July Theatre, Festivals and Museums for the Under Fives in Central London
Here is a sampling of some of the best free and affordable activities for babies and toddlers in London this July. More to come!!
Theatre for the Under Fives
Little Angel Theatre
Magician’s Daughter, inspired by the Tempest, written by Michael Rosin. Ages 3-6, Wed & Thu: 10am/1pm. Fri: 1pm/5pm. Sat: 11am/1:30pm/3:30pm. Sun: 11am/2pm
http://www.littleangeltheatre.com/lat/whatson/current/MTYy
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Pericles, Shakespeare for younger audiences (suggested age 6+, however the box office confirms younger children may purchase a ticket, pushchairs must be collapsed. 2nd July – 23rd July. Mon – Wed, Fri & Sun: 1:30pm. Sat: 9:30am. Sun 10am
http://open-air.official-theatre.co.uk/london/pericles
Holland Park Opera
Fantastic Mr. Fox, a children’s opera staged in various places in the gardens of Holland Park. Children of all ages welcome. July 28th & 30th. £2.50 for children, £5.00 adults
http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/operahollandpark/2011season/fantasticmrfox.aspx
V&A:
Puppet on a string. Join famous pupeteering families as they travel around Europe and help make puppets sing and dance. Saturdays In July, 11am/1pm/3pm. Free all ages.
Family Friendly Festivals:
Canada Day
Trafalgar Square. Loads of performances and events (sorry, no Brian Adams this year) 1 July 10:30 – 22:00, all ages and free entry
Geffrye Museum
Supreme Summer Open Weekend. Children can make seaside phot frames, young people can learn photography skills, play in the garden and dance to music from the 60′s. Sunday 24th July
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/whatson/events/young-people/
Museums with Free Activities for the Under Fives:
British Museum
Join in a dazzling array of activities throughout the summer. Make a pilgrim badge, set off on a journey to hear troubadour tales of saints and monsters. 26th & 28th July, 11am-4pm, free all ages
Transport Museum
The Start line: Build a vehicle using card, glue and little bit of engineering. Mon 25th – Fri 29th July, noon – 3pm, free
