Things To Do: Kids

FRIDAY 18 MAY
Videk’s Shirt
A much-loved traditional Slovenian children’s story by Fran Levstik. Join Videk and his animal friends and learn how the sheep’s wool is made into a lovely new warm shirt. An intimate interactive storytelling piece involving puppetry, song, live music and lots and lots of joining in! Ages 2-5.
Till Sat 19 May; tickets £9, concs £7.
Polka Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB
020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com

SATURDAY 19 MAY
Summer Scheme 5-aside Football
Annual football tournament for young people aged 11-16 years. Bringing together teams from all over the borough in a lively and competitive day in Battersea Park.
10am-3pm.
Battersea Park SW11
www.batterseasummerscheme.org

TUESDAY 22 MAY
The Snail and The Whale
A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on
an amazing journey. Then disaster strikes – the whale becomes beached in a bay. Can the tiny snail save the day? From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows.
Till Fri 25 May; tickets £9-£12.
Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL
0844 4821 556
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

TUESDAY 22 MAY
Annie
Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie with music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin
Charmin. This heartrendering musical will bring both a smile to your face and a tear to your eye, with unforgettable
songs such as Tomorrow and Hard Knock Life.
Till Sat 26 May; 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm; tickets £14.50, concs £11.50.
Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton SM5 3BB
020 8770 6990
www.suttontheatres.co.uk

SUNDAY 27 MAY
Science Museum Live
Unleash your inner Einstein - explosive fun for all the family! Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain!
4pm; tickets £15.50.
New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1QG
0844 871 7646
www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon

SUNDAY 27 MAY
Fireman Sam Live
Station Officer Steel’s booked a surprise guest star to perform at Pontypandy’s first music festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be... at any cost.
3pm; tickets £10.
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom KT18 5AL
01372 742555
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

FRIDAY 1 JUNE
Run! A Sports Day Musical
This funny, heart-warming musical follows four students and their teacher, Mr Budge, in a story of falling over, getting up and carrying on. Cheer and cry for your favourite team as they compete at cycling, archery, the high jump, gymnastics and plenty of running! With original music from our very own Julian Butler. Ages 7-11.
Till Sat 30 Jun; tickets £8-£10.
Polka Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB
020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com

SATURDAYS
Saturday Club
Children get the chance not only to ride a pony in the company of their friends but also to learn and become involved with all aspects of caring for ponies. Ages 4+.
10am-12 noon; 2-4pm; £39.
Wimbledon Common
020 8946 7400
www.ridgwaystables.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Allsorts Drama
Allsorts holds weekly drama classes for four to eighteen year olds. Booking essential – visit website to book.
Saturday classes: 4-6 years 10-11am, 7-11 years & 11-14 years 11-1pm.
Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road SW15 2NQ
020 8969 3249
www.allsortsdrama.com

SATURDAYS
Act Drama
Morning acting classes for children aged between 5-15 years. Classes are lead by professional actors using techniques to teach improvisation, role-play, voice and speech and movement.
5-9 years 9-10am; £110 for 10 classes. 10-15 years 10-11.30am; £165 for 10 classes.
Streatham and Clapham High School, 42 Abbotswood Road SW16
07976 873161
www.actdrama.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Badminton & Squash Coaching
Weekly beginners, improvers and advanced badminton and squash coaching sessions at Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club. Sessions are run by qualified professional coaches and equipment can be provided, so kids can just turn up with clean non-mark trainers.
Badminton 9.30am-11am, £6 per visit; Squash 10am-11am, £4 per visit.
Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club, Cranbrook Road SW19 4HD
020 8947 5806
www.wimbledonclub.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Young Giants
These workshops are packed with exciting games, challenging drama exercises, funky dance routines and songs. The focus is on developing crucial personal skills such as confidence, memory, awareness, concentration, listening, creativity and co ordination. Ages 4-7.
10am-11.30am; classes usually coincide with term time only.
Stage Giant, Holy Trinity Primary School, Carrington Road, Richmond TW10 5AA
08450 504 509
www.stagegiant.com

SATURDAYS
Filmmaking workshops
Specialist workshops such as special FX, combat for screen, prosthetic make-up, editing techniques. A great opportunity for young filmmakers to develop and hone camera and directing skills and make friends with other young people with a passion for films. Ages 7-16. Call to check availability.
Balham SW12
0845 533 3763
www.studiofilmschool.co.uk

SATURDAYS
Kingston Junior Cycle Club
New junior cycle club for 9-16 year olds. Get involved in off-road racing, time trials (grass and tarmac track), obstacle courses, tow path cycling by the river, Richmond Park road cycle and day excursions.
11am-1pm; £3 per session, bring bike and helmet.
The Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston KT2 5BH
Junior.cycle@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
www.kingston.gov.uk

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Weekend Football
Fulham FC’s Weekend Football is for boys and girls ages 3-14 who want to improve their football skills and make friends. Turn up and play on grass – football boots are advised, but trainers will also be fine.
10am-12noon; £3 for one hour, £5 for two hours.
Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham Road, Fulham SW6 3NG
0870 442 5432
www.fulhamfc.com

SUNDAYS
Hacking
Ridgway Stables offer hacking after school (daylight permitting) and at weekends in the company of other children.
Sun 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm; midweek 4.15pm; £31-£36.
Wimbledon Common
020 8946 7400
www.ridgwaystables.co.uk

MONDAYS
Rose’s Rascals
Mother and child playgroup for under 5s, create and take home a project from every session.
10-11.30am, term time only; £5 for first child, £3.50 for additional children, under 9 months free.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk

MONDAYS
Amanda’s Action Kids
High energy physical activities, music, fitness and fun for 4 months to 4 years.
10.30am-11am.
Eddie Catz Putney, 68-70 Putney High Street SW15 1SF
0845 2011268
www.eddiecatz.com

MONDAYS
London Mums Playgroup
A weekly playgroup where you can interact with lovely multilingual mums and kids. Make new friends while learning some things about multicultural London.
4.15pm-5.15pm, no classes 2 & 30 May
Eddie Catz Putney, 68-70 Putney High Street SW15 1SF
0845 2011268
www.eddiecatz.com

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Electric Theatre Drama Workshops
Fun, friendly and informal afterschool drama workshops to encourage, inspire and help children believe in themselves, make new friends, work as part of a team, grow in confidence and concentration, and build social and verbal skills, with the opportunity of performing in two professionally produced productions.
Ages 1-4, 5pm-6.30pm, ages 5-8, 6.30pm-8pm; first workshop free.
The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ
01428 751656
www.electrictheatre.co.uk

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Capoeira Workshops
ACER Capoeira runs Capoeira Workshops and Capoeira Performances for children. Capoeira is a fusion of Fitness, Acrobatics, Self-Defense, Dance and Music and encourages confidence, respect and self-discipline.
4.30pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.30pm.
St John the Baptist Church, 40-46 Cromwell Road Kingston KT2 6RN
07851 764628
www.capoeirakids.co.uk

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Taekwon-Do
Banstead Junior Taekwon-do classes are for children aged 4+. They will learn coordination of body and limbs, listening to instructions, communication, confidence-building and making friendships.
Mon & Wed The Priory School Sports Hall, Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2AJ
07850 438898
www.bansteadtkd.co.uk

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Smiley Time
30min drop in class from 10am with nursery rhymes, songs and storytime for under 5s.
The Bowler, 20 Bellevue Road, SW17
07540 990133
www.smileytime.co.uk

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Rocking Robins
Live and interactive music and movement gigs for kids that rock and for grown ups too.
3.30-4pm & 4.15-4.45pm.
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4AB
020 8274 9557
www.rocking-robins.co.uk

MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS
Musical Express
The classes are a fun time for parents and children to learn new songs and rhymes together that they can then share at home - using a mix of puppets, action songs and rhymes and lots of time to try all the percussion instruments. Classes have structure and some repetition which makes the children feel safe and encourages them to join in and try new things.
Under 2s 9.40am-10.20am, Wed 10.50am-11.30am, over 2s 10.30am-11.30am, Wed 9.40am-10.40am.
Southfields Methodist Church, 423 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park SW19 8EE
07808 587 606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

MONDAYS & SATURDAYS
Little Dragons
Martial arts for 4-6 year olds, combined with essential life skills including: stranger awareness, poison prevention, 999 phone skills, road safety, respect and team work.
Sat 12 noon, Mon 4pm; first class free.
Surbiton Martial Arts, 21A Victoria Road, Surbiton KT6 4JZ
020 8390 9547
www.surbitonmartialarts.co.uk

TUESDAYS
Storytime
Library storytimes are aimed at two to five year olds and provide a fun and enjoyable introduction to books and libraries for young children.
2pm-2.45pm.
Epsom Library, 7 The Derby Square, Epsom KT19 8AG
0300 200 1001
www.surreycc.gov.uk

TUESDAYS
Toddler Signing Sessions
One-hour sessions for toddlers/preschoolers (18 month+). These include a 30-35 minute fun signed sing-a-long session with time for chat, questions and socializing. Contact office for availability.
9.45am-10.45am.
Holy Trinity Church, The Green, Twickenham TW2 5TU
020 8288 1706
www.singinghands.co.uk

TUESDAYS
Melody Bear Minis Class
For pupils aged 2, this is a fun and imaginative syllabus which encourages rhythm, physical development, co-ordination, spatial awareness and social skills. Please call to arrange classes.
4.30pm-5.30pm.
Elizabeth James Dance Academy, King’s House School, 68 Kings Road, Richmond TW10 6ES
0208 940 5993
www.elizabethjamesdanceacademy.co.uk

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Pushbabies
Fitness for new mums looking to get back into shape in a fun and sociable environment with a qualified instructor (bring your baby in the buggy).
9.30-10.30am; £6 per session, £4 for members.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
wwt.org.uk

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Music Studio
A new studio in Ham Youth Centre for 11-29 year olds has opened, giving budding young musicians a place rehearse and record their own music. The studio will be equipped with mixing desks, drum kit, guitars, production software and DJ decks.
4-6pm.
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close TW10 7PL
ben.skelton@richmond.gov.uk
www.richmond.gov.uk/youth_ham_petersham

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Clapham Taekwon-Do
The Clapham School of Taekwon-Do trains children and adults aged 7 to 50 to develop their fitness, flexibility, concentration and commitment. Contact the club for more information.
6.45pm-8pm; first session free.
Clapham School of Tawkwon-Do, St Ann’s Community Centre, Venn Street, Clapham Common SW4 0BD
07968 257329
www.taekwondo4kids.weebly.com

TUESDAYS
Perform
Perform use a lively mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances to help bring out children’s true potential. If you want to boost your child’s confidence, improve their concentration or give them a creative outlet to make new friends and have fun, Perform could be for you! Book your child a drama class to try for free.
4-5pm & 5-6pm.
Surbiton Hill Methodist Church Hall, 39 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6AF
0845 400 4000

WEDNESDAYS
Baby Wednesdays
Print your baby’s feet on pottery – there’s a complimentary cappuccino or a cup of tea for Mums and Dads, and high chairs are available in-studio to make life easier. Booking essential.
Fulham Studio, 735 Fulham Road SW6 5UL
020 7736 2157
www.pottery-cafe.com

WEDNESDAYS
Baby Wednesdays
A complimentary cappuccino or tea for Mums and Dads printing baby’s feet on pottery. Booking  dvisable to avoid disappointment.
Pottery Café, 735 Fulham Road SW6 5UL
020 7736 2157
www.pottery-cafe.com

WEDNESDAYS
Todos A Cantar!
Songs, games and stories in Spanish for under 4s.
10.15am-11am, £7 per session (paid termly)
The Bowls Pavillion, Wimbledon Park,
www.todosacantar.blogspot.com

WEDNESDAYS
Le Club Tricolore
Fun French for toddlers ages 3-4½ years, with art and craft and for 5-11 years with games and songs – Le Club Tricolore is the longest running children’s French club in the UK.
Ages 3-4½ 3pm-4pm, ages 5-11 4pm-5pm.
Broomwood Methodist Church Hall, 155d Broomwood Road (side entrance in Kyrle Road) SW11
020 7924 4649
www.leclubtricolore.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS
Tiny TKDers
Taekwondo classes for children aged 4-6, where they learn the basics of martial arts (almost non-contact way), co-ordination of their body and limbs, listening to instructions, communication, confidence building and making friendships.
6-6.30pm.
The Priory School Sports Hall, Priory Preparatory School, Bolters Lane, Banstead SM7 2AJ
07850 438 898 (James)
www.bansteadtkd.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS
Musical Express drop off class
These classes cover all the basic elements of pitch, dynamic tempo and rhythm. The children are encouraged to sing and play on their own and learn the names of the instruments and they provide musical accompaniment for some of the stories. There’s also time for the ‘Jolly Phonics’ system of learning letter sounds.
1.30-3pm; call for prices.
St Luke’s Church, Ryford Road, Wimbledon SW19 6NT
07808 587606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Children’s Theatre Clubs
Children’s Theatre Clubs, for children and young people aged 3 to 18. Children work in a fun and friendly environment in drama, singing, dancing and stagecraft culminating in a performance each term. There are five groups for different age groups: Reception to Year 8 (three age groups) on Thurs 5-6.30pm; Youth Theatre on Thurs 6.30-8pm; and 3-5 year olds on Wed 4-5pm.
£60-£70 per term.
Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Raynes Park SW20 8RA
020 8944 5794
www.lanternarts.org

THURSDAYS
Playball
Playball operates a toddler, pre-school and early years programme at Canbury Gardens Tennis Courts. Children take part in activities and games that provide them with a fantastic skill to enable them to engage in most ball sports such as cricket, hockey, tennis, rugby, football, basketball.
Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Road, opposite Chestnut Road, Kingston KT2 5AU
www.ukplayball.com

THURSDAYS
Rhymetime
Library rhymetime is aimed at babies and toddlers, aged 0-18 months, along with their parents and carers (although older toddlers are also welcome). Based entirely on sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion music. It’s fun, interactive and noisy!
10.30am-11am.
Epsom Library, Epsom Library, 7 The Derby Square, Epsom KT19 8AG
0300 200 1001
www.surreycc.gov.uk

THURSDAYS
Sing, Sign and Rhyme
Ten week course that’s an ideal introduction to getting started with baby signing or, as a follow on from the Baby Signing Basics course, helping you to keep signs fresh in your memory. There is plenty of singing, signing and popular rhymes to gently engage your baby or toddler. This course fee includes a copy of Song Book, Signing Hands; Nursery
Rhyme and Sign.
Every Thur till 19 Jul; £75 per Mum and baby for 10 weeks.
St James Centre, Balham SW12
louiseandnikki@littlesignersclub.co.uk
www.littlesignersclub.co.uk

THURSDAYS
Naughty Mummies Coffee Date
A regular weekly chance to catch up with your mum friends and meet some new mummies! See website for more details.
Jitterbugs Play Cafe, Broadway Court SW19 1RG
020 8946 4156
www.naughtymummy.co.uk/coffee-dates

THURSDAYS
Musical Express
Early years music groups where you and your child will be involved in active music-making. More importantly you will have lots of fun. Term-time only, places are limited so booking is absolutely essential!
Under 2s 1.30-2pm, £5; over 2s 2.15-3pm, £6.50.
Gooseberry Bush, Kingston Road, Wimbledon SW19
07808 587606
www.musicalexpress.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Baby Boppers
Music, dance and movement for preschoolers –a new initiative for younger children age 2+.
£4 per session; Fri 10am-10.45am term time only.
Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Raynes Park SW20 8RA
020 8944 5794
www.lanternarts.org

FRIDAYS
Star Steppers
Run by professionally trained dancers, singers, actors and performers. Children will learn dancing, acting and singing. Call for prices.
5-6.30pm.
Parochial Rooms, 42 The Broadway, Cheam SM3 8BL
07810 808 228
www.star-steppers.com

FRIDAYS
Toddler Group
Join other parents and toddlers for storytime and under 5s jive. As well as enjoying the stories and songs, you can dance with your toddler under the disco ball in a shower of bubbles!
Colour House Theatre, Watermill Way SW19 2RD
020 8543 9608
info@colourhousetheatre.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Children’s Knitting
Weekly afternoon knitting workshop for children. Must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
4.30-5.30pm; £10 per session.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Yo Baby!
Suitable for babies and toddlers and lasts for 45 minutes. The classes have a world theme and change every half term, featuring music from countries such as India, Africa, America and many more. Children will learn songs from all over the world and play on percussion instruments.
Babies, 5 months 9.40am, toddlers up to 3 ½ years 10.30am; first class free, £5.50 after.
Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 6AG
07970 202473
www.yobaby.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Salsa Bambinos
For all the little ones who can dance on their own two feet. 40 min dance class full of Latin/Tropical rhythms enriched with props to stimulate creativity. Lots of action songs will improve their sense of rhythm and co-ordination! Ages 1-4. Booking required.
2pm-2.40pm.
All Souls Church Hall, Northcote Road (off St. Margaret’s Road) TW1 1PB
07961 838349
www.latinobambino.co.uk

FRIDAYS
Drop In Crafternoons
Book a table with your friends and join in after school for some crazy fun making, messing, sticking, painting, glueing, stitching and cutting! You just never know what we might be doing. This is an untutored session, where children and parents/carers can work on crafty projects together. Ages 5-12 years.
3.45-6pm; £5.
Artyard Handmade, 318 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7JN
020 8878 1336
www.artyard.co.uk

DAILY
Animal Handling Sessions
Regular handling sessions at Bocketts Farm where you can stroke small animals and learn about them from the friendly staff.
11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm; check website for admission prices.
Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetchem, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
01372 363764
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

DAILY
Wet n Wild
Over the half term week there will be lots of sporting activities to keep you and your little ones active, including Wild n Wet sessions for the kids to burn off some energy.
Daily 2-4pm.
Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, Wimbledon SW19 1EW
020 8542 1330

DAILY
Little Kickers
Approved football training for kids aged 2-7 at the following venues: St Luke’s Church, Wimbledon Park (Wed); Nuffield Centre, Southfields (Mon, Fri & Sat); Southfields Baptist Church Hall (Wed); St Barnabas New Church Hall (Tues).
020 8875 1032 / 07885 791368
demes@littlekickers.co.uk
www.littlekickers.co.uk

DAILY
Horton Park Children’s Farm
See baby chicks and rabbits, pigs, ducks, sheep and Jack the llama. There are play areas for children, and a tea room for parents.
10am-5.15pm; children £5.95, accompanying adult £3.50.
Horton Lane, Epsom KT19 8PT
01372 743984
www.hortonpark.co.uk

DAILY
Battersea Children’s Zoo
Have you ever come face to face with a ring-tailed lemur? Or popped up right beside a meerkat? Seen an otter at work? Chatted with a mynah bird? From giant rabbits to miniature Shetland ponies, monkey mayhem to the mouse house - this is the zoo that gets you up close and personal.
10am-5pm.
Battersea Park Zoo, Battersea Park SW11 4NJ
020 7924 5826
www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

DAILY
Animal Handling
Animal handling sessions, where you can stroke small animals and learn about them from the friendly staff.
11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm & 4.15pm.
Bocketts Farm, Young Street, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS
01372 363764
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

DAILY
Bird Feed with a Warden
Join WWT London Wetland Centre wardens as they feed the beautiful birds in World Wetlands, kept for conservation purposes. Suitable for children and under 2s.
3pm; free with admission to Centre.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk

WEEKDAYS
Jitterbug Play Café
Fun activities for toddlers including making (Mon), cupcake decorating (Tue), cookie making (Thur) and colouring and storytelling (Fri). 11am, free for school children in school holidays.
Jitterbugs Play Cafe, Broadway Court SW19 1RG
020 8946 4156
www.jitterbugsplaycafe.co.uk

WEEKENDS
Children’s activities
Discover the London Wetland Centre’s amazing wildlife and learn weird and wonderful facts with the education team’s regular pond dips, wildlife walks and trails.
Every weekend and during school holidays.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
www.wwt.org.uk

ONGOING
Monkey Music
Music classes for pre-school children, with classes in Kingston, Surbiton, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton and Hampton Wick – check website for times and locations.
www.monkeymusic.co.uk

ONGOING
Baby Sign Language Classes
Learn how to communicate with your baby at our fun and friendly classes! An ideal start, our classes cover over 100 signs and key topics in a relaxed and easy manner over 10 weeks.
£75 per mum and baby for 10 weeks
Venues around Battersea & Wandsworth
louiseandnikki@littlesignerclub.co.uk
www.littlesignersclub.co.uk

ONGOING
Deen City Farm
Pop down to Deen City Farm and see goats, sheep, cows, pigs, alpacas, geese, ducks, chickens, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs and ferrets. Deen City Farm also run pony riding sessions – check their website for more details.
Tue-Sun, closed Mon (exc Bank Holiday); 10am-4.30pm; free, donations welcome.
Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Avenue, Merton Abbey SW19 2RR
020 8543 5300
www.deencityfarm.co.uk

ONGOING
Swimming lessons
SwimWay now teaches children and adults five days a week at Fitness First in Streatham Hill! No membership required!
7 Streatham High Road, Streatham, SW16 1EH
0208 870 5091
info@swimway.co.uk

ONGOING
Paddington Bear Easter Family Package
For £249 per night, including VAT, families will receive two interconnecting Superior Bedrooms, a Paddington Bear toy for each child, buffet breakfast for the whole family, plus unlimited children’s pay movies.
Till Saturday 9 June, All Day, £249
Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, Westminster, W2 2TY
020 7262 6737
www.lancasterlondon.com

ONGOING
Mae Kids Pottery
Learn and enjoy working with clay. Children will makes items by hand building methods before learning to work on the wheel. Decorating with slips and glazes will also be covered.
Till Saturday 9 June, 10.00am-11.00am 5-7yr old, 11.20am-12.20pm 8-12yr old, £49
Merton Adult Education, Whatley Avenue, Wimbledon, SW20 9NS
020 8274 5222
maekids@merton.gov.uk

ONGOING
Smiley Time
Smiley Time is a fun, engaging and interactive drop-in session for babies to under fives where they will be entertained for 30 minutes with nursery rhymes, songs, stories and bubbles. Classes at The Althorp, Wandsworth (Mon & Thur at 10am) and Belle Amie, Earlsfield (Tue at 10am & 10.45am).
£5 per child, £3 for additional siblings
07540 990133
www.smileytime.co.uk

ONGOING
Young Henry VIII exhibition
Visit this permanent exhibition exploring stereotypes that have over shadowed the true characters and stories of ‘the lusty and courageous Prince’ Henry VIII, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, his chief minister and trusted ally, and Katherine of Aragon, Henry’s wife for over 20 years.
10am-6pm; tickets £16.95, children £8.50, concs £14.30.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU
0844 482 7777
www.hrp.org.uk

ONGOING
Bocketts Farm
Visit the Big Animal Barn, which is Bocketts Farm’s new building, home to an array of animals including cows, sheep, alpacas, pigs and greedy goats! There’s also the chance to have a go at feeding the animals as well.
Daily; 10am-5.30pm; £9.20, children £7.60-£9.20, under 2s free.
Bocketts Farm, Young Street,Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
01372 363764
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk