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 […]
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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 […]
Aardman Film Making for London Kids
Who doesn’t like Shaun the Sheep? Even if you find his chat a bit woolly, you have to give him credit for being such a sweet-sheep and loving his mossy bottom family. In honour of […]
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 […]
Kids Science Event at The Royal Institution
Performing matter: Greatest hits and new finding There are still spaces for this event on Friday 22 January, 18:00 – 19:15 Materials perform. Stuff is constantly getting up to things. Matter is doing all of […]
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 […]
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…
The Best London Carol Concerts 2014
The ‘carols’ bit of Christmas is the bit that really gets me in the mood. I’m not a firm believer in ‘self help’ and all that, (there’s nothing better than a good chin wag with […]
5 of the Best Family Carol Concerts in London
Once in Royal Davids City and Jingle Bells are on all the hippest music lovers Spotify playlists right now, which is of course a good thing. If you fancy getting your soprano voice warmed up, […]
5 Best DIY Christmas Cards
My criteria for DIY crafts is to make them easy peasy, there’s a lot of satisfaction in the whole family sharing a craft moment together, which is why I often try and throw in ideas […]
5 of the Coolest Christmassy Family Things To Do in London
When Cass Farrar my favourite Travel Consultant (and head girl) at luxury family holiday site Kodomo.com asked me to put together a list of cool family fun, I knew I had to do my duty and grant my […]
5 Best Southbank Christmas Events 2014
1. Christmas History Tours : The Old Vic : 13 & 20 December : 10.30am Experience the History Tours with a festive twist in December. These special yuletide tours include mulled wine and a mince […]
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 […]
The Best Christmas Family Theatre 2014
1. Nutcracker : London Coliseum (11 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015) With iconic choreography and the Orchestra of English National Ballet performing Tchaikovsky’s soaring score (featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of […]
The 5 Best at The South Ken Kids Festival
Next week is the start of the popular literary South Ken Kids Festival held at the Institut français in guess where … SW7! In it’s 17th year now the bi-lingual event brings together artists, authors and the […]
How To Start a Children’s Home Library
This article from The Guardian Book site gives sound advice on building a library for children. I’ve picked out the bones to help you speed through it, and also listed their reading list for ages […]
Get Your Kids Reading, The Best Sites & Children’s Book Clubs
You might not have had the time to research all the online children’s book clubs out there, or it might not be your (book) bag! As I’m in constant amazement at how quickly time speeds […]
5 Best Christmas Dance Shows for London Kids
(1) The Snowman (All Ages) 20% off your ticket price , if you book two of these dance shows at Sadler’s Wells this Christmas. Here’s my 5 Best starting with The Snowman which will be […]
Craft Project, Halloween Party Ideas
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For those of you who will be throwing a few ideas together 24 hours before the actual event of Halloween this year, here is some inspiration. I have a…
Craft Project, Halloween Cakes
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Check on the links below for more information; Frankenstein Cake from Bird on A Cake Scary cupcakes in a box via All Things Cupcake Bloody cake from Divine Dinner Party…
10 of the Best Creative Halloween Workshops 2015
1. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place All sessions have been inspired by the exhibition ‘Ordinary Beauty: The Photography of Edwin Smith’ and are led by professional educators. Workshops take place between […]
Rome and Juliet Family Workshops at The National Theatre 2014
Can you tell I get excited about all the inspiring creative activities that are on offer out there? I also often cannot believe how many people don’t know about what’s generally happening in the arts […]
5 Best October Half Term Events for London Kids
Somerset House : Family Wild Life Drawing: Halloween Special : Saturday, 31 October 2015 (Best suited to ages 5+) Join this family drawing event where you will get the chance to meet and draw real a bearded […]
5 Best Halloween Events for London Kids
Time to celebrate, as somehow quicker than you can say Boo to your Grandpa, it’s Halloween just around the scary corner. It seems to gain momentum from year to year, so unless you leave the […]
100 Family Workshops for a Halloween Half Term 2014
There’s so much to do and so little time this 1/2 term (so to get you planning ahead, and not missing out on booking your place on those workshops with limited space), for once I’m […]
Something for The Weekend
1. I quite fancy getting the kids involved in the Young Filmmakers After school club at the BFI. They run on Tuesdays during term time, from either 4.15 or 4.30pm. The courses offer a full range […]
Something For The Weekend
1. Please Sir, can I have some more? The Carlton Tower hotel is offering Etiquette Lessons for children. Of course parents are encouraged to splash out on a finger licking meal at The Rib Room […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Best Summer Theatre for Kids
It’s pretty nearly officially the Summer Holidays for all of us, so you have no excuse to wander lonely as a cloud, pack your yumboxuk lunch, grab your oyster card and take in some culture […]
The Best Summer Family Events of 2015
1. Against Captains Orders (Theatre, Performance) National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Tube (until 31 August) Book to see The National Maritime Museum and Punchdrunk Enrichment show for 6-12 year olds and their grown-ups. You will don a life […]
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 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 UK Family Festivals
Camp Bestival : July 31st to Aug 3rd : Lulworth Castle, Dorset This festival is the mummy of all family festivals, and a good choice for first time players. It is curated by Radio1’s Rob […]
5 of The Best Beaches near London
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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…
Let’s Learn : 2014 Centenary : IWM Re-opens 19 July
This year is the Centenary of the First World War. From 2014 to 2018, world wide people and organisations will commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Things To Do for London Kids this Weekend 7/8th June 2014
Weekend Weather : This weekend looks to be the sort that we can handle, warm starting at 16 degrees (check here for more updates), feeling like 16 degrees and rising to 22 degrees with variable […]
5 Best English Heritage Castles & Palaces
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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…
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 Fountains & Water Play
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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…
5 Best Easter Holiday London Theatre
1. Theatre-Rites: Rubbish (Southbank) “A clever and charming puppetry show, with brilliant actors, and the sweetest washing up glove man…” Puppeteers show children of 5+ and their adults how to create magic with the contents of […]
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 […]
Where to See Great Music for London Kids
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I know that there are 101 reasons why kids love music, but I’ll start with the first 5 that come to mind … it’s noisy, fun, they dance, sing…
What’s On At The Polka Theatre in Easter, 2014
Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka workshops over the holidays. Whatever you’re interested in, experience life behind the scenes of a real working theatre by creating work of your very own. There’s something […]
Craft Project, A Free Alphabet Poster
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Look at this, it’s a freebie from the wonderful Mr Printable. You can download the poster and print it in your choice or language (English, Spanish or French). Ahhh,…
5 Best Nature Activity Centres in London
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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…
5 Best Family Travel Websites
1. Conde Nast Traveller Packed with features on all things family, yes on the more luxury side, but if you dig around you are likely to find relevant information that will help you research your […]
Dim Sum & Ramen joints & Market Stalls
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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 ……
Watch and Learn, Etsy Personalised Prints
We love Etsy, (especially all you wonderful UK Etsy makers out there) … so in honour of all things personal, beautiful names, baby celebrations or just making someone feel special with a print in honour […]
Q+A with Lucy Ryder Richardson Founder of Midcentury Modern Show
Today we are feeling a little sleek, stylish and ever so classic as we have been chatting to Lucy Ryder Richardson, one half of the duo (with Petra Curtis) who created the vintage and modern Midcentury […]
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