Calling all aspiring doctors, geologists, engineers, chemists and scientists – sign up to Little House of Science’s Winter Physics Science Camps over the school holidays! 13-22 December 2021
Embark on an adventure of discovery and fun at Little House of Science’s specially designed science camps for children aged 4-7 & 8-12.
Designed to inspire and encourage a love of science, these camps will help children deepen and grow in their knowledge of the scientific world whether learning about How Penguins can Teach us about Entropy or uncovering Biomimicry: What Can We Learn from Polar Bears? And from The science of Snowflakes to Redesigning the Sleigh: Solve Problems Like an Engineer there is something for all your little and big scientists.
As well as making new friends and reconnecting with friends from previous years, Children will be able to learn in an interactive and fun way with our highly trained scientists.
Check out our full list of topics right here at Little House of Science Winter Physics Camp Timetable
Stagecoach in Kensington
Stagecoach Performing Arts Kensington and Hammersmith provides fun and engaging classes in dance, drama and singing where children thrive in a safe and happy environment. Stagecoach children are encouraged to express themselves, and creativity and confidence are nurtured.
Our Spring Term starts on 7th/8th January – enrol here or telephone 020 8398 8106 for more information.
Two-week trials available – £25 for Early Stages (4 to 6-year-olds) and £50 for Main Stages (6 to 18-year-olds)
Classes on Fridays in West Kensington and Saturdays off Kensington High Street.
Petra’s Place Nursery and Therapy centre
Have you noticed that your child’s development is delayed, or their behaviour has changed? As a parent, it can be hard to accept that your child may have autism or special needs and requires more specialised support.
Acknowledging that your child needs this help is the first step towards helping them achieve their full potential.
Petra’s Place is a nursery and early-intervention therapy centre for children with special needs and autism aged 2 – 6 years. Contact reception@petrasplace.co.uk to sign up now.
Happy Campers Club
Happy Campers Club is a holiday camp for children ages 3-7, consisting of uniquely curated classes tailored for this age group. The classes use founder Sofia’s signature DICE method: Discover, Imagine, Create, Explore, which is a fun, engaging and effective method that makes children’s learning experience enjoyable!
The diverse activities reinforce key areas of learning and development through thematic arts and crafts, drama, sports, games, singing/dancing, yoga and storytelling.
Child development and confidence-building are our core values, the classes are designed to provide the children with a creative outlet to innovate, discover new concepts, make new friends and have fun in a nurturing and safe environment!
My Christmas Orchestral Adventure
Calling Santa’s little helpers!
Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully Albert’s Orchestra has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!
We need to zip around the world on an orchestral adventure to track him down. Along the way we’ll ice skate on frozen lakes, go on a sleigh ride and enjoy a white Christmas, all without leaving the Royal Albert Hall’s magical auditorium.
A full symphony orchestra will bring our adventure to life!
Will you help Albert’s Orchestra save Christmas?
Chickenshed’s Christmas show – EverAfter – A mixed up fairytale
Chickenshed is back this Christmas with their famously huge cast in a dazzling new production… “EverAfter – A mixed-up fairytale” opens 24 November – 8 January.
Follow Hansel and Gretel’s adventures as they fend for themselves in the Wildwoods. Be enchanted by mischievous Princesses, who dance until their shoes are worn out; meet a wicked stepmother intent on revenge; sympathise with Hansel and Gretel’s father, searching the forest for a sign of his beloved children; laugh, boo and hiss at the man with no name…
“EverAfter – A mixed-up fairytale” is guaranteed to leave you with a warm glow this Christmas.
Swimming Nature
Swimming nature’s bookings are open for the Spring term with a large variety of pools to choose from throughout London. We offer parent and baby classes from 3 months up to 3 years, followed by children’s 2:1 swimming lessons for children aged between 3 and 15.
Our highly skilled instructors ensure that your child can gain confidence in the water, and learn to swim beautifully.
We are proud to have taught Olympic Gold Medalist Tom Dean how to swim when he was a young boy!
Book online or call 03445 040506
What’s on for Kids at the Institut français
The French Institute offers opportunities for kids to get creative and crafty with hands-on after-school workshops or to get together with the whole family for movies at Ciné Lumière with their CinéFamilies screenings catering to toddlers, kids and parents with babies.
Watch out for the screenings of the CBeebies Christmas Show, The Night Before Christmas on 4 Dec which will be attended by Santa Claus himself coming with special surprises in his sack and don’t miss the release of A Boy Called Christmas. Rendezvous à l’Institut!
Royal Albert Hall Carols
Christmas is not complete without Carols at the Royal Albert Hall, and 2021 is no exception. This year the Halls spectacular auditorium will be filled with seasonal sounds for 14 performances across 6 sensational days.
This, the biggest Carols concert season the Hall has held in recent years is guaranteed to get you and your little ones into the Christmas spirit. Featuring favourite traditional carols and modern festive arrangements, these special concerts are not to be missed!
TARKA Christmas Holiday Classes
TARKA Christmas Holiday Classes are the perfect way to have fun this Christmas! TARKA is unlike any children’s class in London. TARKA blends developmental exercise with excitement and adventure so that children develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, problem-solving, teamwork, communication & leadership and making friends. Most of all, it’s just great fun!
Classes are running from the 16th-22nd December & the 4-5th January. Christmas themed games and crafts are a given! There are 45-minute morning classes for children aged 18-36 months & then 4 hour or 2-hour classes for children aged 3-7 years. Classes are available in Notting Hill, Fulham & Knightsbridge venues. Check out our website to book!
Meet Santa and help fix his sleigh! London Transport Museum From 4 December
Be among the first to try out London Transport Museum’s brand new interactive sleigh. Santa’s Sleigh needs fixing up before it’s ready to deliver presents. Little engineers will have fun checking all systems are go and making last-minute repairs in time for Christmas.
Children can also meet the big man in red and his special Elf assistant in a magical winter garden from 4-23 December and get a free Christmas badge, then cuddle up in Santa’s Hideaway for stories, or join a festive trail around the galleries with weekly prizes up for grabs.
The Little Gym Westfield Christmas Camps
School may be out, but the fun is on at The Little Gym Westfield!
During the Christmas holidays, rain or snow, The Little Gym camps combine fun, sport, creative activities and learning to keep your kids active, entertained and laughing. All while carefully developing their minds, bodies and self-confidence. Children love them!
All our 3-hour camps are Ofsted Registered and can be booked as a one-off or as many sessions as you would like to. Adventure camps are for 3-8 yrs and Skill Thrill Camps for 5-12yrs.
Camps running 20th-23rd & 29th-31st December
Action Amanda’s Christmas Extravaganza
Join Action Amanda, Santa and a host of special guests for an afternoon of festive frolics.
Sunday 5th December 3:30-5:30pm, Tara Copthorne Hotel, Kensington, W8 5SY
There’ll be…
· Singing, dancing, music and magic
· Storytime with Santa and gifts for every child
· Mince pies, festive fizz and Christmas cupcakes
Single ticket (1 adult and 1 child) £26
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £45*
*Additional child tickets available
Tickets are limited to keep everyone safe, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Storytime with Father Christmas
Father Christmas once again returns to his secret London headquarters at the Royal Albert Hall!
In this very special festive experience, magic awaits your little ones as the Hall’s beautiful porch is transformed into an enchanting winter grotto.
Step inside a whimsical world where you’ll be greeted by Father Christmas and his merry head elf Crumpet as they take you on a joyful journey in this charming Christmas Storytime session, ending with each child taking home their very own gift!
Coding in a Winter Wonderland
Are you up for some festive fun this holiday? On the 20th – 23rd December, step into our winter wonderland at St John’s Church in Notting Hill for a BlueShift Christmas camp like never before.
If your child is between the ages of 5-14 and loves coding and robotics- this is the camp for them! We are combining all of their favourite games, animations and robotics and bringing them to digital life!
We believe in empowering young people with the skills to become digital creators and transform their futures. So, join us for Merry Minecraft, Robloxmas, Jinglebots and many more festive courses.
Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall
It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! And after a year away the Royal Albert Hall is overjoyed to welcome back Birmingham Royal Ballet to its spectacular stage for the critically-acclaimed season.
This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, is the quintessential Christmas treat for all the family.
Especially created for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes, stunning lighting, and dazzling projections – it’s the ‘biggest Nutcracker in London’ (Londonist). Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic again together this Christmas!
Christmas biscuits workshops for children aged 3+
Step into bibidù’s magical biscuit grotto this Christmas season for an unforgettable, creativity-packed experience. With different themes and activities ranging from biscuit tree decorating to gingerbread house making, come and join in some old-fashioned festive fun in a fully immersive and enchanting setting.
We also have our selection of all-natural, handmade traditional and seasonal biscuits for sale. Workshops run for two hours and children can be left in our care or accompanied.
For bookings and more information, please visit email biscuits@bibidubiscuits.com or visit their website or call 07775158911.
Hamilton Wallis, Nannies and household staff
Are you a busy, professional family?
Is your time with your children limited and often chaotic?
Do you feel stressed and simply have too much to do?
If any of those feel all too familiar to you, the good news is that Hamilton Wallis can help!
Providing a premier, domestic staffing and childcare service for your family and home, wherever life takes you. We will help you to identify the support you need to restore the most valuable of commodities, time!
Call 07726 266237 or email us to book your free discovery call and learn how we can support you!
A jolly time at Paultons Park’s Christmas extravaganza
Paultons Park, the UK’s number one family theme park and the home of Peppa Pig World, will be celebrating Christmas with its highly-anticipated festive event, running on weekends and selected dates from 4th – 23rd December.
This year’s Celebration of Christmas event at Paultons Park will see the park transformed into a Christmas wonderland with magical illuminations across the site. A variety of rides and attractions throughout the park will be available to enjoy during the event.
Pre-booking online is required and booking early is advised.
Head to paultonspark.co.uk for more information and to secure tickets for a Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park.
Pre-booking online is required and booking early is advised due to significant interest in this event. Head to our website for more information and to secure tickets for a Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park.
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
The UK’s most iconic festive event will be making its grand return this Christmas. After a one-year hiatus and difficult Christmas for many in 2020, this year friends and family can finally get together and ring in the season at London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
Open daily from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is bringing back Christmas with a wondrous list of attractions, new themes and returning favourites including the UK’s largest outdoor Ice Rink, new Magical Ice Kingdom and Bar Ice experiences, new Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Berserk shows, the Giant Wheel, and more.
Natural History Museum Ice Rink Returning For The Final Time In 2021
London’s Natural History Museum Ice Rink is returning for the 2021 winter season for the last time. Set against the beautiful backdrop of one of London’s most iconic landmarks, skaters can take to the ice from Friday 22 October 2021 until Sunday 16 January 2022. After a one year hiatus and difficult Christmas for many in 2020, the NHM Ice Rink is back to restore some festive cheer and reunite friends and families with a much-loved London winter tradition.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
Before Pan, there was Peter. Mary doesn’t want to grow up, so has run away to Kensington Gardens where her father, George, tells her the incredible origin story of ‘the boy who wouldn’t grow up’. Through games and songs, they take a flight of imagination into Peter Pan’s earliest adventures.
Betwixt-and-Between’s magical adaptation of J.M.Barrie’s Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens invites you to fly away with them on this 60-minute story-telling adventure. With original music, puppetry and wonderful characters this charming family show is filled with joy, wit and nostalgia that makes it a festive treat for all ages.
Meet Father Christmas at the National Gallery
Come along with your family and be the very first to experience this festive event and help Santa’s elves with preparations for the busiest Christmas yet.
The Christmas experience (which opens to the public from 27 November) will have a big interactive element with lots of fun activities for children and families including crafting snowflakes and storytime with the elves. There will be photo opportunities and prizes throughout, don’t forget to collect your little pouch of reindeer food to leave out on Christmas night and your special gift from the Elven sorting office!
Cirque du Soleil back to London’s Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil will finally return to London’s Royal Albert Hall on 12 January 2022 with its critically acclaimed and jaw-dropping production of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. With intermission over, almost two years later, Cirque du Soleil will return due to public demand with one of the most technically demanding shows ever to be staged there.
2022 also marks 25 years since Cirque du Soleil first brought its captivating magic with the show Saltimbanco into the famed London venue. Since then, more than 3.5 Million spectators have seen the awe-inspiring acrobatics. Tickets on sale now.
Cinderella: the AWESOME truth at Polka Theatre
Think you know the story of Cinderella? Well, let us introduce Cindy and Ella: the REAL ugly sisters. Cindy wants to be rich and famous and is glued to her phone. Ella’s been practising her kickboxing and just wants to have FUN.
When they meet a Prince who isn’t so charming and a fairy godmother who’s not what she seems, Ella must save her sister from a terrible fate before midnight strikes. With help from an unusually nutty squirrel, can brave Ella make it in time?
Biltmore festive afternoon tea
Do not miss The Biltmore Mayfair festive plans for the holiday season, offering a special Biltmore Ballerina Festive Afternoon Tea and Christmas menu designed by Jason Atherton.
Available throughout the month of December, guests can escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping in Mayfair, and head to the magical terrace, surrounded by foliage covered walls, festive lighting, cushioned seating, and heaters during the cosy period.
Choose between Festive Afternoon Tea at Café Biltmore – available 1st– 31st December or For little ones: Father Christmas and the Sugar Plum Fairies Biltmore Ballerina Afternoon Tea – 4th, 11th, 18th December. Bookings are highly recommended
Address: 44 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair W1K 2HP
London Grads Now. 21 at Saatchi Gallery
Over 250 artworks are showcased at the Saatchi Gallery, for London Grads Now. 21 featuring graduate artists from leading art schools in London.
Open until 16 January 2022, families can enjoy the diverse range of works on display across two floors of the gallery – with explorations of colour, mediums, and subject matter from new talent from all over the world brought into the heart of Chelsea.
Tickets are from £3, under 10s go for free.
Christmas Cheer at Four Seasons Hampshire
There’s no better place to experience a quintessentially British afternoon tea than the Hotel’s 18th-century Library.
Festive themed cakes and pastries will be served alongside a selection of traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones. In the spirit of the season, Champagne packages will also be available for a truly memorable celebration.
The frolics continue at the Hotel this December, with the return of the cosy carriage rides and seasonal skating rink at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. Set within the rustic grounds, Yuletide fun awaits with luxury hot chocolate drinks, traditional mulled wine, coffee and mince pies.
The Luna Cinema’s festive film season arrives in Kensington Palace
The Luna Winter Cinema is back with its biggest winter season yet and over 47 festive film screenings in the heart of London.
Christmas classics including Love Actually, Elf, and Home Alone will be shown at Kensington Palace and Battersea Arts Centre, with a range of Christmas themed snacks and drinks, including the limited-edition festive box, available to buy on site.
The Luna Cinema’s winter season runs from the 12th to the 23rd December with tickets for the indoor screenings starting at £15.50.
The ultimate go-karting day out for family and friends this Christmas
UK’s #1 indoor Karting brand, TeamSport, was established in 1991 and currently operates 35 venues across the UK, three of which trade under the ScotKart name in Scotland.
The first track opened in Guildford, Surrey, and was designed to offer racers the best karting experience and provided new standards in the industry which remain at the heart of the business today.
TeamSport established an opportunity to develop circuits with exciting multi-level elements, provide top of the range karts and install great customer facilities. This is still part of what differentiates TeamSport today, teamed with crew who provide customers with the ultimate indoor karting experience.
Safety is at the heart of the TeamSport ethos, with full safety briefings provided ahead of anyone entering the track area in every location. All drivers under the age of 16 years old must have an adult over the age of 18 to sign them in, and any drivers under 16 years old without an adult present will be unable to race. TeamSport have invested heavily in new COVID-secure precautionary measures whilst strictly adhering to all Government advice and guidelines throughout our venues. These measures also include the implementation of state-of-the-art sanitisation and deodorisation Ozone cabinets which are used to clean all of our racewear and helmets between each use.
Santa’s Grotto at Strand Palace
Discover the magic of Christmas from the heart of London.
Santa Claus is coming to town and will be setting up shop at Strand Palace from Sunday 14th November to Friday 24th December.
Strand Palace is ideally located moments from theatre-land and Somerset House, as well as the bustling streets of Covent Garden; the perfect place to bring little ones this Christmas.
You’ll be taken on an immersive journey through an array of different lands, including a snowy tundra of ice and snow (with a few furry friends) and a quintessential toy workshop. Following a thrilling adventure, you and your little ones will find yourselves at Santa’s very own house, and upon entering will meet the main man himself.
After having the chance to tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas, each child will receive a gift making for the perfect photo opportunity.
Following the experience, a festive Christmas Afternoon Tea will be served in Haxells, our restaurant (from 24th November), where children will have the opportunity to decorate their very own gingerbread man.
Windsor Great Park Illuminated
Windsor Great Park Illuminations, the first Christmas light trail to take place in Windsor Great Park, is set to dazzle visitors with wonder and amazement this winter.
Set in the beautiful surrounds of the Obelisk Pond and within stunning woodland in one of the UK’s most famous Parks, Windsor Great Park Illuminated will open on 18 November 2021 and run until 9 January 2022.
Backyard Cinema
Backyard Cinema brings Christmas back with a bang this year with two magic experiences guaranteed to fill you with Christmas Cheer.
After having Christmas cancelled on us last year, the UK’s leading experiential cinema is determined to spread the joy, vowing to make 2021 the biggest cinematic Christmas yet with magical worlds, festive treats, nostalgia and all the mulled wine and mince pies that anyone could ask for.
Watch all your favourite heart-warming Winter films and Christmas classics in either of BYC’s two immersive seasonal get-aways: The Winter Night Garden or The Snow Kingdom. Expect brand new sets, expanded storylines, adorable creatures, magical artefacts and a whole host of peculiar, hilarious and outrageous characters with actors returning to the sets to guide you along your way.
