{"id":1724,"date":"2015-08-24T16:22:10","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T16:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2018-08-20T12:56:13","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T12:56:13","slug":"whats-on-this-bank-holiday-weekend-saturday-29th-monday-31st-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/08\/whats-on-this-bank-holiday-weekend-saturday-29th-monday-31st-august\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On This Bank Holiday Weekend? Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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SATURDAY 29TH \u00a0– MONDAY 31ST AUGUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

HEARTBEAT ART INSTALLATION IN COVENT GARDEN MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you and the kids are enjoying a stroll through Covent Garden, be sure to pop by and take a look through the Piazza!\u00a0Opening this Thursday for just one month only will be French artist Charles P\u00e9tillon\u2019s first public art installation outside of France. A beautiful array of 100,000 giant white balloons will fill the grand interior of Covent Garden\u2019s grand interior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Heartbeat<\/a> stretches 54 metres in length and incorporates a gentle pulsating white light to symbolise the beating of a heart and reflect Covent Garden as the beating heart of London\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

When: Until 27th September
\nWhere: Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 8HA
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: You are not far from St Paul\u2019s Church where the stunning open-air performance of Pinocchio<\/a> is running. The last performance is this Saturday 29th August, book now with us<\/a> and save 26% on tickets! Jiminy Cricket!<\/p>\n

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AT UNICORN THEATRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This year, the Unicorn Theatre celebrates ten years of their arrival on Tooley Street! You and the kids are invited to enjoy a fun-packed Family weekend<\/a> filled with FREE fantastic activities. If you’ve got a young drama lover in your midst then this weekend is perfect for them.
\nOn Saturday enjoy getting your boogy on with a number of different dance workshops including musical dance and story-based workshops. Drama loving little ones can also enjoy the Fairytales and Silly Stories and Create a Character workshops.
\nFancy learning some circus skills? On Sunday you and the kids can enjoy a beginners acro-balance class, learn to juggle like the professionals and of course your basic circus skills in The Unicorn’s circus workshops plus plenty of puppet fun as you get to create your own puppet and give them stories to tell!
\nYou can enjoy the performance of Breaking the Ice<\/a> on both days plus Arts and crafts!<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 29th August & Sunday 30th August, 10am \u2013 5pm
\nWhere: Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ
\nAge: 2+
\nCost:\u00a0Free but booking is advised. Call the Box Office team on 020 7645 0560<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you can’t go this weekend to The Unicorn but still want to see the magical interactive performance of Breaking the Ice<\/a>, you can enjoy a 50% saving with us!<\/p>\n

\u00a0FAMILY SATURDAYS AT BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This Saturday families are invited to take over Battersea Arts Centre for a day of fun, food and free activities. There is something for everyone to get involved with and space for the whole family to chill out and relax.<\/span><\/p>\n

Activities for the whole family take place between 10am \u2013 3pm including face painting, music, toy and clothes swaps with storytelling for under 5s \u2013 11am & 2pm. There\u2019s free entry to The Bees Knees indoor play area for the under 5s plus arts and crafts workshops. Let the kids explore special places within the old building and get creative and crafty, guided by an artist \u2013 the kids get to take home their own art pack too. Over 6s can take part in the workshops on their own so you can bring the weekend papers and relax in the caf\u00e9 with a coffee.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 29th August, 10am \u2013 3pm*
\nWhere: Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 5TN
\nAge: 0 \u2013 12s
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Can\u2019t make this Saturday? \u00a0Then pop the 26th September in your diary for the next Family Saturday.<\/p>\n

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KIDS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This weekend sees the closing of Kids Week<\/a> running until the 31st August so don\u2019t forget to book!<\/p>\n

Now in its 18th year, it\u2019s bigger and better than ever with a fantastic array of West End theatre, workshops and backstage fun on offer. During Kids Week a child aged 16 or under can go free to participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children\u2019s tickets can also be purchased at half price, per transaction. Most West End shows take part so there is a veritable feast to choose from including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, War Horse, The Lion King, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Alien\u2019s Love Underpants and The Gruffalo.<\/p>\n

Kids Week have teamed up with a number of West End restaurants where the kids can eat for free, check out the eateries involved here.<\/p>\n

When: until 31st August 2015
\nWhere: Various theatres, all over London
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adult prices vary, kids go free<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: \u00a0Enjoy plenty of savings on theatre trips with the kids this summer with LittleBird including, Horrible Histories<\/a> at the Garrick Theatre, Pinnochio<\/a> at St Paul\u2019s Churchyard and The Basil Brush Show\u2019<\/a>s UK tour to name a few.<\/p>\n

SENSATIONAL SOUNDS FESTIVAL AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In celebration of The National Gallery’s <\/span>Soundscapes<\/a> exhibition, enjoy a special themed day of free interactive performances and art workshops! Musicians and sound artists have selected paintings from the National Gallery\u2019s collection and composed a sound or piece of music in response.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the day on Saturday you can enjoy musical workshops of your own including making paintings come to life with sound in Noisy Paintings<\/a> (All ages) and Journeys through Sound<\/a> (2-5 years) performing and recording your own operas<\/a> with inspiration from Canaletto\u2019s Venetian paintings plus fly away and explore the magical sounds of Titian\u2019s Bacchus and Ariadne in Musical Magic Carpet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you fancy going around the gallery at your own pace, enjoy a fun free family Secret Sounds activity trail<\/a>!<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 29th August, 10am-4pm
\nWhere: The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free but limited spaces, get there early to be allocated<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: \u00a0If the kids are feeling inspired after the exhibition, pop into the National Portrait Gallery. It\u2019s free to enter and just round the corner. There\u2019s a digital art space<\/a> where you can look up particular portraits you\u2019d like to see and create your own tour. Plus there are art stations with free sketch books available.<\/p>\n

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Europe\u2019s biggest street festival takes place again this Bank Holiday weekend with an eclectic spectacle representing the multiculture of London\u2019s past and present!
\nNotting Hill Carnival Children\u2019s Day takes place on the first day of the carnival, kicking off London\u2019s biggest street party on Sunday 30th August 2015. Children and families will take to the streets for a day of fun and festivities in West London in true carnival spirit. Expect extravagant costumes on show as they spin, whirl and twirl along the carnival route to the rhythms of sound and sensational steel bands and of course you can find tantalisingly tasty Caribbean food and drinks on every corner.<\/p>\n

When: Sunday 30th August, 10am-8:30pm
\nWhere: Procession starts and finishes at Canal way, Ladbroke Grove W14
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird Tip: The smaller the buggy, the better. Ideally, use a baby sling if you can. The earlier you arrive, the less crowded it will be. Wear comfy shoes and give flip-flops and open-toed footwear a miss. Plan your toilet stops to avoid queues, and bring your own loo roll!<\/p>\n

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TIGER, MOG AND PINK RABBIT: A JUDITH KERR RETROSPECTIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Loved by all, read by millions \u2013 Judith Kerr is a household name. This summer the Jewish Museum invites families to enjoy this exhibition of almost 80 years of original artwork and illustrations by one of Britain\u2019s best loved authors in\u00a0Tiger, Mog and Pink Rabbit: A Judith Kerr Retrospective<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

You can have tea with a life-size Tiger or curl up in Mog\u2019s basket with one of Judith Kerr\u2019s classic picture books, and discover the childhood drawings of a girl escaping Hitler\u2019s Germany. Daily storytelling takes place at 10.30am and there are arts and crafts too plus a family trail to enjoy exploring the museum with.<\/p>\n

When: Until 14th October 2015
\nWhere: Jewish Museum London, NW1 7NB
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a37.50, Children \u00a33.50, under 5s free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip:\u00a0The kids will love the giant installation of a kitchen with a life-size plush tiger in resident. Children can \u00a0have a cup of tea with the tiger and feed him tiger food from the kitchen!<\/p>\n

THE GIANT STORYTELLING SNAIL AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK, STRATFORD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If slugs and snails have been intruding your front path for the past few days due to the weather, there\u2019s another larger but gentle snail<\/a> who has made its home at the Olympic Park along with two eccentric storytellers, Sheldon and Shelby.<\/p>\n

Step inside the shell to find a space for storytelling and activities themed around home and belongings. Sheldon and Shelby will need your little ones help to compile their \u2018Very Important Field Guide of How People and Other Critters Live\u2019. Storytelling is twice daily at 12pm and 3pm but open throughout the day for reading, colouring and drawing!<\/p>\n

When: Sunday 30th August
\nWhere: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free, drop in!<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: You\u2019re not far from Beach East<\/a>, Stratford\u2019s urban beach in the city. It closes on the 31st so be sure to visit! Spend the day with family and friends\u00a0building sandcastles and all the fun of the fair!<\/p>\n

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE GOLF, EALING – SAVE 50% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy the perfect combo of dinosaurs and crazy golf this weekend with the kids.\u00a0Dinosaur Adventure Golf<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>offers you and the kids 18 holes of Jurassic golfing action. There are fossil rock paths and tropical palm trees and a deep lagoon as well as life size dinosaurs that move, breathe and roar.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the car, you\u2019re not far from\u00a0Westfield London<\/a>; shopping, food and home to a Vue Cinema; enjoy\u00a0Kids AM\u00a0<\/a>running throughout the summer holidays when you can enjoy films from \u00a31.75 in the mornings.<\/p>\n

When: open daily from 9am til dusk
\nWhere: Dinosaur Adventure Golf, UB5 6QZ.
\nAge: Families
\nCost: 50% off all tickets with LittleBird, tickets starts at \u00a31.60 –\u00a0buy now<\/a>!<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you can\u2019t make it this weekend, don\u2019t worry, your vouchers are valid until 30th September.<\/i><\/p>\n

FREE THEATRE AT THE SCOOP, SOUTHBANK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy free theatre at The Scoop this weekend and throughout August every Wednesday through to Sunday. \u00a0Enjoy a wonderful experience of theatre outside, as the evening draws in and you find yourself on the Southbank with Tower Bridge twinkling to your left and the Tower of London behind you.<\/p>\n

Part of the\u00a0More London Free Festival<\/a>, take the family and laugh along to Captain Show-Off! Starting at 6pm, it promises audience participation, sing-a-longs, mistaken identities and slapstick galore.<\/p>\n

For those of you with older children, Women of Troy starts at 8pm. We\u2019re told \u2018As the skies darken so does our story.\u2019 The play offers a gripping account of the courageous women on opposing sides of the Trojan War; their sacrifices, triumphs and tragedies. For more info,\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

When: until 30th August, Wednesday – Sunday, 6.30pm – 7.30pm & 8pm – 10.30pm
\nWhere: The Scoop, SE1 2DB
\nAge: All
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: There are cushions for hire or bring your own padded seat. Take your own picnic and however warm the day, the evening does cool so bring a jumper or jacket – you\u2019ll need it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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