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Things to do in London with kids: October

October 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Things to do in London with kids in October

If you’re planning a family day out in London this month, maybe for a weekend trip or for half-term, there’s a huge range of quirky and interesting things for you to see and do – and many of them are free. Each month I pick out some of the best things to do in the […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: BFI Film Festival, Black History Month, Dance Umbrella, half term, Halloween, Museums at Night, New Scientist Live, Royal Opera House

Things to do in London with kids: September

September 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

London phone boxes. Copyright Gretta Schifano

If you’re planning a day out in London there’s a wealth of things on offer for you to choose from. Each month I look for intriguing things to see and do in the capital, as well as visiting the iconic landmarks and museums. Here’s my pick for September 2019. Totally Thames Totally Thames is an […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Japan Matsuri, Pearly Kings & Queens, Totally Thames, Underbelly

Things to do in London with kids: August

August 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 14 Comments

If you’re visiting London with children this summer there are lots of fantastic things to experience. Here’s my pick of the best things to see and do in the city for August 2019 – let me know if you have any tips to add. Kids Week Kids Week (which should be called Kids Month imao), runs […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: ArcelorMittal Orbit, Buckingham Palace, Frieze Sculpture, Horniman Museum, Postal Museum, Underbelly, Zip World

Things to do in London with kids: July

June 29, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

There are always loads of great things to do on a family day out in London, and each month I publish a round-up of some of the best. The July 2019 round-up is a bumper edition as there’s so much on offer. Do let me know if there’s anything which you’d like me to include […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: ArcelorMittal Orbit, BBC Proms, Horniman, National Army Museum, Natural History Museum, Pride, The Postal Museum

60 free things to do in London with a teenager

June 4, 2019 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

If you’re visiting London with a teenager, there’s a huge range of fun, interesting and quirky things to see and do in the city for free. From world-class museums to unique festivals to outdoor activities, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in London – without paying a penny. There are also some hotels […]

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Things to do in London with kids: June

June 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 7 Comments

Eid Festival Trafalgar Square. Copyright Greater London Authority

There are always loads of interesting things to see and do with kids in London, and each month I publish a round-up of some of the best. Here’s my selection for June 2019 – remember that it’s Father’s Day on Sunday June 16th, 2019, just in case you’d like a family day out for the […]

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Categories: City, London, Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Father's Day, Flip Out, Kerb Camden, Sensational Butterflies, Trooping the Colour, Underbelly, Up at The O2

Things to do in London with kids: May

April 24, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 5 Comments

Things to in London with kids in May

There are always loads of great things happening in London, and this month is no exception. There are two Bank Holidays in May, as well as the half-term school holiday, and as the weather’s getting slightly less chilly (some of the time at least) it’s a good time to explore the capital. Here’s my pick of […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Alchemy, Horniman, London Craft Week, London History Day, Museums at Night, Natural History Museum, Underbelly, Warner Bros Stdio Tour

Things to do in London with kids: April

April 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Painted Easter eggs, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens. Image copyright Gretta Schifano

There are exciting things happening in London throughout the year, and April 2019 is no exception. Besides Easter (19th – 22nd April), the Queen’s birthday (21st April), and St. George’s Day (23rd April), there are some excellent new exhibitions, performances and festivals to experience this month. Read on for my selection of some of the […]

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Tags: Easter, National Army Museum, Queen's birthday, St George's Day

Where to find Mary Poppins film locations in London

January 11, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

Mary Poppins author P. L Travers lived in the fashionable district of Bloomsbury when she first moved to London in her twenties. She later made her home in Chelsea, another affluent part of the city. Her book Mary Poppins was published in 1934, and Travers then went on to write eight books over fifty years. […]

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Categories: City, Culture, London
Tags: film locations, Mary Poppins

Best places to ice skate in London

December 17, 2018 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason © David Jensen

If you enjoy ice skating, or if you’d like to try it, there are many ice rinks to choose from during the winter months. Each year from around November onwards an array of temporary festive ice rinks pop up in locations across the city. Outside the Christmas period, there are also several indoor permanent ice […]

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Categories: Active, Christmas, City, London

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