What’s On
More What’s On Your family diary for March, April & May
March Sun 29 Mar
The Kids’ Table, Wright Brothers, Battersea Power Station, SW8 4NN
1-4pm. An exciting pop-up children’s corner. Parents can happily enjoy a long and leisurely lunch knowing that their little ones are equally enjoying arts, crafts, games and face painting, led by childcare and entertainment experts. For more details visit www. batterseapowerstation.co.uk
April
Thurs 2 – Sun 19 Apr
Easter Family Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG
Hunt for the colourful carrots and the Hever bunny in the free Easter trail, or take part in an Easter egg hunt in the grounds to win a chocolatey prize. Then, why not celebrate spring by creating an eggshaped decoration to hang on the Easter tree. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk
Zippo’s Circus, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA
Back with a brand new 2020 show titled ‘Nomads’. Acrobats from the Mongolian steppe, astonishing aerialists, clever comics, and daredevil bikers come together to excite and astound. For more information visit www.zippos.co.uk
Blackheath Easter Family Funfair, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA
The Easter Funfair has lots of exciting characters visiting this year, alongside the usual rides and stalls. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ events/497015734568028/
Thurs 2 – Mon 20 Apr Brickosaurs, Centrale & Whitgift, Croydon, CR0 1TY
The Centre will be transported back to the Jurassic period and become home to 15 incredible dinosaur models made up of thousands of toy bricks. Pick up a trail map and follow the dinosaur footprints, collecting egg stamps to win a prize. For more details visit www.centraleandwhitgift. co.uk
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Fri 3 – Sat 4 Apr
London Games Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
A two-day climax for the main festival, including free games experiences, huge games showcases, cosplay, music and more. For more information visit www.games.london
Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr
Now Play This, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
London’s leading festival of experimental games returns with a weekend of exciting gameplay for all ages to enjoy. There’ll be a host of interactive arcades, immersive displays, workshops and performances. For more information visit www.somersethouse.org.uk
Sat 4 Apr
Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ
10am. Explore the night sky live in this show specifically for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. Find out from a Royal Observatory Astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit and the month ahead. For more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk
Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH
(Also 11, 18 Apr). 11am-1pm, 1.303.30pm. All hands on deck as you help keep this iconic warship in tiptop condition. Join a team of expert conservators as you help prevent damage, search for hungry insect pests and test packing techniques. Drop-in. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk
Recycled Bird Feeders, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate World Recycling Day by turning an old juice carton into a fantastic bird feeder. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk
Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ
(Also 13 Jun). 10.10am. Children with an Autism Spectrum Condition can enjoy the historic site and workshop access. The planetarium show is specially designed to create a calm and comfortable environment with low-level lighting and guests are free to exit and re-enter. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk
Fermenting Fun, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am-12.30pm. A tasting and making session about fermented vegetables. Share a story, learn about magical microbes, walk
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around the gardens picking edible flowers, herbs and vegetables, then ferment them into something delicious. For more details visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk
Sat 4 – Sun 5 Apr
Comedy Club 4 Kids, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX
Since 2005, Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting comedians from the international circuit to do their thing for a family audience – without the rude bits. Sun performance will be British Sign Language interpreted. Ages 6+. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Spies and Disguise, IWM London, SE1 6HZ
11am-4pm. Coinciding with the release of the latest Bond film, Spies and Disguise will put families through their paces in a crash course spy school inspired by real life spies from the Second World War to the present day. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk
Sat 4 – Tues 7 Apr
Garland of Ragas, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX Celebrate the arrival of spring and 100 years since the birth of Ravi Shankar by making colourful paper flowers incorporating imagery from the Shankar family archives. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk
Sat 4 – Sat 11 Apr
Spring Extravaganza, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE
Back by popular demand, Doc. Yard returns with a new ‘spring’ extravaganza. Explore the science behind forces and mechanics through fun activities and live demonstrations that will keep the whole family entertained. For more information visit thedockyard.co.uk
Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr
Mission Explore: Spring Fling, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE
Step aboard HMS Gannet, wake the crew by ringing HMS Cavalier’s bell, descend into the depths of HM Submarine Ocelot or be shown the ropes by the Master Ropemaker. Easter trail and hands-on craft activities in No.1 Smithery (14–19 Apr). For more information visit https://thedockyard.co.uk
Family Mission: D-Day Edition, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH
10am-2pm. Pick up a kit bag and learn more about the crew who served on board HMS Belfast during Operation Neptune in 1944. Find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk
Sun 5 Apr
The Big Trip: Storytelling and Drawing, Tate Modern, SE1 9TG
11am-12noon, 2.30-3.30pm. Drop in to a free family workshop inspired by Alex Willmore’s new picture book The Big Trip, a funny tale about what can happen when you don’t think of others or watch where you’re going. Aimed at ages 3+ but all welcome. For more details visit www.tate.org. uk
Sun 5 – Tues 14 Apr
Sea Legs, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH
11am-3pm. This new interactive family activity will explore the science and ingenuity needed to keep HMS Belfast and her crew afloat. To earn your sea legs you must solve a series of nautical puzzles around the ship. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk
Mon 6 Apr
Gulliver’s Journey Drama Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ
(Also 18 Apr). 3.45pm. Get onstage straight after the show and explore the absurd world of Gulliver with one of the professional workshop leaders. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com
Story Seekers, IWM London, SE1 6HZ
(Also 8, 10-13, 15, 17, 19 Apr). Learn about the global impact of conflict, from the First World War and Second World War to today. Get hands-on with real artefacts and explore some of the most unusual and interested stories of conflict. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk
Messages from Space, Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SD
(Also 17-18 Apr). 10am-4pm. This free Deaf Children’s Holiday Bible Club is for children aged 8-16 and will include games, crafts, talks and a visit to Greenwich Planetarium. Deaf Sunday School runs every Sun 3-4pm. For more details and to book email tabernacledeaf@gmail.com or call 020 7735 7076.
Mon 6 – Tues 7 Apr Baby Animals Egg Hunt, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM6 0SH
11am-2pm. Meet some real baby animals this spring on the Egg Hunt. Follow the nature trail to discover
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