*Runs throughout the May Half Term*<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b>The Museum Mile<\/a> is a brilliant way to enjoy London\u2019s most extraordinary museums and galleries. From King’s Cross to the River Thames, the Museum Mile allows you to discover 13 of the city’s museums and galleries and their diverse collections.<\/p>\n Most of the Museum\u2019s have family friendly activities including the British Museum\u2019s<\/a> (free entry) Gallery Back Packs and Activity trails, The Foundling Museum\u2019s Family events in half term<\/a> and the London Transport Museum\u2019s May half \u2013term; All Aboard for Drawing<\/a> creative activities.<\/p>\n Where: Various – download the leaflet here and there\u2019s even a podcast too! <\/p>\n TALKING STATUES, LONDON<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n *Runs throughout the May Half Term*<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0 Did you know statues could talk? Well some can thanks to Sing London. If you\u2019re out and about in London this weekend you\u2019re bound to bump into one! Pass a Talking Statue<\/a>, swipe your phone on a nearby tag and hey presto: your phone rings. And it’s Queen Victoria on the line… or Peter Pan… or Abe Lincoln\u2026. a mixture of drama and humour and a dash of technology breathes new life into the statues that surround us all. Download the map here<\/a> and note; they\u2019re all over Manchester too!<\/p>\n Where: Various – see downloadable map <\/p>\n SHAUN IN THE CITY<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n *Runs throughout May Half Term*<\/i><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0 Baa-mey about Shaun? Love a treasure hunt? Then this art trail is for you! Aardman\u2019s internationally acclaimed character Shaun the Sheep<\/a> features ewe-nique art trail across London! There are over 100 giant sculptures of Shaun the Sheep created by artists, celebrities and designers, placed in iconic locations and beautiful green spaces across London.<\/p>\n Shaun in the City resides in London this spring and flocks to Bristol for the summer, before both flocks go to auction to raise money for sick children in hospitals across the UK.<\/p>\n When: runs until 31st May <\/p>\n THE LINE – SCULPTURE WALK, EAST LONDON<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022Runs throughout the May Half Term \u2022 <\/i><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0 This world-class sculpture walk for London, based on New York\u2019s High Line, \u00a0opens this weekend. This new outdoor art walk – called The Line<\/a> – follows the Lee Navigation and the Meridian line from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the Royal Docks and the 02 Arena. 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\n<\/a>When: Create a day around the trail with friends or simply use it to explore and discover London if you\u2019ve already got plans \u2013 you choose.
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhen: Make the day about these talking statues or simply find your nearest one, depending on where you are.
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Across London
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Depends where you start
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n