http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html The latest updates news shows events and special offers for families in London. en-us kids london Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:50:44 GMT Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:50:44 GMT kids-london-guide.com http://www.kids-london-guide.com/horniman-museum.html The Horniman Museum has some great Egyptian mummies and the Great Court is stunning Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:50:44 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Your-Kid-can-become-a-FIFA-World-Cup-Flag-Bearer! Christmas will come early for two incredibly lucky young people from the UK as Sony Ericsson is, today, launching a competition to enable them to become 2010 FIFA World Cup Flag Bearers. Live the dream together Football enthusiast families across the UK will be able to enter their child into the free draw by logging onto www.sonyericsson.com/extraman and completing a very simple task. If you and your child love football then this is the competition for you! This incredible opportunity for 10-16 year old girls and boys will see them, and a parent, travel to the home of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Each child and parent will receive free flights, stunning hotel accommodation plus a ticket for the parent to watch their child take to the field alongside some of the worlds greatest football stars. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:08:52 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#G-Force:-A-Great-Film-for-Kids The new spectacular, live action film G-Force follows the adventures of five gallant guinea pigs, who have been trained as secret government agents to become G-Force. Trained and ready for action are; Darwin (Sam Rockwell), the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster (Tracy Morgan), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; Juarez (Penelope Cruz), a sexy martial arts pro; Speckles (Nicolas Cage), a star-nosed mole who is the computer and information mastermind; and Hurley (Jon Favreau), the gluttonous civilian who cant stomach injustice. As the fearless five-some realize that the world is in danger from corrupt machines manufactured by electronics boss Leonard Saber (Bill Nighy), they must escape the clutches of the FBI and prove their worth as they embark upon a secret mission to save the world, which pushes their spy skills to the limit! The fate of the world is in their paws Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:57:38 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/dont-use-the-left-luggage-area-at-train-stations.html because it costs 8.00 per item - that's per day or part day! In comparison; Madrid or Paris is 6 euros for a locker holding 5/6 items, Instead Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:05:04 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/snakes-and-ladders1.html IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! I'm going there again on Sunday for the 10th time. Love Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:52:56 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Butterfly-Jungle-at-Natural-History-Museum Take a magical jungle journey this summer. Crawl through the dark depths of the forest floor then climb to the heady heights of the tree canopy and experience the magic and beauty of live butterflies and other rainforest creatures. Exhibition continues until 27th September. Child tickets are from 3.50 and adults from 5.40. Family tickets from 15. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:33:55 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Horrible-Histories:-Terrible-Trenches-Exhibition This exhibition is based on the bestselling book series written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown. Find out about life in the terrible trenches during the First World War in a new family exhibition at Imperial War Museum London. Discover the barmy battleplans and foul food. See how soldiers dealt with lovely lice, gruesome gas, sickness and sores. Try on the curious clothing, climb through a mining tunnel and explore an officers dugout. Peer into no-mans land with a periscope, smell the stenches and splat the rats! Will you survive the terrible trenches? From 18th July 2009 to 31st October 2010 Children aged 5 and under go free! Click on link to book tickets. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:37:00 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Free-London-Shows-for-Kids During Kids Week (from 14th to 28th August) children aged 5-16 years old can see an awesome selection of over 28 dazzling shows for free as long as they are accompanied by an adult paying full price. There is a great selection of shows including Wicked, Sister Act, Stomp and many more. Tickets sell fast so make sure you don't miss out! Click the link below for information on how to book participating shows, linked activities and workshops Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:50:41 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/Sherlock-Holmes-Museum.html The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a fun place to visit for fans of Conan Doyle's murder mysteries Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:36:39 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Free-Family-Prom-at-Royal-Albert-Hall On Sunday 26th July there will be a free family concert which has been specially devised to give new and younger audiences a first taste of classical music and a flavour of the music to be heard throughout the season. Theres music by Elgar and Holst, Saint-Sans and Britten, plus a newly devised work designed for the BBC Proms Family Orchestra (which gives its debut performance at a Proms concert). This is a great opportunity for the family to enjoy music in the wonderful setting of the Royal Albert Hall Time: 11am Tube: South Kensington Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:39:57 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/kids-london.html The Kids London blog will tell you what's on, where and when as well as tell you about special offers Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:16:18 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Free-Fun-Day-for-Kids-at-Brown-Hart-Gardens This free children's fun day is one not to be missed. It is hosted in the family friendly Brown Hart Gardens, just a two minute walk from Bond Street Tube Station in London's Mayfair. It's going to be a fun packed day with lots of entertainment, games and rides to keep the children amused all day long. The day is happening between 10am and 5pm and no ticket is necessary. Address: Brown Hart Gardens, Duke Street, Westminster, London, W1K 6WP Nearest Tube: Bond St Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:40:09 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-travel-tips.html London travel tips for families with children - make your trip more enjoyable! Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:57:13 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Don't-miss-this-Interactive-Fountain! This summer, until October 23rd, Jeppe Hein's fountain is back in London. You will find this wonderful and refreshing interactive display at Southbank Centre. So what exactly is it? Well, this danish artist created a fountain called "Appearing Rooms". It is an intriguing interactive installation where walls of water rise and fall randomly to create a series of constantly changing 'rooms'. Visitors can walk in and out of these rooms but they had better move quickly if they don't want to get wet! No doubt the kids will have the opposite idea and think that getting soaked is what it is all about :) Daily 10am to 10pm Southbank Centre Near Waterloo Free Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:36 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/Roald-Dahl-Childrens-Gallery.html The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery is a magical place with lots of hands-on exhibits Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:39:07 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/leeds-castle.html Going to Leeds Castle is a brilliant London day trip that the kids will love Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:16:29 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/legoland.html Going to Legoland is a brilliant London day trip that the kids will love Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:20:43 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/London-day-trips.html The best London Day Trips for families with kids that will keep everyone entertained from Legoland to Leeds Castle Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:18:06 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Roller-Disco-at-02-Arena From 4 July - 5 Sept, one of the fun-packed events in London is the Roller Disco at The O2. There is bound to be a great atmosphere and parents can re-live their teenage years whilst their kids improve their roller-skating skills and burn off some energy! Open: 10am - 10pm Prices: From 5 - 10 (Family of 4 - 25) Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:41:24 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#The-Big-Dig This summer the Museum of London Docklands will be digging up the city on The Big Dig - a specially designed family experience which runs from 11 July to 6 September 2009. Wannabe Indiana Joneses will be kitted up with a hard hat and trowel and get to search for genuine artefacts and remains in their own trenches, just like real archaeologists! Experts will be on hand to show them how to record, analyse, identify and interpret finds, which all form a vital part of a bigger puzzle. Participants will then down tools and see how their discoveries give us evidence of ancient buildings. Piece by piece the fascinating world of early Londoners will be uncovered. 20 Sessions per day lasting for 1 hour starting from 10.05am last session 5pm. Fee payable 5.00 Minimum age: 4 year Book in advance: 020 7001 9844 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:37:37 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/Littlelegends.html Work is being carried out on Little Legends so you have been redirected to the Kids London Guide Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:36:44 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#London-Zoo-at-Night For one night only, ZSL London Zoo will open its doors after hours to give you and your family a Friday night out with a difference. Watch the zoo come alive on a summers evening with music and colourful entertainment as you have a drink and a bite to eat. This is set to be a unique experience and an opportunity to see some of the most fascinating animals on earth up close as the sun begins to set. There will be Animals in Action demonstrations and you can learn about your favourite animals with the special keeper talks and feeds. Explore Animal Adventure, ZSL London Zoos brand new children's zoo, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and experiences of life in the animal kingdom. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:13:20 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Childrens-Art-Day-2009 Children's Art Day actually takes place all this week from 6th to 12th July. There are a variety of free art and craft activities on offer at a number of different venues. There are activities for everyone from toddlers to 18 year olds. Check out the website for further details. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:07:19 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/map-of-london.html Map of London for Kids - all the best places for the family including parks, attractions and more Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:19:13 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Harry-Potter-&-The-Half-Blood-Prince See the 6th film in the Harry Potter Series at the BFI IMAX, Waterloo. Selected scenes are in 3D! From 15th July to 13th August there will be 3 or 4 shows a day. Watch out for Voldemort. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:33:35 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/harry-potter-walking-tour.html Explore the parts of London that inspired Harry Potter with a bit of magic thrown in Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:27:56 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/original-london-sightseeing-tour.html The Original London Sightseeing Tour is an open top bus hop-on and hop-off service with over 90 stops and a free Thames Cruise Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:09:12 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-ducktours.html London Ducktours is an exciting amphibious road and river tour of the capital which appeals to visitors of all ages! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:09 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/London-tours.html The best London Tours for families with kids that will keep everyone entertained Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:07:02 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/Resources.html Other useful websites for families with kids visiting London Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:07:15 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/lewington-centre-se16.html Great day out for under 5's - soft play area, also garden area, sing along song time, healthy eating and Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:00:07 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-zoo1.html Not a good place to go on a rainy day as most of it is outside. Also, many of the cages are refurbished in the Winter so you might not see everything Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:10:57 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-zoo.html London Zoo has a huge range of animals on show here, from the tallest giraffe to the tiniest spider Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:58:37 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Storytime-at-Museum-of-London-Docklands At 3pm every Thursday during term time, at the Museum of London Docklands, there are stories, music and fun for 30 minutes. Kids can then play in the Mudlark Gallery afterwards - an exciting and informative, interactive play area. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:06:44 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Somerset-House-Family-Programme This takes place every Saturday from 2 to 2.30pm and is aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years. A great activity for creative children and you can enjoy the wonderful impressionist paintings in the permanent exhibition. Nearest tube: Charing Cross Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:51:19 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Chinese-New-Year Chinese New Year is tomorrow, 26th January, but the Trafalgar Square celebrations kick off at 12pm on Sunday 1st February. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:36:21 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Last-Day-of-International-Mime-Festival! This takes place at the Barbican and is good way to spend a rainy afternoon. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:32:57 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/belgo-centraal1.html This place is noisy but fun. My 6 year old loved it even though he doesn't like Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:11:58 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/the-lion-king.html The whole family loved this show - it has a great cast, amazing special effects and the costumes were Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:49:46 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/kew-gardens1.html If you live in London, this place is worth joining - the cost of membership is very reasonable and you will recoup the cost within a couple of Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:45:37 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/premier-inn.html A basic but comfortable hotel with everything you will need. Affordable Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:42:58 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/tate-modern1.html Fantastic art gallery, and the art trolley is great on a wet/cold weekend for keeping the kids happy. Really good boat trip between both Tate Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:21:06 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/polka-theatre1.html I take my kids here regularly. It is such a good way to introduce your children to the theatre. I can't recommend it highly Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:19:22 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/hampton-court1.html You've got to go to the maze! This place is great for children. A fun day Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:15:38 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-aquarium1.html I took my 2 year old 'odd-son' - or whatever the secular equivalent of godson is - there a couple of days ago. He loved it - especially the sharks and Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:14:47 GMT http://www.kids-london-guide.com/london-guide-blog.html#Harry-Potter-Tours-of-London If you have slightly older kids who are fans of the Harry Potter books, then one novel way to explore London is to take the Harry Potter Walk. This walk is guided by a man called Alan who wears a green carnation. The walk is one of a series given by London Walks. The full title of the walk is the Myths and Legends behind Harry Potter - Wizards, Werewolves & Vampires and is described as follows ... Lets put the cat amongst the pixies: Harry Potter isnt just kids stuff. There are very real tales - and real locales - behind the stories of Harry and friends. Those tales, those locales inform this walk. Was there really an invisibility cloak? Whats the truth behind the Philosophers Stone? What place inspired Diagon Alley? Theres good gripping London stuff behind a lot of the Harry Potter goings on - everything from characters names to the origin of monsters. Well solve a mystery or two: e.g., where is the entrance to The Ministry of Magic and can we get in? In short, this walk is a serious study of a subject more fantastical than fiction. And, yes, theres even some magic. Meet at 5pm on Sundays outside Embankment Tube (on Circle, District, Northern and Bakerloo lines). There is no need to book, just turn up. The walk takes about 2 hours and cover about 1 mile. It costs 6 for adults, but kids under 15 go free if accompanied by their parent(s). Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:14:23 GMT