Well hello there, m’lovelies! Did you have an amazing summer? We’re back from an epic Canadian adventure that I’ll have to blog about soon. In the meantime, check out our first London Weekend Scoop of the new season, and look out for our London hot list out next week!
Fri-Sun: DC Exhibition: Dawn of the Super Heroes, The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX (North Greenwich tube)
LAST CHANCE: Celebrate the DC cannon at the O2’s exhibition, featuring costumes, models and props from Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Mr Freeze, The Joker, Penguin and others. Touch Christopher Reeve’s Superman cape among other artefacts! All ages welcome. 9.30am-6pm entry (daily); general tickets £10-£10/under 5s FREE. Premium tickets: adult £30/child £15/family, tickets include exclusive goody bag (until Sep 9)
Fri-Sun: Zip Now London, Archbishop’s Park, Carlisle Lane, SE1 7LE (Lambeth North tube/Waterloo tube/rail)
LAST CHANCE: Whizz down the world’s biggest and fastest city zip wire, while taking in views of London attractions. Launch from 35m above ground (taller than 9 double deckers)! Ages 8+ (minimum height 1.2m), all kids must be accompanied by adult. 12pm-8pm (Mon-Fri), 9.30am-8pm (Sat), 9.30am-6pm (Sun); £22.50, £18.50 student, £16.50 child (until Sep 9)
Fri-Sun: The King and I at London Palladium, Argyll Street, Westminster, London W1F 7TF (Oxford Circus/Bond St tube)
It’s your last few weeks to catch the critically acclaimed production, featuring original Broadway stars Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe. Swoon to the familiar songs and story of British schoolteacher Anna and her love affair with the King of Siam, in 1860s Bangkok. For ages 5+. 2pm & 7pm (Mon-Wed), 2.30pm-7.30pm (Thu-Sat), from £29 (extended until Sep 29)
Fri-Sun: Canopy Market, West Handyside Canopy, off Granary Square, King’s Cross, N1C 4BZ (King’s Cross St Pancras)
Head to this fun and funky hangout in Granary Square’s West Handyside Canopy to discover delicious treats from Arancini Brothers, among dozens of foodie, crafty and artsy stallholders. Live music and DJs every weekend, plus fountains round the corner if the babes need to cool off. All ages. Open Fri (12-8pm), Sat (11am-6pm) and Sun (11am-6pm); FREE (ongoing)
Fri-Sun: The Great British Seaside exhibition at National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9NF (Cutty Sark DLR)
Summer’s over but you can still visit the British seaside via this landmark exhibition. Four photographers, and more than 100 photographs bring the UK coastline to life with this nostalgic love letter. 10am-5pm; adult £10.35/child £4.50 (online prices) (until Sep 30)
Fri-Sun Scoop: Pop Up Ice Cream Museum by Bompas & Parr at Gasholders 1, King’s Cross N1C (King’s Cross St Pancras tube/rail)
Tuck into this immersive homage to the world’s favourite frozen dessert. Experimental foodies Bompas & Parr take visitors deep into the ice cream scene, with ice cream weather, glow-in-the-dark ice cream and more. All ages. (until Sep 30)
Fri-Sun: Life in the Dark at Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD (South Kensington tube)
Get your imaginary night goggles on for a nocturnal tour of life for a variety of species. Discover deep sea fish, foxes on the hunt, crocodiles and other creatures of the night. All ages. 10am-5.50pm daily; child 16 and under FREE (until Dec 31)
Sat: Royal Academy: Festival of Ideas – Interactive Storytelling, Royal Academy, John Madejski Fine Rooms, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD (Piccadilly Circus tube)
Immerse yourself in Judith Kerr’s classic picture book The Tiger Who came to Tea with Lauren Grierson, creative director of Let’s Make Theatre. Help recreate Sophie’s surprising tea time experience with music, props and movement. For ages 3+. 30 minute shows from 11.15am-2.30pm (15 minute intervals between shows): adult £6/child £4 (Sep 8)
Sat: Kids Go Free at the Houses of Parliament Family Tours, Westminster, SW1A 0AA (Westminster tube)
Learn what happens in the seats of power, at these behind the scenes lunchtime tours for kids and families. Explore the House of Lords and House of Commons chambers, St Stephen’s Hall and Westminster Hall. You could even stay for Afternoon Tea at the Houses of Parliament! All ages welcome, tours are best for ages 7-12. 1.30pm & 3pm; adult £18/child under 16 FREE but require ticket (Sats until Sep 8, then every Sat from Oct 13-Jan 26)
Sat: Grant Museum of Zoology: Explore Zoology, Rockefeller Building, University College London, University Street, WC1E 6DE (Euston Square tube)
When you’re stuck for what to do, duck into this museum of zoological oddities and curiosities. Drop in during Saturday afternoon for a free workshop, where you can get to know your dodo from your quagga. All ages welcome. 1pm-4pm, drop in, FREE (Sep 8)
Sat-Sun: The Golden Hinde Night Voyage (Family Sleepover), at The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Strett, SE1 9DE (London Bridge tube)
Go back in time aboard the historic ship, bedding down for the night as part of the Golden Hinde crew. See what life was like as an Elizabethan sailor, ward off an attack by the Spaniards, then bunk down in authentic quarters. Enjoy a Tudor breakfast the next morning. For ages 6-11 (must have adult accompanying), bring own sleeping gear. 5pm (Sat)-9am (Sun); £45 per person, pre-booking essential (Sep 8-9)
Sun:b> Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dancehall at Underbelly Festival Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (Waterloo/Embankment tube)
Acclaimed DJ from Oz, Monski Mouse spins the big choons for your tiny dancers at this monster mix of toddler-happy tunes, nostalgic beats, and dad dancing. Groovy fun for ages 5 and under, plus their grownups. Max 2 kids per adult, every adult must be accompanied by a child. 3pm-5pm, from £8.50 (until Sep 30)
Booking Ahead
The Everywhere Bear at Little Angel Theatre, N1 (Sep 13-Nov 11)
Disco Loco: Space Parade at Hackney Showroom (Sep 30)
The Nutcracker and I (London Piano Festival) dance concert for ages 4+ at Kings Place, N1 (Oct 7)
The Little Mermaid at Underbelly Festival (Review)
