Things to do with kids in London, South East

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The Jolly Postman

14th February-1st January 2027

Venue: The Postal Museum

Step inside the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...

Craft Activity: Craft a Crest

28th March-12th July 2026

Venue: HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast invites families to create their very own HMS Belfast crest in the family activity room, located in 3H, a rarely opened compartment just above the ship’s steering wheel. Families can unpeel...

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

23rd May-31st August 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Follow a family friendly trail with Henry the Heron who will teach you all about the water birds, fish and invertebrates that call the Wandle their home. Follow the sheet and map to discover all the trail...

Theatre & Cinema

Trinity Laban Musical Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

16th-20th June 2026

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea...

Kew The Movies presented by Adventure Cinema

18th-21st June 2026

Venue: Kew Gardens

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer. Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals,...

Tickets are now on sale!

Tickets are now on sale!

The UK’s largest dedicated children’s book festival returns 27–28 June with star-studded line-up.

Make maths fun at home

Make maths fun at home

Turn everyday moments into fun, hands-on maths activities children will actually enjoy.

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