A story of friendship and courage, The Wind in the Willows is one of the best loved books of all time! Now it’s on stage at the London Palladium in a glittering new production that promises summer fun for all ages. Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and Toad as they embark on a series of adventures, spiralling from more »
Go on voyage of discovery full of sea creatures and sea people this summer break!
Take part in family workshops (selected dates only, listed below) and catch flying fish, design your own sea monster or finger puppet, or join a flotsam weaving workshop – all free with admission to the ship!
Marty and his famous mighty nose are exploring a whole range of scents! Using smelly props, Marty invites you to describe a range of stinky smells. Discover weird and whacky scents, including one inspired by the aromas of a water park! There's also a fully-functioning laboratory to demonstrate how perfumes and other smelly fragrances are made. Click here to find out more! more »
This is a high-tempo workshop for boys who want to develop their ballet dancing! The workshop takes place at Birmingham Royal Ballet and focuses on ballet technique and choreography, and led by a male teacher. Meet other boys with an interest in dance and movement in a 2-hour class designed to develop core strength, musicality, and presentation. more »
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park is hosting four free evenings of frivolous film fun on one of the biggest outdoor screens in London! There is something for everyone at Open House with four themed movie evenings... Entry to the cinema is FREE on a first-come-first-served basis. Musical Mondays (Mon. 3rd July): ‘The Lion King’ & ‘La La Land’ Creature more »
What the Ladybird Heard makes its West End debut this summer!
It tells the story of two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird and a whole farmyard of fun.
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow... But they don’t reckon on the tiniest, quietest creature of all: the Ladybird who has a plan of her own!
Suspend your disbelief and enter the world of The Learned Society of Extra Ordinary Objects, a design exhibition revealing the extra-ordinary possibilities of everyday objects!
This unique exhibition centres on the power of imagination and storytelling with design!
Eureka! is hosting the European premiere of digiPlaySpace, an exhibition all the way from Canada! digiPlaySpace is a collection of digital art. It features really futuristic installations and encourages you to get hands-on with some of the most creative technologies through games and play! The exhibition opens on Saturday 8 July to celebrate Eureka!’s 25th anniversary and more »
Dig out your sunglasses, shorts, and selfie-stick because summer has landed! Imagine walking into school one day and discovering Hacker T Dog is your teacher for the day… How about Barney and Lindsey from Blue Peter, or Paddy Wilde and Jorja Douglas from Got What It Takes?! Now, that could actually happen – because CBBC is more »
Boys Only! is a really energetic two-day dance workshop in Hampshire! It will be full of creativity and led by experienced male teachers. Bring along a friend and enjoy contemporary warm-up classes and creative dance sessions. There's also athletic ballet classes to build your coordination, strength and alignment! Classes are led by male teachers alongside more »
Henley Festival is back for 2017 and this year’s headliners include Pet Shop Boys, All Saints and Jess Glynne! But it’s not just for grown-ups, Sunday at the festival is Family Day! You can watch some amazing outdoor theatre in a greenhouse, see some comedy from Britain’s Got Talent star Bruce Airhead and listen to more »
If you love animals, you're in for a treat this summer at Vauxhall City Farm! They're hosting free drop in sessions every Wednesday and Thursday over the summer holidays. Play hide and seek with the hens, have a go at the greedy goat game or sniff some ferrets (gross!)! The events give you the chance to learn how to keep more »
Every year Millets Farm in Abingdon cuts a maze into a big field of corn! It's a tradition that started in 1997 and 20 years on, it's still running! Millets Maize Maze is open from mid-July to early September. Each year, the maze has a different theme; for 2017, it is seaside themed. Once inside the more »
King Kong is all about a group of adventurers who sail to Skull Island in search of a big, scary monster called Kong.
When the adventurers arrive, a group of people who live on Skull Island kidnap a girl called Ann. The adventurers fight back, rescue Ann and flee the island, but they also take Kong with them!
Chained and shackled, the monster taken to New York City and shown to audiences who laugh and scream at him. Until he breaks free...
A funny version of the story is showing at The Vaults Theatre in London. It's called King Kong (a comedy) and is showing until the end of August.
The show is written by Daniel Clarkson and directed by Owen Lewis. Between them, they have three nominations for really special theatre awards!
Discover stories from South Asia in this fun and creative workshop with Sita Thomas! Sita is an experienced film and theatre maker and children’s presenter on Channel 5’s Milkshake! From sheikhs to suffragettes, explore lives and stories from South Asia using games, play, and lots of noise in this fun and creative workshop. Be inspired by some more »
The Royal Botanic Gardens are famous for being really pretty and hosting loads of rare and beautiful plants.
Well, this summer they're also hosting two fun family shows; ‘The Wind in the Willows’, until 28 August, and ‘The Dream Fairies – Adventure Through Bubble Land’!
The shows will run daily from Tuesday to Friday with two performances on Saturday and Sunday.
Plus your ticket will also get you daytime admission to the Gardens!
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park is hosting a ‘Summer Garden Party’ to celebrate the best of the British summer!
There's loads of free, fun activities and vibrant performances.
Here’s what you can expect to enjoy at LDO:
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West are back in their new show ‘More Magic For Kids!’
Mr West has always dreamed of being a 'serious magician' but has resigned himself to the fact that he does shows for kids.
Mr. Morgan is just thrilled that people are willing and eager to watch him and his magic tricks!
Join in the fun as Mr. West and Mr. Morgan try to out-do each other.
For the final time this year, BAFTA is opening its doors to the general public for BAFTA at 70.
BAFTA stands for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. They're an independent group who are really interested in movies, TV, and art on screen.
There are loads of events that are perfect for kids like a screenings of the entire Tracy Beaker story, followed by Q&A with its crew.
Ever wondered what work goes in to making a film? How about all the behind-the-scenes stuff in getting a movie on the big screen?
Now you can find out! There's a free, interactive event this summer called 'Secrets of the Movies'!
There are loads of activities including live stunt performances, a video booth, giant games and film quizzes. There are also workshops on designing film posters and learning more about film animation.
Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they embark on a quest to banish the White Witch and help end her eternal winter once and for all.
You'll also get to see Mr Tumnus, Mr and Mrs Beaver, the mighty Aslan and even Father Christmas!
This production of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is at South Hill Park Arts Centre.
The play will be in 2 acts with an interval, where you are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase one with your tickets.
Explore storytelling through drawings and pictures with famous illustrator Sion Ap Tomos! The British Library will show you how to make illustrated ‘story starters’ that you can use to create exciting adventures - pictures of characters, places, objects and actions that are used to fire your imagination! : a dice with numbers instead of pictures. more »
Everyone loves LEGO®, right?! Well this August Bank Holiday weekend, LEGO is putting on a surprise pop-up show in London! It's called LEGO® Mini Missions: Ninjas in the City and is taking place on the Southbank. It's the first time this has ever been done and the pop-up event is full of stuff from LEGO® City more »
Spanning the whole of September, 2017's Totally Thames festival is set to be bigger and better than ever before! If you've never been before or don't know what it is, more »
Trolls is on NOW TV so to celebrate, you can experience your very own Troll transformation! They've opened the UK’s first Troll inspired pop-up beauty salon... Located under a bridge in London - just like real trolls! - the salon will offer free candy-coloured makeovers inspired by Troll characters - Poppy, Guy Diamond and Smidge. more »
The monthly, family Arty Sundays at The Wilson are the perfect way for you to explore your creative side.
As Autumn sets in at Basildon Park, the woodland really comes to life.
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Cheltenham Montpellier?
Join Down House's expert gardeners who’ll cover a different topic each weekend giving you top tips from the harvest season as they draw from their experience tending Darwin’s famous garden – his ‘outdoor laboratory’.
Today is Roald Dahl Day and if you love Roald Dahls’ stories, the best place to go is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden. That's the village between Aylesbury and High Wycombe where the author lived and wrote for 36 years. There’s three fun galleries to explore! Find out about Roald more »
Join CBeebies' Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour!
With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise!
Celebrate all things apple at Audley End - from bobbing and weaving to trapping and tasting, apples have never been so appetising!
Explore shape, pattern and type to create your own poetry, and then have fun playing with different ways of performing and recording your work. Join artists James Bulley and Helen Frosi to experiment with a variety of poetry-making activities such as cut-ups and collage, using everyday materials to create your own visual poems! Explore fun more »
Europe's largest dedicated children's literature festival - is back from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October 2017!
Experience the history of rowing, from the ancient Greeks to the modern Olympic Games! See boats of all shapes and sizes, including the boat that Sir Team GB’s Sir Steve more »
Did you know - there’s a Cartoon Museum in London where you’ll find over 5000 books and 4000 comics? It’s just around the corner from Oxford Street and you can more »
You can go on a journey through space and time at Discovery Quay in Cardiff! The Doctor Who Experience is packed with loads of incredible stuff all to do with Doctor Who. You’ll be flying the TARDIS and helping the Doctor escape some of the scariest monsters the universe has ever seen, including Daleks, Cybermen more »
The RBC Race for the Kids 5K family fun run is returning this year!
This year is expected to be the biggest yet, helping to raise even more money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
The British Pet Show is taking place this Saturday at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex.
Scotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children ‘’KITE AND TRUMPET’' is here! For eleven days, in the Summerhall, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, and the North Edinburg Arts Centre the younger and quite older citizens of Edinburgh can take part in creative workshops, admire beautifully illustrated Polish books, play with quality toys and games crafted more »
If you love gaming, one of the biggest gaming shows in the UK is coming to Manchester this month! You can play the latest games and even some ones that haven’t been released yet! There’s also incredible virtual reality experiences to try from PlayStation, HTC and Oculus Rift. Click here to find out more! In more »
From detective hunts, decoding secret messages, and fortune telling in Ancient Rome, to piracy on the high seas and uncovering outrageous fibs, this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas is packed full of family-fun events!
Have you ever wanted to ponder the peculiarities of Potions, delve into Divination, or discover enchanting creatures? Now you can! There's a huge Harry Potter exhibit at the British Library until February 2018!
Children and their families can enjoy a scarily huge variety of spooky fun at nine WWT Wetland Centres spread across the UK this October half term. Many events incorporate a more »
If you've ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now's your chance!
Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!
Get the adrenaline pumping with a ride on The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Whizz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world. Twist and more »
Go stargazing at this famous British observatory!
Gather friends and family to enjoy Ascot’s first meeting of the 2017/18 Jumps season on Saturday 4th November, featuring the £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase, ran over three miles. After the last race finishes, preparations will begin for a 6.30pm fireworks show! The Plaza Lawn will be alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fairground more »
Head to Lightwater Valley Theme Park for a fabulous firework spectacular, choreographed to music and set over the picturesque Swan Lake.
Edinburgh has been remembering the 5 of November for over 30 years with its annual fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium being the city's largest. However, with the stadium soon set to close its doors for redevelopment, this year's will be its final firework show for a while. A great event for the whole family, this more »
Featuring guest speakers from the film industry and supported by free curriculum-linked resources, IntoFilm aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds by inspiring young people to watch and understand film in new and creative ways. This year's Into Film Festival takes place from 8-24 November! The Into Film Festival is the more »
For over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London! The festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street more »
This festive season, experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts! From 18th November 2017 – 28th January 2018 you will have the opportunity to see the Harry Potter film series’ most iconic sets decorated for festive scenes. Click here to book tickets! The Great Hall will be transformed, more »
Ho-ho-ho! Have you written your list for Santa yet? The Funbox team are back for more seasonal fun with their brand new festive show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY! Gary, Anya and Kevin have been invited by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before more »
Follow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens. Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic more »
Twinkling with festive spirit The Snowman is now celebrating 20 consecutive years on the stage! Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. more »
See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun and bright more »
This amazing live music experience relives classic moments from hit films like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!
There's a brand-new festive, family festival coming to London this December!
The characters from The Emoji Movie have jumped out of the big screen and will be at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. Come and meet the characters and pose for pics with your fave Emoji. There’s also the chance to win some awesome prizes! If that wasn’t enough there’s more »
Ever since 1872, The Varsity Match has been played annually and is renowned as one of the most pulsating fixtures on the rugby calendar! Held at Twickenham Stadium since December 1921, The Varsity Match is once again set to turn the hallowed turf two shades of blue as the women and men from Oxford and more »
Rapunzel is one of this year's must-see pantos according to loads of really famous critics, who love the songs and the villains!
When a brother and sister have to move in together neither of them are too happy about it! But they both soon realise that sharing isn’t all bad as their fights and frustrations soon turn into games and giggles in this hilarious new play.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Find out for yourselves...
Kai and Gerda are best friends and together they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale!
The Liverpool International Horse Show is back for its third year!
In a repeat of Big Game 7, Harlequins will play 2014 Aviva Premiership Champions Northampton Saints, following back-to-back years against Gloucester Rugby.
LEGO DUPLO are putting on play mornings throughout January where pre-school children can design and build all sorts of amazing things through creative play!
Miximals is the new and exciting collectible that engages and encourages children to imagine, create and share their own adorable Miximal characters! Head down to Smyths Toys Superstores on Staples Corner, Saturday 20th January to see the unveiling of Creative Celeste and Ruby Rube Miximal! There's also an exciting meet and greet with the awesome YouTuber. Even more »
Would you like to dance with a dance troop, or get your skills to be seen by local talent scouts? Can you jump an Olympic size hurdle, rugby tackle a mascot, shoot more than 5 hoops in a row at basketball or netball? Can you do more kick ups than a professional footballer? Would you more »
Join us for a wondrous afternoon of science activities that you can do at home! Alom Shaha will show his favourite demos and you can try them afterwards! From simple things you have lying around the house, Alom will show you how to create exciting and hands-on science anywhere in the house. The event will consist more »
A brand-new live stage adaptation of Guess How Much I Love You is going on a UK tour! Watch and join in as Little and Big Nutbrown Hare settle down after a bedtime story and re-awaken to discover the delights and colours of each season as they compete to measure their love for each other! more »
Learn to become a knight this February half term with the Tower of London's 'Knight School' and help defend the Tower!
To mark Chinese New Year, which is on the 16th February, Hamley the Bear will be making his way over to China Town, London! He's handing out 10% off Hamleys coupons and extra special lucky red envelopes between 15th and 18th February. Following the opening of Hamleys’ largest store in Beijing just before Christmas, Hamleys more »
Meet, make, play as the ultimate festival of games returns to Dreamland this February half term! This year, they're celebrating 40 years of Space Invaders with a whole galaxy of space play featuring Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournaments, retro arcade games, board games and more! There are even spots dedicated to VR Gameplay and Minecraft more »
Drop in for an action-packed day of talks, demonstrations and experiments that explore the intriguing world of communication. Family Fun Day activities are suitable for ages 6+ but all under-16's must be accompanied by an adult. Activities on the day will explore the wide ranging science behind human and animal communication. Have a go at more »
Explore the world of Peter Pan this February and March at the Museum of London Docklands! It's transforming into Neverland for two fun-filled weekends. A series of interactive events, film screenings and performances will take place throughout the weekends, providing a whole new generation with an introduction to J.M. Barrie’s characters. Professional character actors will more »
Following a really successful run in Paris, ‘DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes’ is now open at The O2 Arena in London! It's a one-of-a-kind exhibition that celebrates all things DC from the unique mythology to iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Joker. The exhibit features more more »
Whether you're a racer or a cruiser, getting back into a boat or just getting started, The RYA Dinghy Show has something for everyone. This unique show is the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghies! It's taking place at Alexandra Palace in London on the 3rd and 4th March 2018 and to top it all, kids more »
Have you ever wanted to hear some incredible stories while boating around on the Thames taking in the amazing London skyline? Well now you can! MBNA Thames Clippers are putting on ‘Tales on the Thames’ throughout March in partnership with Walker Books. These stories telling sessions will be happening on the 9th, 16th and 23rd more »
If you're looking for some Easter fun that involves over 500 animals and your favourite TV characters then Twycross Zoo has got you covered. There's plenty of awesome stuff going on this Easter at Twycross Zoo. You can visit the animals, have fun on the Easter Trail and even meet your favourite characters from PJ more »
For the first time ever, Peter Rabbit is coming to Kew Gardens! The event, called 'A big day out with Peter Rabbit' starts on Good Friday and runs until Sunday, April 15th. Visitors can expect an exciting activity-packed day out with games, crafts and storytelling inspired by Beatrix Potter’s iconic tales. Spring will be well more »
Basically, you can get a load of great food and read a book at the same time - for April the kids book is ‘Railway Children’ and the adult book is ‘Frankenstein‘
Follow the adventures of two brothers and the night-time disappearance of a chocolate cake in this new musical adaptation! It's based on a poem by Michael Rosen called Chocolate Cake, which has just been published as a picture book. The show is from the same people as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How more »
The final days of one of the Tower of London’s most infamous prisoners, Anne Boleyn, is being brought to life in a brand new play! The performance is staged on the site of the lost Tudor Palace at the Tower, where Anne spent her last 17 days. It uses loads of factual information - including more »
Polka Theatre are hosting a new Techtopia Festival! It's running from 24 May until 3 June and includes a number of performances, workshops and installations spanning two weeks exploring the role of technology in modern childhood. The festival opens with Scanner’s Inc and House of Absolute’s Stardust, a special exploration of sound and dance. Other more »
MCM Comic Con is a fun filled day out for all the family and they've got so much for your little superhero to do when you’re at MCM London this May! Friday and Sunday are our quieter days so if you are bringing little ones, they're probably the best days to come. Kids go free to everyone more »
Open House Families is London’s brand new festival of architecture, design and engineering taking place this summer on the 9 and 10 June! It is being held across some of the city’s most iconic buildings! The charity behind Open House are launching the free family festival to inspire and excite the next generation of city-shapers! more »
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming back to the West End after more than ten years. This time it's returning to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July. Music, laughter, rhymes, rhythms and repetitions together with puppetry, paint, water and mud... not to mention a bear – we’re not scared! – make more »
Whitby is preparing to push the boat out for one our area’s most iconic figures by holding a weekend-long Captain Cook Festival. To mark 250 years since Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage of discovery to the South Seas, a festival of celebrations will take place from July 6 to July 8! Giving a feel more »
British Summer Time is a huge festival that's held every year in Hyde Park in London! There's something there called Open House, which is packed with themed movie nights, live music, street food, tennis screenings, circuses, theatre, and more! Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with 4 days of activities and free entry more »
Henley Festival has announced its Family Sunday this year and it's going to be a great day!
Come along to London’s Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st & 22nd July at Enfield Town Park! It's shaping up to be a summer weekend jam packed with street food from local traders, funfair rides, stunts and shows, fireworks and more! There's even a kid’s zone and, of course, a colourful array of hot air more »
If you haven't heard of the BeWILDerwood then we know you're going to absolutely love it! The BeWILDerwood is basically a huge wood with absolutely loads to see and do for all the family from boat rides to slides and more! The whole wood is based on the books by Tom Blofeld which feature Twiggles more »
Join Sooty, Sweep and Soo and Richard Cadell from the telly as they celebrate Sooty's 70th Birthday in fine style! With buckets of laughs and loads of audience participation, Sooty's 70th Birthday Party is a family show to delight Sooty fans old and new. It's taking place at North Pier Theatre in Blackpool and all proceeds more »
Sea Creatures is a brand new, interactive exhibition that takes you on a deep dive into the sea so you can learn more about the creatures that live there! The exhibit shows you not only what lies beneath the waves, but also beneath fur, skin and scales. From pregnant sharks to Leafy Seadragons; from the deep-dwelling more »
X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a more »
Taking place at Printworks in South London, Monstrous is a one day festival experience for all ages. Expect a line-up jam packed with live performances, amazing experiences, exciting attractions and wonderful adventures – all resulting in a fantastic family day out! Click here to find out more! One of the UK’s biggest football clubs will more »
Wild Child is London’s newest children’s festival, created by mums and dads for the whole family! Wild Child brings together the very best in arts activities, workshops and performances by a wide range of companies, many founded by London mums and dads themselves! Click here to find out more! Whilst there you can visit the more »