The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
From bare necessities to bear hunts, we’ve listed all the best things to do this weekend.
Send us a photo or a video of your K-Rating and let us know what you think!
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Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear at the V&A
via vam.ac.uk © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
So this may be sponsored by Agent Provocateur, but you can buy family tickets so we believe the exhibition won’t be quite as sexy as it sounds. Plus who can resist a title with a pun? Highlights for kids will be seeing the corsets and crinolines worn by Victorian women
Opens this weekend
Book in advance
Members go FREE
Under 11s go FREE
Laugh out Loud
Sam gives the Udderbelly Festival a K-Rating of 7 and Callum gives it a K-Rating of 10
The giant upside down purple cow is back on the Southbank which means two things: loads of great comedy and that summer is nearly here! Not all the shows are child friendly but check out our Udderbelly page for some great family suggestions. With great street food and drink on offer, it’s also just a great place to hang out on a sunny day.
This weekend check out the Amazing Bubble Man!
Feel the Jungle Rhythm
The Jungle Book – Cinemas Nationwide
Joey went to the premier of the Jungle Book and gave it 8/10
The new live action movie of the Jungle Book takes Disney back to the bare necessities: a great story for both kids and their families. With massive names like Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson providing voices, we predict a roaring success!
See it in IMAX for even more excitement!
We’re going on a bear hunt…
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at the Little Angel Theatre
via youtube.com
If you have already been to the Bear Hunt interactive exhibition at the Discover Children’s Story Centre, then the next place you must go is the Little Angel Theatre to watch a puppet adaptation of the classic story book.
Begins 14th April
Ages 2-7
Get Arty
Family Studio: Print Mania at the Royal Academy
Frankie gives the Royal Academy 8/10
This weekend head to the RA for a great hands on family workshop where you can make your own screen prints.
FREE Drop In
Sunday 11am-3pm
Clowning A-Roundhouse
Circusfest
via Roundhouse.org.uk
If you love all things circus, then the Roundhouse in Camden is the place for you to go. There’s a huge selection of great shows. Some shows are already sold out so buy now to avoid disappointment.
Buy tickets online
Go South West
Cherry Blossom at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens gets 7/10 from Alice
You might have noticed that Spring has well and truly sprung. If your kids love all things flowery, then head to Kew Gardens where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom making it one of the most beautiful times to visit.
Click buy tickets now for 15% off tickets
Playmobil and London Fire Brigade Open Weekend – Richmond
via playmobil.co.uk
Playmobil is helping the London Fire Brigade Celebrate its 150th anniversary. Kids can meet real life fire fighters and play with lifesize Playmobil ones too. The aim of the day is not just to have fun but also to teach kids important lessons about fire safety and how to call ‘999’ in an emergency.
FREE
Drop in
All weekend
Last Chance!
Alice in Wonderland at the British Library
To celebrate 150 years since Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published, the British Library has created an incredible exhibition. See the original manuscript and other beautiful editions of the story. And learn all about how Lewis Carroll’s story has influenced us for 150 years.
*LAST CHANCE*
ENDS SUNDAY!
FREE
The Wondercrump World of Roald Dahl at the Southbank Centre
Oscar gives the Roald Dahl Museum a K-Rating of 9
Roald Dahl is one of the top children’s writers ever. And not only is it his centenary this year, but, a movie of the BFG is coming out this summer. At this interactive exhibition, you will be able to learn loads about the world and the life of the prolific author. If you’ve been to theRoald Dahl Museum, you may see some familiar objects. If you love Roald Dahl why not follow our Roald Dahl’s Londonitinerary this weekend too?
All weekend
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Ages 7-12
