What's On in London, West

Future of Food

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/future-of-food

A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet. How does our food today go from field to plate? How did food use to be produced in the past? Discover the answers to these and many...

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Venue: Empress Museum

Address: Earls Court

Website: www.comealiveshow.com/about

‘COME ALIVE!’ stars the finest international circus stars (Cirque de Demain Medal Winners, Cirque du Soleil) and musical theatre talent from the West End. This new show features all the hit GREATEST...

Hercules the Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Website: www.herculesthemusical.co.uk

The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth. It's what classical civilisation would have wanted.Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: www.lwtheatres.co.uk

My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives...

The Lion King

Venue: The Lyceum Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

As the sun rises on the plains of the Serengeti, watch in awe as giraffes, gazelles and birds bring the story of Simba to life in a spectacle unlike any other. Now in its 26th year at London’s Lyceum...

Next stop, Christmas

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Explore the galleries with a fun festive trail. Meet costumed characters and find out about how London’s transport network have played a part in people’s Christmas celebrations. All festive family...

Remembrance Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Can you help us find all the poppies hidden around the Manor House? In honour of Remembrance Sunday, visit this November and follow the trail to learn more about Harrow’s role in WW2. Fill in the sheet...

Skate at Somerset House

Venue: Somerset House

Website: www.somersethouse.org.uk

Skate, London's premier winter experience returns to Somerset House this winter, welcoming visitors for an unparalleled skating experience in the heart of the capital, against the magical backdrop of our...

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

The ultimate destination for festive fun is back with over 150 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy. New for 2025, get ready to step into the revamped Santa Land and visit the largest...

The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront

Website: https://pompeii-experience.com/london

Travel back 2,000 years with VR and cutting-edge immersive tech and experience Pompeii like never before. Wander ancient Roman streets, explore the legendary Villa of Mysteries and come face-to-face with...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Following 2024’s magical Aladdin, writer Sonia Jalaly and Nicholai La Barrie are climbing back on board to bring the classic Lyric twist to this epic fairy tale. Expect beanstalk-sized chaos, side-splitting...

Autumn play at Devonshire Day Nursery

Venue: Devonshire Day Nursery

Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/devonshire-day-nursery

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Devonshire Day Nursery in Chiswick, the changing seasons offer exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. For more information or to book a tour, call 020...

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Venue: Empress Museum

Address: Earls Court

Website: www.comealiveshow.com/about

‘COME ALIVE!’ stars the finest international circus stars (Cirque de Demain Medal Winners, Cirque du Soleil) and musical theatre talent from the West End. This new show features all the hit GREATEST...

Egan Performing Arts

Venue: Blondin Park Community Pavilion, Ealing

Website: https://eganperformingarts.com

Little Stars (Age 3-5) build confidence and develop creativity with performing arts classes full of fun, games, and a weekly mini disco! Shooting Stars (Age 6-10) work with scripts to realise a performance...

Empower Arts Taster Class

Venue: Northolt, Northwood and Southall

Website: www.empower-arts.co.uk

Empower Arts offer a range of fun and educational Drama classes for ages 18months-18 years. A taster is the perfect introduction for your child to try out one of the classes to see if it is right for them,...

Empower Arts Taster Class

Venue: Empower Arts Taster Class

Website: www.empower-arts.co.uk

Empower Arts offer a range of fun and educational Drama classes for ages 18months-18 years. A taster is the perfect introduction for your child to try out one of the classes to see if it is right for them,...

Foots UK

Venue: Rectory Park Football Centre

Website: www.footsuk.co.uk/rectory-park-football-centre-northolt

Foots UK welcome children of all ages and abilities, focusing on skill development in a fun and supportive environment. With experienced and qualified coaches, your child will learn the fundamentals of...

Free Readers

Venue: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden

Website: https://freereaders.co.uk

At Free Readers, your child’s academic success and wellbeing is priority. Free Readers serve children of all year groups, from ages 3 to 11, offering enrichment or extra help in Reading, Maths and English,...

Hatch End 11+ Tuition

Venue: Hatch End, Bushey, Pinner and Online

Website: www.hatchendtuition.co.uk

Hatch End Tuition offers weekly 11+ group lessons for Years 4 and 5 in Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning. Groups are a maximum of 12, with qualified teachers and supported by teaching assistants. For...

Hercules the Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Website: www.herculesthemusical.co.uk

The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth. It's what classical civilisation would have wanted.Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure...

High Fliers

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.high-fliers.com/locations

Give your child an inspiring and active holiday camp experience with High Fliers Holiday Camp - now expanding across West London. High Fliers offer fun-filled, high-quality holiday camps for children from...

Kumon Free Registration

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Using carefully tailored worksheets, students are guided to discover their own capabilities, the skills to self-learn and therefore develop a solid learning foundation. Students start at a comfortable...

Let's boost Social and Emotional Learning

Venue: Online

Website: www.joanneloeducation.com

Fostering social and emotional growth in children is a continuous journey, essential for their development into empathetic, resilient individuals. 1. Model Positive Behaviour, 2. Encourage Open Communication...

Little Voices Harrow and Hillingdon

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre and St Giles Church Hall

Website: www.littlevoices.org.uk/harrow-hillingdon

Children make friends for life at Little Voices, as well as learning new skills that will help them in other areas of their life as they grow up. Visit the website to book a free trial so you can see...

Mindset Maverick Kids

Venue: Online and In Person

Website: www.mindsetmaverickkids.com

Whether your child struggles with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, exam pressure, low-confidence, or simply needs tools to handle life’s ups and downs, Mindset Maverick Kids offers a fun, proactive approach...

Minecraft Experience

Venue: Maritime Street

Address: Corner Corner, Canada Water

Website: www.minecraftexperience.com/london

Don’t miss Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, the ultimate real-life immersive adventure coming to London. Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. Experience Minecraft...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: www.lwtheatres.co.uk

My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives...

Questors Youth Theatre

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

QYT is a fantastic Youth Theatre which is part of The Questors Theatre in Ealing and offers weekly drama classes for ages 5-18. Activities include Drama Games, Improvisation, Storytelling, Group Work,...

Red Bull Race Into Christmas

Venue: Red Bull Racing

Website: www.experiences.redbullracing.com/mk-7-experience-2026

Looking for an unforgettable gift for the F1 fan in your life? The MK-7 Experiences at Red Bull Racing’s Technology Campus offer the ultimate day out for families and fans aged 5+. Gift Certificates...

Royal Drawing School

Venue: 19-22 Charlotte Road

Website: https://royaldrawingschool.org

Young artists (ages 10–18) can immerse themselves in the world of drawing at the Royal Drawing School’s Shoreditch Studio, in London’s museums and galleries, or online. Discover courses and apply...

Story Space

Venue: Tate Britain

Website: www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/story-space

Explore the growing Story Space book collection, celebrating books that centre children of colour, featuring books by black authors, indigenous authors and authors of colour from around the world. Every...

The Legend of the Titanic Immersive Exhibition

Venue: Unit 1 Canada Water

Website: www.legend-of-titanic.com/london

Journey through a powerful immersive experience that brings the ship’s story to life like never before.Walk her decks, explore her grandeur, witness the drama through immersive 360º projections, VR...

The Lion King

Venue: The Lyceum Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

As the sun rises on the plains of the Serengeti, watch in awe as giraffes, gazelles and birds bring the story of Simba to life in a spectacle unlike any other. Now in its 26th year at London’s Lyceum...

Tikska Karate

Venue: Borehamwood, Harrow, Northwood and Wembley

Website: www.tiskakarate-harrow.co.uk/about-tiska-harrow

These karate classes run by Mr H Patel, a black belt 5th Dan who has been teaching karate for over 15 years. Especially designed with the complete beginner in mind, families are made very welcome. The...

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Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas 2025

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas is back for another brilliant year in 2025. Prices increase with demand, so book early for the best prices.

Sweet and Sour

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter,...

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: https://hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk

Immerse yourself skating in the magical scenes where King Henry VIII once walked, surrounded by beautiful greenery, captivating fairy lights, and a warm, festive experience. With live music, DJ nights,...

The Twelfth Night of Christmas at Chiswick House and Gardens

Venue: Chiswick House and Garden

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

Throwing open its doors at Christmas for the very first time, Chiswick House will give visitors the unique opportunity to step inside and experience a fantastical festive journey inspired by the beloved...

Christmas fair

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Take the whole family along to enjoy Fulham Palace’s annual Christmas fair. From browsing small business stalls and tucking into mince pies to singing along with choirs and completing a festive trail,...

Father Christmas in the historic library

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Step into a magical festive wonderland as the historic Palace is transformed for the holiday season. Children will enter through the main door and have the chance to craft a special Christmas keepsake...

Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto

Venue: Squires Garden Centre

Address: Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Squire’s will be hosting Santa in his magical grotto 22 Nov to 24 Dec, on selected days. Every child will receive a wrapped gift to take home along with a special ‘I’ve Seen Santa’ badge to wear...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Royal Ballet and Opera House

Website: www.rbo.org.uk

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll by the wicked Queen of the Mice; the only way to break the spell is for the Nutcracker...

The Snowman

Venue: Pecock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

This winter family favourite is the heartwarming tale of a boy, and a snowman who comes to life. Back for its 28th year, The Snowman is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Raymond...

Breakfast with Santa

Venue: Squires Garden Centre

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast in a seasonal setting. While you dine, your little ones can colour in their own Christmas card. A very special jolly guest will make an appearance during breakfast to...

BACCES: Dick Whittington

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Take off on a journey of laughter, music, and mischief as the BA Cabin Crew Society proudly presents Dick Whittington – the rags-to-riches tale packed with magic, mayhem, and a very clever cat! All proceeds...

Curling in Chelsea

Venue: Royal Hospital Chelsea

Website: https://thecurlingclub.com

The Curling Club brings you the ultimate après-ski vibes at the winter village at Chelsea Winter Illuminations.Enjoy exciting curling sessions, perfect for beginners and pros alike. The alpine-themed...

Home Education art session

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

These sessions are a space for children to connect with art through materials and activities which are open-ended and flexible. Skills are dropped in through the activities for children to build on as...

Home Education Art Session

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

These sessions are a space for children to connect with art through materials and activities which are open-ended and flexible. Skills are dropped in through the activities for children to build on as...

The Gruffalo's Child

Venue: Lyric Theatre London

Website: www.thelyrictheatre.co.uk

Tall Stories presents The Gruffalo’s Child. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood… Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’...

Charlie's Chocolate Christmas Storytelling

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Head to the indoor Wondrous Woods room to enjoy storytelling from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, led by expert storytellers. They’ll bring the words to life and you can join in with noises and actions.Storytelling...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the magical land of sweets, meet King Rat and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. With stunning dancers, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, beautiful costumes...

Family Workshops at Japan House London

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on

Explore the cultures of Japan this season with a series of free family workshops at Japan House London. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity...

A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn't happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? A musical adaptation of the best-selling book...

Christmas Light Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Follow a trail of twinkling lights and festive displays, where glowing installations and enchanting scenes bring the beautiful site to life after dark. Wrap up warm, gather your loved ones, and wander...

HMS Pinafore

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.londoncoliseum.org/events/hms-pinafore

This laugh-out-loud opera is set aboard the Royal Navy warship HMS Pinafore. And while the ship remains anchored in Portsmouth, it didn’t stop the opera reaching international shores and becoming the...

Sleeping Beauty - Christmas Panto

Venue: Compass Theatre

Website: https://discover.hillingdon.gov.uk

This year's Compass Pantomime is jam packed with magic, music, comedy and plenty of audience participation. Brought to you by DK Productions and Hillingdon Council.

Cinderella

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Get ready for a riotous retelling of Cinderella like you've never seen before; louder, bolder, and dripping in 1980s glam. Join The Questors Theatre this Christmas for a glitter-fuelled joyride through...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket

Website: www.trh.co.uk/whatson/peppa-pigs-big-family-show

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, and is set to delight audiences across the UK.Babes in arms are allowed...

The Railway Children

Venue: Tabard Theatre

Website: www.tabard.org.uk

Adapted by Louise Haddington and directed by the Tabard’s Artistic Director Simon Reilly, The Railway Children is a joyful and moving tale that celebrates the importance of family and community. Book...

The Railway Children

Venue: Theatre at the Tabard

Website: www.tabard.ticketsolve.com

From the creative team behind the Tabard’s Christmas hits, Five Children and It, The Secret Garden and The Snow Queen comes a heartwarming new adaptation of the much-loved classic story from E.Nesbit....

An Audience with Father Christmas

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: https://headstonemanor.org

Enjoy the story and spirit of Christmas from around the world, told by the man himself. Expect fun, laughter and a little bit of silliness! Each family will enjoy a special meet and greet with Father Christmas...

Christmas Early Explorer morning

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Enjoy the Museum at a quieter time, free from the general public and with many of the gallery sounds turned off. Explore the All Aboard family spaces, get hands-on with genuine parts of transport history...

Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Venue: The Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties.This event is best for children aged five to 15, and...

Dick Whittington Pantomime

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Dick Whittington is a high-energy, action-packed adventure bursting with magic, hilarious routines, heaps of audience interaction, spectacular sets, sweets, water guns, and a host of chart-toppers which...

Festive Family Carols

Venue: St Martin in the Fields

Website: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Celebrate the season in style with Festive Family Carols concerts, offering the chance for children and adults of all ages to come together in a short one-hour programme of popular carols and music, including...

Festive Family Fun Days

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Enjoy a day full of seasonal fun, including toasting gooey marshmallows around the fire, decorating your own gingerbread creations, magical storytelling sessions, festive face painting: Become a reindeer,...

Home Alone in Concert (PG)

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score which will be performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch...

Splendiferous Santa Days

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Meet Santa in the galleries and get a chocolate treat. Enjoy storytelling from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Mrs Claus, meet the Oompa Loompas, and enjoy Christmas crafts and gallery trails.Free...

Twinkle Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Can you help find all the decorations hidden around the Manor House? Celebrate the 12 days of Headstone! Fill in the sheet as you explore the site and you will get a festive prize when you have finished....

Charlie's SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Great for visitors with SEND and their friends and families. Museum sounds will be turned down and visitor numbers on this day will be reduced to help everyone experience the Museum in a more relaxed environment. The...

My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Calling Santa's little helpers! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route. Thankfully the trusty ensemble has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead...

Home Education: Sketchbook Surgery

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

This session is specifically designed for children educated outside of school, who are developing their art skills and working towards a formal award.There is an open studio atmosphere with artistic materials...

Baby Broadway Christmas

Venue: St Pauls Church

Website: www.actorschurch.org/whatson/baby-broadway-christmas-concert1

The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by West End singers. Enjoy numbers from Elf, White Christmas,...

Christmas Jumper Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.savethechildren.org.uk

Sign up with your workplace, school, community or friend group and join millions of people getting silly for a seriously good cause with Save the Children.You get to have fun, commit some crimes against...

Nutcracker

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker 

This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100...

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Venue: Garrick Theatre

Website: www.thegarricktheatre.co.uk

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas is back in the West End this Christmas, with her exciting STEM adventures in Santa’s workshop. Packed with festive fun, hands-on experiments, and plenty of giggles...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

As the magic unfolds, get ready to travel through time, with the biggest and best musical hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and all the way to the modern day! From groovy classics to today’s chart-topping...

Family Workshop: Christmas Jumper Bunting

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Secretly love Christmas jumpers? Make your very own festive decoration in miniature to brighten up your tree! We’ll be cutting card, sticking felt, poking holes and stitching patterns so come prepared...

Big Friendly Home Education Day

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Museum will be open 10am to 2.30pm exclusively for home educated families and closed to the general public. You’ll be able to join in with facilitated workshops, storytelling, talks, gallery challenges...

Christmas Sing-Along

Venue: St Pauls Church

Website: https://actorschurch.org

Led by a talented ensemble of singers sharing some of the nation’s best-loved carols and popular Christmas numbers at the world-famous Actors Church in Covent Garden. The evening promises to be a magical...

The Magic Flute

Venue: The Place

Website: https://theplace.org.uk

Step into Luca Silvestrini’s highly anticipated new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, from award-winning company Protein Dance. This enchanting new tale of love and friendship...

Charlie’s Chocolate Christmas

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Museum will be open over Christmas to celebrate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pick up a Christmas gallery trail, join in with storytelling from the book and enjoy drop-in crafts. The perfect way...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Venue: Eventim Apollo

Website: www.eventimapollo.com

The show will include the film presented on a huge HD screen, accompanied by a range of musicians and instrumentalists performing music from the film’s score and soundtrack live to picture. This will...

Family Workshop: Beautiful Bright Christmas Stars

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Made from cardboard and paper scraps these stars are so much fun to make and decorate. Festive fun for all the family, and you can hang them on your tree when you get home. For ages 5+ and their grown-ups...

The Snowman and The Gruffalo in Concert

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

A regular highlight of Christmas in Chelsea, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live...

Frozen in Concert

Venue: Eventim Apollo

Website: www.eventimapollo.com

This Winter, Frozen in Concert will be performed live to the film. This is the perfect show to get into the festive spirit. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman...

Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

This December, Horrible Histories brings a festive treat like no other. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure through the ages that will have you laughing, learning, and loving Christmas more than ever...

Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join TV’s favourite doctors on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history, in a gigantic brand-new show.As well as 12 seasons of Operation Ouch!,...

Animal Antics with Jungle Juniors

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Come face-to-face with some heroic minibeasts and bugs this Winter. You‘ll learn about some fascinating bugs and get up close to a range of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates — including some that...

Family Classics at Christmas

Venue: St Martin in the Fields

Website: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Festive family classics concert offers the chance for children and adults of all ages to come together in a short one hour programme of popular classical music, including a few favourites for you to join...

Roald Dahl Ramble: Billy and the Minpins

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Enjoy a magical family walk and explore the woods that inspired Roald Dahl’s last book for children, Billy and the Minpins. Explore the scenery in winter, look for the Minpins in the trees and listen...

London New Year's Day Parade 2026

Venue: Picadilly, Regents Street, St James's, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and Westminster

Website: www.londonparade.com

Step into the heart of Westminster on New Year’s Day as the London Parade 2026 takes over the streets for its 40th Anniversary celebration. This unmissable extravaganza will showcase the very best of...

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a...

Cirque du Soleil presents OVO

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Bursting with breathtaking acrobatics inspired by insects, where crickets leap skyward, butterflies soar midair, ants juggle with precision, and spiders contort, bend and twist in defiance of gravity -...

Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC): brooch gilding

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Discover the secrets hidden in historic structures with the Young Archaeologists’ Club, tailored for enthusiasts aged 8 to 16! Students attend independently. Attendees should go dressed in appropriate...

Westminster Abbey Chorister Experience Day

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Each term, interested primary school-aged boys can experience being an Abbey chorister for the day. A love of singing and enthusiasm for music are all they need: no formal training is necessary. Book...

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