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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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From lofty treehouses to pods with sea views, these are the best places to go glamping in the UK

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From the return of London's culinary scene to outdoor fitness classes and a spate of new drive-in cinemas, here's what to look forward to this weekend

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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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Many of London's parks and squares have exciting fountains, paddling pools and water features – that kids can dip their feet into or run through with abandon…

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From sunrise yoga to a virtual planetarium show and a chance to stream the ultimate tale of midsummer madness, here’s how to celebrate the Summer Solstice

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Enjoy the best of the British countryside with most beautiful UK walks

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From spicing up team Zooms to sending care packages, these are some of the innovative ways to maintain workplace morale in a remote environment

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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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With no school on the horizon for many children, online tutoring is no longer just a London phenomenon, it's now essential to help harried parents across the globe

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London families are desperately missing kid-friendly theatre. These are the productions to watch with your tots in tow at home, to educate your kids and support the arts

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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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Pick your own farms not only provide a fun day out for the kids, they're also a great way to stock up on the ingredients for your next culinary adventure

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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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From a lake flanked by a sandy beach, to a calm and leafy stretch of the River Medway, we round up the little-known spots for wild swimming near London

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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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With garden centres beginning to reopen across the city, here's where to bulk-buy blooms and spruce up your green space

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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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From celebrity chefs to wholesome home cooks, there are tons of kids' cooking classes available online these days. Here's how to turn your mini-me into a Masterchef.

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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' 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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As parents grapple with homeschooling, we chat to the pros about the best ways to manage – and how educating kids is about much more than hours spent doing homework