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Kids go free to the world’s largest open Summer Art Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts!

Royal Academy of Arts Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

Almost 250 years ago the very first Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition was put on!

Now, nearly 250 years later, the group is still discovering new talent.

The Royal Academy of Arts coordinates the largest open submission exhibition in the world.

Basically, that means almost anyone can submit work to the exhibit and if it's good, it will be shown.

There are over 1,200 works showing over just eight days.

£15.50

Explore The Fantastic World of Dr Seuss!

Discover Children's Story Centre 383-387 Stratford High St, London, United Kingdom

Step inside this vivid and immersive exhibition inspired by Dr. Seuss’ stories! Learn all about your favourites, including ‘Green Eggs and Ham’, ‘The Lorax’ and ‘Oh The Places You Will more »

£4

Uncover the secret life of butterflies in this huge butterfly exhibit, Sensational Butterflies at the Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum, London Natural History Museum, East Lawn, Exhibition Rd, London, United Kingdom

Come face to face with hundreds of fluttering butterflies in the Natural History Museum’s Sensational Butterflies tropical house! There are loads of colourful butterflies from all over the world! From more »

£5.85
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See Robots at the Science Museum in London this summer!

Science Museum, London Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Explore the 500 year story of robots at the Science Museum this summer! From a 16th-century mechanical monk to robots from science fiction and modern-day research labs – you’ll see more »

£15
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Wind in the Willows is on at the London Palladium!

London Palladium London Palladium, Argyll St, Soho, London, United Kingdom

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 more »

£15

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Go on an adventure for all the family on board Cutty Sark this summer!

Cutty Sark King William Walk, London, United Kingdom

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!

£7

Investigate your senses in a family perfume workshop at Somerset House!

Somerset House, London Somerset House, Strand, London, United Kingdom

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 more »

See a performance of What The Ladybird Heard at the Lyric Theatre this summer!

Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom

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!

£14.50

The Learned Society of Extra Ordinary Objects at Somerset House!

Somerset House, London Somerset House, Strand, London, United Kingdom

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!

Free
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Get hands-on in an incredible digital play area, digiPlaySpace! Opening July 8th 2017 in Yorkshire.

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Discovery Road, Halifax, United Kingdom

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 more »

£12.95

Family Day at Henley Festival 2017, Henley-on-Thames

Henley Festival, Henley on Thames River & Rowing Museum Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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 more »

£10

Visit Vauxhall City Farm and learn how to take care of animals!

Vauxhall City Farm St Oswald's Place, London, United Kingdom

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 more »

£1

See this King Kong Comedy at The Vaults theatre in London!

The Vaults Arch 236, Leake Street, London, United Kingdom

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!

£25

South Asian Stories at the British Library in July

The British Library 96 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom

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 more »

Summer stage shows at Kew Gardens!

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, United Kingdom

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!

£16.90

Summer Garden Party at London Designer Outlet!

London Designer Outlet Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, United Kingdom

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:

See MORE MAGIC FOR KIDS! at Edinburgh Fringe!

Edinburgh Fringe, Underbelly Cow Barn Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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.

from £6.50

Q+A with Tracy Beaker, see LEGO Batman and more cinema goodness at BAFTA at 70 Open Weekend: Exhibition

BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

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.

£3

Ever wondered what work goes in to making a film? Find out at Secrets of The Movies!

The Gallery, Soho 123 Charing Cross Road, London, United Kingdom

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.

See The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at South Hill Park Arts Centre this summer!

South Hill Park Ringmead, Bracknell, United Kingdom

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.

£18.50
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