The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
Sunny times are promised for this weekend, but let’s hope there’s a bit of a breeze on Sunday for Streatham Kite Day. Whatever you do…
Head to Barnes for a weekend dedicated to children’s literature. There are author talks, workshops, story time, craft sessions, music, film and much more; all keeping the little ones entertained.
Barnes, £5 per event, book ahead, 13-14 May
Head to Waterloo for a skate session, and a screening of The Lego Movie. Choose between watching the film yourself, or tucking into brunch at the cafe.
House of Vans , free, just turn up, Saturday 13th May 10.30am/12.30pm
It’s Family Fun Day at The Royal Institution. Explore the chemistry of life, through exciting talks and hands-on experiments.
The Royal Institution, £14/£7, book ahead, Saturday 13 May 11.00am-4.00pm
William K-Rates Covent Garden and the Punch and Judy Festival.
The annual (and excellent) May Fayre and Puppet Festival (K-Rating 9) celebrates the roots of Punch & Judy puppet shows, believed to have originated in Covent Garden.
Sunday 14th May St Paul’s Church, free, just turn up, 11am-5.30pm
A host of kites take to the skies in Streatham. Watch displays of power kites and pairs kites, and visit the stalls at Streatham Common Kite Day.
Sunday May 14th, Streatham Common, free entry, just turn up, 11am-5pm
The American Dream: Pop to Present
Starting with the explosion of pop art in the 1960s, the exhibition includes works by the most celebrated American artists. Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg – all boldly experimented with printmaking. Experience this extraordinary history through their eyes. KIDS GO FREE!
Help you, I will
The stunning collection of some 200 props, models, costumes and artwork from the original Star Wars films, an interactive identity quest and insightful scientific content,
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