Things to do in London this weekend with kids: 15-16 June

Are you looking for something to do in London with the kids this weekend? From a steam-powered funfair in Stoke Newington to model tank building in Chelsea, there’s something for every family this weekend! Enjoy!

Family Day at Keats House: Mystic Maps of London

Join in this free family workshop presented by artist Louisa Albani and inspired by William Blake’s mystic map of London. Participants are encouraged to become imaginative architects of their own ‘golden’ cities by creating unique maps.
Albani’s art exhibition ‘William Blake’s Mystic Map of London’ will be on display at Keats House from 6 – 30 June (entry included with admission to the House).

When: 16 June; 2pm-4pm
Where: Keats House, 10 Keats Grove, NW3 2RR
Cost: Free, drop in
Ages: all
More info: website

Highgate Fair in the Square

The Fair in the Square is a free community event run entirely by volunteers in Highgate, North London. There is always lots for the younger visitors to enjoy, both as participants and spectators. Activities include ‘Look Up’, an acrobatic show by Jacksons Lane, the sheep shearing show, fairground rides, musical and drama activities in the Childrens’ Tent, fire engine from Kentish Town Fire Station, music and dancing performances on the stage, and more. Plus loads of lovely food options.

When: 15 June, 12.30pm-5.30pm
Where: Highgate Fair in the Square, Pond Square & South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS
Cost: free entry
Ages: all
More info: website

Airfix Workshop at National Army Museum

Because parenting can often feel like battle, it seems right to take your spawn to build a hulking war vehicle on Father’s Day. At this Airfix workshop participants will get hands-on and constructing and painting their own model tank.

When: 16 June; 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Where: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HT
Cost: £10.00 per kit
Ages: 8+
More info: website

Carters Steam Fair in Clissold Park

This is the swoon-worthy nostalgic fair; the cute one you feel good about taking your family to (as opposed to the one with busty ladies spray-painted on the dodgems). Carters Steam Fair has rides dating from the 1890s to the 1960s that are powered by steam, by electric and even by hand. This weekend it can be found in Stoke Newington but check their website for a full schedule of upcoming locations.

When: 15 – 16 June; 11am – 9pm (Saturday) 8pm (Sunday)
Where: Clissold Park, Green Lanes, Stoke Newington, N16 9JH
Cost: free entry, pay per ride
Ages: all
More info: website

Children’s Garden at Kew Gardens

Run, don’t walk (seriously, we hear it’s very popular) to this amazing new play space for kids at Kew. We went and we loved it – check out our review of the Children’s Garden at Kew.
If you’re there on a Sunday there are free family story time sessions to partake in at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.