Easter holidays: what to do with kids in London this April 2022
A guide to the best things to do with children this April and Easter break, to please tiny tots and entice teens off their devices.
A guide to the best things to do with children this April and Easter break, to please tiny tots and entice teens off their devices.
One for older kids: The Wallace Collection has unveiled an exhibition exploring the links between Disney's fantastical realms and the French art, architecture and design from the Rococo period in the 18th century. Look back on your favourite Disney films and see the scenes that inspired them.
Read more ...There’s a host of family activities taking place at the Old Royal Naval College this Easter. On The Great Easter Trail, families will track down clues and gather information to reveal the secret location of some chocolate. Over in the Skittle Alley, little ones are invited to knock down bunny skittles, again, for a chocolatey prize. There’s also an Easter animal-making class (17 April only), where crafty kids can create bunny ears and pom-pom chicks.
Read more ...One for tech-savvy teens (and grown-ups): Now Play This returns to Somerset House in a blaze of gaming glory. Catch a tantalising glimpse of the potential future of everything playful through a fusion of cutting-edge technology and more traditional forms of entertainment. The exhibition allows adults and kids alike to get involved in a whole range of innovative and engaging games, created by designers from all over the world.
Read more ...The Singing Mermaid is a favourite read among primary school-age kids. Bringing Julia Donaldon and Lydia Monks' beloved book to life this half term is the Little Angel Theatre. Using music, puppetry and storytelling to enact the tale, a trio of talented performers take audiences underwater to meet the mermaid, who has been lured into the circus by the promise of an exciting life, only to find life isn't what she expected – and she might need some help getting away.
Read more ...Is it ever too early to introduce your little ones to the heroes of the literary cannon? Not according to bespoke kids' venue the Unicorn Theatre. This April, you can catch a family-friendly adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s fantasy novel Gulliver's Travels. Set sail and look forward to a video-enhanced adventure, meeting a host of strange creatures along the way: from the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput to the giants of Brobdingnag.
Read more ...Eltham Palace is resurrecting traditional garden games this Easter holiday, throwing in some chocolate to make them that bit more delicious. Have a go at egg rolling and chance your luck in the egg and spoon race. There will be clues and challenges across the site, and all contenders will be rewarded with a chocolate treat and an adventurer’s certificate for their efforts. Here's hoping the sun shines!
Read more ...Based on Ivor Cutler and Helen Oxenbury's 1971 picture book, but brought to the stage with some 21st-century augmented reality, Meal One follows what happens when Helbert and his mum plant a plum stone and it grows into a magical tree overnight.
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This April, ZSL London Zoo is celebrating 40 years since the publication of Rod Campbell's beloved children's story Dear Zoo, by bringing the story to life. In the Dear Zoo hub, you can push, pull and press your way through a range of interactive activities. Seek out the Dear Zoo team and following their trail through the zoo. And don't forget to collect stamps along the way - you'll be rewarded for your efforts at the end!
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‘Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.’ So begins The Tale of Peter Rabbit, the first of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved stories. This February half term, you can join Peter and friends at the V&A, with an immersive exhibition of Potter’s life and work. If Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck and Squirrel Nutkin bring back fond memories, this is the show for your whole family.
Read more ...The Royal Opera House invites its littlest visitors (tots under five) to a morning of beginners' ballet, opera workshops, live music-making and storytelling.
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