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March April 2025 Issue
4 New baby must-haves
5 How to improve your child's metacognition
6 MC Grammar on rapping and his new book.
Welcome
6 TFL days out discounts
10 SIX pages of What's on in North London
10 Great toy giveaways for Spring
"I can't find my shoe!" The temptation to just fix it is very strong, According to our article on metacognition, p5, it's more beneficial for your child to just keep quiet. It's a technique I will be trying – if only we're not rushing out the door! And there's a lot to head out for. Science of Surgery on 11 April is a fab free day out. Take lunch. The Petrie Museum is a jewel, and has a free activity on 8 Mar, perfect to please everyone. Shakespeare's Globe has Macbeth for young people, 13 Mar-20 Apr, the Royal Institution celebrates its greatest ever science demos, 15 Mar, and model railways are back at Ally Pally, 15-16 Mar. Plus we have great giveaways on pages 14 & 15.
Advertise in our next issue: 07359 133 954. editor@familiesnorthlondon.co.uk
Scientists at Middlesex University in Hendon, are looking to work with parents, and their infant scientists, to study babies’ understanding of music in early communication.
We believe caregiver-child sounds reflect emotional cues used in music and we aim to explore this to better understand language development
We invite parents/caregivers with 4-9-month-olds to participate in research at Middlesex University's babyLab. Join us for only one 45 minute session and receive a £10 Amazon voucher. Free parking and baby changing facilities are available on our Hendon site, NW4 4BT.
For more details, contact Tatiana t.g.sobolewska@mdx.ac.uk Research on child development can only progress with your help!
News & Views Early Years
Baby must-haves for easier parenting
By Mallory Reynolds-Trout
Knowing what to buy as a new parent can be a challenge. So here is my pick of the latest must-haves.
Oak Warm Brown Tripp Trapp from Stokke, brings your little one right up to your table and into the heart of your family to connect and develop. Crafted from European wood with sustainability in mind, it is built to last and grow with your child. From £245 at www.stokke.com
Olive & Bud clothing. Amid the beautiful chaos of raising little ones, Olive & Bud recognises the need for simplicity, convenience and sustainability. Their oversized, long lasting, comfy clothes in muted colours are beautiful. New launches include sherpa gilets, £45, gingham dungarees, £29, cosy pramsuits, £40, in popcorn and hotchoccy, with pjs and sleepsuits in navy and caramel, £33. www.oliveandbud.co.uk
The SmarTrike Traveler. Groundbreaking stroller that transforms into a trike. Use from baby’s first trip out. Once little ones are ready, they can pedal away at their own pace! From £399 at www.smartrike.co.uk
The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook by Charlotte Stirling-Reed, a regular speaker at The Baby Show. Filled with 100 new, simple, nutrition-packed recipes to help you put good food first in the early years. Published by Vermilion and available from 6 March, RRP £22. www.srnutrition.co.uk
Healthy Mama Happy Baba, created for expectant and new mothers by an expert nutritionist, Ann-Marie Marshall, after her own challenging pregnancy. Combines 38 key superfoods, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and natural galactagogues. Vegan. £74.99 for a monthly supply. www.healthymamahappybaba.co.uk
Daisy First Aid, Children’s First Aid Kit. 82-piece kit, filled with all the first aid essentials for any outing with little ones. It’s the perfect size to fit in your changing bag, and even includes bravery stickers. £20. www.daisyfirstaid.com
⏺Mallory Reynolds-Trout is the Show Director of The Baby Show, the UK’s best-loved pregnancy, baby and parenting event which returns to the Excel London (7-9 March), the NEC Birmingham (9-11 May) and Olympia London (24-26 October). www.thebabyshow.co.uk
Science of Surgery
Want to do something fun, FREE, and familyfriendly over Easter? Drop in to the UCL Hawkes Institute annual science fair, 11 April, 11am-4pm. Use a medical ultrasound scanner, try simulated keyhole surgery, and go on behindthe-scenes tours of labs to see robot surgeons, plus meet scientists developing ground-breaking techniques. www.ucl.ac.uk/interventional-surgical-sciences/ events/2025/apr/science-surgery-friday-11th-april-2025
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Improving metacognition
By Usha Patel
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Metacognition is ‘thinking about how you think’ and this self-analysis is the basis of self-improvement. So how do you help a child improve their way of thinking and engage in developing curiosity?
Ask more questions or allow silence to give them space to work it out for themselves. Parents who provide all the answers all the time are not letting their children think for themselves. We want to place the responsibility squarely in their hands. When they can’t find the butter in the fridge, behind the bowl of yesterday's evening meal, the call comes out "I can’t find the butter!" This needs to change, so YOU need to change. Don’t do things for them or provide answers until they have tried to work it out for themselves.
Physical ‘survival’ based activities. When survival is a factor, the brain switches on. Any activity which affects balance is something we have to think about carefully. We cannot do it routinely. This is why climbing is great for building metacognition. Each hand and foot position has consequences. This is critical thinking at its best. Afterwards, there is a lot of self-analysis. "Was I strong enough?", "How would I do this next time?" This is the metacognition we want to nurture. How does the ship get into the bottle? Puzzles which make you think but don’t burden the working memory are also good for building metacognition. I like to use simple Sudoku puzzles. Unlike a physical puzzle, with Sudoku, you see the steps taken to solve the puzzle and analyse them. You can then use this analysis next time. This helps build on the metacognition of how to solve the puzzle and how you think.
⏺Usha Patel is a Neurocognitive Therapist at Raviv Practice London (www.ravivpracticelondon.co.uk)
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Nursery Places
It's... Grammar
Families' own Rachel Bailey interviews MC Grammar aka Jacob Mitchell, whose passion for teaching and music, make him a man on a mission to bring reading to life with rap-filled events and a YouTube channel. The first in his series of books for 7+, The Adventures of Rap Kid, is out now.
My son loved your involvement in Young Voices at the O2. How did you go from being a teacher, to a popular guest act performing in front of thousands of school children? This whole adventure has been pretty organic, evolving as I have grown as an educator. Early on in my teaching career, I realised how important it is to engage with the children in your class and immediately saw the positive impact my raps had. For me, that was a gamechanger! Music is emotive and powerful — instantly the children remembered the words, understood the work and importantly had fun learning. From there, one rap turned into an album, a TV show and a performance on stage at the O2! Wild! A journey that is forever growing – and surprising me.
It’s a fantastic approach but how do you get them to go from rapping about grammar and enjoying your YouTube videos, to picking up an actual book?
Well for starters you can’t write a rap if you don’t have words! Words are your weapons as a rapper. I always say to children that words give your thoughts a voice and where’s the best place to absorb a world of words? Books! They are a portal to anywhere. Another life, another mind, a different place and a different time. Simply said: a book is the coolest tool for you to grow as a reader, a rapper and a leader of your life.
You’ve described your new book as “similar to Diary of a
Wimpy Kid but slightly more street.” What can young readers, and parents, expect?
Lots of laughs and raps! I have also written the book for the reader to join Z on the Rap Kid journey, so it’s very interactive. There are raps to try out, outfits (drip) to pick and lots of cool rap slang words to get your head around. Don’t get me wrong, like any story there are some sad moments, but there are lots of happy moments too…oh, and a really cool twist! Put it this way: it’s an epic adventure and by the time you finish the book, you might just become a rapper too!
Having been a World Book Day Ambassador, do you have any advice for busy parents who dread making costumes? Yes… don’t worry! WBD (6 March) isn’t about what you’re wearing. It's a day to celebrate the joy and magic that reading for pleasure brings. If you want to dress up, I recommend planning ahead. Whatever you do on WBD, enjoy the magic moments with a good book!
For your chance to win a copy of The Adventures of Rap Kid, go to bit.ly/compsFNL by April 20. T&Cs bit.ly/MCGtc
⏺ The Adventures of Rap Kid is out now, £7.99. www.mrmcgrammar.com X, Insta, Fbk, TikTok: @MrMCGrammar YouTube: @MCGrammarTV Booksigning, see What's On Events 7 Mar
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Bouncers of all ages can defy gravity on the wall-to-wall trampolines, check out our BRAND NEW exciting attraction, the AirGlider! Get a birds eye view of the trampoline arena as you glide 12 metres above the park on this thrilling gravity powered coaster. Weight and height restrictions apply.
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For the little ones, our Toddler Takeover sessions provide a safe and enjoyable environment for ages 1-6.
Kids aged 4+ can jump to their hearts’ content during Open Jump sessions or enjoy a cool nightclub atmosphere at our weekend Sunset Sessions.
NEW Family Takeover sessions allow the whole family (age 1+) to enjoy a thrilling time jumping and exploring the park and making memories together.
Book your next party at AirHop! Choose a party package for a 100%-fun-zero-stress experience! There are a range of packages to choose from to suit every budget and need, starting at £17 per person. www.airhop.co.uk
Wherever you live, you and your family can make a difference to your local environment by sparing just a few hours to take part in the Great British Spring Clean from 21 March to 6 April.
The event aims to encourage people to come together to clean up streets, parks, beaches and other public spaces. To find out more, join a local event, register to take part and access resources including a how-to guide, visit https://bit.ly/KBTspringclean
Have Frozen fun this Easter in Highgate!
Children aged 4 to 16 can join Stage Academy during Easter as they put on a production of the incredibly popular Frozen the Musical starring your child - in just one week!
Science week
British Science Week is on 7-16 March, has activities and events across the UK with the theme – Change and adapt.
A FREE activity pack can be downloaded for fun activities at home. To find a local event or download an activity pack, visit www.britishscienceweek.org
This fantastic fun camp will be filled with singing, dance, drama, crafts and fun, ultimately culminating in a fully staged performance on the final day. From casting the show on day one, learning lines and choreography, trying costumes, to the big performance - it is going to be an incredible adventure. Find out why parents say Stage Academy camps are “an absolutely amazing time” that see their children’s “confidence soar” by booking your child in from Mon 7 April until Fri 11 April 2025, 9.30am until 3.30pm each day at Highgate Primary School, N6 4ED. Just £210 for the whole week. Limited spaces, Book now at stageacademy.co.uk/holiday
Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 16 year-olds Saturday and Sunday schools
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Family Theatre
Until
Home Song
Until 9 Mar Various times
Interactive multi-sensory show for 6-18m. 30m with additional play time. Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. From £15. www.unicorntheatre.com
Little Angel Theatre’s Miniature Travelling Circus
Until 19 Apr Various times/days. Roll up! Take your seats for the smallest circus in town. 2-5. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. Adult £15, child £13, all 4.45pm shows £10. www.littleangeltheatre.com
A Squash and a Squeeze
Until 27 Apr
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 3-8 Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £15, child £13, 4.45pm shows £10.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Day by day
March
The Littlest Yak
2 Mar 11am, 2pm
Musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £14. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Four Seasons
2 Mar 11.30am, 2.30pm
A celebration of nature and our place within it, with puppets, physical theatre and clowning. 3-7. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Soft or Spiky?
3, 4 Mar Various times
A playful discovery of shapes, sounds and textures, 6-18m 25min, stay and play after. Grand Junction, W2 5TF. Various prices, inc pay what you can. https://grandjunction.org.uk
The Detective Dog
8-9 Mar 11am, 2pm. Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story. When books at the school disappear, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £15. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Creation – The Bubble Show 9 Mar 2pm
Dazzling display of soap and water. 3-12. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £14.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
10 Mar 11am, 1.30pm
Grown up comedy. Babies u15m welcome. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. £12. www.royalalberthall.com
Drum Tao 15 Mar 2.30pm
Promises large scale talko drumming, precise choreography and extraordinary athleticism. 2hrs. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. From £38. www.sadlerswells.com
Persephone 12 Mar 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Join Persephone and animal friends through changes in nature, collecting things on their way. For babies and toddlers Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. £12.50, child £10. www.royalalberthall.com
The Little Prince 12-16 Mar Various times
Grand-scale telling with dance, music, projections and acrobatics. In French, with surtitles. London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES. From £49. https://londoncoliseum.org
Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Macbeth 13 Mar-20 Apr Various times. Fast-paced 90-min version for
Join Bing and friends as they get ready to celebrate. 2+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mess
16 Mar 11am, 2pm
Join Princess Olive on a quest to find the Tidy Up Troll. 2+. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £14. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Comedy Club 4 Kids
16 Mar, 11 May 3pm
Stand-up, sketch acts and cabaret – without the rude bits. 6+ Park Theatre, N4 3JP. From £15 plus fee.
https://parktheatre.co.uk
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16 Mar 4pm
Taylor Swift tribute show. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. £15. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Beegu
22 Mar-4 May Various times
Alexis Deacon’s much loved book about friendship, respect and the importance of others. 3-7 Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. From £13.59, child £10.50. www.unicorntheatre.com
Whipped Up!
23 Mar 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm
With servings of sensory play, set in a 50s-style diner with eagerto-please waitress Dottie. For babies and their carers. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £16. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Three Little Vikings 23 Mar 11am & 2pm
Can three brave Viking girls work together to save the day? 3+ artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
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Board games, card games and multi-player computer games are great ways to connect with the kids, but if you want something more active, head to Activate.
Newly-opened at the O2, it's like a live action version of all those computer mini-games where you make a little character run around doing things but in this game you are the little character - jump on the right coloured lights, hit the coloured button when the snake is on it, avoid the "danger" floor area, dodge the lasers, aim the basketball at the asteroids. It's a lot of fun, and friendly staff are on hand to make sure you know what to do. With lots of game choices, there is plenty to explore.
Moving interactive projections. 18m-4. 30mins. Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. From £18.50 adult & child. w ww.unicorntheatre.com
Old McDonald and the 3 Pigs Plus…
29 Mar 2pm
Join the kind farmer and friends to help the Three Pigs set up home. U6. Karamel Kids, N22 6UJ. Fam of 4 £5. www.musicglue.com/karamel
Comedy Club 4 Kids
30 Mar 12pm and 2.30pm
Stand-up, sketch acts and cabaret – without the rude bits. 6+ artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Baby Broadway Family Concert
30 Mar 10am and 11.15am
Enjoy songs from shows like Mary Poppins and Mamma Mia, with bubbles, puppets and fun dance moves. 0-6. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. From £7. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Lost
30 Mar 11am
Wordless performance for families, with delicate balancing acts, acrobatics, laughter and a sprinkling of cheeky mishaps. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £14. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
April
The Baddies
4-6 Apr Various times
Meet the worst Baddies in the world – a witch, a troll and a ghost. Adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 3+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £14
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Andy and the Odd Socks
6 Apr 3pm
Songs and madcap slapstick. Indigo at The O2, SE10 0DX. From £24.41. www.theo2.co.uk
Comedy Club 4 Kids
6 Apr 3pm
Stand-up, sketch acts and cabaret – without the rude bits. 6+ Park Theatre, N4 3JP. From £15 plus fee. https://parktheatre.co.uk
The Vanishing Forest 7 Apr 11am and 2pm Family opera. Do you remember what happened on that strange night in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Puck does. Now the forest is being chopped down and with each tree felled more magic disappears. It’s time restore the beauty of the forest. Final instalment in English Touring Opera’s
climate change trilogy. 7+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Tales From The Shed 8 Apr 11am, 2pm Vibrant, inclusive, Interactive show full of music, puppets and dancing. 3+. Grand Junction, W2 5TF. Various prices, inc pay what you can. https://grandjunction.org.uk
The Little Prince 9-12 April Various times New adaptation of the tale of an aviator who meets a planet-hopping innocent, with original music, puppetry and movement 3+ The Cockpit, NW8 8EH. £18. Fam of 4 £60. www.thecockpit.org.uk
The Worst Princess 11-13 April 11am and 2pm
Laugh-out-loud comedy, cool puppets, sing along pop anthems and a larger-than-life dragon 3+ artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Let’s All Dance: Puss In Boots 14-15 Apr Various times Ballet for children based on the classic tale. 2-14 including SEN Photo opp after. Lilian Bayliss Studio, in Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN. From £17. www.sadlerswells.com
Easter Bunny Tales 14-17 April 10am and 11am
The Tales team creates a vibrant
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musical egg-stravaganza. 0-6, Adults & children £7. Under 6m free, must book. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo 16 Apr 2pm
Compelling sequel to War Horse. 8+ artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk
My First Swan Lake 16-27 Apr Various times
Specially adapted for 3+, with a narrator, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s music. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. £12, plus family ticket offer. www.sadlerswells.com
Snow White 16-19 Apr Various times
Family friendly ballet. All ages 1hr 45m. Sadlers Wells East, Stratford, E20 2AR. From £15. www.sadlerswells.com
Pirates Love Underpants 17-21 Apr Various times
Join the swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the Pants of Gold. 1+. 1hr. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £14. www.artsdepot.co.uk
The Original Harlem Globetrotters 2025 Tour 21 Apr 7pm Doors 5.30pm. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10, 0DX. From £31.75. www.theo2.co.uk
What's On
The Giant Balloon Show
27 Apr 11am and 2pm Balloon sculptures, comiedy and...a giant balloon. 5+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
May
The Koala Who Could 3-5 May Various times
Based on the book about embracing change – whether we like it or not. 3+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £14. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller 11 May 11am and 2pm A musical tale of perseverance, princes and ice cream. 5+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12.75. www.artsdepot.co.uk
The Wiggles
11 May 10am, 1pm and 4pm
High energy musical extravaganza. 1hr. All ages. Meet and greet available. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. From £30. www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Events
Ongoing
How Does It Feel To Be Loved?
Last Sunday 12.00-4.00pm Children’s disco with grown up, but suitable, music, at The Phoenix, W1G 0PP, for kids and carers
to dance together. £2 children, £6 adults. www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/ hdifkidsdisco.html
Kids Bike Ride and Repairs
Last Sat of the month 12pm3pm, Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm, NW2 1AP. www.ouryard.org
Guildhall Family Activities
2nd Sunday of the month and sch hols 11am-4pm. Plus story corner, costumes and building bricks available. Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre, EC2V 5AE. Free, best book. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ events/second-saturday
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Every other Sunday (April dates not available as we went to print) 9 & 23 Mar. 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW 9 & 23 Mar. 1pm-3pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ 2, 16 & 30 Mar. 1pm-3pm. Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. All ages. Drop in. Free, donations welcome www.wildlondon.org.uk
Bounce and Play for non-walkers
Mon, Osidge Library, N11 1EY
Tues, Chipping Barnet Library, EN5 4QT
Wed, Colindale Library, NW9 4BR Thurs, North Finchley Library, N12
9HP
Fri, Finchley
Church End Library, N3 2LN. All at 11.15am. u1. £3, must book. https://barnet-libraries.played.co
Play Club Mon 11.15am
For 1-4. Chipping Barnet Library, EN5 4QT. £3, must book. https://barnet-libraries.played.co
Family Sundays
10am, 3pm. Informal performances, interactive singing or dance, theatrecraft, and upcycling activities, for 3-10 but all welcome. 2hr 30mins. Gets booked up. If interested, get on mailing list. Royal Ballet and Opera, WC2E 9DD. www.rbo.org.uk
Junior Park Run 2km
Sundays
Fun family runs. Enfield Town Park, EN2 6TJ, Lordship Rec Ground, N17 6BQ, Priory Park N8 8LN, Caledonian Park N7, Highbury Fields N5, Friary Park N12 9PQ, London Fields, E8 3EU, Leyton Jubilee Park, E10 7BL, Paddington Rec W9 1PF, Queen’s Park NW 6SG, Furzefield Leisure Centre EN6 3BW, Cheshunt Park EN7 6QD. 9am. 4-14. Free, register. www.parkrun.org.uk
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Soft Play Disco
Wednesdays term-time
For babies, toddlers and their adults, with soft play and music. 10am for pre-walkers. 11am 1-2s on the move. Book. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN www.hackneyshowroom.com/ easy-rollerz
Monster Funfair
Play exhibit, 0-8, running alongside permanent play spaces, 0-11 Often has holiday events. Must book. Discover Children’s Story Centre, E5 4QZ. www.discover.org.uk
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Healing Frequency
Until Apr 21
Art. Interact with furniture with crystals in it, by Marina Abramovic, among contemporary, interactive and digital art, including big names, and infinity room. Colourful and family- friendly. Great for children. Moco Museum, W1H 7EJ. From £22.95, 5-17 £17.95. https://mocomuseum.com/exhibitions/london
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Sats & Suns
Character Encounters – Sats. Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Various times. Discover Sundays – term-time. Creative activities. Drop-in. Plus hands-on galleries and trails. Has holiday activities. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, Free. www.rmg.co.uk
Cutty Sark Family Fun
Weekends and Fri-Mon in hols Meet colourful characters from the ship’s past. Follow a free family trail and discover what life was like for a 19th century sailor, and join in musical storytelling sessions inspired by Cutty Sark’s crew. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark Ted’s Space Adventure Weekends and holidays 11.30am Planetarium show, u7. Check website for 7+ shows, including, 8 Mar, 10.30am, South Asian Astronomy: Holi, 7+. Adult £12, child £6. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Buggy Fit In The Park Tuesdays 10am
Meet at Broadwater’s Children’s Centre, N17 6HE, for a buggy walk around Lordship Rec supported by Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. For parents/carers, children in buggies. Free https://www.tottenhamhotspur. com/the-club/passion-
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks Booking, selected dates, until 27 Apr
Family-friendly immersive telling of the story of the Apollo missions to the moon, and the Artemis mission. Will please families and space buffs too. There is one very loud noise as Apollo 11 takes off. All ages. From £25, child from £15. U3 free. Dynamic pricing. Book early. Lightroom, N1C 4DY www.lightroom.uk
Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. (Downloadable Activity Trail – great for helping to engage children). Adult from £15.50, 4-16 from £9.25. www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year.html
Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet Until Jun 1
Work from the early innovators of optical, kinetic, programmed or digital art. Features colourful, interactive displays. (Make it a day out - combine it with a free Tate Modern Family Tour. Check online for dates.) Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. £22, child £5, u12 free. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Visions of Nature
Booking until Jun 30
Mixed reality peek into the future to see how our actions can make a better world for wildlife. 8+ Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. £9.95. www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/ visions-of-nature.html
Until Jul
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Exhibition. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. Currently free to book. www.rmg.co.uk
Power Up
Booking until Jul 20
Consoles and games from the past 5 decades. 5+. Must book. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. £12, Annual pass £18. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
The Future of Money
Until Sep
Can the tooth fairy go cashless? Who decides how we pay? Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. Open Mon-Fri. Often has holiday activities. Free. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
Making Egypt
Until Nov 2 Exhibition. See how ancient Egypt’s creativity continues to influence art, design and popular
culture. (See drop-in Paper Bead Workshop on 8 Mar.) Young V&A, E2 9PA. Museum admission free. Exhibition £10. www.vam.ac.uk/young
Day by day
March
Yoggy & Yummy
1 Mar 3pm
Interactive show with puppets. U6. Karamel Kids, N22 6UJ. Family of 4 £5. www.musicglue.com/karamel
DNA Time Travel
1 Mar
How DNA can teach us about humans who came before us. u13 The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Stop Motion Animation
1 Mar 10.30am Workshop, 2hrs. Rec 7-12. Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £15. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
Family Welcome Weekend 1-2 March
Family activities to celebrate the gallery’s new Roden Centre for Creative Learning: Find a Hat Make a Hat, Decoding Pictures Tour, Colour Lab, Lute Tour, Baroque Busking with Easel Drawing and Storytelling with Preacher the Storyteller. The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. Free. www.nationalgallery.org.uk
6 Mar 10.30am-12pm Storytelling and 3D mosaic urn workshop. 18m-5. Keats House, NW3 2RR. £4. Adult free. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ things-to-do/attractions-museums-entertainment/keats-house/ visit-keats-house
Ballet for Absolute Beginners
6, 8 Mar
Children learn all the basics they need to dance. 6 Mar 4.305.30pm, 8 Mar 2.30-3.30pm. 5-12. Golders Green Library, NW11 8HE. Free, must book. https://barnet-libraries.played.co
Paper Bead Workshop
8 Mar 12pm-4pm
Discover a technique used by ancient Egyptians. 3-14 and families. Sessions are free, timed, drop in and last about 30mins. (Accompanies Making Egypt exhibition.) Young V&A, E2 9PA. www.vam.ac.uk/young
The All Good Bookshop 5th
Birthday 8 Mar
Promises storytelling – and cake! The All Good Bookshop, N8 0EP. www.allgoodbookshop.co.uk
MC Grammar Booksigning
7 Mar 4.30pm
Author MC Grammar signs copies of The Adventures of Rap Kid. Must book. Pickled Pepper Books, Enfield, EN2 6SN. £7.99, includes copy of book. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Little Angel Explorers
7, 14, 21, 28 March 10am
Sensory sessions for 6-18ms, with creativity and puppets. 45 mins. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £15, child £13, Thurs & Fri 4.45pm £12 adult & child. www.littleangeltheatre.com
The Baby Show 7-9 Mar
Has everything for bump, baby and you. Excel Centre, E16 1XL www.excel.london
STEM Jam
8 Mar 10.30-12pm
Code and play a LEGO guitar, turn fruit into bongo drums and code Ozobot robots to dance and play a tune. 8+. North Finchley Library, N12 9HP. (Also Edgware Library, 13 Mar, 4-5.30pm.) £3.50, must book. https://barnet-libraries.played.co
Mummy Masks
8 Mar 11am-2pm
Create your own cartonnage mummy mask. Event entry, free. 11am bookable. Drop in at 12pm and 1pm, all ages and abilities Petrie Museum, UCL, Malet Place WC1 6BT. ucl.ac.uk/culture/Petrie-museum
Game Design with Makecode Arcade
8 Mar 3pm
Workshop. Combine coding with game design. 2hrs. Rec 8-14 Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £15. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
London Brick Festival
9 Mar 10am-4pm
A Lego fan event. Royal National Hotel, WC1H 0DG. Various prices. https://brickfestivalevents.com/ event/london-brick-festival-8
Haft-sin Trail
12 Mar-3 Apr
Spot the eggs around Waterlow Park to find ingredients for the Haft-sin – part of Nowruz, a celebration of Spring. Trail booklet available from house during office hours, check online. (See Nowruz Family Day, 16 Mar). Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Free, drop in. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Nearly New Sale 15 Mar and 10 May 10am-12pm
Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at
a fraction of the high street price. Parents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Avenue, EN1 2BA. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
The Greatest Science Demos of All Time!
15 Mar 2pm
The RI’s theatre has seen snotfilled fake noses and lightbulbs dipped in liquid nitrogen, animal magnetism and exploding balloons, but what will it see this time? U13 and their families. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £5. www.rigb.org
The London Festival of Railway Modelling 15-16 Mar
Over 35 meticulously curated layouts presented by The Model Railway Club, iin two halls. Plus shopping, demonstrations and experts. £16, child £8. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY www.alexandrapalace.com
Rye Meads Nature Reserve Lottery Open Week 15-23 Mar
Free parking for those showing a ticket from a National Lottery draw-based game. RSPB Rye Meads, SG12 8JS www.rspb.org.uk/ryemeads
Kuchipudi Indian Dance Workshop
15 Mar-Apr 26 11am, 1pm, 3pm Fun dance workshop for the
whole family, inspired by the Great Mughal exhibition. 40mins. 5+. Allow queuing time. V&A, SW7 2RL. www.vam.ac.uk
Party on Purim
16 Mar 11am
Workshops, family disco, arts and crafts and more. 4-8. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. £12, adult £10. www.jw3.org.uk
Holi Colour Dance Party
16 Mar 12pm-5.30pm Rose Garden, Waterlow Park, N6 6PL. Various Prices. www.magicofindia.org
Nowruz Family Day
16 Mar 11am-3pm
Fun for all ages, learn more about Nowruz with Persianinspired crafts. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. Free, drop-in www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Little Explorers
19 Mar 10.45
Explore the gallery through stories, songs and making activities. 2-5. National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE. Free, must book. www.npg.org.uk
Early Years Studio: People & Portraits
19 Mar 10-11.30am, 12-1.30pm, 2-3.30pm. Experiment with reflections, expressions and more. U5. Royal
Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free, drop-in www.royalacademy.org.uk
The Stitch Festival 2025 20-23 Mar
Various times. Contemporary stitching and craft. Plus workshops, some welcome children. (Search “Children welcome: Yes” on festival workshops page on Stitch Festival website.) Workshops cost extra. Business Design Centre, N1 0QH. Various prices. www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk
Intro to Roblox Game Design 22 Mar 3pm Workshop, 2hrs. Get started with building your own games. Rec 7-12. Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £10. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
Family Studio: Modernist Collage
23 Mar 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Inspired by the Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism exhibition. Drop-in. First-served. For families with children of all ages Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free www.royalacademy.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding 24-18 & 31 Mar-21Apr 30-min experience. Small sessions. Not suitable for pregnant women. 2+. (Plus, see Easter at the Farm, below.) Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley
T&Cs apply
Lane, EN5. From £14.95. www.lewisoflondon.co.uk
Family Freestyle
28 Mar 2pm and 3pm Dance workshops for 2-4s and their carers led by professional dance artists. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. From £4. www.sadlerswells.com
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
28 Mar-29 Jun
Immersive exploration of Tutankhamun’s world. 9m high video projections, VR experiences and artefacts. Excel Centre, E16 1XL. From £20. www.excel.london
The Thylacine Diaries
29 Mar 11am-2pm
Discover how the extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger has shaped how humans protect animals today. Book one of four free timed sessions. Booking opens on 21 Mar. Grant Museum for Zoology, UCL, University St WC1E 6DE. ucl.ac.uk/culture/grant-museum-zoology
Robotics with Lego
29 Mar 10.30am Workshop, 2hrs. Rec 7-12. Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £15. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
Under 5s Day at Keats House
29 Mar 11am-3pm
Adults can enjoy the story of Keats and his poetry with a few extras to keep little ones busy. Keats House, NW3 2RR. Book to guarantee entry. £2.50, child free. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/thingsto-do/attractions-museums-entertainment/keats-house/visitkeats-house
Pirates
From 29 Mar-8 Jan
Explore the myth, discover the truth in this exhibition. Rec 10+ National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. £15. 4-15 £7.50. www.rmg.co.uk
April
Fixing Our Broken Planet 3 Apr onwards
New free gallery to open. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. Free, book. www.nhm.ac.uk
Secrets of the Thames 4 Ap-1 Mar 2026 Exhibition. Mudlarking and treasures recovered by mudlarks. Free. London Museum Docklands, E14 4AL. £16, 12-18 £13.50, u12 free. www.londonmuseum.org.uk/ docklands
Climbing the Rainforest: Science from the Treetops 5 Apr 2pm
An amazing demonstration-filled journey into the rainforest. U13 The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
A Squash and a Squeeze Family Workshop Apr 5 & 6
Various times
Craft and decorate puppets. 3-6 and carers. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. £9.50. www.littleangeltheatre.com
Keep London Moving 5-21 April
Fun activities to celebrate Transport for London turning 25. London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB. www.ltmuseum.co.uk
Pilot Training
5-21 Apr
Learn aircraft knowledge, test your reaction time, master military strategy, train your teamwork skills and develop your problem-solving to earn your wings. Entry to the museum is free but each of the five activities is bookable, each costing between £5 and 6.50. Parking charge. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Supertato 5-21 Apr
A Spud-tastic day of fun. Thwart the Evil Pea and save veggies in distress. Hands-on activities, fun challenges and dressing up. Kew Gardens, TW9 3AE. Included with entry to gardens. www.kew.org
Easter at the Farm
5-21 Apr 9.30am-5pm
Hold a fluffy chick and pet a lamb, egg hunt, digging bunnies sandpit, games and photo opps at Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, EN5. Choose 1hr time-slot. From £8.95. www.lewisoflondon.co.uk
Cats in Cartoons
5 Apr-Sep 7
From Garfield to Bagpuss, the long line of cartoon cats is celebrated to explore what cats can tell us about life. Check online for related, and unrelated, children’s workshops. The Cartoon Museum, W1A 3AE. £12, under 18 free. www.cartoonmuseum.org
Hop to it – Easter Trail
6 Apr 1pm-3pm
Follow the clues and claim your prize. Last start, 2.30pm. Stephens House and Gardens, N3 3QE. £5. www.stephenshouseandgardens. com
EASTER HOLIDAYS AT ARTSDEPOT
THE BADDIES
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Apr | Ages 3+
ENGLISH TOURING OPERA: THE VANISHING FOREST
Mon 7 Apr | Ages 7 - 11
THE WORST PRINCESS
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Apr | Ages 3+
MICHAEL MORPURGO’S FARM BOY
Wed 16 Apr | Ages 8+ PIRATES LOVE
Thu 17 - Mon 21 Apr | Ages 1+
What's On
Family Drawing Workshops
7-12 Apr 10am, 2pm
Create a home or family portrait through a range of visual arts activities and styles. All ages. Workshop 3hrs. Barbican, EC2Y 8DS. Free, book. www.barbican.org.uk
Family Fun Day
8, 15 Apr
Includes craft, canal boat ride, entry to museum and wildlife spotters bag. Adult £10, 0-14s £5. London Canal Museum, New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. www.canalmuseum.org.uk
Science of Surgery
11 Apr 11am-4pm
Medical science fair for families. Meet scientists at the UCL Hawkes Institute and find out about their amazing research. Lots of hands-on demos to try. 5+ to adults. Charles Bell House, 43-45 Foley Street, W1W 7TS. Free, no book. www.ucl.ac.uk/interventional-surgical-sciences/ events/2025/apr/science-surgery-friday-11th-april-2025
Object Handling
10, 17 Apr 12pm-3pm
Related to The Clockmaker’s Museum exhibition. 7+. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. Free, drop in. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Messy Science 11 Apr 2pm
Learn how to take your mess to the next level. U13. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Shakespeare Workshops
12, 13 Apr Various times, The Tempest, 9-12 and their families. £10.
12, 13, 15, 17 Apr Various times, Macbeth, 5-8 and their families. £10.
5, 9-12, 15-17 Apr Various times, Macbeth, 9-11 and their families. £10.
12 Apr 10.30am, Merchant of Venice GCSE Boost 14-16 £45.
13 Apr 2.30pm, Othello, 14-18, £15.
13, 15 & 17 April 11.30am, Romeo and Juliet, 12-16. £15. 5, 9-12, 16, 17 Apr Various times, Macbeth, 12-16. £15.
16 Apr 12.30pm, 4pm, Twelfth Night, 5-8, and their grown-ups. £10.
16 Apr 12.30pm, 4pm, Twelfth Night, 9-12 and their grownups. £10.
26 Apr 12pm, Othello: A Level Boost. £45
Book ahead for Romeo and Juliet GCSE Boost, Mabeth GCSE Boost, 14-16, Aug-Oct £45, and Macbeth Onstage 12-14, and Hamlet 17-19, in May. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com
Early Years Studio: Colour & Play
16 Apr 10-11.30am, 12-1.30pm, 2-3.30pm. Explore how colour can be incorporated into making and playing. U5. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free, drop-in www.royalacademy.org.uk
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
18-20 Apr
An Easter adventure across the 30-acre gardens. Unscramble the clues for a chocolate treat. Online Adult £11, 2-15 £8.50. Family £34. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. Book before 14 Mar to save more. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Easter Trail 20 Apr 11am-4.30pm
Treasure map with riddles around Waterlow Park. Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Free. Drop-in. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Let There Be Light!
26 Apr 2pm
Gravitational wave expert Gideon Koekoek explores the special properties of light. 10+. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Family Studio: Cut and Paste Films
27 Apr 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Create a mixed media film. Drop-in. First-served. For families with children of all ages Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Free www.royalacademy.org.uk
May
Milldon Society Annual Art Exhibition
3-6 May
Expect to see about 180 paintings by local artists. Open: Sat 2-8pm, Sun 1-8pm, Mon 10am8pm, Tues 10am-5pm. Trinity Church, Mill Hill, NW7 3TB. Free. Families welcome. www.milldonartsociety.org.uk
Nightingale Night Hike 16 May
Walk 5k, 10k or 15k around Enfield to raise money for the Nightingale Cancer Support Centre. www.nightingalesupport.org.uk/ nighthike
More Easter Activities
The Railway Fields. Check online for activities for children run by The Conservation Volunteers, Railway Fields Nature Reserve, N4 1ES. www.tcv.org.uk/railwayfields
Barnet Libraries
Includes baby events, craft sessions and performances of Shark in the Park by Nick Sharratt. More info in March at https://barnet-libraries.played.co
Looking ahead...
CBeebies Prom: Wildlife Jamboree 14 Jun 10.30am, 1.45pm
Holiday Clubs
Moss Hall Playcentre
Team games, model making, den building, bake offs, park trips and more fun days at our high-quality, affordable camps for 4 to 11s. Flexible childcare where everyone is supported. In Moss Hall Infant School, N12 8PE. Tax-free/ Childcare Vouchers accepted. 07731669002. ✉ enquiries@ mosshallplaycentre.co.uk www.mosshallplaycentre.co.uk
Mallinson Camps
This Easter, Mallinson Holiday Camps run from April 7-17 and are open for children in Year 1-9. There are a huge variety of camps including Multi-Activity, Football, Tennis, Skateboarding, Design & Technology, Street Dance, Judo and much more! All camps include a hot/cold 3-course lunch and swim for children in Years 3+. To book your child's spot visit the Highgate School website or ✉ email mallinsoncamps@ highgateschool.org.uk www.highgateschool.org.uk/ mallinson
Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
Unlock your child's potential at Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy! We offer exciting Rhythmic & Artistic Gymnastics, Parkour, Acrobatic Dance, and Cheerleading for kids 3½+. With locations across North and Central London, we also host actionpacked holiday camps featuring Gymnastics, Dance, and Circus Skills. Plus, enjoy private coaching and unforgettable birthday parties for up to 24 children. Fun, fitness, and skill-building start at Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy! nwga.co.uk
Little House of Science Fun classes and camps where curious minds can learn and experiment. Easter: 31 Mar to 17 Apr. Summer: 7 Jul to 29 Aug. Book individual days or whole weeks at UCS, NW3. Interactive hands-on experiments with expert instructors, take-home projects and outdoor breaks too, help children develop essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork & communication. 10 per cent sibling & friends discounts. 07843 346557 info@littlehouseofscience.com www.littlehouseofscience.com
Sports
London Mets Baseball
The London Mets baseball club is an allvolunteer organisation located in nearby Finsbury Park. We welcome boys and girls aged 5-15 of all experience levels in a family-oriented, player-focused environment. Registrations are now open for all age groups for our Spring-Summer season starting Saturday, April 12th. Or join us for a free taster session. /text 07752013587. www.londonmets.org/youth
Little Crafters Cafe
Looking for something fun to do today? Walk in and craft no need to book, just drop in!
Our expert crafters are on hand to share tips, and we cater to all skill levels. You can also check out our workshops for children and adults, which can be booked in advance. With delicious food and takeout options, you can relax and create in our Cockfosters shop or take home a kit to enjoy later. We also run birthday parties! www.littlecrafterscafe.co.uk
Performing Arts
Stagecoach Highgate & Hampstead Heath
Childbase Nurseries
Nursery Places Available
NEW School open in Hampstead, Sundays. We aim to bring out the best in your child and we’re not just talking about their newfound skills in dancing, singing and acting. Our students develop excellent communication skills, grow in self-esteem and enjoy the benefits of improved confidence! We welcome children of all abilities from 4 to 16 and offer 2-week class trials. No previous singing or acting needed, just a willingness to give it a go. www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate
Stage Academy
At Stage Academy, kids learn to communicate, articulate, and connect, mastering moves, perfecting lines and hitting notes, building resilience and growing stronger – skills that last a lifetime. Let them learn to shine with Stage Academy this year! Classes in N1, N3, N6, N8, N12, NW6 & HA7 for 4-18s. 100% LAMDA pass rate. Book a fee class trial today. Plus we can bring our Stage Academy magic to your party with innovative Stage Parties for all ages. stageacademy.co.uk Easter School in Highgate: stageacademy.co.uk/holiday
Music Tuition
Colourstrings
Kindergartens for a brilliant start and long-term success in music!
Our nurseries provide outstanding care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with days packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by highly-trained and knowledgeable staff. Children have daily access to outdoor space. Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Fully inclusive service. https://childbasepartnership.com
Hendon Prep
Develop your child’s musical talent in Kodalybased music kindergartens and instrumental programmes 6ms to 6yrs, and avoid waits for our NL Conservatoire instrumental programme for 5-19s. Muswell Hill, Highgate, Islington, Bounds Green, Hendon, Call 020 8444 9435 for a trial of 3 discounted lessons or email admin@nlcolourstrings.co.uk www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk
Robert Young – I am a fun, energetic pianist, keyboardist, violinist and singer based in Northwest London offering a range of interactive lessons. I teach the piano and violin and I offer the opportunity to master a popular instrument. There are face-to-face lessons available. 07950015269 to discuss. robert@young1.org http://robert.young1.org
Please call 020 8447 1914 or email
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An independent Day School and Pre-school in North London for girls and boys aged 3 -11 years, rated 'Excellent in all areas' by the ISI. We are an inclusive, friendly, family-feel school nurturing excellence in a diverse culture, developing the potential in every child. To find out more contact admissions@ hendonprep.co.uk or call 020 8203 7727.
Create the best start and a magical childhood with Woodentots, a collective of nature nurseries embedding the rich pickings of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio and Forest School. With over 33 years experience, nature and creativity are at the core of our child-led approach. Find our nurseries in NW1 and NW5, together caring for children 6m-5. ✉ woodentotsmontessori@gmail. com www.woodentots.co.uk
After-school Education
11+ Mocktestmasters
Specialist providers of information and resources for the 11+ entrance exam, to demystify and ease preparation for parents and children. 11+ events in Finchley, Barnet and Edmonton. Plus Holiday Learning Clubs, Mock Test Review Sessions, Pass Club – Saturday tuition and Weekly Practice Tests. www.mocktestmasters.com
Salcombe Prep
An independent Day School and Pre-School for girls and boys aged 3-11 in Southgate, North London. Salcombe Prep ‘Met and surpassed all areas' of the new ISI inspection structure, reflecting our commitment to inspiring every pupil to believe in their abilities, strive for personal excellence and thrive academically, creatively, and personally. Discover Salcombe Prep: admissions@salcombeprep. co.uk or call 020 8441 5356.
Dwight School London
We've been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872, and provide a world class education for children age 2-18 at our international school. We follow the rich rich and stimulating International Baccalaureate programmes. www.dwightlondon.org
Christian, independent school, we empower our 2 to 11s to aim high and dream big. Our children are achieving excellence. Our Early Years is Ofsted-graded Outstanding. 1-6 are graded Good. Contact us to arrange a visit. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Hyland House School is at 97 Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186 ✉info@ hylandhouseschool.org www.hylandhouseschool.org
Family Wellbeing
Osteopathic Centre for Children
Facing health challenges? We may be able to help! The Osteopathic Centre for Children provides osteopathic care for children of all ages, and pregnant and post-natal women, on a donate-what-you-can basis. Our qualified osteopaths specialise in providing exceptional care, addressing a wide range of conditions and ongoing health concerns. Our clinics are in: Warren Street, W1T 6QG, Shoreditch, N1 6NP Southfields, SW19 6TF Call 020 8875 5290 to book. www.occ.uk.com
My French Physio
We are a team of physiotherapists, osteopaths and midwife, each highly specialised in their fields. My French Physio combines our expertise, in women’s health, babies and children, osteopathy, sport physio and post-surgery recovery, to provide you with a comprehensive approach adapted to your needs. Based in Camden Town, we offer home visits. 07491 987919 https://myfrenchphysio.london
Our happy, nurturing environment and forest school for children aged 2-4 is nestled on the south west tip of Hampstead Heath. Ofsted Outstanding for 8 years. Our dedicated team is passionate about early years education but don’t take our word for it, or Ofsted’s. See our testimonials and join our Open Mornings on Fridays. To book email amelia@pussinbootsnursery.co.uk
0207 267 2181 www.pussinbootsnursery.co.uk
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Les Petites Etoiles
The World of Woodentots
What's On
Get Dance From Every Angle
Snow White
The classic tale stunningly reimagined for all ages this Easter
Celebrate the natural world with Cbeebies Friends and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. From £12.50. www.hackneyempire.co.uk
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe 20 Aug-Sep 7
The West End smash-hit production comes to Sadler’s Wells. Various times, inc matinees. 7+. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. From £15 www.sadlerswells.com and further afield
Promises hands-on activities, workshops, performances and interactive experiences for children and families to ignite curiosity and creativity. No details as we went to press. Most events are free.
www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
29 Mar-21 Apr
Hunt through the gardens to find all the gold bunnies for a chocolate treat. Remember to stop by the fabulous Magic Garden play area. Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU. Included with entry. www.hrp.org.uk
Easter Dragon Quest 10-18 Apr 10am-4pm
Egg hunt, craft, clay, prehistory talks and demos, build a woodland shelter, hear a Celtic story and more. Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, SG13 8NY. £15. https://celticharmony.org
Easter Egg Hunt 16, 18-21 Apr
Find the eggs the Easter bunny has hidden along the heritage railway line. Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN. See online for parking and public transport. www.eorailway.co.uk
Easter Quest 18-21 Apr
Find hidden eggs, solve riddles and complete challenges that lead you closer to an Easter prize. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. £3 in addition to admission. www.knebworthhouse.com
