{"id":1229,"date":"2015-04-20T12:41:36","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T12:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2018-08-23T10:01:03","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T10:01:03","slug":"whats-on-this-weekend-25th-26th-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/04\/whats-on-this-weekend-25th-26th-april\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On This Weekend? 25th & 26th April"},"content":{"rendered":"

FUN & FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS IN LONDON THIS WEEKEND<\/strong><\/p>\n

SATURDAY 25TH & SUNDAY 26TH APRIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRANSPORT UNCOVERED AT THE MUSEUM DEPOT IN ACTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This weekend the<\/span> Museum Depot<\/a> in Acton throws opens its doors so get ready for two days of jam-packed activities to celebrate the hidden stories of London\u2019s transport system. Offering the chance to peek inside and marvel at treasures from London\u2019s transport past and present.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get ready to take a trip on a moving miniature railway, build spaghetti bridges and sand tunnels, take part in the Hidden Heroes Scavenger Hunt and find the objects that have kept London moving, \u00a0explore the Museum\u2019s own collection of miniature models \u00a0and have a go on the Braking Eggsperiment activity. Discover engineering secrets that slow Tube trains down with as little braking power as possible – I wonder if there is a clue in name of the experiment?<\/p>\n

\u00a0When: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April, 11am – 5pm
\nWhere: Museum Depot, W3 9BQ
\n<\/span>Age: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a310, Children free<\/p>\n

\u00a0LittleBird Top Tip: The Museum Depot is a working museum and only opens for special events so this really is a great opportunity. The Depot houses over 320,000 items including many original works of art used for the Museum’s celebrated poster collection, vehicles, signs, models, photographs, engineering drawings and uniforms forming the most important records of urban transport anywhere in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n

FEAST OF ST GEORGE IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London celebrates St George’s Day with a day of free activities, food stalls, children’s games and more at the Mayor of London’s annual Feast of St George in\u00a0Trafalgar Square<\/a>. St George\u2019s Day is officially Thursday 23rd April but when everyone\u2019s at school and work, Saturday\u2019s celebration – are inspired by St George\u2019s Day\u2019s 13th-century origins as a national day of feasting – are a much better idea.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s lots promised including live demonstrations from leading London chefs, performances from musicians and entertainers plus the chance to get creative in arts and crafts stalls and food workshops. Explore market stalls and indulge in some mouth-watering treats and then dine in a banqueting area surrounded by Trafalgar Square\u2019s iconic fountains.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 25th April, 12pm – 6pm
\nWhere: Trafalgar Square
\n<\/span>Age: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: If the crowds get too much, pop into the National Gallery or find some green space in St James Park – a five minute walk away.<\/em><\/p>\n

SPRING PLANTS & GARDEN FAIR AT THE GARDEN MUSEUM IN LAMBETH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Garden in need of some attention to get it ready for the summer? Combine some plant shopping with family fun this Saturday at the Garden Museum\u2019s annual Spring Plant and Garden Fair<\/a>. There will be a wide selection of stalls from specialist nurseries and horticulturists and family-friendly activities are promised too. Entry to the fair includes access to the current exhibitions including\u00a0‘A Space for Flowers: The New Covent Garden Flower Market’<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

While you’re here enjoy the Garden Museum\u2019s beautifully illustrated Family Trail – print it out before you go; click here<\/a> to download.<\/p>\n

\u00a0When: Saturday 25th April
\nWhere: Garden Museum, SE1 7LB
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a35 (includes access to exhibitions as well as), Children are free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: There is always the Garden Museum’s Art Cart available plus a table for families to sit at with books, toys and colouring sheets. The<\/em><\/span> Garden Cafe<\/a> is a treat so don\u2019t miss it – snack, nibble and sup al fresco in the 17th Century knot garden!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

MANGA WORKSHOP WITH SONIA LEONG AT OTTIE & THE BEA, BLACKHEATH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kids love Manga? Then this\u00a0workshop<\/a> opportunity is a must.\u00a0Ottie & the Bea<\/a> are welcoming back Sonia Leong; comic artist and illustrator specialising in Manga, who will be hosting this two hour workshop.<\/p>\n

Sonia\u2019s artwork features prominently in the British movie, Popcorn (2007) and also on the set of Channel 4\u2019s popular sitcom The IT Crowd. She has been teaching Manga workshops since 2004, her UK appearances include the Guardian Hay Festival, Victoria & Albert Museum and London County Hall.<\/p>\n

Ottie & The Bea is a wonderful children\u2019s shop, a treasure trove of wonderment where they believe playing and having fun is a very serious matter… no matter what age you are!<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 25th April, 2pm – 4pm
\nWhere: Ottie & The Bea
\n<\/span>Age: 8+
\nCost: \u00a318<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: You\u2019re not far from Blackheath so take the kite if you have one – on a windy day there is no better place. From Blackheath, you can wander into Greenwich Park; deer, squirrels, Royal Observatory and Peter Harrison Planetarium<\/em><\/p>\n

BAND DAY AT THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrate the history of the Foundling Hospital Boys\u2019 Band this Saturday in\u00a0Band Day<\/a>! The Camden Concert Band will be performing at 2.30pm and 3.30pm and there are family workshops running throughout the day; Instrument Parade<\/a>. Instrument maker and artist Giles Leaman will be leading the drop in workshop inspiring kids to make their own Band Day instruments. Band Day brings to life the \u00a0Foundlings at War: Military Bands<\/a>\u00a0exhitibion, on display until 10 May.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 25th April, 11am – 6pm
\nWhere: Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a38.25, Children free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:\u00a0Coram Fields<\/a> (named after the founder of the Foundling Museum, Thomas Coram) is not far and a great place for family fun; playgrounds, a city farm and a cafe plus lots of space for ensuring that all important\u00a0wild time<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

LONDON\u2019S MIGHTY RIVER AT THE WILLIAM MORRIS GALLERY, WALTHAMSTOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The River Thames is the longest river in England, stretching for 215 miles. It has shaped London\u2019s history as an important trade route and is a worthy subject for this free drop in family workshop at the William Morris Gallery this Saturday. \u00a0Let the kids experiment with new and unusual ways to represent the Thames in art in\u00a0London\u2019s Mighty River<\/a>\u00a0workshop.<\/p>\n

William Morris was a textile designer and craftsman, writer, poet and political activist. The gallery celebrates William Morris\u2019s life and work and supports artists with the Gallery’s first major commission in 2015.\u00a0Yinka Shonibare<\/a> MBE, Turner Prize nominee, recreates photographs from the Morris family album – runs until 7th June.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 25th April, 1pm – 4pm
\nWhere: William Morris Gallery, E17 4PP
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: The William Morris Gallery is set within Lloyd Park<\/a> so spend the morning outside and let the kids enjoy the nature play area, outdoor gym, outdoor table tennis (bring your own bats and balls) and if there are any skaters amongst you; bring your boards along as there\u2019s a skate park too.<\/em><\/p>\n

PLANTASTIC AT THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM, FOREST HILL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ever wondered how a bee sees the world? How can a plant move when it\u2019s rooted in the ground? And why is dung so important? Plantastic<\/a> brings the miniature world of plants to life on a massive scale. From super seed pods and exploding cucumbers to sun-seeking flowers and a huge crawl-through root system, interactive exhibits and games will bring visitors up close to all kinds of fantastic plant life, to reveal how plants feed, move, reproduce and survive.<\/p>\n

With the farmers market and free hands on\u00a0family workshops<\/a> plus their art makers sessions making\u00a0Paper Bag Bird Puppets<\/a> (\u00a33 per ticket) taking place this Saturday 25th April – not to mention the cafe and gardens; you could quite easily spend the whole day here and why not?<\/p>\n

When: runs until 1st November
\nWhere: Horniman Museum, SE23 3PQ
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Although entry to the museum is free, the Plantastic exhibition is ticketed – a family ticket costs \u00a316.50<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: The Horniman has an aquarium, a family ticket costs \u00a37.50 or you can get a combined ticket to both Plantastic and the Aquarium for \u00a322.<\/em><\/p>\n

THE LONDON MARATHON, BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH START LINES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whether you know someone taking part, are happy to cheer everyone on and soak up the atmosphere or simply love watching at all the runners in fancy dress and marvel at their stamina to run 26 miles in a batman or Elsa costume – the London Marathon<\/a> is a great event! There are downloadable PDFs featuring maps of the entire route – click here<\/a> – or you can watch the start on Blackheath and jump on the train in Blackheath Village and travel into central London to watch the finish at The Mall.<\/p>\n

The start times are staggered with the elite wheelchair race at 9am, the IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships (ambulatory) at 9.05am, the elite women at 9.20am. The elite men start at 10.10am, then the masses.<\/p>\n

When: Sunday 26th April, from 9am onwards
\nWhere: Blackheath, SE3 0TY & Greenwich Park, SE10 9NF
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free to watch<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: Take warm and waterproof clothes, a blanket and some snacks – it can take a long time for all the runners to actually run through the start line on Blackheath.<\/em><\/p>\n

BEC & TOM\u2019S AWESOME LAUNDRY AT UDDERBELLY FESTIVAL, SOUTHBANK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you didn\u2019t know already, the big purple cow has taken up residence again on the Southbank – yes indeed, \u00a0hurrah – \u00a0The Udderbelly is back! This Sunday it’s laundry day for Bec and Tom<\/a>! But Bec has other ideas. Tom literally has to drag her to the laundrette, but she\u2019ll do anything to avoid her chores: storytelling, games, paper puppetry – you name it! Even Tom can\u2019t help but be swept up by her infectious enthusiasm, when he\u2019s not trying to show off how clever he is. But beneath the mischief, Bec hides a secret..to find out, you\u2019ll have to \u00a0book some tickets….<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 25th &\u00a0Sunday 26th April, 4.15pm
\nWhere:\u00a0Udderbelly, Southbank
\nAge: 5+
\nCost:\u00a0\u00a311 per ticket or book a family ticket of 4 at \u00a39 per ticket<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: \u00a0Arrive early and hang out on the Southbank – there\u2019s the Jubilee Gardens Playground <\/a>and gardens directly in front of the London Eye, street theatre or simply head for the Udderbelly\u2019s pastures and soak up the atmosphere with a drink or an ice cream. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

DOGS DON\u2019T DO BALLET AT THE BARBICAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dogs don’t do ballet. Or do they? Presented by the Barbican\u2019s award-winning animateur and children’s composer Rachel Leach this concert, featuring the full London Symphony Orchestra, is based on Anna Kemp’s hit 2010 book Dogs Don’t Do Ballet. \u00a0The family concert offers the chance for your kiddies to get involved by bringing along their instrument or singing along with the audience participation piece. To download the music for the participation piece, please visit the LSO website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Arrive early and join in with fun warm-up activities including meeting LSO musicians and practising the participation piece – taking place in the main foyer between 1.10\u20132.10pm. Don\u2019t forget to bring your book as there\u2019s the chance to meet author Anna Kemp and get your books signed! Bringing along tinnies with your big kids? Then make use of the free cr\u00e8che for under-7s during the hour-long concert. From 2pm in the Fountain Room.<\/p>\n

Plus this Sunday the Barbican Conservatory<\/a> is open – a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city and home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees!<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Sunday 26th April, 2.30pm
\nWhere:\u00a0Barbican, EC2Y 8DS
\nAge:\u00a07 – 12
\nCost:\u00a0Adults \u00a310, children \u00a35<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip:\u00a0You\u2019re a five minute walk from the Museum of London (free entry) and every Sunday you can enjoy Museum Explored<\/a> between 12pm – 2pm; a perfect pre-theatre activity letting the kids explore the galleries with plenty hands on fun.<\/p>\n

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