Attractions

London Mums party at Ferdinand-themed Fiesta Latina at the top of the Shard

To celebrate the DVD release of Ferdinand, a group of London Mums and children from the Kids’ Club attended an exclusive event at The View from The Shard during the Easter holidays. No need to say that that the views were un-bull-ievable. Ah Ah! Although the private is over,The View from The Shard have teamed up with the friendliest bull in town, Ferdinand, and have created exciting…
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Activities

Spring Easter break family activities in London

This Winterhas been too long and cold andI really look forward to this Spring – Easter break. It will be good for children too to be off school and get themuch-needed mental energy to face thefinalrushbefore the Summer. I alsoknow that for mums it will be a challenging time tryingto entertain the little (and less little) ones for almost three…
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Great Outdoors

Allium Extravaganza at Arundel Castle - 1 May - 1 June 2018

During May & June 2018 eruptions of pom-pom headed alliums will burst into bloom at Arundel Castle. Exploding into flower with bright blooms towering over neighbouring plants, it’s easy to see why alliums are a firm favourite with the nation’s gardeners and nicknamed the ‘fireworks of gardening’. The allium display can be seen throughout the Walled Gardens at Arundel Castle with over…
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Great Outdoors

Living History Weekend at Arundel Castle - 14 - 15 April 2018

Commemorating the 950th Anniversary of Arundel Castle’s initial construction in 1068. Find out what it was really like to live at the Castle in the early Norman period in this absorbing two-day event. With weaponry, armour and combat demonstrations, there is something to inform and entertain visitors of all ages. Tickets From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs) From £13 for an adult From £51 for a…
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South West London

Art Historian, Critic and TV presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon to lecture at Putney High School as part of the PIE Putney Ideas Exchange 15 March 2018

On the evening of Thursday 15 March 2018 from 7 to 9pm, Putney High School GDST will open the doors of its Performing Arts Centre to welcome Andrew Graham-Dixon, leading art historian, critic and well-known presenter of arts television, in the next of their PIE (Putney Ideas Exchange) and lecture series. London Mums will be attending. The event is also open to the public. (Tickets available…
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Great Outdoors

Annual Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle - 15 April - 15 May 2018

DuringApril and May, Arundel Castle is the place for tulip enthusiasts.During this period over 60,000 tulips will bloom in the Castle’s stunning gardens providing visitors with one of the most impressive tulip displays in the country. A wide range of varieties of tulips will be in flower at the Castle creating an explosion of colour throughout its extensive walled gardens. Spring…
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Normans and Crusaders at Arundel Castle - 31 March - 2 April 2018

Normans and Crusaders is a great event taking place at Arundel Castle between 31 March and 2 April 2018. Set within a tented encampment on the American lawns, this Easter weekend visitors will witness breath-taking demonstrations of Norman weaponry, armour, combat, archery and falconry. There will also be craft displays and have-a-go archery for the over 8s to ensure an Easter to…
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Dinosaurs in the Wild is London latest pop-up attraction

If you’ve ever wondered what life was like 67 million years ago, new London attractionDinosaurs in the Wild takes you there in person so you can find out for yourself. Personally I always wanted to board a time machine like Marty and Doc in Return to the Future soI really loved this experience.The popularity of time machines and dinosaurs have driven the creators of…
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The Tower of London - The best London landmark for family edutainment from Knight School to live history lessons

In 20 years living in London, I have visited the Tower of London four times and every time I find it more interesting and fascinating than the previous visit. This is because the organisers of the activities taking place at the Tower of London keep innovating by bringing in new edutainment for children as well as adults. ThisFebruary half term, for example, along with hundreds of other…
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