East London

The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, close to the Central line tube station, is home of the national collection of childhood-related objects, spanning the 1600s to the present day. FREE ENTRY. Open 10.00-17.45 daily (last admission 17.30)

The collection includes dolls, dolls' houses, puppets and teddy bears, games, childcare, clothing, furniture and art and photography. In addition, the Museum runs a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, a wide variety of activities, events and workshops for families on weekends and during the school holidays.

The Museum aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present, and to develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and varied public programme.

Half hour lessons every day except Monday. Weekend lessons also available. No age limit. Please book in advance.

Open air swimming pool.

Facilities: café/restaurant, picnic area, parking.

Kentish Town. Gospel Oak/Kentish Town.

Piano, Keyboard, Harpsichord and Organ tuition. Also Theory, GCSE and A Level standards.

All styles, all ages and all abilities welcome.

For more details please call the above number.

Bonnie and Betty supply babies, children and teenagers from newborn to 16 years. Assignments range from photographic, commercial, TV, film to stage work.

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly service together with a strong sense of expertise. Each child is met and assessed before they are offered a contract with the agency so we can match them with the perfect job.

Clients include Disney, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, Sky, Next, New Look, Zara, Sony, Gucci, Boden, Liberty, CBBC and John Lewis.

Visit our website to see our helpful FAQ page before filling out our application form.

Email: agency@bonnieandbetty.com

Web: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris

Developing performance skills, promoting self-expression & building confidence

‘Bookings for Jigsaw’s Fun and Interactive Performing Arts Classes are OPEN for Next Term and we are so excited to welcome new faces and expand our Jigsaw Community. Two-week trial available to new Students.

Singing ~ Dance ~ Drama for ages 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-18 |

The classes are designed to improve your child's confidence, teach them new skills in the Performing Arts, and give them a creative space to make golden memories with new friends!

Visit our website to find a Jigsaw School near you https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/weekend-schools/

Jigsaw was established in 1995 with a desire to pass on the joy of performing arts. The belief in the benefits of performing arts activities for children was the driving force in the creation of Jigsaw and the reason why Jigsaw has continued to grow and become a well-established high quality provider of children’s classes. Jigsaw has a team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to delivering fun and exciting dance, drama and singing classes.

Every student can benefit, in some way, from the performing arts. While some join us to build a firm foundation for a professional performance career, others do so to unlock their hidden talents, overcome their shyness or increase their confidence and social skills. However, what all students enjoy is having fun through drama, singing and dance classes, while making lots of new friends.

Children ages 3-6 years attend a 90-minute session divided into three sections of dance, drama and singing. Students aged 7-18 years attend a three-hour session comprising of an hour of drama, an hour of singing and an hour of dance, each with a specialist tutor. To establish an environment that builds confidence, regardless of individual ability, students are divided into appropriate age bands. All students will be challenged to their full potential.

If you’ve not been involved in anything like the performing arts before, we offer a two-week trial to all new students, so come along and see for yourself! Fees for a whole term depend on the venue, visit our website to find out more. Sibling discounts apply and you can pay online, over the telephone or via our direct debit scheme.

Jigsaw currently runs classes throughout London, the home counties, Oxford and Wales. Visit www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk to find your nearest school, or give us a call on 020 8108 0485. Jigsaw also offers holiday camps and birthday parties as well as running an in-house agency.

Drama, singing and dance classes for children in Balham, Barnet, Battersea, Beckenham, Berkhamstead, Bexleyheath, Brentwood, Brockley, Bromley, Broxbourne, Bushey, Cardiff, Cardiff West, Chelmsford, Crouch End, Croydon, Dulwich, Ealing, Enfield, Epsom, Finchley, Harlow, Harpenden, Harrow, Hendon, Hemel Hempstead, High Barnet, Hitchin, Ilford, Mitcham, Oxford, Penarth, Plumstead, Potters Bar, Sevenoaks, St Albans, Stevenage, Streatham, Surbiton, Sutton, Teddington, Ware, Walthamstow, Wandsworth, Watford and Wimbledon.

This summer, children can explore the great outdoors with expert-led bushcraft activities designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection with nature.

At SuperCamps, children aged 6–12 enjoy a hands-on experience that combines survival skills, nature education, and adventurous play—all in a safe, supportive environment.

What your child will experience:

• Learning essential bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, and tool use
• Exploring wildlife, plants, and natural habitats
• Team challenges and outdoor games to build teamwork and resilience

Camp details:

• Duration: 5 full days (9 am–5 pm), with extended care from 8 am–6 pm available
• Ages: 7–12 years
• Open to boys and girls of all skill levels

Why parents trust us:

✓ Ofsted-registered with strong safety and care standards
✓ Experienced instructors with specialist outdoor knowledge
✓ Encourages independence, creativity, and respect for the environment

Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp is available this summer across:
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Warwickshire, Wiltshire

All locations welcome boys and girls, regardless of school type or name.

Since launch, SuperCamps Bushcraft has offered children the chance to develop vital outdoor skills, make new friends, and enjoy active, screen-free days in nature.

Adventurous, educational, and fun—this summer, Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp connects children with nature and inspires a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Spaces are limited and these popular camps fill up fast—book now to secure your place

Save 15% with code A4KSUMMER15

Ensure your child experiences a Holiday Club like no other with Junior Adventures Group UK!

Introducing Holiday HQ: The ultimate destination for children looking for an unforgettable break from the school routine. From exciting outdoor escapades to creative workshops and interactive learning sessions, our expert teams provide a dynamic blend of engaging activities and enriching experiences. We also ensure that every child’s holiday is not just entertaining but an opportunity for growth. Helping them to build new friendships, explore their interests, and return to school with unforgettable memories. We’re the experts in fun!

Find out more about what's on this upcoming school holiday and book your child's space by clicking the button below.

Also claim 15% off using our All 4 Kids UK exclusive discount code: ALL4KIDSUK15

To make a booking please visit our website link below or click HERE

Holiday Activity Camps for children in: Bedford, Biggleswade, Clifton, Flitwick, Shefford, Wixams, Reading, Wokingham, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, St Werburgh's, Staple Hill, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Derby, Brighton and Hove, Basildon, Colchester, Loughton, Saffron Walden, Feltham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Eastleigh, Fleet, Hitchin, Ashford, Bromley, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Lincoln, South Kesteven, Barking, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Greenwich, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Northolt, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Westminster, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Abingdon, Benson, Camberley, Sunbury on Thames, Rugby, Walsall, Crawley and Andover

Canal Junction opens up hundreds of fascinating things for kids and the whole family to do. Hire a boat for a day or a week, go on an organised boat trip, visit canalside parks and visitor centres or just walk or cycle through pleasant countryside, untroubled by noisy traffic and close to nature.

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

For those families seeking help and advice regarding children's behavioural and emotional problems. The approach taken is to examine parents childhood experiences and their own parenting practices, their own emotions and expectations of their child with a view to making adjustments to the way they deal with their child.

37 years experience of clinical psychology with children and parents including 32 years within the NHS. Face to face one hour appointments in London and Bristol.

Please contact us on the above number.

Huge selection of instruments including Keyboards, Pianos, Guitars, Amps, Hi-Tech, Brass & Woodwind, Sheet Music and Percussion.

The Technics Music Academy offers piano/keyboard tuition to all ages.

Web: www.modern-music.co.uk

Admission is free, donations are welcome. Goats, Turkeys and a pony roam free. See all kinds of birds. Open every day from 10am-5pm except Mondays. Located in Plashet Park. which als offers tennis courts, a playground and picnic tables, making this an ideal place for a day out.

If you have been ice skating before - you'll know its one of the coolest ways to enjoy yourself. If you haven't - what are you waiting for?

Whether you're an absolute beginner, extreme sports fanatic or an experienced figure skater, Lee Valley Ice Centre is the ideal place burn off some excess energy. It’s open 7 days a week and offers everything from family skating to nationally recognised competition-level training, as well as an extensive programme of activities including public skating, figure skating, ice-dance, pairs, synchronised skating, ice-hockey and Learn to Skate Courses.

Lee Valley Ice Centre is the regional centre of excellence for ice sports in the south of England.

For more information, opening times and prices, visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk

Brainwave is an independent Charity based in Bridgwater, providing developmental therapy for children who have both physical and cognitive disabilities, whether caused by brain injury,genetic abnormality, or accident.

A programme of physical and cognitive exercises is designed by the therapy team according to each child’s very specific needs. These exercises are taught to the child’s parents and carers who carry out the programme in the comfort and familiarity of the family home; through which 80% of children make measurable improvements and some achieve a degree of independence far beyond their families’ expectations.

1500 children have benefited from the Brainwave Programme since the Charity was established in 1982.

Email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk

Taggs Boatyard is a family run company offering a good selection of self drive cruisers for hourly, half day or full day hire. Relax and enjoy all the natural beauty that the River Thames has to offer, picnic on its banks, moor up and visit any spot that takes your fancy or stop for a bite to eat at one of the many riverside pubs and restaurants.

It couldn’t be easier, choose a boat and after an introduction to the simple controls just cruise away and enjoy the river at your leisure leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.

Please contact us on the above number or log on for further details.

Web: www.taggsboatyard.co.uk

Please contact the College of Practical Homeopathy for full details.

Are you in need of childcare during the school holidays? Well look no further, as Mega Camps have locations in Essex, Havering, Kent and Surrey.

Dedicated to providing high quality childcare activity camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, they have seen their attendance grow year on year.

At Mega Camps they understand that all children are different and therefore they offer an amazing range of sports, arts and crafts and Mega activities each day. These include Animal Zoo Workshops, Wall Climbing, Dance Workshops, Laser Tag, Nerf Wars, Inflatable Fun, and much more.

All their staff are enhanced DBS checked and fully qualified within their role to ensure that every child has the best experience possible.

Whether you want to send your child for multiple weeks or single days, they’ve got an offer suited for you. Hurry as spaces are limited!

To view your local Mega Camps venue and to book some school holiday fun simply visit their website: www.megacamps.net

Email: info@megacamps.net

School holiday camps covering Billericay, Chelmsford, Dartford, Epsom, Hornchurch, Leatherhead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Southend, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Upminster

Special Offer. Limited Spaces. Max 6 students per class!

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity that improves the quality of life of disabled children and young people up to 18 by providing them with customised mobility equipment such as powered wheelchairs.

We also offer wheelchair skills training, advice and information and campaign to raise awareness of disabled young people's needs. Many of those we help become members of our Kidz Board, acting as our ambassadors and getting involved in projects and events.

Through this support Whizz-Kidz has given nearly 4,000 disabled children and young people the chance to enjoy an independent life at home, at school and at play.

Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

Mudchute Farm is one of the largest inner City Farms anywhere in Europe. We pride ourselves on our wonderful collection of British rare breeds and currently have over 200 animals and fowl on our farm! A fantastic day out for the whole family.

Throughout Mudchute Farm's landscape and buildings you will be able to view our British rare breed animals, horses and ponies everywhere. The larger animals graze in the outer enclosures and fields, while the smaller and perhaps more cuddly, are kept just next to the main courtyard in 'Pets Corner'.

Address: Mudchute Park & Farm, Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3HP
Web: www.mudchute.org

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England, with links to the other UK nations.

We are not resourced to provide advice or support directly to families with disabled children or children with SEN. We signpost families on to relevant organisations. Visit our website for information on national policy that impacts upon disabled children and children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families as well as details of organisations that provide advice and support.

The Leading All-Year-Round Science Activity Entertainer, Educator and Childcare Provider for Kids. We are partnered with parents and schools to provide the best:

• Science Half Term Holiday Camps in London for Kids:

o February Half-Term Camps
o Easter Holiday Camps
o May Half Term Holiday Camps
o Summer Holiday Camps
o October Half-Term Holiday Camps
o Christmas December Winter Holiday Camps

• Science Birthday Parties
• After School Science Clubs for Schools
• Science Workshops for Schools
• Bespoke Events
• Franchises (UK and International)

For over 30 years Mother Nature Science has offered the world’s highest quality science programmes and activities for children aged 5-12. All our activities are packed full of varied fun curriculum linked science across the main natural sciences of chemistry, biology and physics which focus on enquiring, making and testing and continuing at home with parents. Since its inception in 2007 Mother Nature Science, London, UK has inspired over 500,000 children.

Mother Nature Science ensures children everywhere are able to “Have Fun with Science”, with that instill a clearer understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them. We have found that focusing on learning through hands-on enquiry based practical science activities means children improve rapidly and both child and parent feel proud of their progress. All of our science instructors have undergone rigorous safety checks and training and all have a native speaker command of English who are friendly, fun, enthusiastic and experienced in teaching young learners.

Children's holiday camps in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Chiswick, Ealing, Hampstead, Haringey, Harrow, Mill Hill, St Johns Wood, Westminster, Chelsea, Fulham, Hammersmith, Hounslow, Kensington, Kingston, Merton, New Malden, Parsons Green, Richmond, Sloane Square, Surbiton, Sutton, Twickenham, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, City of London, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Southgate, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, Wapping, Bexley, Blackheath, Borough, Bromley, Dulwich Village, Elephant & Castle, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Rotherhithe, South Croydon, Southwark, Vanbrugh Park

Children’s science parties in Hertfordshire, North West London, South West London, North East London and South East London

With over 100 years of experience, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education.

Our Battersea headquarters is home to the RAD Dance School, offering fun, high-quality classes for children, teens and adults.

Whether you're dancing for enjoyment, fitness, or to develop your technique, our full timetable has something for everyone.

Start your dance journey today and explore our classes.

CReSTeD provides a Register of schools approved for their dyslexia provision. The Register is supplied free of charge to parents and is updated twice a year. Schools are divided into four categories to help parents and their advisors match the provision to the pupil’s requirements.

For a copy of the Register, link to our web site and complete the application form. Alternatively just phone, or email with your address details.

Registered Charity: 1052103
Email: admin@crested.org.uk

Visit this website for your nearest roller skating rink.

BIBIC exists to maximise the potential of children with conditions affecting their social, sensory communication, motor and learning abilities by teaching parents exercises and techniques which can help improve the quality of life for the whole family. A doctor and an interdisciplinary team address issues such as behaviour problems, understanding, mobility, speech and communication. Methods are compatible with school and serve to increase learning opportunities for children with problems.

Web: www.bibic.org.uk

Your child can be a child prodigy!

We train children from age 5 upwards to play a musical instrument. The Keyboard/Piano and Drums are currently being taught at our school. Bass/Rhythm Guitar to age 10 upwards.

Temple Praise Music School guarantees your child will be able to play after 12 weeks of training. This of course will only happen with your assistance and co-operation.