What's On in London, West

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Venue: Royal Opera House

Website: www.rbo.org.uk

From a mysterious Cheshire Cat and a tap-dancing tea party, to frogs acting as footmen and unknown potions that turn you tiny, many treats and eccentricities await in this weird and wonderful world. You...

Horrible Histories® Gorgeous Georgians trail

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Inspired by the Horrible Histories® books, dive into the world of the Georgians with an interactive family-friendly trail around the house, garden and parkland.This 10-stop, interactive trail is designed...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: www.lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/my-neighbour-totoro

Don’t miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award-winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London’s West End. Find your spirit with the return of the “awe-inspiring” (Time Out)...

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: ExCeL London

Website: www.excel.london

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...

Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies, Wetland Bug Hunt

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends and family and make...

Cats in Cartoons

Venue: The Cartoon Museum

Website: www.cartoonmuseum.org

From Garfield to Simon’s Cat, Krazy Kat to Bagpuss and everything in between, there is a long line of iconic cartoon cats. For the first time, The Cartoon Museum is collecting many of the greatest cats...

The Hare and the Tortoise

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge

Address: Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

The Hare and the Tortoise is a production for all the family, featuring this classic story, plus many other tales from the famed storyteller Aesop. Expect Lions and mice, spiders and bears, there are storms...

Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre

Venue: Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre

Website: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/hillingdon/botwell-green

Botwell Green offers a wide variety of sports activities that cater to all ages, from swimming sessions for families to Swim School, toddler world, gymnastics, football, and Junior Gym. The ideal destination...

Children Art Class in Ealing

Venue: Pitshanger Methodist Church

Website: www.artealing.co.uk

Dive into a world of creativity and self-expression as classes guide students of all ages in honing their artistic skills. Visit for a complimentary trial session and discover the joy of exploring techniques...

Free Readers

Venue: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden

Website: https://freereaders.co.uk

At Free Readers, your child’s academic success and wellbeing is priority. Free Readers serve children of all year groups, from ages 3 to 11, offering enrichment or extra help in Reading, Maths and English,...

High Fliers

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.high-fliers.com/locations

High Fliers is a fun camp for kids ages 3-11 open during every school holiday offering a creative alternative to sports-based camps. Their team of dedicated educators are highly trained and passionate...

Kumon Free Trial

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

By studying little and often through daily worksheets and regular class sessions (online and/or in centre), students steadily increase ability and fluency, building their skills in small, manageable steps....

Little Voices Harrow and Hillingdon

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre and St Giles Church Hall

Website: www.littlevoices.org.uk/harrow-hillingdon

Children make friends for life at Little Voices, as well as learn new skills that will help them in other areas of their life as they grow up. Visit the webiste to book a free trial so you can see if...

NumberWorks 'nWords

Venue: Various locations

Website: https://numberworksnwords.com/uk

NumberWorks’nWords English and maths tuition supports UK students ages 5-16 with their education, by personalising learning programmes specifically catering to the individual needs of each student. They...

Nursery on the Green Day Nursery

Venue: Nursery on the Green Day Nursery

Website: https://childbasepartnership.com

Nursery on the Green provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Open 7.30am- 6.30pm Mon-Fri, excluding inset days and public holidays.For more information or to book a...

Orley Farm School Tours

Venue: Orley Farm School

Website: www.orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk/explore/book-tour

Orley Farm is a co-educational school in a verdant oasis hidden in NW London. Last year their leavers secured offers from 21 outstanding senior schools, gaining 50 scholarships in the process. Complete...

Pattern Pod

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

In Pattern Pod, children can explore water ripples without getting their feet wet, create symmetrical images on touch screens, follow robot trails and much more. Fun, interactive exhibits encourage them...

PizzaExpress Club

Venue: PizzaExpress Stanmore

Website: www.pizzaexpress.com

PizzaExpress Stanmore - Broadway has had a refresh and they can’t wait to share it with you. Go on over and relax into their welcoming booths as you enjoy a delicious meal. Plus, get free dough balls...

Questors Youth Theatre

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

QYT is a fantastic Youth Theatre which is part of The Questors Theatre offering weekly drama classes for ages 5-18. Classes include Drama Games, Improvisation, Storytelling, Group Work, Devising Scenes,...

Swimming Nature

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.swimmingnature.com

As soon as pupils understand that water is their friend, they’re ready to learn the correct mechanics of each stroke. Swimming Nature teachers are passionate about this and all trained the Swimming Nature...

Tikska Karate

Venue: Borehamwood, Harrow, Northwood and Wembley

Website: www.tiskakarate-harrow.co.uk/about-tiska-harrow

These karate classes run by Mr H Patel, a black belt 5th Dan who has been teaching karate for over 15 years. Especially designed with the complete beginner in mind, families are made very welcome. The...

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

This unmissable interactive experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations...

Workshops for schools

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org/learning-at-the-museum

Vibrant and engaging school workshops give students new perspectives on the role of designers and the impact of design in everyday life. Workshops are available to book on Mondays to Thursdays during term...

GRAND SUMO Highlights

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk

Broadcast in English by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, GRAND SUMO Highlights takes you ringside with play-by-play commentary on the day’s action and background information on this sport which originated in Japan and...

Walk to School Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.livingstreets.org.uk

The annual five-day walking challenge and takes place 19-23 May and this year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the...

Home education day: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Try your hand at Anglo-Saxon calligraphy then get creative making Viking-inspired amulets, perfect for warding off spirits or simply as a keepsake of your day.This event is suitable for ages 6–12. Children...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop...

Foodies Festival

Venue: Syon Park

Website: www.foodiesfestival.com

The Kids Cookery theatre gives children a chance to taste new flavours and learn basic cooking skills. Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce...

May Half Term at the Royal Mews

Venue: The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Website: www.rct.uk

Enjoy fantastic arts and crafts activities inspired by the amazing collection and stories of the Royal Mews. Dress up as a coachman, tackle the challenge of tacking up the wooden pony and have your photograph...

May Half Term: At London’s Service

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Join London Transport Museum for family activities exploring the stories of those who worked on London Transport, the role of Underground stations as shelters during the Blitz and how London Transport...

Beyond Victory: Peace Cranes

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Join Westminster Abbey to make 1,000 origami cranes, a symbol of peace and remembrance of conflict around the world.The process of making a crane offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of peace...

Mini Creators: Stitching Stories, Weaving Voices

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Join this creative, hands-on activity inspired by embroidery and weaving.Use weaving techniques to create meaningful words and images that represent personal stories and moments of celebration. 10am-4pm....

Miniatures and Family Portraits

Venue: The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Website: www.rct.uk

Inspired by the beautiful miniatures in the exhibition, 'The Edwardians: Age of Elegance', create your own family miniatures to take home and keep. 10.30am-3pm. Book online.

Discovery Days: Time Travellers

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/discovery-days-time-travellers

Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to take part in a variety of activities including - create a plant print using a mallet, design a park of the future, try your hand at Calligraphy, meet and greet with...

Grooving with Pirates

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Grooving with Pirates is an animated and live-action mystical, magical, nautical, musical adventure which follows three pirate friends on a dangerous mission to find some treasure! A tale of friendship,...

Mission Magazine: Create Your Own Cover

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Take inspiration from 'Soldier', the official magazine of the British Army, to design your very own magazine front cover.Inspired by their new display celebrating 80 years of 'Soldier' magazine, go and...

Family Mindful Mark Making

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Using a range of mark-making tools on coloured paper, tracing paper and reflective surfaces, paying close attention to texture and line in paintings from the Gallery, collecting moments, marks, and gestures....

May Half Term

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Explore the collection through a series of fun activities designed for grown-ups and their little ones to enjoy together. Families of all ages are welcome. All activities are free.

Step into Siena

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

This half-term, step into the vibrant city of Siena in response to the National Gallery exhibition, 'Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300 ‒1350'. The colours of the immersive space reflect the golden...

The Dragon Wagon Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Everyone laughs at the Dragon Whisperer. A tale of friendship, food and dragons told by three brilliant actor/musicians set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan. Packed with puppetry, laughter and live,...

Four Seasons

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Four Seasons is a celebration of the wonder and weirdness of nature and our place within it, all set to an exciting score of seasonally inspired tracks including, of course, Vivaldi’s iconic piece.Expect...

Marching Orders: Powerful Posters

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Take part in a free, family-friendly gallery tour investigating posters that have made a lasting impact. From persuasion to information, the Army has used posters for many purposes throughout its history....

Design Camp: Turn Plastic into Fabric

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org/whats-on

In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform ordinary plastic bags into fusible fabric, a durable and eco-friendly material that can be used for all kinds of creative projects. Suitable...

Princesses Unite

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

The ultimate children's pop princess party that's sweeping the nation! Featuring a cast of dazzling princesses, this enchanting spectacle brings all your favourite hit songs and party dances to life in...

SEN Cardboard Creatures Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Join Sketch Appeal for a fun and inclusive art workshop, crafting colourful creatures out of cardboard! You'll get to create cardboard birds and a creature of your choice, with full guidance and all materials...

Beyond Victory Family Activity: Spread your wings

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Flock together for a gentle session of bird crafts, trails and stories as we consider peace through the symbol of birds.This is a drop-in event with the same stories repeated at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm....

Community Festival

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Enjoy a huge variety of entertainment including, kids theatre workshops, family arts and crafts, dance workshops for all ages, backstage tours of the theatre, BBQ by Fields Cafe, costume and props sale...

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

The adventure of a lifetime awaits… take the family on a T-REX-IFFIC journey with our brand new dinosaurs, meet their ROAR-SOME babies and help the rangers save the Island. Are you brave enough to face...

Spring Family Festival

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of storytelling. Dive into a day filled day with memorable workshops, hands-on activities, dance, puppetry, music and captivating performances. All families are invited to...

Children's Garden quiet sessions

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Explore all the things plants need to grow; earth, air, sun and water, and enjoy the sensory elements of the Children's Garden during this quiet sessions. During the quiet sessions, fewer people are permitted...

Gifford’s Circus: Laguna Bay

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

For Gifford’s 25th anniversary, they have invited a dazzling mix of new faces and old favourites that will surprise and delight their beloved audiences. Set in the buoyant and sunny era of 1950’s America,...

Nursery and Junior School Open Morning

Venue: St Benedict's

Address: 5 Montpelier Avenue

Website: www.stbenedicts.org.uk

Meet the Headmaster, Rob Simmons, take a tour of the school and see St Benedict's in action at their Nursery and Junior School Open Morning.They offer Stay and Play sessions for children aged 2–4 years...

Depot Open Days: All Signals Green

Venue: Acton Depot

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.u

Join London Transport Museum for this STEM themed, summer event, and take part in a variety of special displays and demonstrations, expert talks, drop-in activities and more, all whilst exploring their...

Hercules

Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Website: www.herculesthemusical.co.uk

The musical inspired by the animation inspired by the ancient myth. It's what classical civilisation would have wanted. Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure...

John Parnham's Funfair

Venue: Eelbrook Common

Website: www.parnhamfunfairs.co.uk

Seasonal family funfair with rides for all ages.

Hammersmith Summer Street Fest

Venue: Hammersmith

Address: Lyric Square

Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/events/hammersmith-summer-street-fest

Entertainment for all including live music stages, International Food Quarter with seating area, street entertainment, children's workshops plus 100 + Pop up stalls selling arts, crafts, jewellery, vintage,...

Shoe Baby

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

A fantastical sing-along puppet show adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air and the zoo all in a shoe! After the performance, there is an opportunity to take part in fun play based around...

Eid on the Square 2025

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk/events/eid-square-2025

The Mayor of London’s free, annual festival returns to the capital’s iconic Trafalgar Square for the 20th year to celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, the second of the two main holidays...

Teddy Bear Picnic

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Pack a picnic from home or enjoy a delicious lunch from the café as you take part in a variety of teddy-themed activities. Little ones can get creative in a drawing workshop, listen to enchanting bear-themed...

Twelfth Night - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/tlcm/twelfth-night

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

Brake's Kids Walk

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.brake.org.uk

Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...

I’ve Lost My Bobble Hat!

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick’s live performances are legendary. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen...

Make it: Illustration

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

This Make it invites your family to explore storytelling and illustration from South Asia. Led by artist Simran Kaur Panesar, get inspired by the Great Mughals exhibition and the Museum’s collection...

Playday: Miffy’s Birthday

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

It’s Miffy’s birthday, and to celebrate her 70th anniversary year The Design Museum are putting on a day of creative activities for children which will turn the museum into an immersive, creative space...

Puss in Boots

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let's All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music.Treat...

Railway 200 Steam Gala Weekend

Venue: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway

Website: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk

This Steam Gala is a great weekend treat for enthusiasts, families and everyone who loves railways and steam! The ‘Darent’1903 locomotive will be running for unlimited rides. Book early for your HKWR...

SEND Family Day

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Join WWT for a day of activities specially designed for children and young people with different needs and their families and friends. Explore the wetlands at your own pace and get involved with a variety...

The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Two very silly history professors forge three new myths from the unhinged minds of their audience – and a boatload of cardboard props! Help shape the stories and become the hero yourself in this EPIC...

Story Time with Mama G

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Mama G will be sharing original stories and songs, and some of the best picture books on the market, in an uplifting story time for the whole family. There’ll be dancing and giggles galore as Mama G...

Kew The Movies

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer! Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals,...

Barnes Children's Literature Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.barneskidslitfest.org

Barnes becomes the children's books capital of the UK with more than 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans. Barnes is put on by families for families who are 100% committed to...

West End Live 2025

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Celebrate 20 years of West End LIVE with a weekend of outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square. Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading...

Wonderland

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Join the Hatter as he brings Alice’s adventure to life with charming puppets, vibrant painted scenery, lively music, and, of course, hats! Along the way, you’ll meet delightful and quirky creatures,...

Armed Forces Day

Venue: St Paul's Gardens and Open Space

Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/events/armed-forces-day

A free annual community celebration for our Armed Forces. Includes displays by local regiment the Coldstream Guards, cadets, local historians and live entertainment from vintage singers.

Hooves and Horses

Venue: The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Website: www.rct.uk

Fun and interactive arts and crafts activities for the whole family, inspired by the incredible collection and stories of the Royal Mews. There will be crafts based around Ascot. Create your own glittering...

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Venue: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Address: Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

These two famous cousins visit each other and both experience exciting new sights and sounds. The Town Mouse must face the wild countryside, while the Country Mouse watches for the house cat and learns...

Outdoor theatre: The Wind in the Willows

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Pack your picnic or purchase one from the café and settle in for a magical performance of The Wind in the Willows as multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre brings Kenneth Grahame’s beloved tale to...

Twelfth Night - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/tlcm/twelfth-night

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket

Website: www.tigerstealive.com

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect...

101 Dalmatians The Musical

Venue: Eventim Apollo Hammersmith

Website: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Get ready to go paws-itively dotty for the smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians, at the Eventim Apollo this summer, for six weeks only.Dodie Smith’s classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with...

Summer School

Venue: Ealing Fields High School

Website: www.eganperformingarts.com

Join Egan Performing Arts for a fun packed week of singing, dancing, acting, arts, crafts, yoga and more!Includes an EPA Summer School T-shirt for each child. Wrap around available, email eganperformingarts@gmail.com...