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Our Christmas Scoop 2023 is out! We’ve rounded up a list of the best half-term activities, events and things to do across London!

Little House of Science – Christmas Science Camp 2023

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Little House of Science – Christmas Science Camp 2023
Christmas Chemistry Lab
18th – 22nd December 2023

Calling all aspiring scientists!  Our Christmas Chemistry Lab is designed to inspire and encourage a love of science, these camps will help children deepen and grow in their knowledge of the scientific world.  Daily Topics and Experiments include:  From the First Alchemists to Modern Chemists, Explosive Chemical Reactions and Amazing Physical Changes, Experiments with Chromatography- the Chemistry of Colour, and more…

Book single days or the full weeks from 9.30-3.30 (free early drop-off from 8.30). For ages: 4-7, and 8-12 years (separately taught, age-adjusted content).

Check out our full list of topics right here at Little House of Science Christmas Science Lab.

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Stagecoach Kensington & Hammersmith – Creative Courage for Life

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Providing fun and engaging weekly classes in dance, drama and singing. Taking part in our classes is a great way for children to build confidence and they are encouraged to express themselves and be creative. We nurture and develop young potential, stretch children’s imaginations and build on their self-esteem – essential skills for life!

Our schools are busy and vibrant and our talented teaching team believe passionately in the powerful role that performing arts can play in the world of your child’s development.

Classes for 4 – 6 year-olds and 6 – 18 year-olds (split into age groups).

Two-week trials are available for our Spring Term 2023.

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The Gruffalo’s Child

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Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

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Junior Rock Climbing at The Font

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Get ROCK CLIMBING this December holidays! The Font have a range of coached Junior climbing options for those 8-18 years, ranging from Intro sessions to get safely off the ground, to a structured Development Programme for those looking to progress through the sport.

They’ve got parents covered as well! Their café & bar area serves speciality coffee, and a range of delicious baked goods, plus a fully licensed bar if only a cold glass of wine or crisp craft beer will do the trick.

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Unlocking Exam Success with The Study Buddy

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Revision can be a struggle – as every mum with a teenager coming up to GCSEs knows! Are they doing enough? Is there time to get it done? With uncertainty comes stress – for the whole house.

Say goodbye to revision headaches! The Study Buddy is an award-winning planning tool, designed specifically with exam-facing teens in mind. Each bundle is tailored to your child’s courses. To combat procrastination and reduce exam-anxiety – not to mention restores your sanity!

The Study Buddy offers an exclusive discount for Kensington Mums with the code KM23. You could be up and running in no time.

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Next stop… Christmas at London Transport Museum

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From 24 November families can meet Santa in the Museum (until 23 Dec) and climb aboard his interactive Routemaster bus-inspired sleigh! More family fun will through to the new year. Cosy up for festive story screenings, get creative with Christmas card making and weave through the Museum galleries on a digital trail.

All festive family activities are included with admission – and kids go free!

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Monkey Music’s Magical Christmas classes!

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Monkey Music’s Magical Christmas classes!

Chelsea, South Kensington Gloucester Road Belgravia Pimlico

Monkey Music’s super popular classes are packed full of magic leading up to Christmas, we’ll be decorating Monkey’s special tree, meeting all our wonderful Christmas toys and it might even snow!

If you haven’t managed to fit a class around your routine yet, you can book your first FREE class online.

Comprehensive and progressive pre-school music classes for each stage of your little one’s development, beginning with specialist baby classes from 3 months all the way up to teaching your child to read music and introducing orchestral instruments at 3-4 yrs old.

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diddly.art – free children’s art competitions – nurturing curious and creative minds!

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diddly.art is a themed monthly art competition for 4–16 year-old children of any ability!

Send in your children’s artwork and we will digitally frame each masterpiece and present it in our gallery so they can feel super proud! Each entry will be in with a chance of winning a bundle of art goodies along with a framed copy of their artwork!

Everything is absolutely free! Our mission – to encourage children to exercise their creativity as this skill is fundamental in the development of curious and resilient little minds!

This month’s theme is Winter!

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Storytelling with Santa

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Come and visit The Natural History Museum this festive season and join Santa for a special Christmas story time.

Monday 11 to Saturday 23 December at: 10.15-11.00, 11.30-12.15, 12.45-13.30, 14.00-14.45, 15.15-16.00 and 16.30-17.15

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Marching Orders: Chaotic Christmas

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Join The National Army Museum for this fun-filled family tour as they explore some of the more festive items on display.

Why did the enemy drop Christmas handkerchiefs on UN forces during the Korean War?

Why did one man want to ban Christmas completely?

How did a football match call a temporary halt to the fighting on the Western front?

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Christmas at Vauxhall City Farm

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This festive season we bring you a wonderland of festivities for all of the family to enjoy! NEW for 2023 visit our Winter Light Trail, plus meet Santa in our festive grotto, peruse our Christmas Market, take part in a Macramé Wreath Making Workshop, take home a real a real Christmas Tree, and much more!

Christmas at The Farm is happening throughout December 2023, for specific times, dates and prices, please check out our events page!

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