What’s on at the weekend? – 16, 17 September 2017

Posted on Friday, 15 September, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend there are lots of family festivals to enjoy in and around London before we start to head into Autumn…

Horniman Museum Butterfly House

Posted on Tuesday, 15 August, 2017 in Featured, Museums, News, Rainy day, Sunny day | 0 comments

The long-awaited Horniman Butterfly House opened this week and we’ve been along to have a look.

Themed Day Trips

Posted on Monday, 7 August, 2017 in Featured, News | 0 comments

It’s difficult sometimes to come up with new and exciting things to do in the holiday, so this week babydaytripper has looked to the children themselves for inspiration. If your child has been studying a particular topic at school or nursery this year, why not build a trip around that theme? Here are a few suggestions…

What’s on at the weekend? – 29, 30 July 2017

Posted on Friday, 28 July, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

The outlook is distinctly gloomy this weekend, so here are a few indoor activities to keep your little ones entertained despite the weather…

Summer Holidays Special – Summer Festivals

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2017 in Featured, Festivals, News | 0 comments

Want to soak up a bit of festival atmosphere without leaving London? Here are a few of the (mostly free) pop-up festivals happening in the Capital this Summer (no camping equipment required, picnic blanket optional…).

Summer Holidays Special – Children’s Theatre

Posted on Wednesday, 19 July, 2017 in Featured, News | 0 comments

There’s lots of really amazing children’s theatre to be had in London, but if you are put off by the West End ticket prices, here are some more affordable alternatives this Summer:

Get ready for Summer: Holiday preview

Posted on Wednesday, 19 July, 2017 in Featured, News | 0 comments

The Summer holidays are fast approaching. Whether you are the type of parent who makes a spreadsheet of activities or prefer to wing it day by day, we’re previewing a few of the great things happening in London that you can either pre-book or just bear in mind for a last-minute day out. Watch out for new posts every day this week, packed with ideas for a fun-filled July and August.

Affordable children’s theatre

Themed day trips

Summer Festivals

What’s on at the weekend? – 15, 16 July 2017

Posted on Friday, 14 July, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend – festivals galore…

What’s on at the weekend? – 8, 9 July 2017

Posted on Friday, 7 July, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend it’s all festivals, fêtes and fayres…

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Posted on Wednesday, 5 July, 2017 in Featured, Parks, Sporting Events, Sunny day | 0 comments

We’ve been to the Olympic Park lots of times since we first went during London 2012, but our most recent trip reminded me to write about it here.

What’s on at half term? – 27 May to 4 June 2017

Posted on Friday, 26 May, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This half term week there’s lots happening around town to entertain the family. Here’s our pick of what’s on.

What’s on at the weekend? – 20, 21 May 2017

Posted on Friday, 19 May, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend let the toddlers takeover, go to an urban fete, imagine you’re in Sicily, or take in a literary festival for kids…

What’s on at the weekend? – 13, 14 May 2017

Posted on Friday, 12 May, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend there’s lots going on for kids in London. Will you choose a Spring Fair, Kite Flying, a Festival or two, skate and movie sessions, children’s theatre, or a parade?

Robot Zoo at the Horniman Museum and Gardens

Posted on Tuesday, 9 May, 2017 in Featured, Museums, News, Rainy day | 0 comments

We’ve been very remiss in not posting our review of Robot Zoo sooner, but we were so busy making repeat trips to the Horniman Museum to see it that we just didn’t find time to share…

National Army Museum

Posted on Tuesday, 9 May, 2017 in Featured, Museums, Rainy day, Soft play | 0 comments

Before it closed for refurbishment the National Army Museum was one of our top picks for a day out due to its amazing soft play area. Now it’s back after an enormous facelift and we’ve been along to check it out.

What’s on at the Bank Holiday weekend? – 29, 30 April and 1 May 2017

Posted on Friday, 28 April, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

At a loose end this Bank Holiday weekend? Check out one of our picks…

What’s on at the weekend? – 22, 23 April 2017

Posted on Friday, 21 April, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

It’s the London Marathon this weekend. If you want to cheer the runners on (or want to avoid the crowds) you can see the spectator info and route maps here Otherwise, why not try one of these alternative weekend events:

What’s on over Easter weekend? – 14 to 17 April 2017

Posted on Thursday, 13 April, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

It’s Easter weekend and there’s tons of fun to be had around the capital – albeit mostly involving chocolate in some form or other…

What’s on at the weekend? – 8, 9 April 2017

Posted on Friday, 7 April, 2017 in What's on at the weekend? | 0 comments

This weekend see a giant snail doing circus tricks, visit wonderland, experience a Jurassic park, try digital dress up, and more…

What’s on at the weekend? – 1, 2 April 2017

Posted on Friday, 31 March, 2017 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

This weekend marks the start of the school holidays for some, and London is alive with child-friendly activities. Here are a select few: