bandstand along with his elves everyday. Free to enter, with tokens for all rides and attractions available for purchase on the day, but bkg is recommended for Ice Rink and the Wheel.
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display explores the past of Wandsworth Prison, its inmates and the changes that have taken place in the prison system, from punitive measures to the changing condition of an inmate’s cell. FAMILY WORKSHOP Sat 19 Nov. CREATION IN CAPTIVITY Drop-in event 11am-1pm. Make your own Prison Art! 5yrs+. Free with Museum adm. No bkg required.
THE MUSEUM OF FULHAM PALACE Bishop’s Avenue, London SW6 6EA 020 7610 7165 www.fulhampalace.org The Museum: Open five afternoons each week: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue & Wed 1pm-4pm Drawing room Café: Weekdays 10am-4pm and weekends 9am-5pm Gardens: Open daily from dawn to dusk.
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE Bank Side, 21 New Glove Walk, London SE1 9DT 020 7902 1400 www.shakespeares-globe.com Thurs 8 Dec. A CONCERT FOR WINTER 1pm. Will provide a banquet of music, song and festivity which will celebrate the work and creativity of Southwark community groups and schools. Adm is free but tickets must be booked in advance by emailing: community@shakespearesglobe.com
ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP 0845 401 5045 www.royalalberthall.com SPECIAL EVENT FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN: Tue 15 Nov. JUNIOR IGNITE:TOMORROW’S WARRIORS BIGGISH BAND 12om. Café Consort. Tomorrow’s Warriors is a leading UK organisation for jazz music education and professional artist development. Part of the programme “Junior Ignite” in association with Music for Youth. Free entry. More info: www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/ignite/biggishband.aspx
EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS WANDSWORTH MUSEUM 38 West Hill, London SW18 1RX 020 8870 6060 www.wandsworthmuseum.co.uk Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. £3/£4, under 5’s free. EXHIBITION To 31 Dec. SEPARATION AND SILENCE: WANDSWORTH PRISON From an execution box to a letter from Oscar Wilde’s wife Constance, desperate to see her husband, the
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Museum Of Fulham Palace. Sun 27 Nov. FAMILY DROP-IN DISCOVERY AFTERNOON. 2pm3.30pm. Try on period costumes, handle artefacts and learn about the history of the Palace. Free. Suggested donation £2 or £5 per family towards upkeep of the costumes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
THE DE MORGAN CENTRE West Hill, London SW18 1RX 020 8871 1144 www.demorgan.org.uk Tue-Fri 1pm-5pm & Sat 10am-5pm. Adult £4, children free. Refurbished, re-configured restored and re-hung, visitors will once again be able to experience the stunning collection of William De Morgan’s ceramics and Evelyn De Morgan’s paintings – the largest collection of each anywhere in the world! - Activity trail for children, which leads them around the gallery, encourages them to find answers to questions and offers the opportunity for some drawing and tile design.
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- In the shop, visitors will find amazing books with children’s crafts activities, as well as child friendly goodies including a De Morgan tile puzzle.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell Road, London SW7 020 7938 9123. Info: MonFri 020 7942 5000. Sat & Sun 020 7942 5011 www.nhm.ac.uk Mon-Sat: 10am – 5.50pm Sun 11am-5.50pm. Free. EXHIBITION To 11 Mar 2012 VEOLIA ENVIRONMENT WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 10am-5.50pm. More than 100 images uniquely combines the work of talented photographers and gifted amateurs. Interactive stations provide insight into what the judges, scientists and the photographers think about each photograph, while encouraging visitors to participate and not just vote for their favorite, but also join the debate surrounding the hot topics of conservation and green issues. £4.50/£9, family £24, ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Full listing on www.nhm.ac.uk/whats-on Mon-Fri in term time. 11am-5pm. DAILY FAMILY ACTIVITES. Free. Younger visitors can pick up an Explorer backpack and take a mini adventure around the Museum. Don’t miss the Dippy floor puzzle, perfect for under 8’s. Complete the puzzle of the 26-metre long “diplodocus” and you’ll get a funky Dippy sticker! 12 Nov. ANIMAL VISION : CAN YOU REALLY SEE EVERYTHING? 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm £ 1.30pm. Discover how eye adaptations in animals such a snake, iguanas and chameleons allow individuals to escape and locate prey. 7yrs+ ICE RINK Opens 4 Nov. Set within the historic Victorian grounds of the Museum, the Ice Rink has become an integral part of London’s winter scene. Other on-site attractions include a children’s rink and beautiful fairground carousel. Booking and info 0844 847 1576 or www.nhmskating.com
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT 020 7730 0717 www.nam.ac.uk Daily 10am-5.30pm. Free EXHIBITIONS DRAW YOUR WEAPONS - THE ART OF "COMMANDO" COMICS. A colourful and dynamic exhibition exploring the history of the war comic from its initial conception and subject matter to its continuing popularity. Free WAR HORSE: FACT & FICTION A new major exhibition exploring the true history behind the hugely popular “War Horse” novel by Michael Morpugo. Free. FAMILY EVENTS 5, 12 & 26 Nov. DRAW YOUR WEAPONS ART WORKSHOPS 2pm3.30pm. Budding artist of all ages will learn new techniques, design their own storyboard and hear the tales behind the artwork. Hosted by popular comic illustrators and by acclaimed war artists. £3.50 3 Dec. BLITZ CHRISTMAS- A FAMILY DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT AND DISCOVERY 10am-5.30pm Visitors of all ages can enjoy a festive 40s panto, live music and songs, take part in an authentic drill with the Home Guard and scan the skies for Santa’s sleigh with the Royal Artillery. Free. 3 Dec. JINGLE BELL JIVE 7.30pm till midnight Jitterbug through the doodlebugs with the professional dancers and celebrate the season at the annual 40s dance night. £7.50/£12.50/£15. ACTION ZONES – VICTORIAN SOLDIERS ACTION ZONE Quizzes, games and hands-on activities help you learn about life as a Victorian Soldier and the part they played in the shaping of Britain’s Empire. Free, in “Changing the World Gallery”. KID’S ZONE Daily 10.10am-5.15pm. This new children’s play area explores aspects of army life from camping to clothing and includes a dedicated soft play space for babies, plus art and crafts, dressing-up costumes, books, interactive toys and panels. Adm charge applies. www.nam.ac.uk/kids
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