As London gears up for summer, there’s no shortage of fab family activities on offer. Have a browse of our top 20 things to do in June.
1
Head to Fulham for Chestertons Polo in the Park with family activities galore – and polo – from 11am to 7pm!
2
Treat Dad to a family party at The Big Fish Little Fish Father’s Day Rave in Hackney. (15th)
3
Be ready to be amazed by flips and tricks at Gifford’s Circus new show Laguna Bay at Chiswick House – their only London stop this summer. (5th to 22nd)
4
Dive into the underworld with Disney’s new West End musical Hercules, inspired by the animated film. (From 6th)
5
Discover the people behind some of the greatest scientific innovations of our time at The Royal Institutions’s Hidden Heroes of Science. (7th)
6
Celebrate science, culture and the arts with a weekend of free events for all ages at the Great Exhibition Road Festival. (7th to 8th)
7
Escape the city for the day and head to the Royal Windsor Flower Show, which will return for its 118th edition at Windsor Great Park. (7th)
8
SPLAT! is a high-energy physical comedy about art, creativity and collaboration and it’s heading to Greenwich Theatre this month. (8th)
9
Northern myths and southern passion unite for the Southbank’s BBC Concert Orchestra: Sibelius & Piazzolla. (12th)
10
Explore the many ways that artists use Flowers and their cultural significance at this colourful Saatchi Gallery exhibition. (All month)
11
Get creative, play and explore with Mini Makers at Pitzhanger Manor, designed to inspire movement, musical and creative exploration. (27th)
12
The Boy with Wings is an interstellar, action-packed adventure about friendships, being brave, and how our differences are our super-power. (From 21nd)
13
The perfect event for mini bookworms, Barnes Children’s Literature Festival returns with family-friendly book readings, workshops and performances from all your favourite authors. (21st to 22nd)
14
Quentin Blake’s glorious, multicoloured Box of Treasures bursts open as the BBC Symphony Orchestra accompanies two wonderfully animated adventures live: Angel Pavement and Loveykins. (29th)
15
Meander through the captivating space of artist Do Ho Suh and explore his large-scale colourful installations, sculptures and videos at the Tate Modern’s Genesis Exhibition. (All month)
16
Discover the fascinating world of water at Steam Up and marvel at the amazing working pumping engines that helped make London the city it is today. (28th to 29th)
17
Help Nick find his beloved hat in the fun filled musical I’ve Lost My Bobble Hat, with all your favourite Nick Cope hits. (14th to 15th)
18
Take a journey through the immersive Barbican Centre exhibition Feel the Sound and rearrange what you know and think about sound. (All month)
19
Fancy a day trip? Stop by and say hi to animal keepers during animal feeds at Marwell Wildlife. Plus, see new arrivals such as Warjun, Marwell’s new snow leopard, a baby red river hoglet and more.
20
Push the boat out at Tower Bridge’s family activity Junk Model Flotilla, and help celebrate their 131st birthday. (14)
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