Things to do in London this weekend with kids: 9-10 March 2019

5 things to do in London this weekend with kids

Are you looking for some things to do in London this weekend with kids? We’ve rounded up a great list of ideas to bring a little zing to your weekend. Enjoy!

One Duck Down: Vault Festival Performance

7000 Rubber Ducks. 7 Seas. 1 Big Adventure. This award-winning show was inspired by a true tale (featured on Blue Planet II) that saw 7000 Rubber Ducks cast adrift in a mighty storm. Jam packed with music, clowning and puppetry; it teaches all ages the importance of looking after our ocean. One Duck Down’s set and props are recycled from the lost and found of rubbish both on land and at sea, all to create one eco-friendly family frolic.

When: 9-10 March; 3.10pm
Where: Brick Hall, The Vaults, Leake Street
Ages: all
Cost: £12
More info: website

Invention Inspiration: Museum of London

How have inventions shaped the London of today? And what would you invent to change the future? Get curious with scientists from Imperial College London and be inspired by science and technology in this extravaganza of invention-themed activities in our museum galleries. Don’t be surprised if you bump into Little Miss Inventor from the Mr Men and Little Miss books! This festival is part of British Science Week.

Where: Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN
When: 9 March; 11am-4pm drop-in
Ages: 7+ recommended
Cost: free
More info: website

Pop-up Performance and Drop-in Design at the V&A

On Saturday come and take part in an interactive storytelling of Boxes of Dreams, an adventure inspired by the eccentric theatre lover Gabrielle Enthoven. Sunday it’s time to get crafty – keep the World Book Day celebration going and make your story come alive on the page.

When: 9 March performances at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; 10 March design drop-in 10.30am-5pm
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL
Ages: all
Cost: free
More info: website

Cats on the Page: British Library

Closing soon! If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out this exhibition celebrating all the cats that come to life in books, manuscripts and artwork to captivate and inspire. Renew your acquaintance with familiar favourites including Mog, Winnie and Wilbur, and T S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, while meeting some new friends from around the world. The exhibition features a reading corner complete with books, a family trail and sound recordings.

When: Until 17 March
Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB
Ages: all
Cost: free
More info: website

postal museum: mail rail family trail and more

The fantastic Postal Museum has a new family trail available taking wannabe engineers around the Mail Rail exhibition, designed by kids’ story book illustrator Salvatore Rubbino. Also be sure to check out the Wallace & Grommit stamps collection, and book in advance to get a time slot at the play area ‘Sorted!’ and a ride on the Mail Rail.