Young V&A wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2024
Visit the UK’s best museum for families in East London this October half term! The recently reopened museum, which was co-designed with local children, has been named the best heritage site in the country for families at an awards ceremony in Yorkshire today (8 October 2024). Young V&A has received national recognition for its work
What’s on at V&A Museum October 2024
October is an exciting month at the V&A Museum, South Kensington, with an array of exhibitions to suit every taste. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or intrigued by cultural heritage, the V&A offers something for everyone. Here’s a look at what’s on this month: Fragile beauty: photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish
National Maritime Museum
Safe Harbour Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families. The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming space. Safe Harbour has been created in consultation with support organisations including We Are Family, and local foster
London Museum Docklands announces free family summer programme celebrating seaside fun and Caribbean culture
London Museum Docklands (formerly Museum of London Docklands) has announced a free and fun packed programme for families to enjoy during the summer holidays. Kites, sandcastles, and ice creams will be the order of the day at Seaside in the city, a new immersive play space for children under 8 years old running from 10- 26 August.
Horniman Museum and Gardens: Everything Parents Need to Know Before You Go
Planning a family day out at the Horniman Museum and Gardens? This hidden gem in South London offers a unique blend of natural history, world cultures, and stunning outdoor spaces, making it the perfect destination for parents and children alike. Whether your little ones are fascinated by animals, love exploring gardens, or are curious about
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Summer Listings 2024 Opening hours The Horniman Museum is free to visit and open daily, 10am to 5.30pm. To visit Dinosaur rEvolution, the Aquarium and Butterfly House we encourage visitors including Members to book tickets in advance to guarantee entry, particularly during busy periods such as weekends and school holidays. The Gardens are open daily.
Grand Arcade and the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology this Summer!
Embark on an Incredible Safari at Grand Arcade and the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology this Summer! Time to don your khakis, grab your binoculars and jump into your jeep for a safari adventure as Grand Arcade has been invaded by a herd of giant animals. Take a walk on the wild side at
A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue
A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue by Catherine Barr, illustrated by Brendan Kearney This visually stunning guide to the underwater world and how we can best protect it. After campaigning with Greenpeace for several years and researching and writing major exhibitions as Editor at the Natural History Museum, Catherine Barr now writes award-winning nonfiction
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
October Half-Term Activities, Monday 21 October – Sunday 3 November 2019 No pedalling, no party! That’s the mantra being repeated at The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester this October Half Term with the launch of a People Powered Party that relies on the enthusiasm and energy of cyclists to get the music pumping and
Beasts of London
5 April 2019 – 5 January 2020 Beasts of London is the Museum of London’s next major experience catered especially for families. Beasts of London will bring to life the history of animals in the city told from the unique perspective of the animals themselves. You will be guided by various animal characters through time,
Half Term South East England
Dover Castle Secrets & Spies Mon 18 – Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise, code cracking and clues. Adults: £20.00 / Concessions: £18.00 / Children (5-15): £12.00 / Family: £50.00: www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover King Henry’s Tudor Court Tudors in Love Half Term Activities
Top 10 reasons to visit the waterfront city of Portsmouth this autumn
Portsmouth is the only city in the UK situated on an island. Portsea Island measures just 24 square kilometres and its history can be traced back to Roman times and, in 979 AD, the island was raided by Danes. It has been a significant naval port for centuries and was England’s first line of defence
Paw Patrol’s Chase to visit the London Museum of Water & Steam
Join us at Kew Bridge on the 22nd and 23rd of September for a packed weekend of 999 fun! Our 999 Vintage weekend will combine family-friendly activities with a stunning display of vintage fire engines, police cars and ambulances. On the Saturday, police dog Chase from Paw Patrol will be visiting the Museum. Younger visitors
Horniman Museum
A child-friendly treasure trove By Sal McEeown When I visited Horniman Museum and Gardens www.horniman.ac.uk in Forest Hill, south London on a warm Wednesday in June, it was awash with under 5s. There was a playgroup picnic on the grass with children slathered in sun cream, wearing their sun hats, while on the playground toddlers
Summer London What’s On Top 20
Bluewater’s new animal trail. Until 9th September The Beach at Bluewater. Children can enjoyed castle building on the sand, access to the rides and ice lollies in the sun. For a fun a break from shopping with the kids, head Into The Wild with Bluewater’s Animal Trail – new this summer. Visitors will come face-to-face with stunning statues of
Greenwich National Maritime Museum
The Great British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the present The National Maritime Museum is hosting a major photography exhibition celebrating the nation’s love affair with the seaside, featuring more than 100 photographs by Martin Parr, Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn and Simon Roberts, as well as newly commissioned work by Martin Parr. Until 30
Easter at The Museum of London
Balloon-ing around Fri 31 March 2018 – Mon 9 April 2018 12.30pm & 2.30pm From folding bicycles to electric cars, Londoners have been whizzing around the city in ever more creative ways. Put yourself into the shoes of an inventor and design a cool gadget to keep Londoners on the move in the future. What kind of
December & January in Greenwich
ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH December 2017 and January 18 www.rmg.co.uk Highlights include: Celebrate the centenary of renowned Sci-Fi author Sir Arthur C Clarke’s birth with a special Silver-Screen Science Fiction evening showing of 2010: The Year We Make Contact and featuring special guests Royal Observatory Christmas Lecture with Professor Carl Murray as he celebrates the 20-year life
London Halloween Events
Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the sunset – Up at The O2, an exhilarating 90-minute climbing expedition to the peak of the world’s number one music and entertainment venue, will be offering a special treat to those embarking on a Sunset Climb during half term. For a limited time only, between 23rd-27th October, urban mountaineers looking for action will