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Summer Book Club for Year 6 to Year 7: “The Wild Robot” Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks Getting ready for Year
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Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks
Getting ready for Year 7? Join Fiona, Nova’s reading super-fan, for an exciting and engaging 5-week online book club where you’ll explore “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown!, to prepare for the secondary school.
What to Expect:
Each week, we’ll read around 35-45 pages, breaking the story into manageable sections so everyone can stay involved. Whether you already love reading or are looking for a new adventure, this club will help you build confidence, creativity, and excitement for the move into Year 7.
Location: Zoom
Time
03/08/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
mon03aug11:15 am2:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Science Museum - Wonderlab Families
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Science Museum: Wonderlab The amazing interactive experience of the Science Museum’s Wonderlab will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around
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The amazing interactive experience of the Science Museum’s Wonderlab will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations, meet the wonderful science Explainers, and reveal the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives.
Recommended age: 7-14
Meet at the venue at 11:15.
Location: The Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
Time
03/08/2026 11:15 am - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
mon03aug1:45 pm4:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Snakes & LaddersFAMILIES
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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
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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+
Meet at Snakes and Ladders at 1:45pm.
Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF
Time
03/08/2026 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
tue04aug12:00 am6:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Kew GardensFamilies
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Kew Gardens Join us for a visit to Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants
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Kew Gardens
Time
04/08/2026 12:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Invention Rooms Science Activity Packs: Drop in and pick up! Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial
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Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial College Invention Rooms.
Bursting with fun, creative and educational activities around the theme of about health and wellbeing.
Age: 7+ (some of the activities can be done by younger ones with parental supervision)
Book to reserve one pack per child (whilst stocks last!), and come to Nova to collect your pack between 10AM and 12PM.
Location: Nova Office, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Time
04/08/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace 📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17 Three sessions: 📅 Wednesday 29
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace
📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17
Three sessions:
📅 Wednesday 29 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Thursday 30 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Wednesday 5 August | 11:00am–3:00pm
Do you know a young person who enjoys being creative, speaking up about the issues that matter to them, or making a positive difference in their community or the wider world?
We’re excited to be working with our friends at Historic Royal Palaces to offer a fantastic four-session Youth Activism Programme at 👑 Kensington Palace.
Together, young people will explore the history of social activism, human rights and positive change, while discovering creative ways to express their own ideas, build confidence and make their voices heard.
Over the four workshops, participants will:
✨ Explore The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition and discover the inspiring true story of royal sisters connected to India who challenged expectations, stood up for themselves and found ways to have their voices heard in a changing world.
✨ Explore themes including identity, rights, democracy, activism and social change, using history to inspire conversations about the issues that matter to young people today.
✨ Meet experts and discover how activism, civic participation and collective action have helped shape society. Learn practical ways young people can speak up, influence change and have their voices heard.
✨ Take part in creative workshops, including zine-making, poetry, performance and other imaginative ways to share ideas, opinions and stories, while developing the creativity, confidence and communication skills to become positive changemakers and active citizens of the future.
✨ Design and develop their own campaign or social action project, creating practical tools to raise awareness about an issue they care about and sharing their ideas with others through creative and engaging methods.
🍕 Lunch will be provided each day.
Spaces are limited! If you know a young person who would enjoy taking part, please reply with their name and age to register their interest.
Time
05/08/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu06aug8:00 am8:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Big-Ticket Trip - Beach Trip to Camber SandsFamilies
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach. Suitable for All Ages Join us for a family day trip to Camber
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands
Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach.
Suitable for All Ages
Join us for a family day trip to Camber Sands.
Enjoy seaside fun in the shape of swimming and sunshine on this fabulous stretch of unspoilt sandy beach. It stretches on for almost 5 miles, with the most popular section being the western end, by the mouth of the River Rother.
PAYMENT
Any long distance coach trip will incur a fee of £5 per person, with the maximum cap of £25 (1 parent + 4 and more children) or £30 (2 parents + 4 and more children) per family. Your place is not confirmed until you have made payment.
Time
06/08/2026 8:00 am - 8:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri07aug9:30 am11:00 amFamily Programme Summer: Tower of LondonFamilies
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY) 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
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY)
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.
Location: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB
Time
07/08/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT+01:00)
fri07aug11:45 am2:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Kensington PalaceFamilies
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Kensington Palace Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of
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Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King’s State Apartments and Queen’s State Apartments. Uncover forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago in Untold Lives: A Palace at Work.
Meet at the venue at 11:45.
Location: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Time
07/08/2026 11:45 am - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Book Club for Year 6 to Year 7: “The Wild Robot” Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks Getting ready for Year
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Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks
Getting ready for Year 7? Join Fiona, Nova’s reading super-fan, for an exciting and engaging 5-week online book club where you’ll explore “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown!, to prepare for the secondary school.
What to Expect:
Each week, we’ll read around 35-45 pages, breaking the story into manageable sections so everyone can stay involved. Whether you already love reading or are looking for a new adventure, this club will help you build confidence, creativity, and excitement for the move into Year 7.
Location: Zoom
Time
10/08/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
mon10aug1:45 pm4:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Snakes & LaddersFAMILIES
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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
Event Details
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+
Meet at Snakes and Ladders at 1:45pm.
Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF
Time
10/08/2026 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
tue11aug12:00 am6:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Kew GardensFamilies
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Kew Gardens Join us for a visit to Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants
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Kew Gardens
Time
11/08/2026 12:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Sickle Cell Workshop Join the Invisible Warrior team for a variety of activities all about blood, and
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Sickle Cell Workshop
Arrive at the venue at 13:50
Location: The Invention Rooms, Stadium House 68, Wood Lane W12 7TA (Tube: White City)
Time
12/08/2026 1:50 pm - 4:00 am(GMT+01:00)
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Play Build: The Mushroom Castle – Woodland Tribe & V&A Get ready for an unforgettable hands-on building adventure with Woodland Tribe, pioneers of adventurous outdoor
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There will also be opportunities to design and build smaller creations to take home, making this a fantastic afternoon of creativity, confidence-building and playful discovery.
Please note: This is a parent/carer and child activity. Children must be aged 5+ and remain supervised by their accompanying adult throughout. For everyone’s safety, all participants must arrive 15 minutes before the session to attend the compulsory safety briefing. We recommend wearing clothes that you’re happy to get a little messy in.
Age: 5-12 I One parent per two children. I No younger children on site.
Meet at the venue at 15:00.
Location: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
Time
12/08/2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu13aug8:00 am8:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Big-Ticket Trip - Beach Trip to BrightonFamilies
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach. Suitable for All Ages Join us for a family day trip to
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands
Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach.
Suitable for All Ages
Join us for a family day trip to Brighton, with a coach to take us all to and from the famous seafront. Explore the amusements on the lively pier, paddle in the sea or relax on the beach with fish and chips and an ice cream in hand.
PAYMENT
Any long distance coach trip will incur a fee of £5 per person, with the maximum cap of £25 (1 parent + 4 and more children) or £30 (2 parents + 4 and more children) per family. Your place is not confirmed until you have made payment.
Time
13/08/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri14aug10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Trip to London ZooFamilies
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
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!
Time
14/08/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
mon17aug10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Trip to London ZooFamilies
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
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!
Time
17/08/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Book Club for Year 6 to Year 7: “The Wild Robot” Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks Getting ready for Year
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Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks
Getting ready for Year 7? Join Fiona, Nova’s reading super-fan, for an exciting and engaging 5-week online book club where you’ll explore “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown!, to prepare for the secondary school.
What to Expect:
Each week, we’ll read around 35-45 pages, breaking the story into manageable sections so everyone can stay involved. Whether you already love reading or are looking for a new adventure, this club will help you build confidence, creativity, and excitement for the move into Year 7.
Location: Zoom
Time
17/08/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
tue18aug9:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Nova Family Day at London Museum DocklandsFAMILIES
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Family Day at London Museum Docklands We’re delighted to invite Nova families to a special *FREE Family Day* at *London Museum Docklands*. The museum
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We’re delighted to invite Nova families to a special *FREE Family Day* at *London Museum Docklands*.
Time
18/08/2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
wed19aug11:45 am2:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Freightliners City FarmFamilies
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Freightliners City Farm Join us for a tour around Freightliners Farm and take part in a candle making session. The heart of Islington might not be where you’d
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Freightliners City Farm
Join us for a tour around Freightliners Farm and take part in a candle making session.
The heart of Islington might not be where you’d expect to find a taste of the country, however that’s what you’ll get with a visit to Freightliners Farm. This real working farm is home to farm favourites, and you can explore over two acres of green space, taking part in gardening and farming activities, see the beehives and get up close to a wide variety of rare breed animals.
Meet outside the venue at 11:45.
Location: Sheringham Rd, London N7 8PF
Time
19/08/2026 11:45 am - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Invention Rooms Science Activity Packs: Drop in and pick up! Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial
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Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial College Invention Rooms.
Bursting with fun, creative and educational activities around the theme of about health and wellbeing.
Age: 7+ (some of the activities can be done by younger ones with parental supervision)
Book to reserve one pack per child (whilst stocks last!), and come to Nova to collect your pack between 10AM and 12PM.
Location: Nova Office, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Time
20/08/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu20aug11:15 am2:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Science Museum - Wonderlab Families
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Science Museum: Wonderlab The amazing interactive experience of the Science Museum’s Wonderlab will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around
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The amazing interactive experience of the Science Museum’s Wonderlab will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations, meet the wonderful science Explainers, and reveal the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives.
Recommended age: 7-14
Meet at the venue at 11:15.
Location: The Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
Time
20/08/2026 11:15 am - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri21aug9:30 am11:00 amFamily Programme Summer: Tower of LondonFamilies
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY) 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
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY)
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.
Location: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB
Time
21/08/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT+01:00)
fri21aug11:45 am2:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Kensington PalaceFamilies
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Kensington Palace Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of
Event Details
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King’s State Apartments and Queen’s State Apartments. Uncover forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago in Untold Lives: A Palace at Work.
Meet at the venue at 11:45.
Location: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Time
21/08/2026 11:45 am - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
sun23aug12:30 pm3:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Mike's Table at Culpeper Community GardenFamilies
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Mike’s Table at Culpeper Community Garden We have places for a group of three to join sharing picnic-style lunch for invited guests. There will be picnic mats
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Mike’s Table at Culpeper Community Garden
We have places for a group of three to join sharing picnic-style lunch for invited guests. There will be picnic mats for the grass or chairs for those who prefer to sit up. There are also gazebos in case of rain or for shade! Lunch is devised by their chefs using top quality fresh produce that has been generously donated. There will be garden games and arts and crafts activities, and a chance to wander around and enjoy the vibrant flora and fauna of Culpeper.
Location: Culpeper Community Garden, 1 Cloudesley Road, N1 0EJ
Time
23/08/2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
mon24aug10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Trip to London ZooFamilies
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
Event Details
Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
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!
Time
24/08/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Book Club for Year 6 to Year 7: “The Wild Robot” Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks Getting ready for Year
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Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks
Getting ready for Year 7? Join Fiona, Nova’s reading super-fan, for an exciting and engaging 5-week online book club where you’ll explore “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown!, to prepare for the secondary school.
What to Expect:
Each week, we’ll read around 35-45 pages, breaking the story into manageable sections so everyone can stay involved. Whether you already love reading or are looking for a new adventure, this club will help you build confidence, creativity, and excitement for the move into Year 7.
Location: Zoom
Time
24/08/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace 📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17 Three sessions: 📅 Wednesday 29
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace
📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17
Three sessions:
📅 Wednesday 29 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Thursday 30 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Wednesday 5 August | 11:00am–3:00pm
Do you know a young person who enjoys being creative, speaking up about the issues that matter to them, or making a positive difference in their community or the wider world?
We’re excited to be working with our friends at Historic Royal Palaces to offer a fantastic four-session Youth Activism Programme at 👑 Kensington Palace.
Together, young people will explore the history of social activism, human rights and positive change, while discovering creative ways to express their own ideas, build confidence and make their voices heard.
Over the four workshops, participants will:
✨ Explore The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition and discover the inspiring true story of royal sisters connected to India who challenged expectations, stood up for themselves and found ways to have their voices heard in a changing world.
✨ Explore themes including identity, rights, democracy, activism and social change, using history to inspire conversations about the issues that matter to young people today.
✨ Meet experts and discover how activism, civic participation and collective action have helped shape society. Learn practical ways young people can speak up, influence change and have their voices heard.
✨ Take part in creative workshops, including zine-making, poetry, performance and other imaginative ways to share ideas, opinions and stories, while developing the creativity, confidence and communication skills to become positive changemakers and active citizens of the future.
✨ Design and develop their own campaign or social action project, creating practical tools to raise awareness about an issue they care about and sharing their ideas with others through creative and engaging methods.
🍕 Lunch will be provided each day.
Spaces are limited! If you know a young person who would enjoy taking part, please reply with their name and age to register their interest.
Time
24/08/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
wed26aug10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Trip to London ZooFamilies
Event Details
Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
Event Details
Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
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!
Time
26/08/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu27aug6:30 am7:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Big-Ticket Trip - Stubbers Adventure CentreFamilies
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Big-Ticket Trip: Outdoor Adventure Activity Day at Stubbers Adventure Centre Meet at 06:30AM at Nova for travel by coach. Feel the wind in your hair and the water on
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Big-Ticket Trip: Outdoor Adventure Activity Day at Stubbers Adventure Centre
Meet at 06:30AM at Nova for travel by coach.
Feel the wind in your hair and the water on your skin. Get your heart pumping and embrace the thrill of something new. It’s time to get together and start making awesome memories.
Join us for an amazing family adventure at Stubbers Adventure Centre! You will take part in a day of fun-filled activities and experience a true outdoor adventure! Whilst the final programme is still being agreed, during the day we can assure you of a variety of action-packed sessions across land, up in the air and on the water, helping adventurers develop core skills, build confidence and most importantly have fun together in the outdoors, from start to finish!
If your younger adventurers are joining you, they can also spend the day exploring an adventure packed site of giant adventure playgrounds, large climbing towers, discovery trails filled with surprises and den building to set your creativity free!
Parents participating in the organised activities MUST be comfortable swimming as all activities are for parents and children to participate together.
Ages: Activities for adults and children aged 7+, younger siblings can also attend but will need to be accompanied by a non-participating adult.
PAYMENT
Any long distance coach trip will incur a fee of £5 per person, with the maximum cap of £25 (1 parent + 4 and more children) or £30 (2 parents + 4 and more children) per family. Your place is not confirmed until you have made payment.
Time
27/08/2026 6:30 am - 7:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
July
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Summer Invention Rooms Science Activity Packs: Drop in and pick up! Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial
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Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial College Invention Rooms.
Bursting with fun, creative and educational activities around the theme of about health and wellbeing.
Age: 7+ (some of the activities can be done by younger ones with parental supervision)
Book to reserve one pack per child (whilst stocks last!), and come to Nova to collect your pack between 10AM and 12PM.
Location: Nova Office, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Time
22/07/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Event Details
Summer Invention Rooms Science Activity Packs: Drop in and pick up! Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial
Event Details
Reserve a Summer Holiday Science Activity Pack, put together by the brilliant team at the Imperial College Invention Rooms.
Bursting with fun, creative and educational activities around the theme of about health and wellbeing.
Age: 7+ (some of the activities can be done by younger ones with parental supervision)
Book to reserve one pack per child (whilst stocks last!), and come to Nova to collect your pack between 2PM and 4PM on Thursday 24th July,
Location: Nova Office, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Time
22/07/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu23jul8:00 am8:30 pmFamily Programme Summer: Big-Ticket Trip - Beach Trip to Camber SandsFamilies
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach. Suitable for All Ages Join us for a family day trip to Camber
Event Details
Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands
Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach.
Suitable for All Ages
Join us for a family day trip to Camber Sands.
Enjoy seaside fun in the shape of swimming and sunshine on this fabulous stretch of unspoilt sandy beach. It stretches on for almost 5 miles, with the most popular section being the western end, by the mouth of the River Rother.
PAYMENT
Any long distance coach trip will incur a fee of £5 per person, with the maximum cap of £25 (1 parent + 4 and more children) or £30 (2 parents + 4 and more children) per family. Your place is not confirmed until you have made payment.
Time
23/07/2026 8:00 am - 8:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri24jul10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Trip to London ZooFamilies
Event Details
Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
Event Details
Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
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!
Time
24/07/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
sat25jul2:15 pm4:15 pmFamily Programme Summer: Arthur at Polka TheatreFamilies
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Arthur at Polka Theatre This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a
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This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world.
It’s Winter Solstice 2026. Grace is in A&E with Lego stuck up her nose, waiting for someone to notice her.
It’s Summer Solstice 526AD. Arthur is setting out on the journey of a lifetime: tasked with retrieving the sword for the future King.
Overlooked and wanting to be taken seriously, Grace encounters the mysterious Merlin who transports her back to the 6th century. As Grace and Arthur’s two worlds collide, their fates entwine, and together they must embark on the greatest quest they’ll ever face to retrieve Excalibur. With the future of Britain depending on them, they must overcome a fearsome beast and navigate the perils of the ancient forest – if only they can figure out how to work together….
Recommended age: 6-12
Running Time: 1hr 35min
Meet at the venue at 14:15.
Time
25/07/2026 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm(GMT+01:00)
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The Diana Memorial Playground Opening Celebration Nova Families have been invited to the opening event celebrating the renewal of the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington
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Nova Families have been invited to the opening event celebrating the renewal of the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens. Alongside three other community groups, our families will have the special opportunity for dedicated playtime from 10am-11am before other guests arrive.
This playground has been closed for the last 6 months for a revamp, and you can read more about the improvements made here.
Drinks and snacks will be available.
Meet at the venue at 09:50
Location: Kensington Gardens – MAP
Time
26/07/2026 9:50 am - 11:00 am(GMT+01:00)
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Summer Book Club for Year 6 to Year 7: “The Wild Robot” Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks Getting ready for Year
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Starting Monday, 27th July | Mondays 11am–11.45am | 5 Weeks
Getting ready for Year 7? Join Fiona, Nova’s reading super-fan, for an exciting and engaging 5-week online book club where you’ll explore “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown!, to prepare for the secondary school.
What to Expect:
Each week, we’ll read around 35-45 pages, breaking the story into manageable sections so everyone can stay involved. Whether you already love reading or are looking for a new adventure, this club will help you build confidence, creativity, and excitement for the move into Year 7.
Location: Zoom
Time
27/07/2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT+01:00)
mon27jul1:45 pm4:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Snakes & LaddersFAMILIES
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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
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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+
Meet at Snakes and Ladders at 1:45pm.
Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF
Time
27/07/2026 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
tue28jul12:00 am6:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Kew GardensFamilies
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Kew Gardens Join us for a visit to Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants
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Kew Gardens
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28/07/2026 12:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace 📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17 Three sessions: 📅 Wednesday 29
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace
📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17
Three sessions:
📅 Wednesday 29 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Thursday 30 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Wednesday 5 August | 11:00am–3:00pm
Do you know a young person who enjoys being creative, speaking up about the issues that matter to them, or making a positive difference in their community or the wider world?
We’re excited to be working with our friends at Historic Royal Palaces to offer a fantastic four-session Youth Activism Programme at 👑 Kensington Palace.
Together, young people will explore the history of social activism, human rights and positive change, while discovering creative ways to express their own ideas, build confidence and make their voices heard.
Over the four workshops, participants will:
✨ Explore The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition and discover the inspiring true story of royal sisters connected to India who challenged expectations, stood up for themselves and found ways to have their voices heard in a changing world.
✨ Explore themes including identity, rights, democracy, activism and social change, using history to inspire conversations about the issues that matter to young people today.
✨ Meet experts and discover how activism, civic participation and collective action have helped shape society. Learn practical ways young people can speak up, influence change and have their voices heard.
✨ Take part in creative workshops, including zine-making, poetry, performance and other imaginative ways to share ideas, opinions and stories, while developing the creativity, confidence and communication skills to become positive changemakers and active citizens of the future.
✨ Design and develop their own campaign or social action project, creating practical tools to raise awareness about an issue they care about and sharing their ideas with others through creative and engaging methods.
🍕 Lunch will be provided each day.
Spaces are limited! If you know a young person who would enjoy taking part, please reply with their name and age to register their interest.
Time
29/07/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Chefstigator Making Pesto Join Chefstigator Mia to learn about the science of pesto, and have a
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Chefstigator Making Pesto
Arrive at the venue at 13:50
Location: The Invention Rooms, Stadium House 68, Wood Lane W12 7TA (Tube: White City)
Time
29/07/2026 1:50 pm - 4:00 am(GMT+01:00)
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Gliding Day at Cambridge Gliding Centre This fantastic opportunity is part of a Youth Scheme with Honourable Company of Air Pilots that has been running for young people for
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Gliding Day at Cambridge Gliding Centre
This fantastic opportunity is part of a Youth Scheme with Honourable Company of Air Pilots that has been running for young people for 20 years!
Gliding involves flying an unpowered aircraft that is launched either by winch or aero-tow behind a powered aircraft. Using the natural currents of rising air, gliders can remain in the airborne for hours and travel hundreds of kilometres.
Young people attending this activity will enjoy a flight lasting around 20 mins in a two seat aircraft. They can sit back and enjoy the views OR take the controls under supervision of the instructor.
This is a CHILDREN-ONLY activity.
Age: 14+
Time
29/07/2026 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu30jul8:00 am8:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Big-Ticket Trip - Beach Trip to BrightonFamilies
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach. Suitable for All Ages Join us for a family day trip to
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Big-Ticket Trip: Beach Trip to Camber Sands
Meet at 8:00AM at Nova for travel by coach.
Suitable for All Ages
Join us for a family day trip to Brighton, with a coach to take us all to and from the famous seafront. Explore the amusements on the lively pier, paddle in the sea or relax on the beach with fish and chips and an ice cream in hand.
PAYMENT
Any long distance coach trip will incur a fee of £5 per person, with the maximum cap of £25 (1 parent + 4 and more children) or £30 (2 parents + 4 and more children) per family. Your place is not confirmed until you have made payment.
Time
30/07/2026 8:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace 📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17 Three sessions: 📅 Wednesday 29
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HRP x Nova: Summer Holiday Youth Activism Workshops @ Kensington Palace
📍 Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace 👥 For young people aged 13–17
Three sessions:
📅 Wednesday 29 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Thursday 30 July | 11:00am–3:00pm
📅 Wednesday 5 August | 11:00am–3:00pm
Do you know a young person who enjoys being creative, speaking up about the issues that matter to them, or making a positive difference in their community or the wider world?
We’re excited to be working with our friends at Historic Royal Palaces to offer a fantastic four-session Youth Activism Programme at 👑 Kensington Palace.
Together, young people will explore the history of social activism, human rights and positive change, while discovering creative ways to express their own ideas, build confidence and make their voices heard.
Over the four workshops, participants will:
✨ Explore The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition and discover the inspiring true story of royal sisters connected to India who challenged expectations, stood up for themselves and found ways to have their voices heard in a changing world.
✨ Explore themes including identity, rights, democracy, activism and social change, using history to inspire conversations about the issues that matter to young people today.
✨ Meet experts and discover how activism, civic participation and collective action have helped shape society. Learn practical ways young people can speak up, influence change and have their voices heard.
✨ Take part in creative workshops, including zine-making, poetry, performance and other imaginative ways to share ideas, opinions and stories, while developing the creativity, confidence and communication skills to become positive changemakers and active citizens of the future.
✨ Design and develop their own campaign or social action project, creating practical tools to raise awareness about an issue they care about and sharing their ideas with others through creative and engaging methods.
🍕 Lunch will be provided each day.
Spaces are limited! If you know a young person who would enjoy taking part, please reply with their name and age to register their interest.
Time
30/07/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu30jul1:50 pm4:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Invention Rooms Workshop: Tie-Dye T-ShirtsFamilies
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Tie-Dye T-Shirts Learn about chemicals and dyes with researcher Sarah as you create your own tie-dye
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Invention Rooms Workshop: Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Learn about chemicals and dyes with researcher Sarah as you create your own tie-dye t-shirt to take home.
Arrive at the venue at 13:50
Location: The Invention Rooms, Stadium House 68, Wood Lane W12 7TA (Tube: White City)
Time
30/07/2026 1:50 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri31jul7:30 pm10:00 pmFamily Programme Summer: Mike's Table at No 83Families
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Mike’s Table at No 83 We have places for a group of three to join an evening of connection and great food — all free of charge. Guests
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Mike’s Table at No 83
We have places for a group of three to join an evening of connection and great food — all free of charge. Guests will share a three-course, restaurant-quality meal created on the night by Head Chef Andi, using surplus ingredients donated by Wholegood. The evening offers warmth, conversation, and a relaxed social atmosphere, helping guests build confidence and enjoy a joyful night out. There’s even a free raffle for guests.
Location: No 83, 83 Dalston Lane, London E8 2NG
Accessibility: The entrance is at street level, but the toilets are down 3 steps.
Time
31/07/2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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