The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
So you and your kids have visited all the museums, at least twice, but you still have to fill the days and weekends doing something right? Well, KidRated are here to help. We have handpicked some of the coolest kids events coming up in the next few months. These are the kind of things that book up fast so pick up your diary and credit card and book NOW!
(Your kids will be eternally grateful, trust us.)
Did you grow up watching Scooby Doo cartoons? Now you can show your kids what all the fuss was about at this amazing new live show of everyone’s favourite mystery solving quintet.
Kids’ favourite the Gruffalo is back on stage this summer. If you have ever read the Julia Donaldson/Axel Shaffer classic to your kids then they will love this (as will you).
Frankie, Monty and Liliane give Bugsy Malone a k-rating of 10
Bugsy is back! After being nominated for an Olivier award for best musical revival and, you know, getting an awesome K-Rating of 10 by all our K-Raters, the young gangsters are back in Hammersmith for another summer of splurge.
Eric Carle’s picture book masterpiece has enthralled kids for generations and now you can see it live on stage.
The Nomad Cinema is an outdoor cinema experience orchestrated by the Lexi cinema. You can watch films in loads of unusual and exciting places across the capital. These include, The Jungle Book (the original Disney cartoon) and Jurassic Park in Bushy Park, Star Wars The Force Awakens in Queens Park, ET in Belgrave Square and Inside Out in Victory Park East Village. Or get a babysitter and check out the great selection of more grown up films!
Opera Holland Park – Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland (July 2014) © Alex Brenner
Join Alice in one of the most beautiful corners of London, as she returns to Opera Holland Park for the fourth year running. Expect wonderful music and glorious costumes.
Round the corner from the Udderbelly is the London Wonderground, where you can watch even more comedy or have a boogie at the Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall.
Summer in the City gives kids the chance to meet some of their favourite YouTubers. The ballot for meet and greets hasn’t yet opened but tickets are now available.
K-Rater Jack (4) poses outside Buckingham Palace
Only open for a limited time during the summer, the state rooms of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s primary London residence is a sight to behold. Perfect for new visitors to London and for people who love snooping around other people’s houses!
It’s never too early to start thinking about Summer, it’s the only thing getting us through long nights and bitter cold days. With music, comedy, talks, food and loads of stuff for kids too, Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle in Dorset is one of the top family festivals in the UK.
Bea gives Port Eliot Festival 9.5/10
For two years in a row Port Eliot has received stellar reviews from our K-Raters. Want to know what all the fuss is about this arts festival located at an idyllic country estate in Cornwall? Then book your tickets now.
Royal Institute Sparks will fly funday. Absolutely excellent for all ages!