Art Fair Battersea Autumn Twenty years on from their very first Affordable Art Fair, the ever so creative team will be celebrating big time this year. Wind down after work with a complimentary drink and […]
Category: Days Out
5 Interesting London Events To Book Now
Stanley Kubrick – The Exhibition – The exhibition tells the story of Stanley Kubrick, exploring his unique command of the creative design process of film making, from storyteller to director to editor. (Age guidance: The general […]
Gardening Tips from The Ladbroke Gnomes
It’s officially spring! And with the lighter evenings, there is larger window of opportunity to get out there and make your garden beautiful. Here are some gardening suggestions for this month: 1. Plant in earnest […]
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 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
Sweet Smelling Family Fun at Somerset House this Summer
There is a rather sweet smell coming from the Somerset House major summer exhibition this year. If you fancy a sniff then make time to visit their new exhibition ‘Perfume: A Sensory Journey Through Contemporary Scent’, […]
Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine, Unicorn Theatre (Age 4+) : Bus Stop Family Review
“This is a wonderful production for young children” – Laura, Mum “It was so funny” – Tommy, 4 My husband and I attended the Unicorn Theatre’s terrific production of Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine with our nine-year-old […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Best Free Family Restaurants in London
Hello dearest Bus Stop family. Here is a feature I wrote for the MyBaba.com parenting blog last week. I’m sharing the love over here, as we’re not ones for cutting back when there are turkey and […]
A Family Day Out at the V&A Museum
The V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum) in South Kensington should be a ‘schoolroom for everyone’ – said Henry Cole the first director of the V&A. It is pretty wonderful in every sense, bags the biggest […]
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 […]
Best Family Exhibitions to See Now
I’ve put together a list of the main exhibitions showing around town now, so you can find them all in one place. Dont forget that most of the venues have kids art packs ready for […]
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 […]
The Top 10 Best UK Places to Visit
CONGRATULATIONS LONDON …at the moment, we are top of the tree when it comes to who has the best booty to offer in the department of tourism in the whole of the world. Yes, that […]
The Best Family Events This Easter
Oh yes, it’s that time again… Time to make your own chocolate eggs, Easter cakes, and quickly get your potters wheel out to make a very small, slightly hard to use mug to place the […]
Great Easter Egg Hunts In London
(Featured image credit The Wall Street Journal, Kurt Wilberding, Easter Bonnet Parade along New York’s Fifth Avenue) As my memory gets more hazy as time goes on, I do still have fond memories of hunting for eggs, […]
5 Best National Trust Places near London
We all love The National Trust, and here are a few reasons why. It’s the largest voluntary conservation organisation in Europe. They have over 4 million members, more than the present coalition ruling parties. They own some of […]
Free Workshops for London Kids at London Print Studio
If you love children & illustration, I am pretty sure you will enjoy this exhibition. The Enchanted Page is an exhibition showcasing some of the best of the UK’s up and coming artists at the […]
The Best Family Theatre Shows for 2015
Remember that promise I made ? Well, I have a kept my sparkly word, and dug deep finding you the best kids shows happening this year. These days it doesn’t pay to be putting the […]
5 Best Authors to See at The Imagine Festival
The line up for the 2015 Imagine Festival, Southbank over Feb 1/2 term is looking hotter than ever. There are free events as well as well priced ticketed events. They’re a very friendly bunch down […]
The Best Cinema Clubs for London Kids
Don’t forget to check the homepage Events Diary. I have added lots of 1/2 term activities and workshops to keep you busy, and help you plan ahead. If you like what you see here, please […]
5 Best Backstage Theatre Tours in London
Some of my best memories as a growing kid were theatre related. I played Maria in West Side Story for the Somerset Youth Theatre, spent all my birthdays at West End shows with my old […]
10 Great Family Days Out in London
1. A Hampstead Heath stomp with a Pub Lunch I’m not sure if anyone who has ever been for a breath of fresh air and a walk on the Heath, hasn’t felt better in some way […]
Bus Stop Review of Goodnight Mister Tom
Last week, Thea one of our Bus Stop Kids went to see the recently opened theatre show Goodnight Mister Tom at the Duke of York’s Theatre, (St Martins Lane WC2). She had a great evening […]
Weekends at Winterville for London Kids
Every weekend in December The House of Fairy Tales are hosting The Make It Market at Winterville in Victoria Park in East London. Winterville (free entry, yipee) is your alternative ‘pop up’ festival in East London this year. […]
5 Best Magical Christmas Events
1. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides : Richmond Park This has to be a dreamy experience, that will impress even the most cynical of Christmas critics. After a visit to the working stables at Holly Lodge at […]
Best Christmas Shows To Book Now
Elf | The Dominion Theatre London : All Ages ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware […]
The Best London Family Events This Autumn
1. Camp and play at The Good Life Experience & Festival : Flintshire, Wales : 20/21 September. Key details : Adult £45.00 : Child aged 7 – 16 years inclusive £22.50 : Children 0-6 years FREE […]
10 Great Activities in London’s Royal Parks
Here are a top ten of things to do in The Royal Parks this summer (it will be Summer at least during this indian-style hot September those in the know keep mentioning…) by Sharon Donovan […]
5 Best London Family Days Out
1) Get your buckets & spade at the ready so you can build a huge sandcastle at the beach on The Southbank opposite the soon to be squashed under cover Southbank Skate Park. You can’t […]
21 Museum Events for the Kids this Summer
I’ve been meaning to get this out for days, and not wanting to lose sleep over it, or forget to water the hamster again (for all small Siberian pet enquiries leave a message below, I’m […]
49 Things to Do with the Kids this Summer
1. Take a picnic : Explore one of the secret gardens in London, take a sketch book and some pencils, and collect as many different shaped leaves that you can. If you need a ‘warm-up’ […]
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 Best Beaches near London
5 Best : Lovely Beaches near London 1. Whitstable, Kent (pebbles) – 1h30 hr train from St Pancras/ Victoria We are fans, for the food, the fab train connection from St Pancras, the easy going […]
Backstage Family Tours at the National Theatre
Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day to ever get around to hunting down the nooks and crannies of the tremendous arty venues on our doorsteps. Well, lucky you, because that is […]
The Best Family Events in May Half Term 2015
Top Ten Things to do in and around London this May Half Term My sweet friend Cass Farrar at Kodomo.com nudged me to write up another top ten things to do in and around the […]
20 Reasons why you should go to the Hay Festival
The Hay Festival (22 May-1 June 2014) is a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the […]
5 Best Holiday Rental & House Swaps
1. Air BnB Air BnB (Air Bed & Breakfast) is a website which allow you to either ‘host’ and list your own property, (or a room in it), or ‘guest’ and search the site to […]
The Best Days Out for the Under 5’s in London
When I was asked to write this post on the top 5 things to do in London with young children my first reaction was “how on earth will I choose”! There is so much available […]
Something For The Weekend
(** denotes : Extra gold stars for appealing to kids) Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson : 5 April – 2 November 2014 : This exhibition celebrates all things Jacqueline Wilson, giving you a […]
5 Best City Breaks for Families
Look what I found for you lovely lot who really really need a (city) break, some fantastic food, and a shot of culture for 1/2 term. Here is a bespoke list of the best City Breaks […]
5 Best Spring Events
Don’t forget to check out the Events Diary on the home page, there are listings of events running over the whole of 2014! 2014 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition :1 – 18 May 2014 Saturday […]
Q&A with Rosie Fuller, Freelance Museum Educator
Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. I live with my very naughty cat in Walthamstow. How did you choose your career, and can you tell us a little […]
5 Best Places Kids Eat Free in London
1. Mark Hix Group Monday to Friday 4pm – 6pm, and on the weekends from 12pm – 6pm (except on Saturday at Chop House it is only between 5pm-6pm) for all children under 10 years old when accompanied by […]
Dim Sum & Ramen joints & Market Stalls
I must be 1/2 Asian, because my idea of heaven in a ‘pearly gated home delivery’ type of way, is to eat Asian 6 days out of 7 … of course, it’s just marmite on…
The Best Family Dance at Sadler’s Wells 2015
Did I tell you one of my New Year thoughts (I don’t really do resolutions, too much disappointment and all that…) was to try and search out the best art-y & cultural events, and let […]
The Best London Christmas Fairs
A round up of all the late night shopping, craft fairs and charity sales happening across London this Christmas 2015.
Ice Skating in London
You know you want to, so grab your knee pads, ear muffs, and arnica gel, and get ready to show off your pike, twist, flip routine amongst all the wobbly-urbanite-skating crews out there. Leave me […]
5 Best Fountains & Water Play
Who isn’t always up for some silly wet play (whilst the sun shines), for those that carry around those teeny tiny shrink towels in their bags, here are 5 of our favourite fountains & water parks […]
5 Best London Lidos
We’re slightly in love with the Art Deco brilliant design achievements of London Lidos. There are a few out there, but to get you started here are 5 of our favourites for some family play […]
5 Best Nature Workshops & Days Out
1. Holland Park, Ecology Centre Bring your kids to take part in fabulous activities where they explore nature, play games and make a quality craft and keepsake. There are sessions that run 10-noon and 2-4pm, for […]
5 Best London Castles & Palaces
English Heritage champions history, and the historic places that make our nation quite a good one. With every visit (and entrance fee) to an English Heritage site, of which there is an incredible list of […]
Free West End Theatre & Free Activities : August 2013
Stop Press, time for the red carpet, as it really doesn’t get any better than this as far as treats for the whole family are concerned. FREE KIDS TICKETS to WEST END SHOWS this summer. […]
