Things to do with kids in London, East

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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

14th January-12th April 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Explore a limitless world of play, invention and imagination in a recycled playground for children and their grown-ups. Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out...

Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition

28th February-31st May 2026

Venue: Battersea Power Station

Marvel at colossal statues, intricately carved royal coffins, glittering gold, and rare artefacts seldom seen outside Egypt. Blending world-class archaeology with immersive environments, this once-in-a-lifetime...

Theatre & Cinema

Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet

5th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

This fast-paced, 90-minute version is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.Dedicated schools performances of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche...

Character Encounters

9th March-28th June 2026

Venue: Cutty Sark

Meet Captain Woodget, the ship’s most daring master, Jock Willis, the man who built Cutty Sark, Nannie, the ship’s figurehead, James Robson, the ship’s cook, or new dockworker characters, who all...

City Cruises

9th March-28th June 2026

Venue: Greenwich, Tower, London Eye, and Westminster Piers

Enjoy a great day out for all the family and take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks. With the Hop on Hop off pass you can strike the perfect balance between accessing main attractions and enjoying...

Secure your saplings!

Secure your saplings!

Schools encouraged to apply this spring for free Woodland Trust trees to plant this autumn.

Small steps to independence

Small steps to independence

Primary Times offers practical insights and easy tips to turn everyday tasks into learning adventures.

Competition time

Competition time

Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!

Rediscover Redbridge this Easter

Rediscover Redbridge this Easter

A free family day of creativity and hands-on activities at Redbridge Central Library.

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