Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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.
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What’s on at the weekend? – 8, 9 April 2017
This weekend see a giant snail doing circus tricks, visit wonderland, experience a Jurassic park, try digital dress up, and more…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 18 and 19 March 2017
This weekend you can celebrate the East End, St Patrick’s Day, visit a sculptural installation or a take in a children’s theatre show.
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October Half Term: Tricks and Treats
This week we have been posting two suggested activities every day. The “tricks” are free activities, the “treats” are paid activities.
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October Half Term: Tricks and Treats
This week we are posting two suggested activities every day. Each “trick” is a free activity, each “treat” is a paid activity.
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What’s on at the weekend? – 24, 25 September 2016
This weekend in London you can celebrate the harvest, sample Malaysia and Japan, go behind the scenes of London Transport and more…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 16, 17 April 2016
This weekend there’s family space fun, the last chance to catch Alice, classic cars and voices…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 21, 22 November 2015
There’s lots on this weekend. Choose from a Plague Takeover, an Enchanted Woodland, two Kids’ Festivals, and various Christmas Markets starting to pop up across town…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 14, 15 November 2015
This weekend choose from a parade, fireworks, a festival, free performances and Tintin…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 14, 15 February 2015 (and half term)
There’s plenty of fun to be had around town this week. We’ve selected our highlights – from a children’s festival to book-swapping, food cravings to exploding plants…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 31 January, 1 February 2015
This week, head indoors for Museum- and Gallery-based family activities or head outdoors to explore a winter garden…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 13, 14 December 2014
This weekend, in no particular order: an Olympic Christmas, Gamelan Chimes, unique gifts, Christmas past and dolls houses…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 30, 31 August 2014
Before the summer is finally over and everyone goes back to school (metaphorically if not literally), there’s still some festive fun to be had in the Capital this weekend. Whether you’re into music, sports or history – there’s something to celebrate this weekend…
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What’s on at the Bank Holiday weekend? – 23, 24, 25 August 2014
Everyone is clearly heading to the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, as there doesn’t seem to be much else happening. Nonetheless, if you’re not planning on watching the parades, you could try an Olympic boat trip or a food festival in a Royal Palace…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 9, 10 August 2014
There’s not a huge amount to excite in London this weekend which is probably no bad thing given the first bad weather warnings of the summer. Still, if you are looking for entertainment there’s a whole weekend of cycling fun, a cow-themed music festival (yes, really) and lots of children’s theatre to choose from…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 26, 27 July 2014
This weekend: a carnival, a village fete, a festival and a garden party; free children’s theatre and free Magnums…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 19, 20 July 2014
This weekend in London: a country show, mudlarking, a cultural festival and a street food contest…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 12, 13 July 2014
There are festivals happening all over London this weekend, celebrating everything from music and food to sailing and skipping….
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Inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire: family days out in York
The Tour de France sets off from Yorkshire this week with Stage 2 starting in the historic city of York. We spend a lot of time in York visiting family, so we have put together our favourite York family days out. Whether you are there this weekend for the Grand Départ, or taking a break in York over the summer, there’s plenty to do…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 28, 29 June 2014
If you didn’t manage a ticket for the Glastonbury Festival this weekend, head to a free festival in London. Our picks: Crystal Palace, Bermondsey, Dragon Boats…
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