PTNL_May2017

WHAT’S ON WHERE
Sat 3 Jun
Great Court Games
The British Museum, WC1B 3DG
11am-4pm. Visit the Great Court with your family and play
digital games, solve challenges and explore trails that will
lead you to unexpected places in the Museum. A passport,
national ID or driver’s licence is required as a deposit.
Ages 5+. For more information visit
www.britishmuseum.org
Waterside Bingo
Victoria Park, E3 5TB
10am-12.30pm. Join the Community Park Rangers to
explore the waterside together. Try your hand at pond
dipping to learn about the inhabitants of the East Lake
and then play Waterside Bingo to win prizes. Ages 7-15.
Book on 020 7364 7968. For more information email
victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk
The Elephant Hotel
Foyles, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT
11am. Invent your own elephant guests and create your
own rooms at The Elephant Hotel with Nous Vous. Free. For
more information and to book visit www.foyles.co.uk
Dress Making with Hetty Feather
Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ
10.30am-12noon, 1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm. Create a
tippet or apron for Hetty Feather. Try on costumes from the
CBBC Hetty Feather series and wear your own newly-made
item home. Ages 7+. Free. Sign up on the day. For more
information visit www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Sun 4 Jun
Family Craft,
Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR
12noon-4pm. Each month join in these creative
workshops to bring Kenwood’s world famous paintings to
life. Families will get to work together to try out different
art and crafts whilst exploring the house and finding
out more about its collections. Charges apply. For more
information visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood
Crafternoon: The Beatles
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
2pm. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band, you are invited to take inspiration
from the artwork of The Beatles' albums and design your
very own album cover. Ages 2+. For more information and
to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
River Critters
Forty Hall, Enfield EN2 9HA
10am. Discover some of the invertebrates that live in Turkey
Brook and learn some fascinating facts about these little
critters before bringing some up to Warrener's Cottage to
take a look under a microscope to fully appreciate these
amazing creatures. Ages 4-11. Wellies essential.
For more information and to book visit
www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Herts Heavy Horse Show
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ
10am-5pm. Enjoy a family day of nostalgia and living
heritage at Capel Manor Gardens with different breeds of
heavy horse participating in the Herts Heavy Horse Show.
You will also be able to enjoy dray rides, Capel’s gardens
and animal collection, an obstacle course competition,
dog agility display, stalls and refreshments. Charges apply.
For more information visit
www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Singalong Sgt. Pepper!
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
2pm. Following last year’s sold-out event, this time
we’ll be celebrating the Summer of Love and the 50th
anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,
along with some other Beatles favourites. Charges apply.
For more information and to book visit
www.jw3.org.uk
The Little Draw
The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square,
W1U 3BN
1.30-4pm. A free drop-in drawing workshop for all ages
and abilities with Little Draw artist Niamh Aherne. For
more information visit www.wallacecollection.org
Design your Own Greek Temple
The British Museum, WC1B 3DG
11am-4pm. Become an architect by designing, building and
animating your very own temple. Designs are shared online
so you can continue to explore them at home.
Ages 5+. Free, drop in event. For more information visit
www.britishmuseum.org
Tales from the Underworld
The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN
11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Help to unravel the tale of Orpheus in
the Underworld and create your own Ancient Greek-inspired
urn, painted with scenes from the story. Ages 5-11. Places are
limited and allocated on arrival. For more information visit
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Tues 6 Jun – Sun 10 Sep
Hetty’s Hospital
Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ
Inspired by Hetty Feather’s experience of the Foundling
Hospital sick bay, young patients on the oncology and
haematology wards at Great Ormond Street Hospital have
created artworks in response to their personal experiences.
These will be displayed in the Museum’s Introductory Gallery.
For more information visit
www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Wed 7 Jun
Puppet Tales
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
3pm and 4.15pm. The children will discover a different
tale - from the most popular to the forgotten, from classical
to modern. Through this interactive storytelling, children will
develop their imagination, enrich their vocabulary and get to
socialise with their friends. For more information and to book
visit www.jw3.org.uk
Sat 10 Jun
Explore Zoology
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE
1-4pm. Ever wondered how heavy an elephant tusk is or how
sharp a shark’s tooth is? Find out in these family hands-on
specimen based activities. Enthusiastic museum educators
will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Free,
drop in event. For more information visit www.ucl.ac.uk
Maths Mash-up
Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
2-5pm. Looking for fun maths activities for all the family?
Join Maths on Toast for a mix of making, colouring, number
fun and much more. Ages 5-12. Free, drop in event. For more
information visit www.mathsontoast.org.uk
Build Roman Britain in Minecraft
The British Museum, WC1B 3DG
11am-4pm. Build a wall in Minecraft to mark the edges
of your empire, or make a unique creation inspired by the
Romans in Britain. Ages 7+. Free, drop in event. For more
information visit www.britishmuseum.org
Sun 11 Jun
Family Barn Dance,
Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, NW1 7AY
3-5pm. Take along the entire family and take part in
lively dances from the British Isles in a supportive and
fun environment. For more information and to book visit
www.cecilsharphouse.org
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN
11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Portraits stay still don't they?
Not this one. Go along and find out how to draw a portrait
that moves and changes and even disappears. Places are
limited and allocated on arrival. For more information visit
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Open Farm Sunday
Nationwide
A fantastic project which has seen hundreds of farmers
across the UK opening up their farm for one Sunday each
year – a great opportunity for everyone, young and old,
to discover first-hand what it means to be a farmer. To
find a farm to visit and for more information visit
www.farmsunday.org
Art of Sound
Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1J 0DB
11am-3pm. Experience the joint power of music and art at
this special workshop for families, run in conjunction with
the Royal College of Music. Free. For more information visit
www.royalacademy.org.uk
Open Farm Sunday
Kentish Town City Farm, NW5 4BN
9am-5pm. Enjoy a visit to the farm on Open Farm Sunday.
Highlights include: sheep, pigs, poultry, vegetables, flowers
and plants, Pony Rides and a Chicken Tour. Free entry. For
more information visit www.farmsunday.org
Fri 16 – Sat 17 Jun
The Autism Show
ExCeL London, E16 1XL
10am-5pm Fri and 10am-4.30pm Sat. Visitors can hear
from the UK's leading autism professionals, discover 100s of
products and services, listen to adults on the spectrum, and
their families, talk about their experiences and lots more. For
more information and to book visit www.excel.london
Sat 17 Jun
Summer Fete
King Henry’s Walk Garden, N1 4NX
12noon-4pm. Enjoy the delights of the garden -
welcome to adults and children alike. The garden’s
members will be selling plants, afternoon tea and
homemade cake, pizza from the outdoor wood-fired
pizza oven and Pimms from the bar. Free entry. For
more information visit www.khwgarden.org.uk
The Highgate Fair in the Square
Pond Square and South Grove, Highgate
Village, N6 6BS
12.30-5.30pm. More than 10,000 people are expected
to attend and there will be fantastic stalls, excellent
entertainment, a wide variety of food and wonderful
children's activities. Free. For more information visit
www.fairinthesquare.co.uk
The Boss Baby (U)
Regent Street Cinema, W1B 2UW
11.30am. Seven year old Tim Templeton is jealous of his
new fast talking, briefcase carrying baby brother. When he
suspects that his baby brother may not be who he makes
out, he must act quick to save his parents and restore order
in his world. Part of the Kids Kino Club. For more information
and to book visit www.regentstreetcinema.com
The Great Get Together
Brunswick Square Gardens, WC1N 1AZ
12noon-2pm. Take along a picnic lunch and a favourite
children’s book, and join your neighbours in a simple act of
friendship and sharing. Actors will be on hand to read your
stories aloud and bring much-loved tales to life.
Free. For more information visit
www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Sat 17 – Sun 18 Jun
Open Garden Squares Weekend
Various Locations
Feed your curiosity with over 230 gardens to explore in
this magical two-day event. Gardens range from the
historic and traditional to the new and experimental
and can be discovered across 27 London boroughs.
Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets
visit www.opensquares.org
Open Garden Squares Weekend
King Henry’s Walk Garden, N1 4NX
12noon-4pm. Part of this year’s Open Garden Squares
Weekend, visit the garden and enjoy a plant stall, tea and
home-made cakes. For more information visit
www.khwgarden.org.uk Buy your weekend tickets at
www.opensquares.org
Waterloo Weekend
Apsley House, W1J 7NT
11am-4pm. Join in to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo
anniversary weekend and re-live the drama and grandeur of
the Napoleonic War. Tickets will be available to purchase at
the event site on the day. For more information visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open Garden Squares Weekend
Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG
10am-5pm. Myddelton House Gardens, named as a
hidden gem by London Parks & Gardens Trust, are a part of
a magical two-day event that showcases gardens across
London boroughs. Free. For more information visit
www.visitleevalley.org.uk/gardens
Sun 18 Jun
Crafternoon: Photo Frames
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
2pm. Make a photo frame, take it home and save it for your
favourite photo. Ages 2+. For more information and to
book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Marylebone Summer Fayre
Various Locations
A family-friendly and community street festival will take
place on Marylebone High Street and the surrounding
streets - which are closed to traffic on the day. There will
also be an impressive programme of live music on stage
in Paddington Street Gardens. For more information visit
www.marylebonevillage.com
The Great Get Together
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
Stratford, E20 2ST
The perfect opportunity to visit the Park and celebrate
London’s diverse communities through music, dance,
storytelling, sports and food from around the world. Take
along a picnic or buy food from the many food stalls. For
more information visit
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
Fathers’ Day
Burgh House, Hampstead, NW3 1LT
12noon-2pm. Drop in to our Family Activity for Fathers’
Day and say a big thank you to your dad by designing
your own Thank You card. This activity is free and open
to all ages. For more information visit
www.burghhouse.org.uk
Minibeast Safari
Keats House, Hampstead, NW3 2RR
1-4pm. Pick up a wildlife spotter sheet and see what birds
and beasties you can spy. You can also make a miniature
bug hotel to encourage minibeasts into your own gardens
and outdoor spaces. Free, drop in event. For more
information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tues 20 Jun
Academy Tots
Royal Academy of Music, NW1 5HT
10am. Inquisitive tots and parents are invited to this
interactive session designed for children aged 3–5. For
more information and to book visit www.ram.ac.uk
Wed 21 Jun
Puppet Tales
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
3pm and 4.15pm. The children will discover a different tale
- from the most popular to the forgotten, from classical to
modern. Through this interactive storytelling, children will
develop their imagination, enrich their vocabulary and get
to socialise with their friends. For more information and to
book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Sat 24 Jun
Creature Creations
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE
1.30-4.30pm. Create works of art inspired by some of the
weird and wonderful animals that call the Grant Museum
home or invent your very own brand new animal, give it a
name and add it to the collection. Free, drop in event. For
more information visit www.ucl.ac.uk
Sirens, Storms and Suitors
The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN
11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Experience the thrilling adventures
frescoed in Pintoricchio’s Penelope with the Suitors and
collage a narrative of Odysseus’s story in your own triptych.
Places are limited and allocated on arrival. Ages 5-11. For
more information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk
A Symphonic Safari
St Jude's, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11
7AH
From 12noon. Join the Royal Albert Hall’s resident
Education and Outreach orchestra, Albert’s Band, on a
journey into to the wild world of music, as part of the
Proms at St Jude’s festival, in Hampstead Garden Suburb.
Free. For more information visit
www.royalalberthall.com
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