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Things to do in London with kids – December

December 1, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 15 Comments

Fortnum & Mason Christmas tree, Somerset House, London. Copyright Gretta Schifano

If you’re planning a family day out in London in December, there’s a wealth of fab things to see and do there, many of which are free of charge. Each month I publish a round-up of some of the most interesting, unusual, quirky and fun things to do in the city with kids – here’s […]

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Categories: City, Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Christmas in London, Christmas lights, Christmas markets, fireworks, ice skating, pantomime

Things to do in London with kids: November

October 25, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 10 Comments

Diwali in Trafalgar Square. Copyright Greater London Authority

The clocks have changed, it’s starting to feel chilly, but London’s still a great place for a family trip, as it always is. Each month I pick my top things to see and do in the capital, from world-class exhibitions, to local festivals, to outdoor activities and everything in between. Here’s my selection for November […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Bonfire night, Diwali, ice skating, Lord Mayor's Show, Remembrance Day, Royal Opera House, Winter Wonderland

Things to do in London with kids: January

January 8, 2016 by Gretta Schifano 11 Comments

London phone boxes. Copyright Gretta Schifano

If you’re planning a day out in London with kids this month, here are my recommendations for some great things to do. I publish a new London roundup every month, so do let me know if there’s anything which you think that I should include. Lumiere London 2016 The biggest festival of light ever staged […]

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Categories: Things to do in London with kids
Tags: cat cafe, Discover Children's Story Centre, House of Illustration, ice skating, London International Mime Festival, Lumiere, mime festival, Science Museum, Sky Garden, Tate Modern, The Railway Children

Family trip to London’s Winterville

December 29, 2015 by Gretta Schifano 9 Comments

Ice skating at Winterville. Copyright Gretta Schifano

A couple of days before Christmas we had a fun day out at Winterville in East London. I was with my sister, our kids and my brother’s youngest son – there were seven of us in all, two adults and five teenagers (ranging from 13 to 17 years old). We went to Winter Wonderland in […]

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Categories: Christmas, Things to do in London with kids
Tags: Christmas, circus, fairground, ice skating, Winterville

Things to do in London with kids: December

December 2, 2015 by Gretta Schifano 20 Comments

Buried in red LEGO. Copyright Brick 2015

There are always loads of great things to do in London with kids, and I publish a monthly round-up of the best. This month there’s so much on offer that I’m publishing two separate round-ups. Look out next week for my selection of Christmas things to do in London for families – but if you’re […]

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Categories: City, Things to do in London with kids
Tags: HMS Belfast, ice skating, International Horse Show, Tate Modern, Winter Wonderland

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