Tue. Nov 19th, 2024

O2 Centre is the ultimate destination for all the family this Summer, with a host of fun activities for all ages, and exciting free Olympics-themed workshops.

To celebrate the Paris Olympics, O2 Centre will also be hosting a range of activities for younger guests on the lawn on Level 1 by Waterstones. The workshops taking place are as follows:-

  • 10th August, 11am-4pm: Olympics Craft Workshop
  • 17th August, 12pm-4pm: Glitter & Temporary Tattoos
  • 24th August, 11am-4pm: Olympics Craft Workshop

What’s more, O2 Centre’s brand’s offer the perfect day out for all the family to enjoy including:-

  • Keep the kids entertained at The Little Gym and Gymboree
  • Sit back and relax in front of the big screen at Vue Cinema
  • Visit the recently refurbished Virgin Active Health Club

Keep the kids entertained and active with a summer holiday camp session at The Little Gym. Running until 23rd August, the sessions are open to members and non-members, aged 3-12 years old. Let them enjoy awesome gymnastic skills, arts and crafts, games and more!

Guests can also attend Gymboree’s this summer, with sessions taking place every day for children aged 0-5 years.

Find out more and book at https://hampstead.thelittlegym.co.uk/camps and https://gymbo.co.uk/locations/hampstead/

Vue Cinema

Watch the latest movies on the big screen at Vue Cinema. Complete with state-of-the-art Sony 4K digital screens and luxurious seating, Vue offers a truly unbeatable cinema experience. This Summer, families will be able to book “Despicable Me 4”” and “Inside Out 2” amongst other releases. Vue also offers ‘Mini Mornings’ with both adult and child tickets starting from £2.49. Mighty Morning sessions run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am, plus every day in the school holidays.

For bookings and further information, visit https://www.myvue.com/cinema/finchley-road/whats-on.

 Virgin Active Health Club

Burn off some energy at the Virgin Active Health Club. With friendly staff, heated pools, awesome new kit, soothing spas, sizzling classes and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information and membership enquiries, visit https://www.virginactive.co.uk/.

 Nando’s

All family days out include a pit-stop for lunch, so why not try Nando’s. The restaurant offers custom cooked to order meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes and a range of sides including peri mac & cheese, corn on the cob and macho peas as well as bottomless soft drinks.

Ant Foran, Centre Director at O2 Centre, said: “We are delighted to be hosting a selection of family-friendly activities for our guests throughout the summer months.

“We’re particularly excited to be hosting a selection of workshops to celebrate the return of the Olympics – we’re sure they will be a hit, and we can wait to see our guest’s handiwork!”

Visit https://o2centre.co.uk/ to find out more about all the activities taking place at O2 Centre this Summer.

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By Penny McCarthy

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