The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
Another bank holiday! And more importantly half term, so if you need some inspiration about how to keep the kids entertained over the week – click here.
Chelsea Flower Show via www.rhs.org.uk
It’s one of those events that mark the beginning of summer. Don’t miss the field of knitted poppies. The Queen thought they were great!
Comic Con is the holy grail for anybody who is a fan of pop culture, sci-fi and fantasy. Once seen as the refuge for geeks and nerds, this is now where all the coolest kids hang out as well as the biggest stars from film and tv. Don’t worry if your a parent and don’t understand, like contemporary pop music it’s not for you.
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You can no longer visit Television Centre like Gaby Roslin did, back in the day, but you can eat some great food on the roof while enjoying a great view.
24 hour of family activities to help the Royal Parks Foundation’s quest to discover more about biodiveristy in one of London’s most beautiful cemeteries.
A great one for teens, not least because Shakespeare’s young lovers always pop up on GCSE syllabuses. It stars Downton Abbey/Cinderella’s Lily James and Richard Madden from Game of Thrones, and also Cinderella. For English syllabus/Game of Thrones performances check out Doctor Faustus, where Jon Snow decides the only way to stop being told he knows nothing is to sell his soul to the devil.
Immersive theatre is always cool. If your kids have ever read the very popular series, they will love this. Kids older than 12 can watch Goosebumps Alive, but there’s also an option for youngsters with Goosebumps Kids on Saturday & Sunday.
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This play all about an inventor is perfect for kids aged 5-9. Look out for the relaxed performance on 10th June too.
Zippos Circus Celebration now with Catitude!
Zippos Circus, now with added cattitude, or cats, is coming to London. Find the Big Top this week in Sidcup.
With Comedy Club 4 Kids on Saturday and Shlomo’s Beatboxing Adventure for Kids on the Sunday, there is no excuse not to head down to the Southbank. Plus outside the big purple upside down cow there’s such a great area to just enjoy the sun, some great food and a drink.
