November Events at Cutty Sark
November 2024 A full programme of events awaits both child and adult visitors at Cutty Sark this November. We recommend that all visitors, including Members, pre-book their tickets. For the latest updates on what is open, please check rmg.co.uk. Highlights this month include: Climb aboard after-hours for a night of laughter at Cutty Sark Comedy.
Halloween Costumes: Expert warns of hidden dangers
As Halloween approaches, parents across the UK are finalising costumes for their little ones. However, a Halloween expert has issued a warning to British parents about the potential dangers posed by costume masks, particularly for young children under five. New research from Ninja Transfers shows a 31% increase in UK Google searches for “safe Halloween
London Wildlife Trust
Keep your little ones busy this October half term with a fantastic line up of free events across London to get the whole family outdoors together. Activities at Woodberry Wetlands Urban Nature Club – Fungi: Tuesday 29th October, 1-3pm Nature Storytime: Thursday 31st October, 10:30-11:30am Family Nature Discovery: Thursday 31st October, 1-3pm SENsory Explorers: Sunday
Revealed: The Most Popular Halloween Costumes for 2024 according to Google Searches!
With the spooky season well and truly upon us, searches for ‘last minute Halloween costumes’ more than doubled in the past week. But fear not, Cult Beauty has done the hard work for you and gathered the top trending Halloween costume ideas in the UK, all based on the latest Google search data. From Midsummer-inspired
Celebrate Christmas in Winchester
What’s on: enjoy the historic Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, boutique shopping, festive lights, Santa’s grotto, festive films under the stars, light shows, and dining with independent restaurants Winchester promises to provide bounteous yuletide joy and holiday spirit with a diverse, jam-packed programme of Christmas events for families and couples wishing to make special memories this
Free Pop-Up Play Café to Promote Healthy Digital Use
University of Hertfordshire Launches Pop-Up Play Café to Promote Healthy Digital Use Introducing “Switch Off, Play On!” This October half-term, the University of Hertfordshire is excited to unveil a free pop-up play café designed to promote healthy digital habits. The Switch Off, Play On! café will run from Tuesday, 29th October to Saturday, 2nd November
Free, Family-friendly Event
Hornby Hobbies is excited to announce its free, family-friendly ‘World of Hobbies’ pop-up event at the iconic Stanley Gibbons shop on the Strand, London, on the 28th and 29th of October. Perfectly timed for half-term, this interactive experience will feature all the much-loved Hornby Hobbies brands, including Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, Pocher, and Corgi. ‘World of
Celebrate Autumn Family Fun at Covent Garden: From Pumpkins to Halloween Delights
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Covent Garden is embracing the beauty of autumn with its exciting “BeautiFALL” programme. This season is packed with family-friendly events and activities perfect for creating cherished memories together. Here’s a rundown of what to expect this October in this iconic London destination. A Pumpkin Wonderland The
CadburyWorld’s Chocolate Pumpkin Patch: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Halloween is just around the corner, and Cadbury World has pulled out all the stops with a deliciously spooky display that’s sure to delight both chocolate lovers and Halloween fans alike. For the first time ever, the beloved Bournville-based attraction has unveiled its very own *chocolate pumpkin patch*. Here’s everything you need to know before
Top 5 Different Days Out in Half-term
Barbie: The Exhibition 2024 © Jo Underhill for the Design Museum Barbie®: The Exhibition at the Design Museum A major exhibition celebrating the 65th anniversary of Barbie® in 2024 showcases the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls. Featuring over 250 iconic objects, visitors can explore rare, unique, and innovative dolls dating
Blenheim Palace announce haunted half term lineup
Family fun at Blenheim Palace this October: Pumpkin decorating, storytelling, a family circus show, mesmerising fire performances and more! Get ready for an unforgettable half term experience at Blenheim Palace, where families can enjoy a range of eerily exciting activities from Monday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November. From pumpkin decorating to captivating storytelling and
Explore most haunted cities this Halloween
If you’re looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween, why not explore some of the UK’s most haunted cities? According to research by unoccupied house insurance experts, Alan Boswell Group, Aberdeen and Bradford top the list as the most likely places to experience paranormal activity. Aberdeen – haunted history in Scotland’s north Aberdeen claims the
Avoid spelling slip-ups this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to dive into all things spooky! Whether you’re decorating with creepy cobwebs, planning a killer costume, or snacking on pumpkin-flavoured treats, the season offers plenty of frightful fun. However, amidst all the excitement, some Halloween-related words can trip you up when it comes to spelling. To
Nextdoor brings back popular feature just in time for Halloween
Neighbourhood network, Nextdoor, has relaunched its much loved ‘Treat Map’ to help trick-or-treaters plan their routes this Halloween Neighbours can mark their home with a spooktacular-themed icon to show if they’re open to visitors and giving out treats Almost every parent (96%) on Nextdoor will take part in Halloween celebrations this year, with neighbours expecting
Brixton House and Poltergeist Announce the Return of Their Multi-Award-Winning Festive Show Alice in Wonderland
Brixton House and Poltergeist are bringing back their critically acclaimed, five-star festive show, Alice in Wonderland, for an extended run this Christmas season. Reimagining Lewis Carroll’s wacky world, this production takes the adventure underground, setting it on London’s Victoria Line with a fresh, modern twist. The show, last seen during Christmas 2022, combines rap music,
Families can enjoy scarily good fun at RHS gardens this October half-term with wicked plant trails
26 October – 3 November Little Monsters can take part in a host of fang-tastic activities across all five RHS gardens with Wicked Plant Trails, boo-rilliant family entertainment and creepy crafts This October half-term, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has a wicked programme of events across all five RHS Gardens to entertain little monsters of
Halloween at Brixton Windmill
Halloween at Brixton Windmill Sunday 27 October, 1pm to 4pm Join them for a free family Halloween event in Windmill Gardens: Lantern carving workshop – make a traditional pumpkin lantern. A drop in workshop with a maximum of 8 families at a time. If they are busy a sign up sheet will be available on
London Museum October Half-term 2024
Book in advance: Bollywood dance workshop 31 Oct 2024 | 30min sessions available from 11am-2.30pm | Free | Over 5s Get ready to dance your heart out to celebrate Diwali at the museum. The Bollywood Co aim to inspire all ages to get excited about music, Bollywood dance and Indian culture. Clay creations 1 Nov
Celebrate Autumn in Covent Garden with ‘BeautiFALL’!
This October, Covent Garden presents its ‘BeautiFALL’ programme, packed with family-friendly events, autumnal dining, and Halloween celebrations. Running throughout the month, the Pumpkin Installation in the Market Building provides the perfect backdrop for seasonal selfies. Half-Term Activities Families can enjoy a visit to the London Transport Museum for their time-travelling exhibitions, including interactive workshops and
Halloween Events & Spooky stays in Suffolk
From ghostly medieval monks to the infamous Grey Lady, the historic town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk offers chills and thrills galore. Could it be the most haunted place in Britain? There are evening ghost tours, spooktacular events, pumpkin patches to visit and eerie churchyards to walk through. Discover Bury St Edmunds spine-tingling secrets with a Ghostly and