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We chat to bestselling authors, Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola, about their new children's book, Clean Up!, a story that tackles pollution

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Outdoor swimming is allowed in England: this is the kit to consider when taking the plunge

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You don’t have to leave the country to enjoy a city break or seaside escape. Here are the day trips from London you can still take this summer

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Lifestyle 

A heated lido, a pool in a deer park, an Olympic aquatics centre and a laconium: London's swimming pools are re-opening – here's where to swim

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Find old-worldly elegance at London's best new bars

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The Hamilton trailer's arrived, and we get to watch the original Broadway cast perform the hit show on Disney+ from the best seats in the house (literally)

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Stargazing is a lovely bonding activity for the whole fam. Start now and you just might be a pro-backyard astronomer ahead of the meteor shower at the end of July.

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From interactive online theatre to dance-a-thons, there's plenty for children to enjoy this weekend, indoors and out

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For London-dwellers who have been missing the city's animal inhabitants: good news. Zoos will be open from June 15th

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Breathe new life into homeschooling with the BBC's Celebrity Supply Teacher, which kicks off Monday 8 June

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Roller skates have become a Londoner's favourite accessory, whether you're a Tik-Toking obsessed Gen-Zer, a school-age kid with no school or even a middle-aged parent

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The Barnes Children's Literature Festival is packed with brilliant author talks and thrilling new books to discover with the kiddos - from the comfort of your sofa

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From virtual speed-dating nights to LGBTQ+ quizzes, art classes and sing-alongs, here’s how to celebrate Pride Month 2020

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Here is our selection of virtual art experiences and online exhibitions from some of the UK's smaller galleries.

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Looking for good screentime ideas for the kids? Nothing beats kids' coding classes online - and we've rounded up the best ones to check out now

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Here's some thrilling lockdown news for youngsters: JK Rowling's new book, The Ickabog, is released in instalments online from now until July

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A successful kids' walk or cycle ride isn't about distance covered; it's about avoiding tantrums and ensuring the whole family combines fun with fitness

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If you have kids in the house, Disney+ will be your saviour. Thing is, there's plenty on it to appeal even if you don't...

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These at home challenges for kids are a fun way to encourage your children to set a goal and reach it.

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From magical crafting videos to free books on Audible, the new Harry Potter at Home hub is where we'll be spending the next several months online with the kids

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Podcast 

Spring 2020 has delivered a bumper crop of new podcasts. From a shocking true-crime series to Louis Theroux’s new audio project, here’s what to listen to in lockdown

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Kids 

Kids' fitness online classes are everywhere - and they're total lifesavers. Here's how to keep active kids busy when you're indoors all day...

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Looking for inspiring activities to enjoy in lockdown this May with the kids? Here are a few suggestions...

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While we probably can't completely abandon schoolwork, we can all embrace some elements of unschooling. Here's what you need to know.

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Hoping to learn a new language online? Rather than settling for one-way lessons on an app, explore the far more enriching experience of learning in a virtual classroom

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Having kids home 24/7 for the past several weeks likely means you've exhausted every option in the toy cupboard. These items will add some excitement to the next several weeks...

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As parents prepare for another month of homeschooling their children, both the BBC and the government launch new online schooling initiatives

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Immersive 

With the closure of schools, celebrity storytimes and author-led workshops are popping up online - and they're brilliant

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Birthdays are a big deal for kids: the friends, the theme, the cake. Here's how to give them the best celebration, even when you can't leave the house

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As parents have had to lock down with their kids, children have become acquainted with the simple pleasures of an outdoor cookout or digging in the dirt for worms

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Easter is one of our favourite times of year - the crafts, the games, the chocolate! Here's how to have a brilliant Easter at home.

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Virtual field trips for kids have the whole family feeling like they're out and about - without needing to remember the packed lunch