Something for the Weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend for the whole family? We aim to bring you some brilliant ideas of what to do on Saturdays and Sundays. Just log on at Friday lunchtime and plan your weekend quickly and easily!

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1. The BIG DRAW: Pirate Day at Discover, the story making centre for children in Stratford is holding the latest BIG DRAW event for children as part of their Pirates Ahoy! exhibition. They receive a goodie bag on arrival and can participate in various swashbuckling activities throughout the day. It runs from 11am til 4pm.

Cost: Adults £4.50, Concessions £4 (free for under-2s), Family ticket £16

Where? 1 Bridge Terrace, London, E15 4BG

Station: Stratford

Familyweb2. There is a Family Concert of Beethoven Eroica Symphony at 4:30pm on Saturday (17th Oct). For a touch of culture, take your children to this classical concert for ages 4+.

Cost: Adults £8, Children (under 16) £6

Where? St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London

Tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment.

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3. The Horniman Museum’s Robot Zoo is coming to an end, so this weekend may be one of your only chances to catch it before the half term rush! Children can get involved with various activities and have fun whilst learning about evolution as part of Darwin’s 200th anniversary.

Cost: £5 for adults, Children £2.50 (under 3s free) (Family ticket £13 for 2 adults and 2 children).

Where? 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ.

Station: Forest Hill

Italian Family Dining at La Famiglia

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La Famiglia is one of those restaurants that screams authenticity, from the food and the decor to the constant celebrity family clientele. The atmosphere has not been lost due to this however as everyone is simply there for the good honest food. The garden is perfect for children to explore and you’ll always be able to find something that they’ll enjoy eating!

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Kids are very welcome and Gwyneth Paltrow has even recommended it in her kid-friendly restaurant newsletter on her website GOOP in the past! If it’s good enough for Gwyneth, then it’s good enough for us!

Address: 7 Langton Street, Chelsea, SW10 0JL

Tube: Fulham Broadway or Sloane Square

Tel: 020 7351 0761

If you have been to La Famiglia, then please let us know how you get on and what you thought! Email [email protected] or leave a comment below!

Comedy Club for Kids at Soho Theatre

Why should adults have all the fun? Here’s a brilliant idea to entertain the whole family this weekend. The Comedy Club for Kids has returned to Soho Theatre so kids can enjoy all the excitement of a comedy show, but without the rude bits! The shows are suitable for age 6 upwards and are at 1pm on Saturdays fortnightly until the 5th December, so if you can’t make it this week, don’t panic! Below are the dates of future shows:

10 October: Stu Goldsmith and Benny Boot

24 October: Pat Monaghan and Richard Sandling

7 November: Adrian Poynton and Gerry Howell

21 November: Gordon Souther and Alexis Dubus

5 December: Andre O’Neill and Luke Toulson

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Also, if your children really catch the comedy bug, they can take part in a comedy academy before the show and some lucky participants will even get a chance to perform in the show!

For more information, go to the Soho Theatre Kids Website.

They also perform all over the country. Check out their temporary website.

Explore and Eat at The Rainforest Café

Rainforest Café, located in London’s West End, is a popular choice for families. It is the largest family restaurant in London. It is very child-friendly and boasts an exciting kids menu with fun names such as their Bamba’s Bangers sausage and mash and Maya’s Meatballs served with spaghetti. By recreating the sights and sounds of the rainforest with various special effects and life-like animals, Rainforest Café is the perfect for a city-centre tropical hideaway! Explore life in the rainforest with a whole host of characters including chattering gorillas, fluttering butterflies and even a menacing tree-bound jaguar! There’s even a little shop for picking up Rainforest souvenirs. Something for everyone.

Address: 20 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EU

Tube: Piccadilly Circus (Exit 4)

Tel: 020 7434 3111

Website: www.rainforestcafe.co.uk

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