Easy crafts for the family
Craft Project, Symmetrical Homemade Cards
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? You gotta love those guys at Krokotak – always a crowd pleaser whatever time of day you visit. If you didn’t know, I am a fan of 5-minute…
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 […]
5 Best Hot Beach Family Holidays
The tanned team at i-escape’s Kids Collection have come up with a Bucket and Spade List of 20 fun activities all discerning pre-schoolers should try. It’s live on their website now. To tie in with all […]
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 Creative Summer Holiday Camps for London Kids
RIBA : Holiday Workshops All workshops are inspired by the RIBA Stirling Prize, the world’s most significant award for architecture, and are led by professional educators. Materials included in the cost of the workshop […]
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 Secret Gardens in London
1. Inner Temple Gardens Hidden within the City’s Inner Temple, one of London’s four Inns of Court, is a tranquil three-acre garden with stunning rare trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns. It is usually open […]
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 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 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 Quirky Holiday Locations
Tired of identikit hotel rooms with no character? Bored with staying in dull, uninspiring rentals? One of our friends, Nadine Mellor, Editor of i-escape.com’s Kids Collection has handpicked some super cool suggestions for unusual places […]
Read this Q&A with Kate Maryon, Children’s Author
“I write real-life stories about ordinary girls who find themselves faced with extraordinary situations. I’d like my readers to be thinking…what would my life be like if that thing happened to me? I hope my […]
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…
5 Best London Drama & Music Summer Camps
1. West End In : Musical Theatre Workshops : (Various locations, London) Summer courses : On each of the days apart from the last day your kids will work on one of the West Ends top […]
Q & A : Debra Franses Bean : Mini Monet Art School : Buckinghamshire
Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. Its me, husband and one son aged 7. We live in Harefield a little village on the edge of London. We moved here […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q & A : Simon Mitchell : Alfred & Wilde : London
Alfred & Wilde is a London-based design brand creating modern, bold and fun art prints, stationery and homewares. Inspired by the city, using traditional printing techniques, and proudly made in the UK. Alfred & Wilde […]
Design : Toy Stories : Gabriele Galimberti : Photographer
Do you ever feel frustrated that your iPhone runs out of batteries too quickly, that you haven’t got the latest ASOS clutch bag, or you’ll never get your dream holiday to Branson’s Necka Island? Well, […]
Make It : Pretty Headband : Beau London
You always need a hair band don’t you? I can think of at least 19 uses for them, from adding bunny ears, devil horns, and hair extensions too, as well as practical uses, such as […]
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 […]
Design : Paper Donut : Alexis Facca
Art direction – Alexis Facca & Tom Joye Never throw a piece of paper out again. Take a look at the incredible work above titled ‘Paper Donut’ from designer Alexis Facca. It is paper set […]
Q & A : Cass Chapman : Kodomo.com : Luxury Travel Website : Dorset
I like it when I read anything which include the following words … luxury, travel, family, friendly … they are more than enough to get me to start dreaming of holidays, planning my packing list, […]
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 […]
Q+A with Debbie Daniel from Craft Guerilla
Craft Guerrilla are the original hosts of the ‘DIY Craft Night in London’. Debbie and her team started in a pub back in 2008 bringing their own original “stitched & pissed” events with craft, DJ’s, […]
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 […]
Q & A with Kat Molesworth Founder, Blogtacular & Blogger
Q & A : Kat Molesworth : Founder & Blogger : Blogtacular & HousewifeConfidential : Hampshire This weekend over the 9th/10th May at The Royal Institution in Central London a slice of social media history […]
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…
Q&A with Karen Le Billon Author of ‘French Kids Eat Everything’
Take a deep breath, and be inspired. Karen Le Billon is a professor at the University of British Columbia. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, The Sunday Times, The Observer, and Huffington Post, as well […]
Q & A with Jane Means, Gift Wrapping Designer
Q & A : Jane Means Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. Although my office, shop, warehouse and staff are based in Lincolnshire where I am originally from. I […]
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…
Q&A with Artist & Sculptor, Flora Parrott
Flora Parrott won an Arts Council/British Council Artists’ International Development Fund Award to travel to Brazil and develop the project that has become Fixed Position. In 2013 she went to the PETAR Caves, one of […]
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 […]
5 Best Reading Book Plates to Print At Home
World Book Day is a great charity, that celebrates authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) reading. It is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries […]
The Best Coding Clubs for London Kids
One of our passions here at the Depot, is to shout as loudly (and politely of course) about all issues relating to equality and removing stereotypes of boys and girls ambitions (and success) when it […]
A Book Club for 2 – 4 Year Olds
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We had a light-bulb moment when we were fixing the front suspension of the bus last weekend. Why not get all the kids in the class to share their…
Q+A with Andie Devlin Ball Founder of Darling Collective
The Darling Collective is the online boutique for things to do. The site features services from top-end small businesses in the UK, hand-picked and curated by a small and dedicated team devoted to promoting unique, […]
Kids Architecture Courses at Sir John Soane’s Museum
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Now here is what seems to be one of the best kept secrets in children’s museum workshops/ courses in London. It’s all happening at the Sir John Soane museum…
Craft Project, A Zip-Up Purse
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How to make a zip-up purse Turn leftover fabric into a neat little purse. It’s quick, easy and economical, says Perri Lewis A handmade zip-up purse can make a…
Craft Project, Colouring Animals
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? Thanks to the wonderful V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, here is a printable of three animal-colouring-sheets to play with this weekend. Just colour in the pictures of the…
5 Best Valentines Cards to Make At Home
1. You’re My Cup of Tea (The Hand Crafted Cottage) 2. Cute feet card (Pinterest) 3. Wax resist valentine card (Happy Hooligans) 4. The Thumbprint Family (Simplykierste.com) 5. Pom Pom print card (Spoonful.com)
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