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London, South West: News - May 2026
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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...
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Receives ‘World-Class’ Mark of Excellence
7th May 2026
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is delighted to announce that it is among the first to have achieved accreditation from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to excellence in animal care, conservation, and education. The...
Full Casting Announced for Polka Theatre's The Rapping Princess
6th May 2026
Polka Theatre are pleased to announce casting for their brand-new show, The Rapping Princess, recommended for ages 3-6, playing in the Adventure Theatre from Saturday 16 May – Sunday 21 June, with a press performance on Saturday 23 May at 1.30pm. Adapted for the stage by Annabel Mutale...
BOSS Acting School: Where every student is a main character
4th May 2026
Looking for the ultimate summer experience? This summer, BOSS (Be On Stage and Screen) Acting School invites young performers aged 4–17 to its high-energy 'Show in a Week' and 'Make your own Movie' Summer Camps. Led by industry professionals, their camps offer a unique blend of...
Coombe Girls’ School & Sixth Form
4th May 2026
Located in New Malden, the single-sex, comprehensive school provides an award-winning, ambitious, broad and rich curriculum that caters for all students. The school includes an excellent Sixth Form, with courses across their school and fellow Coombe Academy Trust member, Coombe Boys’ School. This...
Emma Rice Company's 'magic' Malory Towers is back!
4th May 2026
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from the grip of a raging storm?...
Annie returns to Wimbledon this month!
4th May 2026
The smash-hit West End production of Annie, one of the world's favourite family musicals, returns to New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 23rd – Saturday 30th May 2026, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s La Voix as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie...
Kids Go Half Price this Half Term at Ramses: The Exhibition
4th May 2026
Visitors are invited to step into the world of Ramesses II at NEON at Battersea Power Station and experience the splendour of Egypt’s golden age. The exhibition takes them on a journey from the monumental temples of Abu Simbel to the sacred Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest,...
The Lion Inside: 9th - 12th July 2026
4th May 2026
A heart-warming story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. ‘In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest...
Introducing Piano: An Illustrated Musical Adventure ebook
4th May 2026
Taking pianists through the early steps of learning notation and piano technique, this book is an ideal introduction for beginners, and works equally well for classical and pop players. Through a series of varied and practical play-along pieces, exercises and teacher-student duets, each element is progressively...
London Independent School of the Year: A Thriving Community for Girls at Sutton High
4th May 2026
Sutton High School GDST was named London Independent School of the Year at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025, recognising a community where girls thrive academically and personally. This accolade follows the school’s rare ISI judgement of 'Significant Strength', reflecting...
London Children's Literature Festival returns Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June
4th May 2026
Barnes becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the London Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June with over 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans. National treasure, Michael Rosen, with book-rapping sensation MC Grammar,...
Battersea Park Children's Zoo Turns 75!
4th May 2026
This May half term (23rd - 31st May), Battersea Park Children's Zoo is throwing a birthday party, and you're invited! To help celebrate, kids go half price throughout the whole week, making it the perfect time for a family day out. While you're there, get involved in the Minutes for Nature...
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...
A Thriving Catholic Co-Educational School in South London (4-18)
4th May 2026
At Fidelis College (4-18), they offer a principled view on education - one rooted in the belief that parents are a child’s first and most important educators. They see education as a genuine partnership between school and home, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and character together. From the...
Graveney School
4th May 2026
Graveney School is holding its Open Day for Year 7 pupils on Thursday 18th June throughout the school day and from 5pm-8pm. They will be offering the opportunity for families to have tours of the school accompanied by current students. Further details regarding the Open Day will be available on the...
Make the Most of May Half Term at Morden Hall Park
4th May 2026
This May half term, families can dive into the magic of the River Wandle with a week buzzing with wildlife, creativity, and riverside adventure that visitors of all ages will enjoy. Kick off the break with a Weekend of Wildlife (22nd–24th May), packed with free activities celebrating the creatures...
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...
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...
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo marks 75 years with #MinutesForNature campaign
1st May 2026
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo marks its 75th anniversary by asking the nation-wide community to pledge minutes to support wildlife before the year is out. The campaign, #MinutesForNature, encourages individuals and families to pledge time to small and meaningful activities to support wildlife,...