Main Events: Families

Riverstories: Archaeology & Storytelling Club for Children and Families 

6 Weekend or Holiday Sessions, from October Half Term to February.

Sessions are aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) children and their parents/carers.

Riverstories is a new club for children (and their parents or carers) who would like to learn about the story of the City alongside the River Thames.

Starting with a search for archaeological treasures alongside the river, you will learn more about the history of London and the stories of people in the distant past.

Riverstories will connect families with the rich archaeology of the Thames, developing children’s sense of place, time and identity.

Participants will develop their skills and confidence to create and share their own stories, bringing new voices to reshape and retell archaeological stories.

Riverstories will be based on the Iron Age archaeology of the Thames in West London (Barn Elms, Putney, Fulham).

You will take part in guided walks, object-based sessions, and virtual reality experiences, learn new craft skills and create objects that you can take home and explore history through storytelling workshops.

The project will consist of 6 day-long workshops, scheduled over 6 months:
• Sunday 22nd October, 1PM-3:30PM (Walk along the Thames foreshore in Putney)
• Monday 23rd October, 10AM-3PM (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 12th November, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Saturday 9th December, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Friday 5th January, (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 11th February, (Local Venue, TBC)

Where activities are taking place in Fulham, supported travel will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout.

If you sign up to the club, you would be expected to try to attend all sessions. Children must be supervised by a parent/carer.

Friendship Matinee at the Royal Albert Hall: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Choral Society this Christmas for a Friendship Matinee of Carols at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall.

Winter Science Activity Packs 

Register to pick up your free Winter Science Activity Packs, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial College Invention Rooms.

Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace

As an extra winter treat, you are invited to join us for an afternoon of ice skating at Hampton Court on the beautiful, outdoor, open-air ice rink where you can glide across the ice under a star-covered sky, surrounded by spectacular views of the historic Tudor palace. 

 
Age: 6+

Winter Wonderland – Zippo’s Circus  

Puttshack Mini Golf

Meet at the venue at 12:45.

Location: Puttshack White City Westfield, Ariel Way London W12 7HB (Nearest Tube – Wood Lane)

Christmas at the Tower of London

The Tower of London with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic ‘Beefeater’ Yeoman Warders, and the legendary ravens that have kept the kingdom from collapsing. Inside the White Tower, the oldest building of the castle, is an 11th-century chapel and historic Royal Armouries collections. You can explore the castle and exhibits on your own, but a guided tour can help you navigate this popular attraction most efficiently.

Snakes & Ladders

Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!

Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.

See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44

Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.

Age: 0+

Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF

Winter Wonderland – Zippo’s Circus  

The Garden Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

(PG, 110 mins)

Meet in Notting Hill Gate at 11:45 for a journey by train, or at the venue at 12:45.

Location: Garden Cinema, 39-41 Parker Street London WC2B 5PQ

Ice Skating: Glide Battersea

Join us for an hour of ice skating on the magnificent open-air ice rink against a backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station. Featuring three interconnecting rinks, with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece, an afternoon at Glide promises festive fun for everyone. 

Age: 4+

Ice Skating: Glide Battersea

Join us for an hour of ice skating on the magnificent open-air ice rink against a backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station. Featuring three interconnecting rinks, with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece, an afternoon at Glide promises festive fun for everyone. 

Age: 4+

Snakes & Ladders

Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!

Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.

See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44

Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.

Age: 0+

Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF

Snakes & Ladders

Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!

Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.

See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44

Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.

Age: 0+

Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF

Riverstories: Archaeology & Storytelling Club for Children and Families 

6 Weekend or Holiday Sessions, from October Half Term to February.

Sessions are aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) children and their parents/carers.

Riverstories is a new club for children (and their parents or carers) who would like to learn about the story of the City alongside the River Thames.

Starting with a search for archaeological treasures alongside the river, you will learn more about the history of London and the stories of people in the distant past.

Riverstories will connect families with the rich archaeology of the Thames, developing children’s sense of place, time and identity.

Participants will develop their skills and confidence to create and share their own stories, bringing new voices to reshape and retell archaeological stories.

Riverstories will be based on the Iron Age archaeology of the Thames in West London (Barn Elms, Putney, Fulham).

You will take part in guided walks, object-based sessions, and virtual reality experiences, learn new craft skills and create objects that you can take home and explore history through storytelling workshops.

The project will consist of 6 day-long workshops, scheduled over 6 months:
• Sunday 22nd October, 1PM-3:30PM (Walk along the Thames foreshore in Putney)
• Monday 23rd October, 10AM-3PM (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 12th November, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Saturday 9th December, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Friday 5th January, (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 11th February, (Local Venue, TBC)

Where activities are taking place in Fulham, supported travel will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout.

If you sign up to the club, you would be expected to try to attend all sessions. Children must be supervised by a parent/carer.

Trip to London Zoo 

Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet amazing animals, from tiny marching leafcutter ants to a giant silverback gorilla, discover wildlife from habitats from all around the world, learn how the zoo is protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world!

Riverstories: Archaeology & Storytelling Club for Children and Families 

6 Weekend or Holiday Sessions, from October Half Term to February.

Sessions are aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) children and their parents/carers.

Riverstories is a new club for children (and their parents or carers) who would like to learn about the story of the City alongside the River Thames.

Starting with a search for archaeological treasures alongside the river, you will learn more about the history of London and the stories of people in the distant past.

Riverstories will connect families with the rich archaeology of the Thames, developing children’s sense of place, time and identity.

Participants will develop their skills and confidence to create and share their own stories, bringing new voices to reshape and retell archaeological stories.

Riverstories will be based on the Iron Age archaeology of the Thames in West London (Barn Elms, Putney, Fulham).

You will take part in guided walks, object-based sessions, and virtual reality experiences, learn new craft skills and create objects that you can take home and explore history through storytelling workshops.

The project will consist of 6 day-long workshops, scheduled over 6 months:
• Sunday 22nd October, 1PM-3:30PM (Walk along the Thames foreshore in Putney)
• Monday 23rd October, 10AM-3PM (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 12th November, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Saturday 9th December, (Local Venue, TBC)
• Friday 5th January, (Fulham Palace Education Centre)
• Sunday 11th February, (Local Venue, TBC)

Where activities are taking place in Fulham, supported travel will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout.

If you sign up to the club, you would be expected to try to attend all sessions. Children must be supervised by a parent/carer.