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Holy Trinity Church, London SW17 (Corner of Trinity Crescent & Trinity Road)

George Irvin's Easter & School
Holiday Fair
21st - 24th March & 4th - 20th April
Info: 8893 8993

Clapham Common 10K Run
27th April
Suitable for all standards.
Info: 0845 257 1160 or
www.innovationsports.co.uk

A Country Affair
24th - 26th May
Gifts, crafts and food stalls, circus
workshops, sheep-shearing, live music
and more.
Info: www.claphamcommonshow.com

Brockwell Park

Zippos Circus
17th - 22nd April
Info/booking: 0871 210 2100 or
www.zipposcircus.co.uk

Bensons Funfair
24th May - 1st June
Info: 0783 627 9416
Streatham Common

Bensons Funfair
25th April - 5th May
Info: 0783 627 9416

Battersea Park

The Affordable Art Fair
13th - 16th March
Battersea Park Events Arena
Over 120 galleries exhibiting paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints. Wine bar, café and children's crèche.
Enter via Chelsea Gate.
Info: www.affordableartfair.co.uk

Battersea Park Adventure
Playground

Easter Activities
7th - 20th April
Holiday Activities Programme to include co-operative games & sports, rope swing, pool, table tennis, cookery, bouncy castle
and art & craft.
Info: 8871 7539

Luxury for Less
11th - 13th April
Luxury homeware at bargain prices.
Info: 8948 1666 or
www.luxuryforlessevent.com

Decorative Antique & Textiles Fair
22nd - 27th April
Battersea Park Events Arena.
Enter via Chelsea Gate
Info: 7624 5173 or www.decorativefair.com

 NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

British Firework Championships
10th May
Three professional firework companies
compete for a place in the national final.
Info: www.britishfireworks.co.uk

The Science Museum

New Launchpad
Every day
50 interactive exhibits. 8-14 yrs.
Can Algae Save the World?
Until May ‘08
Focuses on climate change.

Dan Dare and the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain
20th April - October
Celebrating the transformation of Britain to an affluent consumer society.
Info/booking: 0870 870 4868

The Natural History Museum

Ice Station Antarctica
Until 6th April
Have you got what it takes to survive the coldest, windiest and most remote place on Earth?

Amazing Butterflies
5th April - 17th August
Giant interactive outdoor maze and
butterfly house.
Info: 7942 5000 or www.nhm.ac.uk

The Horniman Museum

Every Third Mouthful....
Until 11th May 2008
The role of bees in our food chain.
Info: 8699 1872 or www.horniman.ac.uk

Museum of London

Weather Permitting:
London's Changing Climate
Until 15th June
Our climate over the last 200 years.

London's Burning:
The Great Fire of London
16th March - Winter ‘09
Explore the Great Fire.
Info: 0870 444 3852 or
www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Coming of Age: American Art 1850's to 1950's
14th March - 8th June
Info: 8693 5254

The V&A

China Design Now
15th March - 13th July
Displaying the work of Chinese and
international designers.
Info: 7942 2000

The Imperial War Museum

For Your Eyes Only:
Ian Fleming and James Bond
25th April - 1st March ‘09
Info: 7416 5320 or www.iwm.org.uk

The Design Museum

Family Fun Day
17th May
Day of fun, family friendly activities

Richard Rogers & Architects:
From the house to the city
24th April - 25th August
Following his work from 60's to current day - including the Pompidou Centre and the Millennium Dome.
Info: 0870 909 9009 or
www.designmuseum.org

Museum in Docklands

London, Sugar & Slavery
Until 31st August
London's involvement in transatlantic
slavery. Info: 0870 444 3852 or
www.museumindocklands.co.uk

Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square & Covent Garden

St Patrick's Day Festival & Parade
16th March
Irish food, dance, crafts, culture and music. Info: www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday

London Wetland Centre

Indian Runner Ducklings
21st - 24th March & 5th - 20th April
Visit the incubators and see the developing eggs through the weeks.

Bat Walks
15th, 22nd & 29th May
Head out into the wild reserve and see what's swooping around. Children 8+ yrs.
Info/Bookings: 8409 4400

Hampton Court

Easter Funfair
21st - 25th March
Giant wheel, children's rides, traditional
stalls and carousel.
Info: www.hamptoncourtfunfair.co.uk

Regents Park

Open Air Theatre
25th March - 31st May & 2nd June
- 13th September
A variety of musical & theatrical
performances for all the family.
Info: 0844 826 4242 or
www.openairtheatre.org

Olympia

Vitality Show
27th - 30th March
Visit over 400 health, beauty and
wellbeing companies all under one roof.
Tickets: 0844 415 4416 or
www.thevitalityshow.co.uk.

Putney

Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race
29th March
Putney to Mortlake starting at 5.15pm.
Info: www.theboatrace.org

Throughout London

Olympic Torch Relay 2008
6th April
The Olympic flame will be carried
through London by 80 torchbearers.
See website for final route.
Info: www.london.gov.uk/torchrelay/

The Globe Theatre

Birthday Open Day
20th April
Free entry to celebrate Shakespeare's
birthday. Specially devised games and
side-shows as well as period and modern music. Perform your favourite lines from Shakespeare on the stage.
Info: 7902 1400

Ramsden Road, Balham SW12

First Aid Courses
24th April, 1st, 15th & 22nd May
Emergency First Aid and First Aid for
Injuries and Illnesses.
Info: Emma on 8675 4036 or
www.firstaidforlife.org.uk

Dulwich

Dulwich Festival
9th - 18th May
Music, dancing, theatre, poetry,
children’s activities, and much more.
Info: www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

St Paul’s Church Gardens,
Bedford Stret WC2

Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival
11th May
Procession, Punch & Judy Shows,
workshops, dancing, clowns and jugglers. 12 noon to 5.30pm.
Info: www.alternativearts.co.uk/events

Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Contemporary Art Fair
16th – 18th May
Work by painters, printmakers,
photographers and sculptors in the UK.
Info: 0870 286 0066 or www.bcaf.info

London Olympia II

The Green Show
31st May – 1st June
Find out what you can do to live a more ecofriendly
and green lifestyle.
Info: www.the-green-show.com

The Family Show
31st May – 1st June
Family-centred activities, themed zones and bags of information and advice.
Info: www.the-family-show.com

Holland Park

Opera
3rd June – 11th August
Picnic and enjoy performances in this
outdoor theatre throughout the summer.
Info/tickets: 0845 230 9769 or
www.operahollandpark.com

Macaulay School

Summer Fair
7th June
At Macaulay School, Victoria Rise. 12-3pm.
Info: 7622 1355

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Easter Egg Trail
16th March
Follow the trail & decorate an egg cup.

Family Easter Drop-in
22nd March
Make a range of Easter artworks from
cards to eggs. All ages.

Easter Holiday Workshops –
Shadow Puppets
2nd & 16th April
Create fairytale characters.

Village Books Children’s Festival
26th - 27th April
Meet the authors and hear them read.
Info: 8299 8731

The National Maritime Museum

Holiday Activities
March & April
Activities, storytelling and art & craft
workshops for all ages.

Easter Weekend
21st – 24th March
Storytelling, Chinese whispers and
story book discovery.
Info: 8858 4422 or www.nmm.ac.uk

Kew Gardens

Children’s Spring Trail
21st March – 20th April
Follow the bulb trail and complete the
scratch card to win!

Giant Bunnies
21st – 24th March
From the Giant Rabbit Rescue Centre.

Easter Chocolate Egg hunt
23rd March
Around the gardens 10am – 2pm.

Animal Farm
1st – 20th April
Stroke, groom and feed the animals
& in CLIMBERS & CREEPERS

Craft Activities & Interactive Games
21st – 24th March & 5th – 20th April
Info: 8332 5655

Imperial War Museum

Easter Eggsploration!
21st - 24th March
Follow the trail from one war plane to another.
Info: 7416 5320

Battersea Park Zoo

Easter Egg Hunt
21st - 24th March
Detective work and colouring-in fun.

London Wetland Centre

Easter Weekend:
Meet Mr Heron & Sir Rabbit
22nd - 23rd March
See how Mr Heron lives and what he eats. Sir Rabbit will be hopping around with some tasty Easter gifts.

Easter Holiday Activities
5th - 20th April
Learn about the development of the Indian Runner Ducklings and have a tour of the incubators.
Info: 8409 4400

Museum of London

Drop-in Activities
21st March - 20th April
Storytelling, creative art workshops and guided walks. Various ages.
Info: www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Polka Theatre

Easter Bunnies & Chicks
22nd March
Spring into life around Polka - hunting for Easter treats! 3-6 years.

Holiday Workshops
8th - 11th & 15th & 16th April
Drama, storytelling and craft
workshops for all ages.
Info/booking: 8543 4888

Design Museum

Mad Hatters
23rd & 30th March
Learn about modern millinery techniques and design and make a unique stylish hat to take home. 2 - 5pm.

Young Designers of the Year
6th, 11th, 23rd & 27th April
Try your hand at a mini project - graphics, product, fashion, furniture and architecture.
Info: 7940 8783

Museum in Docklands

Holiday Activities
22nd March - 19th April
Drama, storytelling and craft workshops for all ages.
Info: 0870 444 3852 or
www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Putney, Wimbledon & Fulham

Glitterbug Craft Workshops
31st March - 11th April
Brighten your day with fabulous flowers, amazing animals and brilliant bugs! 18 months+.
Info: Karen 0795 172 4045 or
www.glitterbugfun.com

Horniman Museum

Elephant Easter Egg Trail
21st March - 20th April
Free chocolate for those who complete the Easter trail across rural India.

Family Tours with Miss Horniman
10th & 15th April
Find out what she thinks of her father's museum!

Family Tours with Mr Horniman
16th April
Special tours of the museum.
Info: 8699 1872 or www.horniman.ac.uk

Somerset House

Holiday drop-in Workshops
5th, 6th, 14th, 21st April
Creative workshops inspired by current
collections and exhibitions.
Info: www.somersethouse.org.uk

London Transport Museum

Bus Bonanza
5th - 13th April
Bus themed workshops and
activities. 5+yrs.

Replica Routemasters
14th - 20th April
Make a replica Routemaster and handle a working ticket machine. 5+yrs.
Info: 7379 6344 or visit
www.ltmuseum.co.uk

The Bank of England Museum

Initially Gold
7th - 11th April
Gild and decorate your initials.
All ages. 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Info: 7601 5545

Eddie Catz

Brazilian Party with Putumayo
10th April
Family event with Brazilian theme.

Easter Drop-off Activities
1st, 2nd & 7th - 10th April
Mad Science, Cookie Crumbles,
Mermaid Camps, and more.
Info/Booking: 0845 201 1268 or
www.eddiecatz.com

Morden Hall Park

Easter activities
21st March
Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet making and egg decorating. 2pm. All ages.

Kids Fun Day
24th March
Easter bonnet parade and games and activities in the garden. 2pm.
Info: 8540 6785

Natural History Museum

Family Events & Activities
Throughout the Holidays
Nature-live events, activities
themed around Palaeontology and
Animated Fossils as well as the
Dippy fl oor puzzle.
Info: 7942 5000

The Science Museum

Launchpad Activities
Throughout the Holidays
Activities in the Launchpad for children aged 8-14 yrs.
Info: 0870 870 4868 or
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Leisure Centre Activities

Contact your local Centre for further details.
Balham: 8946 2499
Latchmere: 7207 8004
Clapham: 7926 0700
Tooting: 8333 7555
Wandle Rec: 8871 1149

London Wetland Centre

Half Term Activities
24th - 31st May
Activities centred around ducklings,
pond creatures and wild fl owers.
Info: 8409 4400

Science Museum

Space in your Face
24th May - 1st June
Journey through space in this fast
paced action show! 5+yrs.

Spaced Out Tour
26th - 30th May
Interactive tour of the Space Gallery. Discover roaring rockets, amazing astronauts and smelly space poo! 5+yrs.
Info/booking: 0870 870 4868 or
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Tate Britain

Art Trolley: In the Holidays
26th - 30th May
Info/booking: 7887 8888

Tate Modern

Start: At Half Term
27th - 30th May
Info/booking: 7887 8888

The Bank of England Museum

Picture Perfect
27th - 30th May
Creative workshop to make your own mosaic. All ages. 10:30am - 4:00pm
Info: 7601 5545

Horniman Museum

Family Tours with Mr Horniman
28th & 29th May
Meet Mr Horniman as he steps out of his time machine to give special tours of the museum.
Info: 8699 1872 or www.horniman.ac.uk

Polka Theatre, SW19

Secrets (9+yrs)
16th February - 19th April

Under the Carpet (3 - 5yrs)
1st - 5th April

Charlie & Lola's Best Bestest Play
(4 - 7yrs)
26th April - 5th July
Box Offi ce: 8543 4888

Battersea Arts Centre, SW11

Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show(10+yrs)
3rd - 5th April

My Life with Dogs (12+yrs)
14th April - 3rd May
Box Offi ce: 7223 2223

Colou House Theatre, SW19

Hansel & Gretel (3+yrs)
23rd Feb - 27th April
Box Offi ce: 8542 5511

Unicorn Theatre, SE1

Hello Maru-Chan (4+yrs)
11th March - 29th March

The Twin Stars (7+yrs)
14th March - 6th April

The Man Who Planted Trees (7+yrs)
8th - 27th April

Flying Machine (7+yrs)
2nd May - 1st June
Box Offi ce: 08700 534534

New Wimbledon Theatre, SW19

Shout
17th - 22nd March

Barney Live (2-6yrs)
1st - 3rd May

Aspects of Love (12+yrs)
20th - 24th May

Danny Champion of the World (5+yrs)
3rd - 7th June

Box Offi ce: 0870 060 6646

Lyric Theatre, W6

The Elves and the Shoemaker (3+yrs)
22nd March

Sun Dragon (4+yrs)
15th March

Circus Minimus (2-4yrs)
8th - 12th April

Little Red things (4+yrs)
28th - 31st May

Box Offi ce: 08700 500 511

Theatre 503, SW11

Cotton Wool
1st - 26th April

Electric Mouse Comedy
20th April & 18th May

Box Offi ce: 7978 7040

The Peacock Theatre, WC2

English National Ballet -
Angelina's Star Performance (3+yrs)
2nd - 13th April

Jump (6+yrs)
15th April - 10th May

The Children's Ballet -
Jane Eyre (8+yrs)
15th April - 10th May

Box office: 0844 412 4322

Richmond Theatre, TW9

High School Musical
7th - 12th April

Dancing in the Streets
14th - 19th April

Madam Butterfl y
15th - 17th May
Box Offi ce: 0870 060 6651

Sadler's Wells Theatre, EC1

Breakin' Convention 08 (7+yrs & no children on 5th May)
3rd - 5th May

Rambert Dance Company -
with Associate Orchestra London Musici (8+yrs)
20th - 24th May

Box offi ce: 0844 412 4322

St Mary Magdelene Hall,
Trinity Road, SW17

Magdalene Players - Dial M for
Murder
5th - 7th June
Info: www.magplayers.org.uk

Hammersmith Apollo, W6

Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
28th - 30th March

High School Musical on Stage
30th June - 2nd August

Box Offi ce: 08448 444 748

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