Did anyone make a New Year’s resolution to be more prepared planning family outings in London? We are here to help you with just that. Every week we publish five great ideas for family friendly weekend fun in this amazing city. This week we’ve got a stand-up comedy show (with kids?! yep), your last chance to go for a skate on London’s newest outdoor ice rink this season, and more. Enjoy!
Creature Creations Family Workshop
Create works of art with the museum artist, inspired by some of the weird and wonderful animals that call the Grant Museum home. Or, invent your very own brand new animal, give it a name and add it to the collection.
When: 11 Jan; 1pm-4pm
Where: Grant Museum of Zoology, Rockefeller Building, UCL, 21 University Street, WC1E 6DE
Age guidance: all
Cost: Free, Drop-in
More details: website
The Queen’s House Ice Rink
This was a brand new ice rink for winter 2019. Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the beautiful Royal Museums Greenwich, it offers striking views of the River Thames and Greenwich Royal Park as you skate.
When: Until 12 Jan
Where: Romney Road, Greenwich SE10 9NF
Cost: Under 16 ticket from £6.75; adult from £13.50
More info: website
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Comedy Club 4 Kids
Stand-up comedy you can take the kids to! Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to put on shows that are family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy.
When: 12 Jan 12pm & 2.30pm
Where: artsdepot, 5 Nether Street Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 0GA
Age guidance: 6+
Cost: Tickets from £9
More info: website
The Tiger Who Came to Tea 50th Anniversary Exhibition
This special exhibition features displays of Judith Kerr’s illustrations and gives children the chance to step into Sophie’s kitchen. Little ones can enjoy interactive play with a life-size tiger, have fun making ‘tea’ in the interactive play kitchen and a special activity trail in the garden.
When: 11 Jan to 22 Jan
Where: Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB
Age guidance: all
Cost: Free timed tickets to exhibition; normal National Trust admission applies
More info: website
Storytelling – Step Carefully in the Forest
Storytelling for older kids! (And adults too). Matthew Crampton and pianist Olga Jegunova bring two mighty tales for a dark winter afternoon – the Greek myth of Diana and Actaeon and the Russian epic The Flaming Firebird and the Princess Vasilisa. This is a new form of storytelling – while Matthew spins the stories, Olga improvises with Ravel, Glass, Beethoven and more. Join them for a remarkable delve into the dangers, and opportunities, of the woods.
When: 12 Jan; 3pm
Where: Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG
Age guidance: 12+
Cost: £12.50
More info: website
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