{"id":3293,"date":"2016-03-19T12:36:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T12:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2018-08-16T14:36:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:36:30","slug":"things-to-do-this-easter-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/03\/things-to-do-this-easter-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do This Easter Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Clangers,\u00a0Bagpuss\u00a0& Co @ The V&A\u00a0Museum of Children<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a019 March\u00a0 \u2013\u00a09 October 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduce your kids to the shows that inspired you as a child. Meet Bagpuss, see the Soup Dragon and ogle Noggin the Nog. Oliver Postgate\u2019s voice and Peter Firmin\u2019s puppets shaped the childhood memories of millions since they started collaborating in the 1950s. As well as telling the story of Bagpuss and The Clangers, the exhibition will go behind the scenes of some of their other creations; Pogles Wood, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine. Don’t forget to check out the\u00a0Easter Weekend Small Films Marathon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Friday 25 \u2013 Sunday 27 March\u00a014.00-16.00\u00a0<\/em>See back-to-back screenings of Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate\u2019s animated classics including the Clangers, Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine.\u00a0Free<\/em><\/p>\n

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Digital Kids @ The V&A<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a025 March – 3 April 2016\u00a010.30 – 17.00<\/em><\/p>\n

As part of the amazing Botticelli Reimagined exhibition, create a postcard souvenir and transport yourself into Botticelli paintings with green screen photography.\u00a0Free\u00a0<\/em>Or check out the\u00a0The Imagination Station <\/strong><\/a>25 March – 3 April 2016, 10.30\u00a0 –\u00a0 17.00\u00a0<\/em>and explore the iconic images of Botticelli and create your own piece of art. There’s so much to do at the V&A so you can explore, learn and create to you hearts content.<\/p>\n

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Batman V Superman, Kung Fu Panda 3 & Zootopia! – <\/strong>Opening\u00a025 March<\/em><\/p>\n

All 3 of these major films open on Friday 25th March so there will be plenty of cinema for you and the family this Easter. Watch 2 of the most well known superheroes in the world battle it out. Witness a Panda finally find his family and then have to defend it from an all new foe. Or adventure with a sly fox and his new found bunny friends.<\/p>\n

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Circus Fest 2016<\/a> @ The Roundhouse Theatre –\u00a0<\/strong>4 – 24 APRIL 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

CircusFest 2016 is back with three weeks of the most spectacular and extraordinary international and UK contemporary circus.\u00a0The festival features major world premieres, amazing new productions and street performances from the hottest names in circus. From performances that push the human body to its limits to discussions about the cultural significance of circus today.<\/p>\n

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Urban Food Fest Shoreditch<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>Every Saturday Midday – Midnight<\/em><\/p>\n

Every Urban Food Fest market has 15 different street food trucks and stalls every Saturday serving a delicious\u00a0array of global gourmet street food dishes alongside a premium bar and specialist cocktail bar with\u00a0craft beers, cider, exclusive Urban cocktails, spirits, shots, international wines, prosecco and champagne, plus\u00a0live musicians and seating areas. This unique and exhilarating atmosphere has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands since their launch.\u00a0Euro Car Parks, 162-167 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 Free Entry<\/em><\/p>\n

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Land of Lions<\/strong>\u00a0@ ZSL London Zoo<\/strong> <\/a>– Opening 25 March<\/em><\/p>\n

Land of the Lions is almost here! \u00a0ZSL London Zoo\u2019s newest and most breath-taking exhibit transports visitors from the heart of London to India\u2019s vibrant Sasan Gir, where they can get closer than ever before to mighty Asiatic lions.\u00a0Three walkways cover the 2,500sqm exhibit with thrilling, immersive Indian-themed areas to explore – including a train station, crumbling temple clearing, high street and guard hut.\u00a0For the first time, big cat lovers can embark on an interactive Indian adventure as they help ZSL\u2019s forest rangers deal with a \u2018lion-emergency\u2019 in the Gir Forest, and lend a hand to the veterinary team who come to the rescue.\u00a0Free with Entry to the zoo<\/em><\/p>\n

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Venturing Beyond: Graffiti and the Everyday Utopias of the Street\u00a0@\u00a0Somerset House<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>3 March – 2 May 2016\u00a0Daily 10.00-18.00<\/em><\/p>\n

This amazing exhibition explores unsanctioned public art \u2013 or graffiti \u2013 as an intrinsically utopian practice.\u00a0Arguing against the traditionally-held belief of graffiti as a dystopian movement or \u2018glorified vandalism\u2019, the exhibition showcases the specially-commissioned work of seventeen street artists from around the globe, from stars of the scene such as Shepard Fairey, Swoon and REVOK, to critically acclaimed artists such as Eltono and Filippo Minelli, each of whom have produced or specially selected pieces responding to this theme.\u00a0Free<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vaisakhi Festival @ City Hall<\/strong><\/a> – 9 April 2016 13:00 – 18:00<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi with an afternoon of indoor and outdoor activities at City Hall.\u00a0A celebration of Sikh tradition, heritage and culture, the event programme will include shabad kirtan (spiritual music), langar (food), turban tying, folk dance, martial arts, children\u2019s activities, and much more!\u00a0There will be kirtan, exhibitions by Sikh artists, children\u2019s activities and community stalls inside City Hall, and langar, community stalls and turban tying outside on More London Riverside, as well as music, dance and gatka on The Scoop.\u00a0Free Entry\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chocolate Market @ Duke of York Square<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– 26 March 2016 10:00 – 16:00<\/em><\/p>\n

The Square\u2019s celebrated chocolate market is back just in time for Easter, which is the perfect excuse to indulge in some sweet treats! Did you know that it\u2019s overseen by the statue of Sir Hans Sloane, the original inventor of chocolate?\u00a0Whether you\u2019re a chocoholic or after something special to share with family and friends, there will be treats galore for everyone to enjoy on Easter Saturday, 26th\u00a0March. Find all of your favourite brands and discover independent artisans with a delicious selection.\u00a0Free Entry\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Parkour Generations @ The Southbank Centre<\/a> – <\/strong>3 April 2016 10:00 – 13:00<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn some parkour moves with the global experts.\u00a0Presented by Parkour Generations, this training session lets you marvel at the physical dexterity of parkour professionals as well as improve your own movement under their tuition.\u00a0Working globally for over a decade, Parkour Generations spans the fields of education, performance and training. For All Ages.\u00a0Free<\/em><\/p>\n

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Activity Tuesdays @\u00a0Charles Dickens Museum<\/a> –\u00a0<\/strong>29 March & 5 April 2016\u00a010:00 – 15:00\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Join The Charles Dickens Museum on Tuesdays throughout the school holidays for free fun activities for all the family! Their\u00a0fun filled crafts and hands on activities aim to provide entertainment not only for children, but their adults too!\u00a0Every holiday provides weekly opportunities to engage in bespoke Dickensian workshops and the chance to take home (or taste!) your own creations.\u00a0Free with entry to the Museum<\/em><\/p>\n

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Find Your London Festival<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– 18 April – 28 April 2016 Various Times and Locations\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Explore your city this spring. Find Your London celebrates London\u2019s outdoor spaces, from gardens to parks, high streets to marketplaces. This 11 day festival features over 100 events across London.\u00a0There\u2019ll be everything from yoga in the park, cycle trails and treasure hunts, to beekeeping, an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party and more besides. A great opportunity to discover new places and join in fun activities outside.\u00a0Price Varies From Event to Event<\/em><\/p>\n

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Underground Secrets Dance and Movement Workshops<\/a> @ The London Transport Museum –<\/strong>\u00a025 March to 10 April\u00a0Sessions for ages 3 to 6 run from 11:00-11:45, 13:00-13:45 and 15:30-16:15;\u00a0Sessions for ages 7 to 12 run from 12:00-12:45 and 14:30-15:15<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum\u2019s guest dancer will take participants on a make-believe journey through the lost tunnels of the Tube. All explorers, little ones and grown-ups alike, will be issued with a ticket and a high-vis\u00a0jacket before joining the explorer mission. No previous exploring experience necessary!\u00a0The explorer mission involves creeping through imaginary dark and forgotten tunnels, tiptoeing through closed doors, whizzing up in lifts and digging into enclosed secret spaces. Explorers will also have to unlock secret wartime codes, problem-solve, and must always be on the lookout for\u00a0lost property – you never know when you may\u00a0stumble across forgotten treasures.\u00a0Kids Go Free!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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