London Summer What’s On

Vauxhall City Farm

Join forces with London based charity the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB) as part of the charity’s London without Limits festival, to raise awareness about the reality of childhood sight loss. On 22^nd, 23^rd, 29^th and 30^th July, Londoners of all ages are invited to experience Vauxhall City Farm with all their senses by taking part in a range of free sensory activities at the farm for London without Limits. www.rlsb.org.uk

 

Upcoming exciting exhibitions and events at the Science Museum

Free Storytelling; Performances & Exhibitions including Cravings: Can your food control you? & Life on Mars sciencemuseum.org.uk

 

Pop Up Summer

Heading to nine of London’s most idyllic settings, including the Greenwich Peninsula, Bishop Park in Fulham and Eltham’s Tudor Barn, Pop Up bring a bigger, eclectic line-up of films for 2015. Bring your blankets, your beanbags or your 3 piece suites, buy an earth-moving burger and treat yourself to something over the summer.  Bring friends, bring partners, children, even your mum, dress up if you want, and share films under the sky.www.popupscreens.co.uk

 

Spark Festival London (free)

30^th and 31^st August 2015, 11am-6pm (both days) South Lawn by the ArcelorMittal Orbit, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Join UCL students and researchers for two days of family-friendly, fun activities all about the future at Spark Festival. Crèche facilities will be available for children to enjoy supervised games and face painting activities.

Please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/spark-festival  @SparkFestLDN for more information or get in touch – philippa.richardson@ucl.ac.uk or 020 3108 8916.

 

Tower Bridge Exhibition Family Activity
Visitors to Tower Bridge Exhibition this summer can enjoy a host of events and activities including storytelling and fun maths-based activities as part of a new family learning programme included in the general admission price. www.towerbridge.org.uk

Westway Trust Community Festival 2015

The fifth annual Westway Trust Community Festival is taking place on Portobello Green between midday and 6pm on Sunday, 26 July. The free event will be a vibrant mix of music and family fun – including a live stage with performances from local acts, children’s activities and international food stalls.@WestwayPresents www.westway.org/

Urban Weekend Southbank Centre’s

7–9 August 2015 #southbankforlove Urban Weekend returns for a third time as part of Southbank Centre’s summer-long Festival of Love (until 31 August). Curated by Scanner’s Inc and DJ Biznizz in association with Southbank Centre, Urban is a celebration of how urban environments inspire people to keep fit, become athletes or artists. www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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