Have you ever wanted to ponder the peculiarities of Potions, delve into Divination, or discover enchanting creatures? Now you can! There's a huge Harry Potter exhibit at the British Library until February 2018!
Children and their families can enjoy a scarily huge variety of spooky fun at nine WWT Wetland Centres spread across the UK this October half term. Many events incorporate a ‘wild’ element, giving a different twist to traditional Halloween fare. Activities include discovering the gross side of nature at the Yuck Show at WWT Arundel more »
If you've ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now's your chance!
Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!
Get the adrenaline pumping with a ride on The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Whizz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world. Twist and turn your way down the sculpture at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24km per hour) as you glimpse London’s skyscape passing by through sections more »
Go stargazing at this famous British observatory!
Gather friends and family to enjoy Ascot’s first meeting of the 2017/18 Jumps season on Saturday 4th November, featuring the £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase, ran over three miles. After the last race finishes, preparations will begin for a 6.30pm fireworks show! The Plaza Lawn will be alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fairground more »
Head to Lightwater Valley Theme Park for a fabulous firework spectacular, choreographed to music and set over the picturesque Swan Lake.
Edinburgh has been remembering the 5 of November for over 30 years with its annual fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium being the city's largest. However, with the stadium soon set to close its doors for redevelopment, this year's will be its final firework show for a while. A great event for the whole family, this more »
Featuring guest speakers from the film industry and supported by free curriculum-linked resources, IntoFilm aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds by inspiring young people to watch and understand film in new and creative ways. This year's Into Film Festival takes place from 8-24 November! The Into Film Festival is the more »
For over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London! The festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street more »
This festive season, experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts! From 18th November 2017 – 28th January 2018 you will have the opportunity to see the Harry Potter film series’ most iconic sets decorated for festive scenes. Click here to book tickets! The Great Hall will be transformed, more »
Ho-ho-ho! Have you written your list for Santa yet? The Funbox team are back for more seasonal fun with their brand new festive show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY! Gary, Anya and Kevin have been invited by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before more »
Follow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens. Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic more »
Twinkling with festive spirit The Snowman is now celebrating 20 consecutive years on the stage! Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. more »
See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun and bright more »
This amazing live music experience relives classic moments from hit films like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!
There's a brand-new festive, family festival coming to London this December!
The characters from The Emoji Movie have jumped out of the big screen and will be at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. Come and meet the characters and pose for pics with your fave Emoji. There’s also the chance to win some awesome prizes! If that wasn’t enough there’s more »
Ever since 1872, The Varsity Match has been played annually and is renowned as one of the most pulsating fixtures on the rugby calendar! Held at Twickenham Stadium since December 1921, The Varsity Match is once again set to turn the hallowed turf two shades of blue as the women and men from Oxford and more »
Rapunzel is one of this year's must-see pantos according to loads of really famous critics, who love the songs and the villains!
When a brother and sister have to move in together neither of them are too happy about it! But they both soon realise that sharing isn’t all bad as their fights and frustrations soon turn into games and giggles in this hilarious new play.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Find out for yourselves...
Kai and Gerda are best friends and together they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale!
The Liverpool International Horse Show is back for its third year!
In a repeat of Big Game 7, Harlequins will play 2014 Aviva Premiership Champions Northampton Saints, following back-to-back years against Gloucester Rugby.
LEGO DUPLO are putting on play mornings throughout January where pre-school children can design and build all sorts of amazing things through creative play!
Miximals is the new and exciting collectible that engages and encourages children to imagine, create and share their own adorable Miximal characters! Head down to Smyths Toys Superstores on Staples Corner, Saturday 20th January to see the unveiling of Creative Celeste and Ruby Rube Miximal! There's also an exciting meet and greet with the awesome YouTuber. Even more »
Would you like to dance with a dance troop, or get your skills to be seen by local talent scouts? Can you jump an Olympic size hurdle, rugby tackle a mascot, shoot more than 5 hoops in a row at basketball or netball? Can you do more kick ups than a professional footballer? Would you more »
Join us for a wondrous afternoon of science activities that you can do at home! Alom Shaha will show his favourite demos and you can try them afterwards! From simple things you have lying around the house, Alom will show you how to create exciting and hands-on science anywhere in the house. The event will consist more »
A brand-new live stage adaptation of Guess How Much I Love You is going on a UK tour! Watch and join in as Little and Big Nutbrown Hare settle down after a bedtime story and re-awaken to discover the delights and colours of each season as they compete to measure their love for each other! more »
Learn to become a knight this February half term with the Tower of London's 'Knight School' and help defend the Tower!
To mark Chinese New Year, which is on the 16th February, Hamley the Bear will be making his way over to China Town, London! He's handing out 10% off Hamleys coupons and extra special lucky red envelopes between 15th and 18th February. Following the opening of Hamleys’ largest store in Beijing just before Christmas, Hamleys more »
Meet, make, play as the ultimate festival of games returns to Dreamland this February half term! This year, they're celebrating 40 years of Space Invaders with a whole galaxy of space play featuring Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournaments, retro arcade games, board games and more! There are even spots dedicated to VR Gameplay and Minecraft more »
Drop in for an action-packed day of talks, demonstrations and experiments that explore the intriguing world of communication. Family Fun Day activities are suitable for ages 6+ but all under-16's must be accompanied by an adult. Activities on the day will explore the wide ranging science behind human and animal communication. Have a go at more »
Explore the world of Peter Pan this February and March at the Museum of London Docklands! It's transforming into Neverland for two fun-filled weekends. A series of interactive events, film screenings and performances will take place throughout the weekends, providing a whole new generation with an introduction to J.M. Barrie’s characters. Professional character actors will more »
Following a really successful run in Paris, ‘DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes’ is now open at The O2 Arena in London! It's a one-of-a-kind exhibition that celebrates all things DC from the unique mythology to iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Joker. The exhibit features more more »
Whether you're a racer or a cruiser, getting back into a boat or just getting started, The RYA Dinghy Show has something for everyone. This unique show is the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghies! It's taking place at Alexandra Palace in London on the 3rd and 4th March 2018 and to top it all, kids more »
Have you ever wanted to hear some incredible stories while boating around on the Thames taking in the amazing London skyline? Well now you can! MBNA Thames Clippers are putting on ‘Tales on the Thames’ throughout March in partnership with Walker Books. These stories telling sessions will be happening on the 9th, 16th and 23rd more »
If you're looking for some Easter fun that involves over 500 animals and your favourite TV characters then Twycross Zoo has got you covered. There's plenty of awesome stuff going on this Easter at Twycross Zoo. You can visit the animals, have fun on the Easter Trail and even meet your favourite characters from PJ more »
For the first time ever, Peter Rabbit is coming to Kew Gardens! The event, called 'A big day out with Peter Rabbit' starts on Good Friday and runs until Sunday, April 15th. Visitors can expect an exciting activity-packed day out with games, crafts and storytelling inspired by Beatrix Potter’s iconic tales. Spring will be well more »
Basically, you can get a load of great food and read a book at the same time - for April the kids book is ‘Railway Children’ and the adult book is ‘Frankenstein‘
Follow the adventures of two brothers and the night-time disappearance of a chocolate cake in this new musical adaptation! It's based on a poem by Michael Rosen called Chocolate Cake, which has just been published as a picture book. The show is from the same people as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How more »
Wicked has already been seen by almost 55 million people around the world and is one of the most celebrated and successful musicals of all time! Now you can see it at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, which is booking for all performances until Saturday 25 May 2019! Click here to book tickets! Wicked more »
The final days of one of the Tower of London’s most infamous prisoners, Anne Boleyn, is being brought to life in a brand new play! The performance is staged on the site of the lost Tudor Palace at the Tower, where Anne spent her last 17 days. It uses loads of factual information - including more »
Enter the home of 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, living in an ancient Staffordshire woodland. Wander along the ¾ mile visitor path and watch the monkeys’ antics unfold in front of you. Listen to hourly feedings talks, visit The Jungle Shop and have a bite to eat in The Banana Café. There are also multiple play more »
Polka Theatre are hosting a new Techtopia Festival! It's running from 24 May until 3 June and includes a number of performances, workshops and installations spanning two weeks exploring the role of technology in modern childhood. The festival opens with Scanner’s Inc and House of Absolute’s Stardust, a special exploration of sound and dance. Other more »
MCM Comic Con is a fun filled day out for all the family and they've got so much for your little superhero to do when you’re at MCM London this May! Friday and Sunday are our quieter days so if you are bringing little ones, they're probably the best days to come. Kids go free to everyone more »
Open House Families is London’s brand new festival of architecture, design and engineering taking place this summer on the 9 and 10 June! It is being held across some of the city’s most iconic buildings! The charity behind Open House are launching the free family festival to inspire and excite the next generation of city-shapers! more »
Over 8.9 million people have seen Mamma Mia! on stage in London since it opened in 1999. Together the cast have played over 7,750 performances and has broken box office records in all three of its London homes! The show is now at the Novello Theatre with a whole new cast from June 11th. If you've more »
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming back to the West End after more than ten years. This time it's returning to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July. Music, laughter, rhymes, rhythms and repetitions together with puppetry, paint, water and mud... not to mention a bear – we’re not scared! – make more »
Whitby is preparing to push the boat out for one our area’s most iconic figures by holding a weekend-long Captain Cook Festival. To mark 250 years since Captain James Cook set sail on more »
British Summer Time is a huge festival that's held every year in Hyde Park in London! There's something there called Open House, which is packed with themed movie nights, live more »
Henley Festival has announced its Family Sunday this year and it's going to be a great day!
Come along to London’s Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st & 22nd July at Enfield Town Park! It's shaping up to be a summer weekend jam packed with street food more »
If you haven't heard of the BeWILDerwood then we know you're going to absolutely love it! The BeWILDerwood is basically a huge wood with absolutely loads to see and do more »
Join Sooty, Sweep and Soo and Richard Cadell from the telly as they celebrate Sooty's 70th Birthday in fine style! With buckets of laughs and loads of audience participation, Sooty's more »
Sea Creatures is a brand new, interactive exhibition that takes you on a deep dive into the sea so you can learn more about the creatures that live there! The exhibit shows you not only what lies beneath the waves, but also beneath fur, skin and scales. From pregnant sharks to Leafy Seadragons; from the deep-dwelling more »
X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big more »
Taking place at Printworks in South London, Monstrous is a one day festival experience for all ages. Expect a line-up jam packed with live performances, amazing experiences, exciting attractions and more »
Wild Child is London’s newest children’s festival, created by mums and dads for the whole family! Wild Child brings together the very best in arts activities, workshops and performances by more »