Horniman Museum Butterfly House
The long-awaited Horniman Butterfly House opened this week and we’ve been along to have a look.
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Summer Holidays Special – Summer Festivals
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…).
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Summer Holidays Special – Children’s Theatre
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:
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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? – 20, 21 May 2017
This weekend let the toddlers takeover, go to an urban fete, imagine you’re in Sicily, or take in a literary festival for kids…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 13, 14 May 2017
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?
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What’s on at the weekend? – 22, 23 April 2017
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:
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What’s on over Easter weekend? – 14 to 17 April 2017
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…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 1, 2 April 2017
This weekend marks the start of the school holidays for some, and London is alive with child-friendly activities. Here are a select few:
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What’s on at the weekend? – 25, 26 March 2017
This weekend choose from floating puppet theatre, dinosaur dancing, playing with words, or a spot of graffiti…
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What’s on in half term? – 11 to 19 February 2017
Trying not to break the bank? We’ve picked out some free and low-cost suggestions for days out in London this half term…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 7, 8 January 2017
Happy New Year! The holidays are over but the kids still need entertaining at the weekend. This week you can celebrate the end of Christmas, become a Museum researcher, see new portraits of Roald Dahl favourites, or meet amazing maritime characters…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 3, 4 December 2016
This weekend there are lots of Christmas markets, a Lego creation and circus skills…
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What’s on at the weekend? – 26, 27 November 2016
This weekend you can finally check out the new Design Museum and various Christmas markets, gardens and illuminated trails…
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The BFG
It’s been a cinematic week at babydaytripper. When everyone feels under the weather and no-one wants to venture out to be, quite literally, underneath the current weather, then we end up at the cinema or having a DVD afternoon. Fortuitously this week, we had the chance to review Steven Spielberg’s The BFG, which is out now on Digital Download, DVD and Blu-Ray (for those of you doing a spot of early Christmas shopping).
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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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October Half Term: Tricks and Treats (Tuesday)
This week we are posting two suggested activities every day. The “tricks” are all free activities, the “treats” are paid activities.
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What’s on at the weekend? – 22, 23 October 2016
This weekend, try your hand at art, apple bobbing, flying or palaeontology…
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