HA7 for 4-18s. 100% LAMDA pass rate. Book a fee trial today. Plus we can bring our Stage Academy magic to your party with innovative Stage Parties for all ages. Let us take care of everything, leaving you to enjoy the party. stageacademy.co.uk

Stagecoach Hackney & Islington

Stagecoach is an exciting place to learn new skills, make new friends and create memories that will last forever. Students with enthusiasm are given the option to follow their dream by joining Stagecoach Hackney & Stagecoach Islington. Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4-16s. www.stagecoach.co.uk/hackney www.stagecoach.co.uk/Islington

Stagecoach Highgate & Hampstead Heath

Puss in Boots Nursery

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Hyland House School

NEW School open in Hampstead, Sundays. We aim to bring out the best in your child and we’re not just talking about their newfound skills in dancing, singing and acting. Our students develop excellent communication skills, grow in self-esteem and enjoy the benefits of improved confidence! We welcome children of all abilities from 4 to 16 and offer 2-week class trials. No previous singing or acting needed, just a willingness to give it a go.  www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate

Live 4 Dancing Ballroom

We are London’s premier dance school for Ballroom. Parents see the difference in their child’s dancing in just 4 weeks! Our Ballroom dance classes offer excellence in Ballroom dance training. They promote improved coordination, correct posture, strength, flexibility, improved self-confidence and body image, teamwork, and discipline. Students can take exams assessed by the worldeading body, the IDTA, and sparkle on stage in performances.

 07990 842796 ✉info@live4dancing.co.uk www.live4dancing.co.uk

Moving Waves

We run a variety of dance and drama classes such as: Street Dance, Break Dance, Ballet, Tap Dance, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Commercial Dance in North London, for 3-17s. Based in Haringey (N15) and Archway (N19), we also run after-school clubs at primary schools. Our confidence-building classes focus on learning and developing skills through creativity and having fun. We believe that the practice of any art form is a powerful and therapeutic tool for any person's development. www.movingwaves.org

Our happy, nurturing environment and forest school for children aged 2-4 is nestled on the south west tip of Hampstead Heath. We are Ofsted Outstanding for 8 years. Our dedicated team Is passionate about early years education but don’t take our word for it, or Ofsted’s. See our testimonials and join our Open Mornings on Fridays. To book email amelia@pussinbootsnursery.co.uk 0207 267 2181 www.pussinbootsnursery.co.uk

Nursery Places Available

Based in the heart of London, CFBL provides exceptional English-French bilingual education to girls and boys aged 3 to 15. Bilingual education equips students with the soft skills and global mindset that will prepare them for the workplace of the future. Our students grow into ambitious, confident and wellrounded individuals, and their educational attainment opens doors to prestigious universities

A Christian, independent school, we empower our 2 to 11s to aim high and dream big. Our children are achieving excellence. Our Early Years is Ofsted-graded Outstanding. 1-6 are graded Good. Contact us to arrange a visit. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Hyland House School is at 97 Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186 ✉info@ hylandhouseschool.org www. hylandhouseschool.org

For over a decade, our five multilingual nurseries in Angel (formerly Mars Montessori), Crouch Hill, Paddington (formerly Les Trois Oursons), Tufnell Park and West Hampstead, have provided exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment. In addition to our focus on French and English, our Mandarin programme introduces children to the beauty and richness of Mandarin Chinese. Our children enjoy a perfectlybalanced 4-course menu, organic wherever possible. www.lpe.uk

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Channing School

Channing is a happy, purposeful place of intellectual enquiry and personal discovery for girls aged 4 to 18. While we enjoy the benefits of our location in Highgate, we are not what you might expect from a North London girls’ school. “Girls Enjoying Success” is shorthand for the unique educational philosophy that we offer. Find out more about our approach on our website. www.channing.co.uk

Lilywood Lofts

Elevate your loft dreams with our tailored planning and design process and expert project management guidance. Lilywood is a family-run business with 20 years’ experience in loft conversion. We pride ourselves on our high standard of work and are proud to offer a service that is affordable and reasonable. We work across: North, West and East London, Hertfordshire and Essex. To book your FREE consultation 0203 952 1488 or 07933 545555 enquiries.lilywoodcarpentry@ gmail.com For more info visit: https://linktr. ee/enquiries.lilywoodcarpentry Home

Family Wellbeing

My French Physio

We are a team of physiotherapists, osteopaths and midwife, each highly specialised in their fields. My French Physio combines our expertise, in women’s health, babies and children, osteopathy, sport physio and post-surgery recovery, to provide you with a comprehensive approach adapted to your needs. Based in Camden Town, we offer home visits. 07491 987919 https://myfrenchphysio.london

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St. Anthony’s School for Boys in Hampstead is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 13, with a co-educational nursery for children aged 2.5 to 4. The school offers an exceptional education, excellent pastoral care, and prepares pupils for outstanding senior school outcomes.