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London, South: News - January 2026
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Vikings: The Immersive Experience
27th January 2026
This March, Vikings: The Immersive Experience is coming to London, a revolutionary new immersive, educational and historical exhibition. It offers an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of the Viking world’s most formidable family: King Ragnar Lodbrok, the wise Queen Kraka (Aslaug), and their...
Family adventures at Blackheath Halls
26th January 2026
Get ready for a fun-packed start to the year with plenty of family theatre, music and dance at Blackheath Halls. Littlest audiences are in for a treat as Boppin’ Bunnies bounce back with their interactive music show. Sing along, shake instruments and watch babies and toddlers light up as they discover...
Family fun this half term
26th January 2026
Imagine festival is back this half term! Running from Wednesday 11th – Saturday 21st February, catch thrilling theatre and dance, music, comedy, talks, activities and loads of free events for those aged 0-11 and their grown-ups! Don’t miss The Princess and the Pea (Sat 14th – Fri...
February half term fun at Shakespeare’s Globe with interactive workshops for the whole family!
26th January 2026
Discover interactive family workshops that bring to life Shakespeare's classics Hamlet and Twelfth Night. Filled with games and activities, these sessions are perfect for ages 5-8 and 9-11 and their grown-ups. Plus, don’t miss the on-stage Macbeth workshop for ages 9-11. Tickets £10. That's...
Watch their skills and confidence grow
26th January 2026
Watch their skills and confidence grow With over 60 years of experience and more than 3.5 million students worldwide, it’s no surprise that Kumon is recognised as a leading supplementary education provider. The Kumon Maths and English Programmes are carefully designed to support children of...
Springtime Magic at the Unicorn Theatre
26th January 2026
This spring, the Unicorn Theatre is bursting with imagination, laughter and wonder, welcoming families to two joyful productions that celebrate curiosity, creativity and courage. For the very youngest theatre-goers, Squirrel (Sat 17th Jan–Sun 22nd Feb) is a gentle delight. Full of charm, puppetry...
The Boy at the Back of the Class at the Southbank Centre
26th January 2026
After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with its celebration of friendship, kindness and compassion – playing at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall during the Easter holiday. "There used to be an empty...