LONDON SHOWS BOOK HERE
Take your pick of some discounted group rates on theatre shows in the next few months…if you would like to join the WhatsApp group for updates click on this link; MAY JUNE JULY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER […]
10 london exhibitions for teens & FAMILIES
Freudian show: Lucian Freud at The National Gallery A century since the artist’s birth, this show brings together the work of one of Britain’s greatest portrait painters. The exhibition looks at how his paintings drew […]
FAMILY THEATRE SHOWS in london & UK 2022
Round up of the best theatre in London for families in 2022
5 PLAYS for TEENS SUMMER 2022
My Neighbour Totoro, Barbican 2022
5 EXHIBITIONS FOR TEENS (in london) Summer 2022
Forest Green Rovers Stadium interior, 2016, Render by negativ.com, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
5 QUICK ART TUTORIALS inspired by (or given by) great artists
5 Art Tutorials inspired by Great Artists
10 BOOKS THAT kids aged 10-16 will love
Isis & Rex review 10 books for ages 10+
132 brilliant films to watch with teens
The Ultimate list of Movies to Watch with Tweens, Teens and Everyone
Science & Natural History Videos We Love
Explore.org is my new favourite website. I am hooked on their ocean live cams. If you haven’t met them yet, here is a live cam from the Africam Tembe Elephant Park. I dare you not […]
6 Inspirational Teen TED Talks
TED talks from 5 clever kids and teens that will inspire and motivate us to speak up!
Virtual Museum Tours Worth Joining
Enjoy wandering exquisite works of art from the comfort of your own digital BFF.
Music & Theatre Streams & VIDeOS We Love
Musicals, Theatre, Live Music streams and videos to enjoy from the comfort of your own bed!
ONLINE Art Classes We Love
Learn how to paint an apple in 11 mins (thanks to the wonder web), there’s your Art GSCE sorted.
Stars Before Bedtime, Review by James (Age 8)
I really liked the stories about the constellation. and the illustrations were amazing. My favourite constellations are the chamaeleon. The yoga poses made me sleepy. By James Walters, age 8 DID YOU KNOW ? Chamaeleon is […]
Books That Will Make Kids Think …
The #busstopkids were sent these two books to review by the lovely people at publishers Quarto Knows. Luckily for the #Busstopkids they had about 7 minutes free this weekend to read them (in between taking […]
Family Fitness Videos We Love
First up is the SPORT ENGLAND #stayinworkout campaign. Their instagram page is full of pro athletes sharing training tips, there is something for everybody. You can also search info and videos with the #stayinworkout. Follow […]
110 LIVE STREAMS & VIDEOS TO KEEP YOU BUSY
Online videos that will keep you fit and smart
Stories & Audio Books We Love
Let’s start with the best, here is Bernard Cribbins reading Winnie The Pooh in a treehouse. Granted the footage is a little grainy, as it was recorded in 2011 for World Book Day, but it’s […]
Podcasts We Love
Kids Podcasts
Kids Internet Safety Tips
According to the Safe Internet Centre report, 26% of British 11-16 year-olds use six or more social networks and messaging apps every week.
Family Things to Do in London this Summer (for tourists)!
Westminster Abbey The Westminster Abbey Museum was located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks’ dormitory in Westminster Abbey. It is the final resting place for some of history’s most famous people, and […]
5 of North London’s Best Theatres for Kids
Chickenshed Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. They bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs […]
5 Reasons We Love Dreamland and Margate
There is a new kid in the fair ground world, and this one is showing off, as it’s loud, rowdy and top of the class. During our UK staycation this Summer, the kids, godmother, and […]
50 Family Days Out in London
A round up of 50 things for families and everyone to do in London
Best Drama & Art Summer Camps in London
Do you want to win a Tony Award, RA scholarship, or would you prefer a BAFTA? These are the questions you should be asking at tea time, if you have found that you are now […]
5 Best Simple Cards to Make with Kids
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I didn’t want you to feel left out, and not remind you how super-easy it is to make your own cards with the kids. These cards, are also certain…
5 Best Kids Cooking Courses in London
Ok, let’s get this straight I totally believe that a way to a child’s heart is to feed and teach them how to cook the way we cook at home. This is because I know that […]
5 Best Science Clubs in London
1. The Royal Institution (Ages 7 – 18) The RI in Mayfair (Green Park is 5 mins away), is a charity with a clear mission that is set on ‘encouraging people to think further about the […]
5 Best Nature Clubs in London
1. London Natural History Society They have been observing and recording the wildlife and plant life of the London area, within a 20mile radius of St Paul’s Cathedral, since 1858. By becoming a member, you […]
5 of the Best Studio Ghibli Films
1. My Neighbour Totoro 2. Ponyo 3. Arrietty 4. Sprited Away 5. Howls Moving Castle In homage to the cultural landmark that is the British Film Institute on the Southbank, we are joining them celebrating […]
how to make FACE Masks #masksformaternity
Carolyn and Anna, both Consultants in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, have started a morale boosting project for their colleagues. They have initiated the project called #MasksforMaternity asking for anyone that is able to make reusable […]
A Showstoppers Kids Show Review from The #BusStopKids
“The kids were amazing at making suggestions and the actors were great at making songs with their ideas.” – Amy, Busstopkids Mama “I liked the fart song and the poo emoji song.” – Luke, aged […]
10 Reasons we Loved Disney’s Broadway Hits at The Royal Albert Hall
In March 2019, the #busstopkids and I were invited to our favourite venue to be treated like mermaids and princesses to enjoy a special concert celebrating over two decades of stunning Disney Broadway shows. Disney’s Broadway Hits featured the BBC […]
Why Wormtail & Winky Loved ‘Harry Potter in Concert’ at the Royal Albert Hall
(Firstly, for those of you who know who Wormtail and Winky are, you are better muggle that I). As hard as we try to wish we weren’t all just plain old muggles, bobbing about our […]
What’s On at the Royal Institution summer 2017
Here’s a round up of the SUMMER school events & Family Events coming up at the at ROYAL INSTITUTION in Mayfair. You can enjoy a wide range of morning and day workshops for kids aged 7-9, […]
Creative Little Kids : Create a Crayon Shape Painting
Here is a simple activity that will keep young and old kids entertained over the holidays, that is also mess free, and guess what, it’s educational too. Create a Crayon Shape Painting Once your young […]
Best Family Friendly Afternoon Teas in London
Best Family Friendly Afternoon Teas in London So it’s the simple things in life that matter right ? Well I have a feeling that at least 50% of the planet can’t make a really good […]
5 Best Family Events to Book at The Royal Albert Hall
A packed Royal Albert Hall at a BBC Proms concert © Chris Christodoulou Opened in 1871 to fulfil Prince Albert’s vision of a central hall to promote the arts and sciences, the Hall is a registered […]
5 Facts About The Wonderful Gifford’s Circus
Cover photo and images credit : Hywel Jenkins Are you joining the ‘My Culture Club‘ group trip on Friday 8th July to see this wonderful troupe of circus entertainers at Chiswick House? Because you are more than […]
The Almeida Drama Academy for 5-14 year olds
“It’s really quite unique, you get to learn about scripts, about what really happens in drama and I think the teachers are really nice.” – student, 9 The Almeida Academy is a programme of Saturday […]
5 Family Things To Do at the Tate Modern
1. BESPOKE FAMILY TOURS It goes without saying you should book onto one of the bespoke Tate Tour events I am running at My Culture Club. You can choose from family friendly private tours for […]
ZooNation ‘Into The Hoods Remixed’ : Bus Stop Kids Review
I am Sofia and I a nearly 8 years old. I went to watch Into The Hoods with my mum on Friday night. It was really good and I have never seen dancing like that. […]
5 Weekend Family Events for London Kids
1) Imperial College Festival This festival has hands-on science experiments, music workshops, comedy, dance, cookery and more, for the whole family. Free, just turn up, 12pm, until 8 May 2) The Showstoppers’ Fantastical Story, Udderbelly, Southbank […]
The 5 Best My Culture Club Family Events To Book Now
” The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain”. – Dolly Parton. Ok, Ok, so this is a little biased, but you can’t blame a girl for […]
39 Activities & Day Trips for London Kids
Morning All, So I was thinking, and realised that there are many posts on this Bus Stop that might be useful to you now the sun is shining. I’ve been presumptous and listed them for […]
Best Bluebell Woods In and Near London
Did you know that bluebell sap was used to bind pages to the spines of books, and the Victorians used the starch from crushed bluebells to stiffen the ruffs of their collars and sleeves? Also, Bees can […]
10 Best TED Talks about Education
“Before she was my daughter, now I am her father” – Ziauddin Yousafzai TED Talks are a major source of inspiration for educators who need a morale boost, a discussion starter, or a new approach to […]
Architecture Tours at The Southbank Centre (Age 8+)
This March, April and June 2016, you can take a 1 hour architecture tour around the Southbank Centre. The tour will focus on its 20th-century (Brutalist) architecture. The centre itself was completed in 1968 on the site […]
A Family Day Out at The Wallace Collection (& Private Tour)
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. situated bang in the middle of Central London close to Marble Arch and Oxford Street. If you’re looking for a gallery that […]
5 Places Where Kids Go Free in London
These offers are in place for half term and school holidays, so check with the venue to see if the freebie is still in place before you make your plans. 1. ArcelorMittal Orbit, Kids go free […]
12 Family Friendly London Exhibitions To See Now
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize National Portrait Gallery , Leicester Square Until Sunday February 21 2016 Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System Natural History Museum, until 15 May 2016. Alexander Calder, Performing Sculpture Tate Modern, 11 […]
The Best London Theatre for Kids in 2016
Aladdin the Musical (Ages 5+) Fresh from the New York production, Trevor Dion Nicholas plays Genie, with Don Gallagher (Priscilla Queen Of The Desert) as Jafar, Peter Howe (Matilda The Musical) as Iago, Irvine Iqbal (Bend […]
A Family Day Out at London’s V&A Childhood Museum
V&A Childhood Museum, Bethnal Green (Tube : Bethnal Green) Open daily 10.00-17.45 (last admission 17.30) The V&A Museum of Childhood houses the UK’s national collection of childhood-related objects, one of the finest in the world. The Bus […]
5 Best STEM Toys for Kids
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM toys encourage kids to learn more about these different subjects by applying each to the real world. They make education exciting for kids and help to develop key […]
5 Best Bespoke Stationery FOR PAPER LOVERS
HoneyTreePublishing The HoneyTree team are a fully fledged British success story. They have grown their personalised stationery company from their farmhouse kitchen table in Somerset. It is now a thriving small business, where the staff are […]
5 Fun Things Worth Knowing About
How to Explain to a Child That Life Is Difficult Overparenting is still in style, despite a lot of evidence against it. While letting children fail is critical to instilling resilience and creativity, it’s often difficult […]
My 5 Best, London : Kate Prince, Artistic Director, ZooNation Dance Company
Kate Prince is a lady that can move in many directions. She has one of the best CV’s in the land of Dance. She is Founder, Choreographer, Writer and Artistic Director of ZooNation Dance Company which […]
5 Best Kids Bookplates and Bookmarks
We’ve just started a book swap in my little girls Year 2 class at school. It’s super simple to set up. I grabbed a basket from the hardware store, and made a painted sign (home […]
5 Fun Family Things to Do in Kings Cross
If you haven’t made a trip to the newly developed area around Kings Cross station, you should try to. It’s on the London map in a big way. It has been redeveloped (of course by influential […]
5 Best Kids Books That Have All the Answers (almost!)
1.What Happened When in the World (DK) This is a history book with 60 stunning, specially commissioned historical maps which chart the migration of humans, the spread of the black death, D-day landings and much more. […]
The Best-est Wedding Dresses of All Time
This is not a normal post for the Bus Stop, but I was quite drawn to this infographic that is really simple and effective and shows 100 of the most iconic wedding dresses. I think […]
A Family Day Out at The National Theatre
With chat that the new musical Wonder. land, (music) Damon Albarn and (lyrics) Moira Buffini’s is moving to The National Theatre from its run in Manchester this November, under Direction from the Theatres new Director Rufus Norris, I thought […]
A Guide for Keeping Kids Safe Online
Originally posted on Creative Bus Stop:
Last week was ‘Safer Internet Day’, and The Guardian published these stats from the UK Safer Internet Centre. “According to the Safe Internet Centre report, 26% of British 11-16 year-olds…
5 Best Science Holiday Clubs for London Kids
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1. The Royal Institution (Ages 7 – 18) RI in Mayfair, is a charity with a clear mission that is set on ‘encouraging people to think further about the wonders…
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