<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>London</strong> WHAT’S ON WHERE Daily WOW! what’s w Treasures of the British Library, The British Library, NW1 2DB Exhibition. The world’s most beautiful and influential books and documents, from Codex Sinaiticus to the Beatles. Free. For more information visit www.bl.uk Ice Rink, Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY Enjoy ice skating all year round at one of <strong>London</strong>’s most iconic landmarks. The Alexandra Palace ice rink provides a stunning location for family ice skating, professional ice skating lessons, or simply to ice skate for fun. For more information and to book visit www.alexandrapalace.com Skate Park, Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY Take along your skateboard and challenge yourself on the ramps, funboxes and grinds or go and watch proper skaters at Ally Pally Skate Park located in the park next to the ice rink. For more information and times visit www.alexandrapalace.com Boating Lake, Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY Take aride on aDragon, be elegant with a Swan or race in aCar. Whatever you fancy the boating lake at Ally Pally has it all. But make sure you’re fit enough to race each other by paddling full steam ahead. Charges apply. For more information visit www.alexandrapalace.com 4D Theatre, RAF Museum, Colindale, NW9 5LL If you have ever wondered how it actually feels to soar amongst the clouds or participate in an intense aerial battle wonder no more. You can now experience all the thrills of apowered flight by entering the 4D Theatre. Ages 4+. For more information and times visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk First World War in the Air, RAF Museum, Colindale, NW9 5LL The compelling story of the First World War in the Air has been revealed in anew exhibition in the Claude Grahame-White Hangar. For times and more information visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk Judaism: ALiving Faith, Jewish Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB An exhibition of a collection of rare and beautiful ceremonial art objects. The gallery explores Jewish religious practice and traditions in the home and synagogue, using multimedia and hands-on displays to engage visitors. For more information visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk Every Mon (Term Time) Arts and Crafts, Rose Bowl, Centre, Islington, N1 2PT 4.30-6pm. Make and create artwork and decorations for the new-look Rose Bowl. Make your mark with painting, sculptures, claywork, sewing, knitting and photographs. Ages 8-15. Free. For more information visit www.rosebowlislington.org.uk on where Every Wed and Thurs (Term Time) e Young Illustrators, Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL 4-4.45pm and 5-5.45pm. Now is the time to let your imagination and creativity run wild at one of the many illustration workshops held at Pickled Pepper Books from pop up books, designing your own comic strip, layered landscapes, character design, typography and everything in between. Ages 5-10. Charges apply. For more information and to sign up visit www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk Every Wed and Sun Pottery Classes, Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA 2-4pm Wed, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on Sun. Children’s pottery sessions are run on a drop-in basis and there is no need to book. When you are done why not explore the farm and meet all the animals. Charges apply. For more information visit www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk Every Fri (Term Time only) Mini Mozart, Burgh House & Hampstead Museum, NW3 1LT 9.30am. Aims to introduce babies and toddlers to the different elements of music – pitch, rhythm, dynamics and tempo through fun musical games and exercises. For more information and to book visit www.burghhouse.org.uk Every Sat The Mini Farmers Club, Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA 10.30am-12.30pm. Agreat way for younger kids to learn about nature, make arts and crafts and get to know the animals, under the careful supervision of the livestock worker. Ages 8-17. Free sessions. Book on 020 7729 6381. For more information visit www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk Framed Film Club, Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS 11am. Framed Film Club is the new yearround programme of film and learning for young people taking place every Saturday morning. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.barbican.org.uk Saturday Drop In, Rose Bowl Centre, Islington, N1 2PT 2-4pm. Tinker with your bike, try out some photography, play in the garden and grab a cup of tea and a chat with the team. Activities are open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by their parents or carers. Free. For more information visit www.rosebowlislington.org.uk Kids Kino Club, Regent Street Cinema, W1B 2UW Enjoy family-friendly films, including recent releases and old favourites in one of Britain’s oldest cinemas right in the heart of <strong>London</strong> for just £1.75. For more information and to book visit www.regentstreetcinema.com Every Sat and Sun Pony Rides, Kentish Town City Farm, NW5 4BN 1.30pm (Weather permitting). Enjoy a pony ride at the farm, agreat opportunity for children to get on ahorse. There are also other animals to visit. Please call on the day to make sure that pony rides will definitely take place. Ages 4+. Charges apply. For more information visit ktcityfarm.org.uk Every Sun Magic Carpet Storytelling, The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN 10.30-11am and 11.30am-12noon. Fly away on the magic carpet, which comes to land in front of a different painting every Sunday. Enjoy stories inspired by pictures in the National Gallery. Ages 2-5. For more information and to book visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk Farmers Market, Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY 10am-3pm. <strong>North</strong> <strong>London</strong>’s famous Farmers Market at Ally Pally takes place most Sundays near the Muswell Hill entrance to the park with free parking. Fantastic local produce. Lots of fun for the whole family. For more information visit www.alexandrapalace.com Family Activities, Bruce Castle Museum, Tottenham, N17 8NU 2-4pm. Drop-in Sundays; family art and craft activities. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No adult admitted without an accompanying child. Ages 5-13. Free event. For more information visit www.haringey.gov.uk Sunday Family Workshops, Parasol Unit, Islington, N1 7RW 2.30-4pm. Lots of fun in these workshops which are linked to the current exhibitions. There will also be storytelling and much more. Ages 5-15. For more information and to book visit www.parasol-unit.org Until 7 Jul Billy Davis Fun Fairs, Barnard Park, Islington, N1 0JU (Selected dates) Back by popular demand, one of Europe’s largest mobile theme park returns to Islington. Have fun on the Dodgems, the Waltzers, the Twister and lots, lots more. Entry by wristband only. For times and more information visit www.billydavisfunfairs.co.uk Become an Archaeologist, James Freeman Gallery, Islington, N1 0PD Become an archaeologist and discover the treasures from Rhoman Rodeo, atime where mythical beasts roamed freely in the wilderness of <strong>North</strong> <strong>London</strong> during medieval times. For more information visit www.jamesfreemangallery.com Until 2Sep Nordic Design for Children 1900 to Today, V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA This exhibition will gather the best and most progressive Nordic designs, architecture and art for children. The exhibition will feature ‘Nordic Icons’ including Arne Jacobsen, IKEA, Alvar Aalto, BabyBjörn, Tetra Pak and Helly Hansen. For more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc The Beach, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4 3FP This double award winning event is back bigger and better for 20<strong>18</strong>! There will be new rides, more sand and lot’s more water fun. Try food from the tasty street vendors or take along your own picnic for great day out for even less. Take along your own seating, rubber rings and bucket and spade for the full holiday experience. For more information visit www.brentcross.co.uk July Mon 2 – Sun 8 Jul <strong>Summer</strong> Science Exhibition, The Royal Society, SW1Y 5AG The exhibition is made up of 22 exhibits showcasing some of the best research being done right now across the UK. The scientists will be there to chat to you about their discoveries and give you the chance to try things for yourself with hands-on activities for all ages. For more information visit www.royalsociety.org Wed 4 Jul Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET (Also 11 Jul) 4.15pm. Children love puppets and the enchanting worlds they take us to. So why don’t you join in for a magical afternoon full of stories, fun and special hand-made puppets designed especially for each session. For more information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk Thurs 5 Jul Cooking Together, JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET 4.15pm. Take your children and have fun making recipes by different cultures. Children are encouraged to learn about vitamins and nutrients within our food as well as practice their fine motor skills. For more information and to book tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk Sat 7 Jul Fancy Fair <strong>Summer</strong> Festival, The Green, Winchmore Hill, N21 1AY 10am-7pm. The annual massive street party which attracts thousands of the local community to enjoy a full day of entertainment, local arts and crafts, street food and licensed bars. This year’s Victorian Theme includes acentre piece magnificent Carousel of painted Horses, Thomas the Tank Engine Children’s Ride, Sideshows with prizes, Brighton Beach Donkey Rides, Petting Farm Animals, and a large live Show Stage. This free event is open to all. For more info visit www.fancy-fair.co.uk The Little Vampire (U), Regent Street Cinema, W1B 2UW 11.30am. The story of Rudolph, athirteen year old vampire, whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. He meets Tony, amortal of the same age, who is fascinated by old castles, graveyards and – vampires. Part of the Kids Kino Club. For more information and to book visit www.regentstreetcinema.com Basic Bushcraft Taster Sessions, Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne, EN10 6TD 10am and 2pm. Join the Senior Bushcraft Instructor for these brand new one hour taster sessions and learn about modern and ancient fire-lighting techniques for when things take aturn for worst in the wild. Ages 8+. 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<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>London</strong> PRIMARY TIMES EXCLUSIVE Fun for all at the famous planes museum There is alot for all the family at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum at Salisbury Hall, <strong>London</strong> Colney. While mums and dads look at some of the most famous de Havilland aircraft children can to win prizes in two special quizzes aimed at the KS1/2 –the Young Aviators Passport and the Mosquito Mission Passport. You can go inside several Aircraft such as the BAE146, Trident, Dove, Heron and Sea Vixen.. For more information visit www.dehavillandair craftmuseum.co.uk ForBeginners and Advanced Students Call tobook a free taster lesson! FINCHLEY MUSIC SCHOOL . Finchley MusicSchool provides arounded,broad musicaleducation on piano,guitarand violin. • Guitarand Violin Classes for5yearsold and above. • Pianoclasses forchildrenage 4and above. • Qualified,Trained andDBS checkedTeachers. • Small, supportive, friendly hourlong groupclasses leading to exams&concerts. 020 8144 6212 -www.finchleymusicschool.co.uk Finchley: The Scout Centre Rear of <strong>18</strong>4 Long Lane Finchley N3 2HX Hendon: Barnet Multicultural Community Centre, Algernon Road, Hendon NW4 3TA www.primarytimes.co.uk/northlondon | SUMMER 20<strong>18</strong> 5
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