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Weekend Picks 18th-19th June 2016

fathers day weekend

Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day this weekend and there is loads going on. You could get your dad a pair of socks, but why not give him an even better gift: a great day out in London. Here are our picks of the best things to do with dads this weekend.

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Foodie Dads

Taste of London Regent’s Park

taste of london regents park kidrated this weekend

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With masterclasses by worldclass chefs, artisanal produce, and of course food to try, this is foodie paradise in London. Perfect for dads who like cooking and/or eating!

Wednesday – Sunday
Alternatively, visit Borough Market

History Buff Dads

Grand Medieval Joust at Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace London KidRated English HeritageThis weekend, the English Heritage site, Eltham Palace is hosting a grand joust. Perfect for history buff dads and also those who love any sport!

Saturday and Sunday
10am-6pm
Buy tickets online for 10% off

Alternatively, visit: the Imperial War Museum

Gardener Dads

Open Garden Squares

Canalway Cavalcade Rembrandt Gardens TulipsAll across London, this weekend, you can snoop into some of London’s hidden green spaces. Unfortunately because of the Referendum you can’t visit 10 Downing Street but there are still loads of other exciting squares to explore.

Book in advance

The Hive at Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens The Hive

Render of The Hive at Kew Gardens by day

This weekend marks the opening of the Hive a Kew. Learn all about bees and conservation. Fingers crossed the weather will also be good enough to explore the rest of beautiful Kew.

Buy Tickets Now

Kew Midsummer Fete is also on this weekend

Opens Saturday

Toddler Dads

In the Midnight Garden Live at Richmond Park


Perfect for under 5’s. Be a selfless dad this Father’s Day by taking your kids along to this.

Ticket are selling fast – buy online
from 18th June

Arty Dads

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

Frankie Royal Academy

Frankie gives the Royal Academy 8/10

This Annual exhibition is always full of incredible art by some of the most exciting artists around. It’s been described as “unpredictable, stimulating and startling”, so we’re expecting great things.

Open this weekend
Book in advance

The All New Tate Modern

London Tate Modern KidRated reviews by kids family offers

Sam, 5, and William, 6, gave the Tate Modern a K-Rating of10

The Tate Modern extension opens this weekend. If you’re a modern art lover – now is the time to be in London! With so much more space, filled with loads more exciting art, the Switch House is sure to be great for kids.

Opens this weekend
FREE

Footie Dads

Hyundai Fan Zone


You may have noticed the Euros are on. King’s Cross is the place to watch them. Sadly the England group stage matches are all sold out (and the expectations of England getting out of the group stages is low), so why not hedge your bets and choose a different team to support and watch one of their games.

Musical Dads

West End Live in Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square reviews and family offers London days out kidsWho doesn’t love the West End? If we could we’d go to every single play and musical, unfortunately, money doesn’t grow on trees and theatre tickets are pretty expensive. West End Live is the perfect solution allowing you to watch snippets of all the best West End shows live in Trafalgar Square for FREE.

Saturday & Sunday

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