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Dance
Charming and thoroughly professional, the young dancers of London Children's Ballet return to the Peacock Theatre with The Secret Garden
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Dance
Let's All Dance presents Goldilocks The Ballet, a charming adventure aimed at budding balletomanes, in Sadler's Wells second house, the Lilian Baylis studio
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Kids
The Sticky Dance by Second Hand Dance offers children a chance to play an active part in a unique installation/show centred on sticky tape
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Dance
Starchitects by the dance-circus company Motionhouse is a thoroughly enjoyable show with much to delight the whole family
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Immersive
The Royal Opera House hosts a Festival of New Choreography showcasing new and diverse dance-makers from the UK and beyond
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Dance
A child-friendly version of Swan Lake returns to the stage this spring, as part of English National Ballet and English National Ballet School's My First Ballet project
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Festival
Southbank's famous Imagine Children's Festival returns this winter half-term with a huge range of programmes for children and their grown-ups
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Dance
Northern Ballet brings its charming, hugely entertaining ballet for children Tortoise & The Hare to the Linbury Theatre
Tried and Tested
Dance
Scottish Dance Theatre’s Pirates! – a zany, swashbuckling dance theatre adventure for the whole family – is this year’s Christmas offering at The Place
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Dance
December means Nutcracker and more
In The Know
Themes
From reusable Japanese wrap to compostable adornments, here's what you need to know about sustainable wrapping
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Kids
Lace up your skates and prepare to glide across the city's most festive, glittering rinks this winter with our guide to the best ice skating in London
In the Know
Kids
Stock up on seasonal veg, find a perfect photo backdrop and get Halloween-ready with our roundup of the best pumpkin patches near London
In the Know
Kids
Looking for what to do with kids in London this October half-term? We've got the family covered
Essential
Kids
Feast on fresh fruit, stock up on veg and enjoy a day out at the best pick-your-own farms near London
In the Know
Things to do
Wimbledon is back on court for 2023. Here are some of the best places in London to catch a match this summer
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Musicals
Make the most of Kids Week: free theatre tickets for children to London family shows in London this August will sell out fast!
In The Know
Kids
A guide to the best things to do with children this Easter, to please tiny tots and teens alike. Watch this space for more events as they develop!
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Kids
Returning favourite Dinosaur World Live brings to life prehistoric heroes from the Jurassic times in the leafy confines of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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Kids
The Tempest has been reimagined to give little ones aged 6+ their first taste of Shakespeare at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre this summer
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Kids
Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri's first kids' novel Every Leaf A Hallelujah has been adapted for the stage, hoping to delight little theatregoers at Regent's Park this summer
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Kids
Your game plan of everything to do with the kids in London: February half-term 2023 promises adventure and excitement for all the family
In The Know
Themes
Our Christmas mood this year: Grateful - and thoughtful. These kids' Christmas gifts offer some charm beyond the usual 'play with once, then forget about' vibe…
In the Know
Musicals
Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Alisha Weir star in this spectacular film adaptation of the Matilda stage musical
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Shopping
Evoke warm and fuzzy feelings this season with a delightful Christmas Eve box for your little ones
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Immersive
Get ready to pass Go! Beloved board game Monopoly has been transformed into an immersive theatre experience in London
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Kids
From an ice rink to a snow-topped circus: find the Christmas spirit in Hyde Park as Winter Wonderland returns for its 15th anniversary season
In the Know
Shopping
Stationery stores appeal to all ages, and London's coolest offerings are sure to inspire your inner creative
In The Know
Kids
Family members' clubs offer everything a kid - and their parent - could want, under one very stylish roof. Here are the best family clubs in the city.
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Kids
Many of London's parks and squares have exciting fountains, paddling pools and water features – to dip a toe into or run through with abandon…
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Festival
The annual Totally Thames festival returns for 2022, with 90 arts-related events taking place along the banks of London's leading river. Here are the highlights to catch
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Kids
A cast of former SIX queens bring to life Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, a musical homage to history's great women