[ January 3, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. ] Monkey Bizness is an indoor children’s multi-activity centre with three different play frames for 0-2’s, 2-5,s and a 5-12’s.

Parents can let their children have fun on all the different sections whilst they relax on Monkey Business’ comfy sofas, reading a paper, supping coffee or watching TV.

Monkey Bizness also [...]

[ January 3, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. ] Monkey Bizness is an indoor play centre where both kids and adults can enjoy themselves!

There are soft play areas for kids aged right from 0 to 5+, with a maximum height of 4′10″ full of fun stuff to do.

They have the new State of the art Mickey Mouse Club House play area for Under [...]

[ January 3, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. ] We love bowling! And a place that lets you bowl at a really decent price is over at Namco Funscape in Dagenham.

For fun bowlers and the more serious players Namco offers the very latest in bowling facilities including automatic scoring, feature lighting and ‘bumpers’ to help less experienced customers.

There’s also an arcade full of all [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 10:00 am to April 30, 2012 10:00 am. ]

Uncover the work of the Museum’s curators and researchers at the exciting Nature Live events for families and adults. Everyone is encouraged to join in.

From ladybird spotting and dinosaurs to bat winter survival strategies and how nature inspires fashion, these regular Nature Live talks and events are an enjoyable way to explore the natural world. [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. ] Wondertots
Art, drama, storytelling and movement for Under 5s led by the award-winning team from Artburst.
There’s something new to explore in every session. Grown-ups are expected to join in too, so don’t forget to dress for mess!
Goblins and Gremlins
Fridays 6, 13, 20, 27 January and 3 February 2012
10.30-12.00 and 13.00-14.30
Learn all about mythical beasts with art, [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. ] Could you be bothered to brew leaf tea five times a day or fish the beans out of your morning coffee? Hidden Heroes shines the spotlight on the overlooked inventions we couldn’t live without.

The inventions are presented alongside original sketches and drawings by their inventors, patent specifications and original adverts.

The exhibition reveals the efforts made [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. ] Can you see yourself see? Why do some words sound pointy? Why do you trust some faces more than others? Ever wondered what scientists do all day in a lab?

Lottolab is a perception laboratory from University College London, where scientists are investigating how our senses work using both interactive exhibits and public experiments.

There are light [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. ] Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years!

Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections, you’ll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings.

Paintings, photographs, costume and objects will illustrate themes that Dickens wove into [...]

[ January 4, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. ]

We’re still gutted that the Harry Potter films are finished, but news that we can soon go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter films certainly goes some way to improving our mood!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will give fans for the first time ever a unique behind-the-scenes tour of one [...]

[ January 6, 2012 to February 16, 2012. ] We’ve all come to know Cirque du Soleil as the very, very best in their rather unique field! And they have once again delivered with another exciting show called TOTEM.

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.

The characters evolve on a stage evoking [...]