The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
The first May Bank Holiday is here, hooray! Come rain or shine we’ve handpicked the most exciting looking events for the three day weekend.
With barge processions, live music, food and loads of stuff to entertain the kids, there’s nowhere better to go on the first Bank Holiday in May. We’d recommend visiting on Sunday evening if the kids are old enough to stay up late. Click here for event highlights.
The Tower of London is one of the best loved attractions in London, it is a Medieval Castle plonked in the middle of the city after all, and this weekend it’s even better because you can experience the coronation of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn. Immerse yourself into the Tudor world with arts and crafts and workshops to teach kids knightly skill or even how to be a court jester.
Breakin’ Convention is a convention of groundbreaking breakdance. Have we over-explained it? Either way, it’s great for kids who love hip hop and innovative dance. Prepare to be amazed.
With pony rides, goat grooming, a barbecue, a raffle and even a May pole, Kentish Town City Farm is the place to go if you want to escape to the countryside for the weekend without leaving Zone 2.
The British Museum, an official K-Rated attraction. © British Museum
The British Museum has just opened a new exhibition all about Ancient Sicily. So even if it the weather isn’t up to scratch this weekend, and let’s face when is the weather ever what we want on a bank holiday weekend, you can still experience some Sicilian sunshine.
To celebrate the opening of the Quentin Blake Gallery at the House of Illustration, you can visit an exhibition all about the esteemed illustrator’s approach to magic and surrealism. If you have ever read a book by Roald Dahl, you will recognise Quentin Blake’s work. While you’re in the area don’t miss the great places to eat in Granary Square.
The world record breaking beatboxer is back at the Udderbelly. Kids love him, but adults will also be amazed by the incredible sounds Shlomo can make with just his mouth and a mic. Plus, it comes well recommended as it’s got a K-Rating of 10!
