What to do with the family this November: 2016 in London

November covered: read our list of the best of what to do with children this winter in London for the next month

Lord Mayor's Show and Fireworks

As far as London's traditions go, the Lord Mayor's Show is a big hitter. Possibly the best known and certainly amongst the oldest, The Lord Mayor's Show returns to London with an hour long procession, a river pageant and a spectacular firework display this November

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WHEN
On 12 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
Various Locations

Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves, Theatre503

Returning once again to turn tradition on it's head, and then inside out, the award-winning comedy trio Sleeping Trees is back in Theatre 503 with a Christmas pantomime that's bonkers enough to have the family rolling around with laughter

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WHEN
18 Nov 2016 – 08 Jan 2017, Performance times vary
WHERE
Theatre 503
The Latchmere, 503 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BW

South Kensington Kids Festival 2016

A fun-packed week of workshops, talks, classes and film screenings for kids of all ages comes to South Kensington's Institut Français

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WHEN
14 Nov 2016 – 20 Nov 2016, Times vary according to event
WHERE
Institut Francais
17 Queenberry Place , London, SW7 2DT

Christmas at Kew Gardens

As night falls this winter, Kew gardens transforms into a glittering festive wonderland, with a sparkling path that winds its way one mile through the world-famous botanic gardens, lit by thousands of christmas lights. Of all the winter wonderlands in London, this is our favourite.


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WHEN
23 Nov 2016 – 02 Jan 2017, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
WHERE
Kew Gardens
Kew, Richmond, , Surrey, TW9 3AB

Baddies: the Musical, Unicorn Theatre

The baddies return, all singing and all dancing, at the Unicorn Theatre this winter 2016

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WHEN
15 Nov 2016 – 01 Jan 2017, Show times vary
WHERE
The Unicorn Theatre
147 Tooley St, London, SE1 2HZ

Skate at Somerset House

Somerset House is the most beautiful example of crisp Georgian architecture in the capital. Skate, now in its 17th year outside this magnificent building has become a beloved staple of London's winter season


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WHEN
17 Nov 2016 – 16 Jan 2017, Book your time slot in advance
WHERE
Somerset House
Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
TRY CULTURE WHISPER
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