Are you looking for exciting events to fill up your calendar for the THREE May Bank Holidays (Early May Bank Holiday 01 May, Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III 08 May and Spring Bank Holiday 29 May) and May half-term school holidays (29 May – 02 June) in and around London and Kent? Look no further because I have compiled a list of over 50 locations and 100+ FREE and paid events that cater to everyone’s budget.
From May Day celebrations at Kent Life and Hever Castle to coronation celebrations in Covent Garden, you are spoilt for choice. Visit WWT in London for a book reading with Rachel Lawston or enjoy a family concert at Wigmore Hall. There is something for everyone.
If you’re looking for animal-related events, visit the London Zoo or Whipsnade Zoo for fun activities like Top Trumps or the Spring Family Festival. And if your little one’s love music, take them to the Baby Broadway Family Concerts, where they can sing along to their favourite songs.
Art and design enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the V&A’s special events, such as Design Baby sensory sessions. You can also take part in the Families Storytelling Caribbean Tales workshop.
For food lovers, head over to Syon Park for the Foodies Festival or Wimbledon Park for Pub in the Park. If you’re feeling active, head to Brockwell Park for Brockwell Bounce or Riverside Terrace for The Marvellous Myth Hunter Ceilidh.
Take advantage of attending these exciting events in London and Kent during the May Bank Holidays and May half-term school holidays.
ANIMALS
1. KENT LIFE
- May Day Celebrations: Join Kent Life for a jam-packed May Day! They have traditional entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. 29 Apr – 01 May
- The Coronation of His Majesty The King: Don your best red, white and blue and join the super celebration. You can watch the ceremony (parts aired during the opening hours) and pick up a Pimm’s or cream tea to accompany your viewing. 06 May
- The Great Outdoors: May Half Term: Get up close and personal with nature this May Half Term and a weekend of outdoorsy fun! 27 May – 04 Jun
Kent Life, Maidstone KENT
PAID
2. WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST (WWT) LONDON
- Book Reading with Author: Join Rachel Lawston for the reading of her fantastic new book: Daisy and Jack’s Perfect Pond (ages 1 – 7). 01 May
- Drawn To Water: Quentin Blake at WWT: Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. 18 May – 10 Sep
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) London, Barnes LONDON
FREE with admission
3. ZSL
- Coronation Weekend Celebrations at London Zoo: Celebrate the Coronation at London Zoo. 06 – 08 May
- Spring Family Festival at London Zoo: Step into the season with a Spring Family Festival. 27 May – 04 Jun
- Top Trumps At Whipsnade Zoo: Grab your limited edition super Top Trumps card and head out around Whipsnade Zoo to find our giant Top Trumps cards to play against (ages 5 – 9)! 27 May – 02 Jul
London Zoo, Regents Park LONDON and Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade BEDS
FREE with admission
MUSIC & CONCERTS
4. WIGMORE HALL
- For Crying Out Loud! Hear lively performances by the Royal Academy of Music musicians in these concerts, especially for parents or carers and babies under 1. Enjoy live music together in a relaxed and accommodating environment – move and groove to the music or sit back and unwind. Parents-to-be are also warmly welcomed. 05 May
- Chamber Tots: Join a musical adventure in these interactive music sessions for children aged 1 to 5 and their parents or carers. Discover exciting instruments, songs, and stories with experienced music leaders and emerging chamber musicians. March to your beat as you explore, play and move together! 10 & 30 May
- Family Workshop: Musical Superpowers: Calling all superheroes! Join the Open Academy/Wigmore Hall Learning Fellowship Ensemble, Kyan Quartet, and music leader Julian West and discover your musical superpowers in this creative music-making workshop for families with children aged 5–7. Experiment with percussion, explore the multiverse of musical elements and then test your newfound powers on the stage at Wigmore Hall! 31 May
Wigmore Hall, Marylebone LONDON
PAID
5. BABY BROADWAY FAMILY CONCERT: THE KING’S CORONATION PARTY
Catch West End singers Claire & Tom as they celebrate this special occasion with songs from musicals and films with a Royal – or London – connection. 07 – 21 May
Baby Broadway, Multiple Locations
Suitable for ages 0 – 7.
PAID
6. SOUTHBANK CENTRE
- Funharmonics Family Concert: Before The Firebird: Join compelling storytelling and fantastic new participatory music inspired by Stravinsky’s original masterpiece at the Royal Festival Hall (ages 7+). 13 May
- One & Everything Family FREE Trail: Traverse the planet and learn about the world’s languages – and the people who speak them – on this self-led activity trail at Royal Festival Hall (ages 5+). 31 May – 04 Jun
- toooB: Follow a curious, friendly shape-shifter named toooB as she learns and plays in a new land in this gentle introduction to theatre and dances at the Royal Festival Hall (ages 6 – 24m).
- 31 May – 04 Jun
- Yellow: Dive into a world where everything is yellow in this musical mime performance by Anastasiia Liubchenko at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (ages 2 – 6). 01 & 02 Jun
- The Gruffalo: Join Mouse at Queen Elizabeth Hall on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (ages 3+). 01 – 04 Jun
- Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed at the Orchestra: Join the band of Dinmakers at the Royal Festival Hall to conduct some epic classical music antics with the BBC Concert Orchestra and star percussionist Colin Currie (ages 7+). 03 Jun
- The Marvellous Myth Hunter Ceilidh: Dust off your maps and jetpacks to visit Scotland’s most famous loch and have a knees-up at a fantastical FREE live ceilidh at the Riverside Terrace (ages 5+). 02 Jun
Southbank Centre, South Bank LONDON
FREE / PAID
7. ROYAL ALBERT HALL
- Country for Kids with Alyssa Bonagura: Enjoy a family-friendly event in a relaxed environment for children to express themselves without expecting to stay quiet. 20 May
- Albert’s Band Presents: All Aboard: Join the Royal Albert Hall’s resident ensemble Albert’s Band as you set sail on an action-packed nautical adventure. 29 May
- Classical For Kids – Tantalising Trombones: Introducing little ears to the world of classical music, Classical for Kids offers the opportunity for families to attend a chamber concert performed by professional musicians from the Hall’s very own Albert’s Band. 02 Jun
Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington LONDON
Suitable for ages 4 – 11.
PAID
8. HALF-TERM FAMILY CONCERTS
Come and join Bach to Baby this Half Term for a specially designed classical music programme for the whole family to enjoy together. 27 May – 04 Jun
Bach to Baby, Multiple Locations
PAID
FESTIVALS
9. PUB IN THE PARK
Join Wimbledon Park for the ultimate food and music festival. 12 – 14 May
Wimbledon Park, LONDON
PAID
10. ORPINGTON LITERARY FESTIVAL 2023
Celebrate a week-long of written and spoken word. 15 – 21 May
Orpington 1st, Orpington KENT
FREE, booking required
11. FOODIES FESTIVAL
Join Syon Park for Foodies Festival 2023 – the biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music. 27 – 29 May
Syon Park, Brentford LONDON
PAID
12. BROCKWELL BOUNCE
Come and join a day of music, entertainment, workshops, arts and crafts, street food, dance classes, funfair rides and much more! 31 May
Brockwell Park, LONDON
FREE
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
13. ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH (RMG)
- Ted’s Space Adventure: Head to the Royal Observatory for a live, special planetarium show for ages 3 -7s – perfect for little astronauts everywhere! 01 May – 04 Jun
- Family Fun Weekends: Spend a spectacular day at Cutty Sark with workshops and activities for all ages. 06 & 07 May
- Sensory Sailors: Enjoy this brand-new sensory play session for children with special educational needs at the National Maritime Museum (under 13s). 13 May
- May Half Term Activities at Cutty Sark: It’s all happening on board this May half term – discover the fun family activities you can join in with on the iconic tea clipper. 27 May – 04 Jun
- May Half Term: Making Maps: Explore the maps in the National Maritime Museum’s collection and discover forms of navigation from across the globe (all ages)! 27 May – 04 Jun
- May Half Term: Families Drawn Together: Come to one of these free drop-in sessions at the Queen’s House, suitable for all ages and abilities. 03 Jun
Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), Greenwich LONDON
FREE / FREE with admission
14. VICTORIA & ALBERT (V&A) MUSEUM
- Design Baby: Explore the Hallyu! Take part in a multi-sensory play session for ages 0 – 3. 03 May
- FREE Drop-In Design: Celebration Wall Art: Over May Half Term, join this creative drop-in workshop for families, led by designer Tihara Smith to create wall art inspired by Caribbean culture (ages 5+). 30 May & 18 Jun
- FREE Families Storytelling: Caribbean Tales: Join author and storyteller Wendy Shearer for Caribbean folktales. You can participate in magical tales of shapeshifters and tricksters from various islands. Get immersed in Caribbean stories peppered with memories from the Windrush generation across the day (ages 5+). 31 May & 17 Jun
Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington LONDON
FREE / PAID
15. PITZHANGER’S MAY EVENTS: A ROYAL CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE
Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles Ill this May at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with various exciting events suitable for all ages. 04 – 28 May
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing LONDON
FREE with admission
16. UNDER THE SEA SOFT PLAY
Slide, balance, climb and bounce at the Horniman’s Under the Sea Soft Play. Perfect for young children, the aquarium-themed play area is designed to delight and challenge. 05 May – 03 Sep
Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill LONDON
Suitable for Under 6s.
PAID
17. “MR. SHADOW” HAND SHADOW SHOW
Enjoy this light-hearted show for the whole family. Drew Colby will introduce you to his good friend Mr. Shadow and show you all the things Mr. Shadow can turn into. 07 May
Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich LONDON
PAID
18. THE BRITISH MUSEUM
- Family Under 5s Workshops: Animals That Amaze: Join artists Becky Dixon and Anita Wadsworth as they use music and movement to create a story adventure about animals and their worlds (ages 0 – 5). 12 May
- Relaxed Early Opening For Families: Join this FREE autism-friendly early opening of the British Library (ages 5 – 15). 14 May
- Family Workshops: Animal Creations: Join artists Damien Robinson and Monica Rivas Velasquez to create new animals and mythical creatures. Have fun experimenting with collage materials to design and build your creature. Then help create an environment for the animals to thrive in together (ages 5+). 21 May
- Fabulous Fans: China: Design a fan inspired by objects from China in this free drop-in event (ages 5+). 20 May – 24 Jun
The British Museum, Bloomsbury LONDON
FREE
19. BLOCK 67 FAMILY STUDIO: SHADOW STORIES WITH ANDRÉ VERISSIMO
Explore things that scare us through shadow puppets and sound. Turn some of your fears into shadow puppets and stories while creating your soundscapes using instruments, voice and recordings. 13 May
Block 67, Folkestone KENT
FREE
20. TRAINS, TRAIN TRAINS!
Join the wonderful train-themed activities, including storytelling, crafts, and model railways. Plus, on Thursday, 1 June, you’ll be able to discover true stories about real engines with Pauline from Saddletank Books. 27 May – 04 Jun
London Museum of Water & Steam, Brentford LONDON
21. MUSUEM OF LONDON DOCKALNDS
- Party Paper Chains: Help decorate the museum for its 20th birthday by making traditional Victorian paper chains. Design a paper chain or create your own at this FREE drop-in (ages 3+). 27 May – 04 Jun
- Tail Trail: Help find cuddly, furry rats around the museum and find out what life was like in the past for these little Londoners in the Tail Trail (all ages). 27 May – 04 Jun
- Victorian Party Object Handling: Touch and feel and learn about objects real Victorians use at a party (ages 3+). 27 May – 04 Jun
- Party Parlour Games: Join the Party parlour games festivities by twisting, spinning, and being silly at the Victorian fete (ages 5+). 30 & 31 May
- Victorian Peg Puppets: Get ‘crafty’ like Dodger and make your own Victorian-style peg puppet (ages 3+). 30 May – 01 Jun
- Family Knees-Up! Join in for a birthday family knees-up! An interactive event brought to you by Baby Knees Up (ages 0 – 7). 31 May
- Tots at The Docks: Bring your little ones down to the museum and play to your heart’s content at Tots at the Docks (under 5s). 31 May
Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay LONDON
FREE drop in
22. FUN IN GREENWICH
For the May half-term and summer holidays, there will be a series of free family events exploring the theme of architecture through play, design and photography. 29 May – 30 Aug
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich LONDON
FREE
23. DESIGN CAMPS
Immerse yourself into the world of coding in this workshop, where you will design a piece of interactive fiction. 30 & 31 May
The Design Museum, Kensington LONDON
Suitable for ages 8 – 14.
PAID
24. DRAWING WITH WOLVES
Meet friendly ‘wolves’ and sketch with artists and animal lovers from Wild Life Drawing. 30 May – 01 Jun
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square LONDON
Suitable for ages 5 – 13.
PAID
25. NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM (NAM)
- Coronation Crafts: Get crafty at the FREE drop-in and create your Royal Guardsman or Royal Cypher (ages 5+). 30 May – 02 Jun
- Tiny Troopers: Coronation Crowns: Sing, play and create with your little ones at this fun, sensory session, perfect for ages 2 to 4. 31 May – 28 Jun
National Army Museum, Chelsea LONDON
FREE / PAID
26. MAY HALF TERM
Join a wild activity programme and unleash your creativity and imagination. 30 May – 03 Jun
The Postal Musuem, Clerkenwell LONDON
FREE with admission
GARDENS & PARKS
27. PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS
- Camp Wilderness Bushcraft Activities: Step into the woods this May and join Camp Wilderness for some spectacular bushcraft activities, including axe-throwing, archery and bushfire cooking! 01 May – 29 May
- Children’s Coronation Crafts! Celebrate the coronation with some royal crafts at Penshurst Place, including making your crown to wear and take home to your royal palace! 06 May – 08 May
- Historic Legacies: Lawn Games: Join the enigmatic characters of Historic Legacies with outdoor fun! You’ll be able to enjoy some traditional lawn games with characters from the history of the British monarchy. Can you spin a hoop faster than Henry VIII? Toss a bean bag farther than Elizabeth I? Let’s find out! 14 May
- Spring Holiday Garden Trail: Discover the joys of gardening this Spring Holiday in the Garden Trail, all about growing your fruits and vegetables! From planting to growing and harvesting this Spring, children can discover how easy it is to go from seed to sprout and learn more about where our food comes from. 27 May – 04 Jun
Penshurst Place and Gardens, Tonbridge KENT
FREE with admission
28. MAY HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Discover family-friendly cycling trails, places to get closer to nature and historic buildings to learn about the past. From storytelling to quests, family trails and historical costume demonstrations, there is much to do with the whole family this half term. Fill your week with activities at places we care for. 01 May – 04 Jun
National Trust, Nationwide
FREE /PAID
29. LEEDS CASTLE
- Coronation Garden Party: Bring a picnic or sample the mouth-watering tasty treats from the various on-site food outlets, and relax on a deck chair as you enjoy the sound of live music setting the scene throughout the day. 06 May – 08 May
- The Queen’s Joust: Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite knight gallops past, and watch as England and France not only battle for the coveted cup but, more importantly, for the honour and attention of the queen. 27 May – 29 May
- The Beach At Leeds Castle: Grab your bucket and spade, dig out your beach towel, and tuck into mouth-watering ice cream as you spend the day perched on deck chairs enjoying the views and even a sandy surprise or two. May-Sep
Leeds Castle, Maidstone KENT
FREE with admission
30. LEONARDSLEE CORONATION CELEBRATION
Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a walk through the gardens, being sure to attend the aptly named Coronation Garden. Created by Sir Giles Loder in 1972 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, containing many beautiful Loderi Rhododendron hybrids. There are also exciting plans to commemorate this historic event, which you can find out more about below. 06 – 08 May
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham SUSSEX
FREE with admission
31. ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (RHS)
- Talk And Demo: Sow Amazing! Drop by the Garden Centre at RHS Garden Wisley to listen to this interesting talk and see an exciting demonstration about turning your small seeds into amazing and delicious fruit and veg you can enjoy year-round. 27 & 28 May
- May Half Term: Sow Awesome: Participate in the Sow Awesome event. Explore the World Food Garden at RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science to find out where food comes from, with the plot to plate and grow your vegetable activities. A garden trail, daily activities and interactive performances will help you discover more about growing your own. 27 May – 04 Jun
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Wisley, Woking SURREY
FREE with admission
32. NATURE HEROES: HABITAT HERO MISSION
Join the Nature Hero squad to become a habitat protector. 27 May – 04 Jun
Wakehurst, Haywards Heath SUSSEX
Suitable for ages 4 and above.
PAID
33. CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN
- Bee Kindness Family Workshop: Learn about the history of beekeeping through cultures and see how pollinator-friendly plants grow at the Chelsea Physic Garden today! 28 May
- Family Plant Painting Workshop: Roll up your sleeves and unlock the vibrant colours living in our plants to create your paint from them. Children will mix their paints and enjoy a relaxing studio time where they can transform plants into art. 29 May
- Kids Lab: Hairy Flowers and Fuzzy Plants: Zoom in on the plants in Chelsea Physic Garden and discover a range of textures. Learn about how plants thrive and enjoy a walk around the Garden with your family. 30 May
- Family Activity: Chocolate Workshop: Roll up your sleeves and join the chocolate workshop. Learn how chocolate is grown and made into the bars we all love today. Everyone will have a chance to create their chocolate treats and experiment with various botanical ingredients. 31 May
- Family Funky Bubbles Soap Making: Come to the Chelsea Physic Garden and create your botanical soap in the child-friendly learning space. In this bubbly workshop, you will design your creations with various colours and scented plants. 01 Jun
Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea LONDON
Suitable for ages 5 and above.
PAID
34. DISCOVERY DAY – TIME TRAVELLERS
Travel back in time through the Royal Park’s history! 30 May – 01 Jun
Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens LONDON
Suitable for all ages.
FREE
HISTORIC PLACES
35. HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS
- May Day Weekend: Celebrate May Day at Hever Castle & Gardens with fun family activities and traditional May Day customs. 29 Apr – 01 May
- King’s Coronation: Celebrate the King’s Coronation at the home of two former queens of England. 06 – 08 May
- Spring Craft Fair: Head to Hever Castle in May for a contemporary spring craft fair organised by Craft In Focus. Over the four days, you will discover around 140 exhibitors from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists at this craft fair in the heart of the Kentish countryside. 18 – 21 May
- Art Week: Become an artist for the day and depict the Castle or Gardens in any style, take part in an art challenge or be inspired by the artists on the grounds. 27 May – 04 Jun
Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge KENT
FREE with admission
36. HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
- Restoration at the Tower: Discover the elaborate plans and level of detail that transformed London for this flamboyant event that would see the King process through the streets from the Tower to Westminster Abbey. 01 May – 21 Jul
- Coronation Bench Trail: Find all 14 illustrated benches at the Tower of London, specially designed by school children to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. May-Sep
- Horrible Histories Live On Stage! Experience the world of the barmy Britains this half term. 27 May – 03 Jun
Tower of London, Tower Hamlets LONDON and Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey SURREY
PAID / FREE with admission
37. THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST
- A Coronation Celebration: Join the Royal Mews to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III! Explore the Royal Mews and see some beautiful carriages used in the coronation procession, including the amazing Gold State Coach. Then head to the Livery Room to enjoy sparkling arts and crafts inspired by the coronation, in arts and crafts activities suitable for families of all ages. 07 & 08 May
- Glorious Georgians – A Coronation Celebration: Come and join the amazing storyteller to discover all about coronations past and present. 08 May – 02 Jun
Buckingham Palace, Westminster LONDON
PAID
38. ENGLISH HERITAGE
- WWII Weekend At Dover Castle: Embrace the atmosphere and action of the 1940s as the celebrated WWII Weekend returns for another bank holiday spectacular. 27 – 29 May
- Kids Rule! Half Term: Get ready for a proper royal knees-up at the Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join in to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation with hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. 27 May – 04 Jun
English Heritage Sites, Nationwide
FREE with admission
THEATRE
39. ANNIE
See Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, on tour across the UK. Starring Craig Revel Horwood. 01 – 06 May
Orchard Theatre, Dartford KENT
PAID
40. THE MARLOWE
- Demon Dentist: Join Alfie and Gabz on this fabulous adventure as they investigate the strange events happening in their home town! 04 – 07 May
- Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – The Musical: Escape to a world of pure imagination with ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical. 24 May – 03 Jun
The Marlowe, Canterbury KENT
PAID
41. GIFFORDS CIRCUS
Experience the magic of Giffords Circus. 18 – 30 May
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OXS
PAID
42. ARTSDEPOT
- I Spy With My Little Eye: Put on your party clothes and join in for what promises to be a magical day of fun and laughter. It’s going to be the best party ever (ages 2+)! 21 May
- The Snail And The Whale: Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip worldwide, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book (ages 4+). 27 May – 01 Jun
artsdepot, North Finchley LONDON
PAID
43. EVERY LEAF A HALLELUJAH
Head into an enchanted world of extraordinarily endangered trees. Performed on the theatre lawn and adapted by Chinonyerem Odimba, you’ll need a blanket and an open heart. 22 May – 10 Jun
Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Regents Park LONDON
Suitable for ages 4 and above.
PAID
44. FAMILY EVENTS AT THE GLOBE
- Family Workshop: Romeo & Juliet. Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop (ages 5 – 8 and 9 – 12). 27 May – 02 Jun
- Storytelling: Romeo & Juliet: Experience the most famous love story of all time in an exhilarating live storytelling of Romeo and Juliet (ages 5 -12). 27 May – 02 Jun
- Twelfth Night: Family Workshop: Explore Twelfth Night’s fun and musical world in this exciting and practical workshop for children aged 3 – 5 and their families. 30 May – 31 May
- BBC CBeebies: Twelfth Night At Shakespeare’s Globe: Join BBC family favourite CBeebies live on stage at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy (ages 3+). 30 & 31 May
The Shakespeare Globe, Bankside LONDON
PAID
45. AMAZING BUBBLE MAN
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 27 May – 04 Jun
UK Tour, Multiple Locations
PAID
46. THE UNICORN THEATRE
- Squirrel: Embark on a story of new growth and beginnings with a sprinkling of magic and puppetry mayhem. Recommended for children aged 6 months to 4 years who are actively encouraged to participate in the show. 27 May – 02 Jul
- The Invisible Man: Imagine how much fun you can have when no one can see you. Now The Invisible Man invites you to take a seat and watch… well… no one really (ages 5 – 11). 28 May – 18 Jun
The Unicorn Theatre, Bermondsey LONDON
PAID
47. POLKA THEATRE
- Crafty Creature Family Workshop: Join this half-term to make and decorate your crafty creature. Play out your animal adventure in our free play spaces, or even take them into the theatre to see the other creatures in The Adventures of The Little Red Hen production. An ideal treat for you and your children to enjoy time together before or after one of our shows (all ages). 30 May
- Polka’s Teddy Bear Picnic Stories: Join the storyteller and be transported on the Polka picnic rugs for an adventure like the teddy in The Everywhere Bear. From land to sea and far beyond, please participate in the interactive storytelling workshop for babies and toddlers (ages 0 – 4). 31 May
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon LONDON
PAID
48. MATILDA
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda The Musical Jr, a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson—performed by talented Trinity Youth Theatre, aged 8-18. 31 May –
The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Edenbridge KENT
Suitable for ages 6 and above.
PAID
49. HEY DUGGEE
Be part of the hit CBeebies show and join Duggee and the Squirrels in this new vibrant interactive production bursting with music, puppets and barrels of laughs along the way. The BBC and Studio AKA TV series Hey Duggee has won no fewer than six BAFTAs and multiple Emmys, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to see Duggee LIVE on stage in this exciting new production of the much-loved show. 31 May – 04 Jun
Rose Theatre, Kingston LONDON
Suitable for all ages.
PAID
THEME PARKS
- Springfest: Get ready for an abloom with family entertainment, including live performers, jugglers and new characters, including NEW characters Bumblebee Girl and Lady Bug Girl. Plus, Spring themed LEGO® build activities and 55 rides and attractions to enjoy at the Legoland Windsor Resort (ages 3 – 12)! 13 May – 05 Jun
- World Of Jumanji!: Follow in the footsteps of Dr Bravestone at Chessington World of Adventures Resort to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji! From 15 May
- Mardi Grrra!: Adventurers! It’s time to jump and jive because MARDI GRRRA! is back for another year of fantastic celebrations! Hit the streets this summer at Chessington’s WILDEST street party! 27 May – 25 Jun
Legoland Windsor Resort, Windsor BERKS and Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Chessington LONDON
PAID