SPLAT!
The Woodville, Woodville Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1DD Tuesday 12th August 2025 | 11.30am & 2pm
Playful, vibrant and language free children’s theatre show SPLAT! Is delighted to be coming to Gravesend on Tuesday 12th August. SPLAT! is a high-energy physical comedy about art, creativity and collaboration.
Created for children aged 3 to 7 (and their grown-ups), this playful and engaging production was devised in collaboration with award winning deaf artist, filmmaker and performer Brian Duffy who co-created ‘Small World’ the first sitcom in British Sign Language. It is completely accessible for deaf audiences, non-English speaking audiences and small children who are yet to get to grips with words as no language is spoken throughout.
SPLAT! takes place inside a vibrant artist’s studio where two aspiring painters – one neat, precise, and serious, the other chaotic, messy, and full of mischief – must learn to work together. As they navigate their artistic differences, they take the audience on a journey through the history of art from ancient cave paintings to modern masterpieces.
‘Hit new heights this summer at 270 Climbing Park
For a summer’s day out packed with adventure, head to 270 Climbing Park in Gloucestershire, home to the UK’s most challenging high ropes course. With a variety of challenges for all ages and abilities, including climbing the colourful and accessible fun walls, the more challenging auto belay walls – or head outside and take on the UK’s most extreme high ropes course – with six sky-high levels including the epic ‘Mission Impossible’! New for summer 2025, the park’s huge indoor and outdoor climbing walls make it one of the best places to try one of the UK’s fastest growing sports. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced pro, this is one of the UK’s most comprehensive centres for climbing, bouldering and aerial adventures.
Engage little minds on the Tootbus London Kids Tour
Tootbus Kids Tour offers an easy journey rich with discoveries that is fun, educational and suitable for the whole family, including teens or little ones. The Kids’ Tour is specially designed to please all family members and engage little one’s attention with passionate live guides giving the perfect introduction to the history of London, enriched with interesting facts and fun stories aimed at kids.
The 45-minute route has been jam-packed full of sights offering the most beautiful and iconic views of London, including the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Pall Mall, Piccadilly Circus and Downing Street. The tour departs daily during school holidays from the Haymarket end of Charles II Street, at the side of His Majesty’s Theatre.
Prices: Start at £16.80 for adults, £16.80 for children and free for infants 3 and under. Family (2 adults + 2 children) tickets start at £50.40. Children must be accompanied by an adult on this tour. Discounts apply when you book online. Book here
Don’t miss Day Out With Thomas™ The Party Tour at The Watercress Line this August
Everybody’s favourite little blue engine is returning to the popular heritage railway The Watercress Line in Hampshire to celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends™ this summer.
Enjoy railway fun, exciting shows and a Thomas-themed Party Zone at Day Out With Thomas?™,? from 5 to 10 August.
Young visitors and their families can ride behind Thomas, a real steam engine (pre-bookable), watch two new outdoor entertainment shows with Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty, meet Percy, Diesel & Toad, and have fun in the special Party Zone.
There will be meet and greet opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty and children can have their photos taken with Thomas, Percy, Diesel and Terence.
In addition, there will be Thomas & Friends story-time sessions, giveaways for every child, fairground rides and unlimited rides on the delightful miniature railway.
Refreshments will be available from Ropley’s T-Junction Cafe, which can be enjoyed in the picnic area overlooking the beautiful South Downs.
The Watercress Line’s CEO Rebecca Dalley said:
“We’re delighted Day Out With Thomas is returning to The Watercress Line this August, with brilliant new shows and the exciting Party Zone, there’s fun for all the family to enjoy. It’s the perfect opportunity to keep children entertained during the summer holidays and create precious memories of their big day out as we celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends.”
Visit The Watercress Line website