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18/11/2025

Great Christmas gifts available London Transport Museum retail shop! Check out brilliant transport-themed kids’ clothing, stocking fillers, toys, gifts for adults and more!

06/11/2025

Join brave Lila on an epic adventure to become a true Master Firework-Maker! Based on Philip Pullman’s much-loved book, this sparkling new production by Polka Theatre is full of magic, courage, and discovery. Perfect for ages 6–12. Polka Theatre

03/10/2025

🎄 The Snowman – 27th Anniversary 🎄
📅 23 Nov 2024 – 4 Jan 2025
📍 Peacock Theatre, West End

The iconic Christmas show The Snowman returns! Based on Raymond Briggs’ beloved picture book and the classic animated film, this magical stage adaptation is perfect for introducing children to dance.

✨ Enjoy colourful sets, extravagant costumes, and exuberant dancing as a young boy’s snowman comes to life. Fly to the North Pole and meet dancing penguins, a snow princess, Jack Frost, and Father Christmas!

🎟️ Find out more & book: sadlerswells.com/the-snowman-2024

💡 Discounted family tickets available!

Follow the magic: Sadler's Wells The Snowman ❄️✨

02/10/2025

Super Natural October Half Term at WWT London
📅 25 October – 3 November

Enjoy a fun-filled half term bubbling with magical activities for the whole family. Perfect for those who love the supernatural but not the spooky!

✨ Highlights include:

Craft a handmade willow wand

Mix a potion and cast a wetlands spell

Join a fungi hunt for spotted tops and giant domes

Sculpt your own clay creature

📍 WWT London Wetland Centre
💡 Book ahead and save 10%
🌐 wwt.org.uk/london

📸 Photo: Wilbee Films / Tim Shapacott

20/07/2025

🌿 The Dragonfly Festival at WWT London Wetland Centre runs from June 21 to September 22. Visitors can explore the enchanting world of dragonflies with daily foot safaris, photography exhibitions, and interactive trails featuring the dragonfly lifecycle.

On weekends, there are pond dips, chalk art, and mini beast hunts. During the school holidays, special activities include storytelling, workshops, and craft sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Festival highlights include dragonfly stilt walkers and ‘The Insect Circus’ performances over the August bank holiday weekend.

Learn more at www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london.
WWT London Wetland Centre

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Balham

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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+447915181277

Website

http://www.familiessouthwest.co.uk/

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