{"id":3418,"date":"2017-02-09T14:17:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T14:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2018-08-16T14:24:45","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:24:45","slug":"whats-on-our-top-10-thing-to-do-this-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/02\/whats-on-our-top-10-thing-to-do-this-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On – Our Top 10 Things to Do This Half Term"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"London<\/b><\/h3>\n

Catch the London Lions Basketball Team in action<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t experienced a live basketball game before then here is your chance! For a slightly different day out this half term, cheer on London Lions in the British Basketball League and soak up the atmosphere of this high-speed, unpredictable and energising game… <\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 12th February 2017 4pm – London Lions Vs Leicester Riders <\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday 15th February 2017 7:30pm – London Lions Vs Sheffield Sharks<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages (Under 18\u2019s must be accompanied by an adult)<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a39.99 for Premium Single Ticket, up to 55% off<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go early and let the kids enjoy the Tumbling Bay Playground, featuring rock pools, sand pits, tall tree houses, and wobbly bridges, as well as slides, swings and plenty of space to run about before you venture into the park using one of the many\u00a0<\/span>trails<\/span><\/a>. Westfield is a 15 \u2013 20 minute walk away and great for a lunch or dinner stop.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Imagine<\/h3>\n

Imagine Children’s Festival<\/h2>\n

Enjoy a screening of The Little Mermaid where the film is powered entirely by bicycles! Watch a storytelling of Dr Seuss\u2019 The Cat in the Hat or step into Hello Hollow, an exhibit of handmade children\u2019s dens by Danish artist, Seimi N\u00f8rregaard – these are just a few examples of what\u2019s going on at the Imagine Children\u2019s Festival. A great idea for a rainy day, the festival features an amazing selection of both free and paid for events, and will be a sure-fire crowd-pleaser for the kids! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

9th February – 19th February<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southbank Centre<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recommended for children up to 12-years-old<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free & Paid for events<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head down river to the BFI where kids eat free all day, every day at the Riverfront<\/a>*\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Plus, make a note to visit the BFI\u2019s amazing Mediatheque. Sit down with the kids in front of a viewing screen and call up weird and wonderful titles, anything from full length feature films to old cinema adverts, TV children\u2019s programmes and documentaries, all of which have been digitised from the BFI archives.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

*With a full price adult meal<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wonderful Wildlife Weekends<\/b><\/h2>\n

Explore London\u2019s local wildlife with the London Wildlife Trust\u2019s free drop-in events. A great way to get kids excited and learning about nature and habitats around them, these events are jam-packed full of hands-on activities such as pond dipping, bug hunting and bushcraft!<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 11th February & Saturday 18th February<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Southwark & Camley Street Natural Park, King’s Cross<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for more wild time this half term? Visit Go Wild! at Groombridge Place<\/a>\u00a0or check out the free activities at the Grant Museum of Zoology<\/a> here<\/span>. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a green fingers, why not join in the Woodland Trust tree planting initiative and claim your pack of free seeds<\/a>\u00a0and do your bit to help boost the UK\u2019s tree population.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"STEAMfestSTEAMfest at Cutty Sark<\/b><\/h2>\n

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and maths, and at Cutty Sark’s brand new half-term STEAMfest event this means boarding the finest tall ship for an awesome day out… Get creative and quiz the experts on all there is to know about the science of sailing ships!<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 13th February \u2013 Saturday 18th February 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cutty Sark, Greenwich<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pick up a free family trail from the admissions desk for a fun and helpful way to explore the ship! <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Make a day of it? \u00a0If you visit on a Sunday the Maritime Museum holds<\/span> Discover Sundays<\/span><\/a> – the Maritime Museum is free to enter and the activities are free too!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Kung<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

See Kung Fu Panda 3 at\u00a0<\/strong>Backyard Cinema’s Celebration of Film<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Backyard Cinema is an awesome, alternative and unique cinema experience nestled in the heart of a bustling Italian market in Borough. Nestle down in one of their big bean bag loungers and enjoy the ever popular Kung Fu Panda 3 on screen this half term…skadoosh!<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday 15th February 2.30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mercato Metropolitano, Borough<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a35.50 child, \u00a39.90 Adult – 40% off<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a wonderful Italian street food market right outside the entrance, featuring delicious gelato and wood-fired pizzas to satisfy hungry tummies!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots:\u00a0Beatrix Potter’s Newly Re-Discovered Story<\/b><\/h2>\n

Featuring the Beatrix Potter characters we all know and love including Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Mr Tod, The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots tells the story of ‘a well-behaved prime black Kitty cat, who leads rather a double life’. This delightful exhibition at the House of Illustration features Quentin Blake’s 50 original illustrations for this recently re-discovered Beatrix Potter manuscript.<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until 26th February 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quentin Blake Gallery at the House of Illustration<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From \u00a34<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How about catching the train and checking out platform 9 and \u00be whilst you\u2019re at Kings Cross? Or having a game of table tennis at The Crossing \u2013 the public area of the Granary Building<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Magical<\/b><\/h3>\n

Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens<\/b><\/h2>\n

Why not brighten up a cold winter\u2019s eve with a wander through this spectacular light installation! Returning to London for its second year, the theme for this year\u2019s festival is \u2018Explore the Silk Road\u2019 and features magnificent giant sculpted lanterns which highlight the importance of this route of trade and culture from Europe to Ancient China.<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until 26th February<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chiswick House & Gardens<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From \u00a335, save 16% on\u00a0<\/span>Thursday or Sunday PM\u2019s with LittleBird<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get the kids excited about the festival before you and check out the lantern trail here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and remember to wrap up warm \u2013 this is an outdoor experience. \u00a0If you get a bit chilly, head to The Chiswick House caf\u00e9 -it\u2019s been choosen by Time Out magazine as one of London\u2019s best Park cafes.. don\u2019t you know!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Build<\/b><\/h3>\n

Build A Mini Blossoming Station at the Museum of London Docklands<\/b><\/h2>\n

Inspired by Crossrail Place Roof Garden, the Museum of London Docklands are holding ‘And so my garden grows’ – a free, drop-in event where you can go as a family and children can create a mini blossoming station, with real seeds that will sprout and grow!<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 11th Feb<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Museum of London Docklands<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ages 5+<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free<\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canary Wharf now has one of the UK\u2019s largest collections of Public Art: download the latest<\/span><\/i> art map<\/span><\/i><\/a> and create your own art trail of discovery.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Make a day of it? You might end up having tea here and if you do, there is<\/span><\/i> plenty of choice<\/span><\/i><\/a> including firm family favourites Nando\u2019s, Wagamamas and of course Pizza Express!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Princess<\/b><\/h3>\n

Princess and the Frog- The Perfect Introduction to Ballet<\/b><\/h2>\n

With beautiful costumes and stunning dance, at just 30 minutes long this production makes a great introduction to ballet for small people. The classic Princess and the Frog tells the charming story of an unlikely and magical friendship that is guaranteed to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside!<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 14th February 11am, 1pm & 4pm, Wednesday 15th February 11am, 1pm & 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler\u2019s Wells<\/span><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recommended for ages\u00a02-9<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a312 Child Ticket, \u00a315 Adult Ticket – save 25% <\/span><\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Catch the London Lions Basketball Team in action If you haven\u2019t experienced a live basketball game before then here is your chance! For a slightly different day out this half term, cheer on London Lions in the British Basketball League and soak up the atmosphere of this high-speed, unpredictable and energising game… When: Sunday 12th … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2656],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3418"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5484,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3418\/revisions\/5484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}