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Get stuck in at this year's Family Day at the LSE Festival 2026
8th May 2026
There’s an exciting schedule of free activities for this year's LSE Festival Family Day, so don’t miss out! From puppet making, to learning about the history of beavers in London, gaming, crafting with reclaimed materials, eco cookie decorating, and workshops, there really is something...
Experience Cleopatra: Discover the secrets of Egypt’s last Queen!
4th May 2026
Open at Immerse LDN, Excel Waterfront from 26th March to 12th July. Cleopatra: The Experience is an extraordinary opportunity to travel back in time to ancient Egypt and explore the fascinating world of one of history's most iconic figures. This immersive exhibition takes all generations on...
Travel back to the Golden Age of the Vikings
4th May 2026
Looking for an unforgettable experience that entertains as well as educates? Vikings: The Immersive Experience is a revolutionary, interactive historical exhibition open for a limited time. It offers an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of the Viking world’s most formidable family - King Ragnar...
Dinosaur World Live Returns to London This Summer
3rd May 2026
Back by popular demand, the Olivier Award-winning DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE returns to London this summer at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. The interactive children’s theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage returns on Tuesday 28 July 2026, playing until Sunday 6 September. The international...
Mallinson Holiday Camps are back this May half term!
29th April 2026
Enjoy your children’s favourite activities from Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th May Their popular Multi-Activity Camps offer a wide range of exciting activities, including Zorbs, bouncy castles, sports, arts and crafts, and much more. All camps include lunch, with optional swimming sessions...
A confident start begins early
29th April 2026
Confidence, curiosity and independence begin to flourish in a child’s earliest years. At Southbank International School, the Rising 3 programme offers a gentle, supportive introduction to school life for children aged two (turning three in the autumn term). Experienced teachers create a calm,...
Ally Pally’s StrEATlife Festival returns for a May Bank Holiday feast
28th April 2026
Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 May 2026 FREE ENTRY (12pm-8pm) North London’s favourite free street food and craft beer festival, StrEATlife, returns to Alexandra Palace this May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 May 2026), bringing a packed line-up of top traders, live music...
Primary School Brings Fresh Magic to Capel Manor Gardens’ Fairy Forest for 2026
17th April 2026
A creative partnership between Capel Manor Gardens and Capel Manor Primary School has once again brought a touch of magic to the much-loved Fairy Forest in Enfield, just in time for a new season of family events in 2026. Children from across the school have been busy designing and creating enchanting...