North London

Saturday shows, singing, dancing, puppet making workshops, circus skills and drama all run through out the year.

The world's largest observation wheel towers 135 meters above the banks of the Thames allowing bird's eye views over London. On a clear day, you can see all of London's towers and spires and beyond the city 25 miles in each direction.

Web: www.londoneye.com

Sunshine, Smiles and Screen-Free Music Adventures with The Strings Club

For new families: use the code NEWCUS10 for 10% off!

Step into a summer of music, movement and imagination, where children unplug, connect and shine with our award-winning, music-centered Holiday Camps.

Loved by families across London, the Midlands and Warwickshire, The Strings Club, founded by mum and musician Amy Cunningham, is built on one simple belief: recharging through music, creativity and play helps kids do more than keep busy over the holidays – it helps them thrive.

With wizards, pop stars, on-stage heroes and fun in the sun themes, your child will gain:

• Confidence through creativity and self-expression
• New friendships and a sense of belonging
• Imagination and curiosity
• Focus, resilience, and emotional wellbeing - benefits research shows music can support

Each day is thoughtfully curated by our in-house Activities Manager, a qualified primary teacher (with an Education PhD in progress):

• Mornings: Guitar, violin or ukulele sessions led by inspiring strings teachers and musicians, with instruments ready to take home for 2+ day bookings!
• Afternoons: interactive themed workshops including sport, drama, dance, and art.

By the end of the week, children stand taller, prouder - and our Grand Concerts show not just what they’ve learned, but how much fun they’ve had with their new friends.

Why families trust The Strings Club:

• Our intimate settings: up to 40 campers, with 1:8 supervision
• Proudly part of the Buy Women Built Community
• A screen-free experience
• Free hire of an instrument to take home
• Multiple locations across London, the Midlands and Warwickshire
• Flexible bookings from a day to a week
• Daily activity updates and photo diaries

Our Locations: Balham, Blackheath, Bow, Brockley, Crouch End, Dulwich, Fulham, Greenwich, Hackney, Hampstead, Harborne, Islington, Kingston upon Thames, Leamington Spa, Nunhead, Richmond, Streatham and Walthamstow

Visit thestringsclub.org or call 0121 296 9204 to secure your child’s place for our May Half Term and Summer Holiday Camp experiences!

Email: info@thestringsclub.org

Visit this website for your nearest roller skating rink.

Visit the LTA website for information on all your favourite British players as well as your local tennis clubs and tennis centres.

Find the nearest tennis club to you by visiting the link below. Just type your post code in the Club Search box found in the right hand margin.

Chantraine Dance of Expression - A unique, creative approach to all aspects of dance as an expressive art for the whole person. Includes contemporary, classical, jazz dance, and dances of other cultures, technique, creativity and choreography, and encourages confidence and joy.

Welcomes girls and boys of all ages from 4. Classes weekdays and Saturdays. Children's dance classes in London (Hampstead/Kilburn area), Wanstead and High Wycombe.

Enquiries: London & General - Chantraine School of Dance Tel/Fax: (020) 7435 4247
Wanstead Tel: (020) 8989 8604
High Wycombe Tel: (01494) 447741
A branch of the Ecole de Danse Chantraine, Neuilly, France.

COME CLIMBING WITH GECKOS (for kids aged 9 to grown-ups) at The Castle, London’s premier indoor climbing centre. Be excited, challenged & rewarded! Improve your balance, coordination, fitness & strength. Build your self-confidence and overcome your fears! All this and have fun at the same time! Fully qualified, experienced instructors.

CLIMBING PARTIES! Fun and exciting parties for children aged 9 and upwards. £180.00 for up to 6 children, £300.00 for up to 12, fully inclusive of kit, entry into The Castle, and instruction. Maximum ratio of six children to one instructor at all times.

FAMILY FUN! New ‘have a go’ sessions for anyone ages 5 and above’

THREE DAY HOLIDAY CLIMBING COURSES! Three-day beginners and intermediate climbing courses during the school holidays aged 9 and upwards.

INDIVUDUAL TUITION! Begin, learn & improve! Intensive tuition for small groups of up to three students. All levels welcome.

CLIMBING CLUB! Weekly club for beginners, intermediates and advanced climbers.

OUTDOOR TRIPS! Trips for kids of all abilities to outdoor climbing venues:

The Nettlefold Theatre is within the West Norwood Library Centre.

Children's Theatre Shows are performed here once a month from September through to June on a Saturday. All performances, unless otherwise stated start at 2pm. Children under 2 years go free. All tickets £3.50 All children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian.

E-Mail: j.schloss@virgin.net

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

Hope is a unique non-denominational charity for children. The Hope Centre for Cognitive Education is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of learning potential using the methodology of Professor Feuerstein. The Centre helps students with a variety of learning and developmental difficulties ranging from bright under-achievers to those with complex needs including autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, Downs Syndrome.

The methods include Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment programme (IE) a structured thinking skills programme taught individually or in groups and is designed to complement and underpin a regular school curriculum and Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) which develops the learner’s cognitive functions. Mediated Learning involves the child as an active participant in the learning process, making the child consciously aware of how he is thinking. The Centre works as a multi-disciplinary team and actively encourage parents to become mediators with their own children and are invited to participate in teaching sessions.

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

Alexandra Palace, the iconic north London destination venue is bursting with culture and heritage that no other destination in London can offer. The Peoples Palace boasts a 7acre building surrounded by 196acres of beautiful park land while offering some of the best panoramic views of London. Ally Pally is a great place to visit all year round… Keep up to date with what’s on here http://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/

You’ll never be short of things to do here with your family as there is something for everyone:

Ice Rink and Ice Café
The ice rink provides a unique blend of Victorian splendour, opulent history and modern technology to create the backdrop for up to 1250 skaters and spectators. With an extensive programme of public skating, figure skating, ice dance, ice hockey and Skate UK courses, the ice rink has something for everyone. For more information including opening times go to: http://www.alexandrapalace.com/ice-rink/

Bar and Kitchen
Great for family lunches and dinners, there is both indoor and outdoor seating available with a panoramic view of London. Hot and cold meals, as well as snacks are available all day. The Bar & Kitchen opens daily from 11am.

Golf course
Have a game while enjoying one of the best panoramic views of London’s skyline, the 10 hole Pitch & Putt course and putting green in the park is open daily throughout the summer.

Boating lake and café
The Boating Lake and Cafe overlooks the park and is open all year round to enjoy fishing, pedalling across or sitting around at the Lakeside café.

Little dinosaurs
All year round adventure soft play centre with café serving refreshments for its patrons. A great escape for kids and their parents all in a beautiful partly wooded setting. Open every day and perfect for parties!

The Park/Garden centre
The site offers a diverse mix of landscapes including woodlands, formal gardens, playing fields, meadows and conservation areas. Birds, bats, foxes and invertebrates have all made their home in the trees, plants and wild flora making it ideal for a great family day out.

Skating Park
A great place to maximize and sharpen your skateboarding skills or just watch others perfect their grinds and ollies. There is enough to keep you busy including ramps, 2 fun boxes and 2 grinds… and what’s more – it’s FREE

So… discover your Ally Pally for the ultimate kids day out in North London

UKClimbing.com offers a comprehensive list of local climbing centres throughout the UK.

Web: www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/clubs.html

Both swimming pool and activity parties.

Dinghy sailing and canoeing for 8+

Kumon is studied by children of all ages and abilities at after-school study centres throughout the UK.

Kumon:

• is an individualised programme of study for all abilities
• develops students' confidence in maths and English
• complements the National Curriculum
• improves concentration and study habits
• covers counting to arithmetic; sounds to summation

For a Kumon instructor offering children's maths and English tuition in Southgate please contact Satomi Shikayama on the number below or email. Classes held in St Andrews Church.

Provide advice and details of homoeopaths in your area.

The Pirate Castle is a community boat club on the Regents Canal in Camden Town. We offer canoeing, kayaking and trips out. We run canal cruises. Trips are skippered and can be for the day or for weekend or week-long canal holidays.

Welcome to Fun Fest Holiday Clubs, providing exciting and flexible school holiday childcare across Hertfordshire and in Greater London (Redbridge)

We currently run five fantastic holiday clubs located in:

• St Albans (2 locations)
• Potters Bar
• Radlett
• Redbridge

Fun Fest is designed to support both parents and children during school holidays, offering a safe, engaging and activity-packed environment where children can enjoy their time while parents have reliable childcare.

A Holiday Club with Real Choice!

At Fun Fest, children choose how they spend their day. Each week we offer over 20 different activities, allowing every child to follow their interests and try something new.

Activities include:
Mission Impossible challenges
Sports Action & Football
Lego Creations
Creative Cooking & Cupcake Heaven
Pottery & Crafty Creations
Beauty School
Harry Potter Experience
Team games, creative workshops and much more!

Our clubs operate within local primary schools, giving children access to large indoor halls, outdoor playgrounds and excellent school facilities, creating the perfect space for fun, learning and socialising.

Fun Fest Holiday Clubs are Ofsted registered and welcome children aged 3–12 years.

All sessions are run by experienced childcare professionals who hold Enhanced DBS checks and follow strict safeguarding, health and safety procedures. This ensures every child enjoys their holiday in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.

Opening Times & Prices for Radlett
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 6:00pm

• Morning session - £26
• Afternoon session - £26
• Full day - £44
• Sibling discount price - £39

Opening Times & Prices for all other camps
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 6:00pm

• Morning session: £24
• Afternoon session: £24
• Full day: £42
• 10% sibling discount available

Our holiday clubs are open to children from all schools, not just the host school.

Early booking is recommended as spaces fill quickly during school holidays. For full details and online booking, please visit:

St Albans
www.fun-fest.co.uk/stalbans
www.fun-fest.co.uk/stalbans-abbey

Potters Bar
www.fun-fest.co.uk/pottersbars

Radlett
www.fun-fest.co.uk/radlett⁠

Redbridge
https://fun-fest.co.uk/redbridge/

Drug free, natural and non-invasive treatment of development and learning problems, including:

• Dyslexia
• Dysphasia
• Dyspraxia
• Hyperactivity
• Panic Attacks

The David Mulhall Centre was opened in 1995 and has since successfully treated thousands of children and adults. Please phone, write or e-mail for an initial consultation.

E-Mail: info@davidmulhall.co.uk

Junior (Under 12'S) (020) 8954 5592

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.

Watery fun with waves slides and flumes and a small beach for tiny tots. Open: Mon-Fri 7am-10.30pm Sat-Sun 7am-5.30pm.

Facilities: parking, café/restaurant, baby/disabled.

Seven Sisters. Bruce Grove/Seven Sisters.

Provision of riding lessons for disabled people of all ages and standards. Open seven days a week. Fun and physiotherapy combined.

Journey through history of London's canals.

Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk

Saturday shows include plays, clowns, music and puppets and a youth theatre for 12+. Hammersmith.

Performing Arts and Empowerment sessions using Street dance styles and the arts such as breaking and performing arts.

We also offer work experience, career development and bespoke empowerment workshops. So if you have an objective we can put together a workshop that fits your needs.

We also have event/party enhancing services with dj and dancer with request such as mirror man or promotional dance services.

Email: info@jaronjoinerofficial.com

Memorable children’s parties throughout London and the Home Counties!

Tailor-made, original parties to suit your budget and the birthday child’s interests. Exciting party themes include:

• Traditional Parties - Games, Magic, Disco, Balloon Modelling, Puppets and Face Painting
• Themed Character Parties Featuring Peppa Pig, Micky & Minnie, Hello Kitty, Woody and Buzz Lightyear and more
• Build-a-bear Parties
• Sporty Parties
• Party Hire
• Themed Party Tableware

“Just wanted to say thank you so much for the party yesterday, you were amazing and all the kids loved you, thank you so much for all the hard work you put in, would highly recommend you!” Joanna Lesser

Visit our website for full details or contact us today to create the best ever party for your child!

Established for over 15 years, our shop is full of musical instruments, gifts, sheet music and CDs. Together with a team of helpful staff we can help you with all your musical needs.

We supply instruments to either buy or hire for children and adults, our range includes violins, violas, saxophones, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, cellos. We have a large percussion section and also sell all sizes of guitars. We have a wide range of accessories for all instruments and a large range of sheet music, both classical and modern. Should you not find what you’re looking for we can always order it.

We stock an amazing selection of musical gifts to delight both children and adults. We have a wonderful selection of children’s CDs, story books with CDs and a selection of games and puzzles. We offer a nation-wide mail order service.

Address: 6 Shillingford Street, Islington, London N1 2DP

A wonderful park for the whole family.It has a childrens play structure close to a large enclosed sandpit. In the park there is a deer enclosure and an animal enclosure with flamingoes and a wide variety of foreign birds and animals on display. Children entertainers and musical bands perform during summer holidays on the bandstand.