South London

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

West London Drama Training goes from strength to strength! Three hours of music, movement, improvisation, drama and sheer fun in Hammersmith every Saturday in term time for children aged 7 – 18 . Terms start each September, January and April.

WLDT is also affiliated to Esta Charkham Associates a leading London theatrical agency and this year alone - pupils have appeared on BBC TV and Radio, ITV, in the West End, The Almeida, The Royal Court, and in major motion pictures.

WLDT Holiday Courses in Drama and Film making are very popular and children join from all over the world as well as London! Do contact us for dates.

(Sibling discounts available)

For info and applications:
Tel: (020) 4546 8898
Email: westlondondrama@charkham.net

Opened in 1981, the RO Visitor Centre aims to introduce the general public and visiting groups to the fascinating world of modern astronomy and space research.

The Visitor Centre is housed in the original 1894 Observatory building and contains several exhibit areas, 2 large telescopes and a gift shop.

Web: www.rog.nmm.ac.uk

Children's Horse riding lesson for ages 5 and over. 1 hour lessons at weekends and 1/2 hour lessons in the afternoons during the week.

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

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

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

This summer, children can shine on stage with our fun and energetic dance and drama course, powered by professional dance coaches at 80s fitness sensation Mum-Dance, designed to build confidence, creativity, and performance skills.

At SuperCamps, children aged 6–12 enjoy a vibrant experience combining dance, drama, and teamwork in a supportive and inspiring environment.

What your child will experience:

• Engaging dance sessions covering various styles and techniques
• Drama workshops that boost creativity, expression, and communication
• Group performances that build confidence and a sense of achievement

Camp details:

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

Why parents trust us:

✓ Ofsted-registered with high standards of care and safety
✓ Experienced and passionate coaches dedicated to every child’s success
✓ Builds confidence, teamwork, and creative skills in a fun environment

Take to the Stage – Kid-Dance 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, Take to the Stage has provided children with a creative outlet to develop performance skills, make friends, and enjoy every moment on and off the stage.

Energetic, creative, and confidence-building—this summer, Take to the Stage gives young performers the skills and joy to shine.

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

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.

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.

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

Both swimming pool and activity parties.

Do you want a fun-filled, memorable children's party that is hosted by experienced football coaches?

All our football parties are fun and above all allow your children the chance to run around, while learning a new sport in a competitive environment. We provide all the professional football equipment for everyone to enjoy so sit back, relax and let us do the work. We deliver exceptionally fun-filled sports themed parties for children aged 3-15 year olds. And the best thing of all is, a sports party can be held either inside or outside and at any time of the year.

We currently provide 5 different types of parties:

• Mini Soccer Stars Party
• Super Soccer Stars Party
• Goalkeeping Party
• Train Like A Pro! Party
• Futsal Party

What some of our customers have been saying?

"Thanks again for the party on Saturday. Great Success. Everyone enjoyed it and Alex was really happy!" - Mr Hennebert
"He really had a lovely day and I will definitely recommend you to all his friends for future party's. Thank You." - Dawn
"Thanks again for a fantastic party yesterday, Noah was over the moon!" - Lisa

Children's football parties in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East London, East Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, West London, West Sussex, Central London, Greater London, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk and Surrey

The park comprises a football pitch, a playground, and a ball court as well as a delightful rose garden, sculptured wall, and even a listed monument.

This website offers everything you need to know about Fencing including a list of clubs within your area.

Web: www.britishfencing.com/clubs_via_region.htm

Pop - Rock - R'n'B - House - Soul - Funk - Blues - Jazz (all modern styles)

Gain confidence, improve pitching and breath control, get motivated, sing to backing tracks, use a microphone. Lessons available in groups or one to one. Ages 6+

E-Mail: j.schloss@virgin.net

See the fascinating and mysterious creatures from the globe's magnificent oceans, seas and rivers. Come face to face with piranhas from the tropics, poisonous lion fish from the Indian Ocean, find 2 meter long sharks or stroke a friendly ray in the beach pool.

Web: www.londonaquarium.co.uk

SNAP! Childcare places specialist nannies and carers for babies, children and young adults who have additional needs. We offer a friendly, but professional service, both to individual families and organisations.

We offer a nationwide service, providing experienced and qualified nannies, carers and enablers for children and young adults who may have a range of special needs from a mild learning disability to profound and multiple disabilities and their siblings!

Our carers have a wide range of experience, including Makaton & British Sign language, Conductive Education, speech, occupational and physio therapy. We deal with live-in, daily, permanent and temporary positions. All nannies and carers are carefully vetted and personally interviewed. At least two references are verbally verified and an Enhanced Police Check is required (SNAP Childcare is a Registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau).

Please log onto our website for full details.

Web: www.snapchildcare.co.uk

Web: www.wwt.org.uk

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

E-Mail: info@nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

The Royal Parks provide settings for listed buildings, celebrated monuments and sites of archaeological and historical importance. The Parks offer unrivalled opportunities for recreation and enjoyment for everyone.

Log onto this website for full details of all the following parks: Primrose Hill, The Regent's Park , Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park, Brompton Cemetery , Bushy Park, Richmond Park and Greenwich Park.

Open air pool in summer and an indoor pool with wave machine and water features for cooler days.

Facilities: parking, café/restaurant, disabled.

East Finchley/ Finchley Central.

Hiring baby equipment from Tinyexplorers is quick and easy! Whether you have family planning a visit or want the equipment you need delivered directly to your holiday accommodation we can help!

• Basic, standard & deluxe buggies
• Double buggies
• Flight Aids
• Travel Cots
• Car seats
• Babyzen Yo-Yo Spare Replacement Parts
• High chairs
• Luggage scooters

UK wide delivery! Delivery cost INCLUDES a return label.

See our website for details of our excellent quality rental items and hire online or contact us.

Established for nine years, Toybox offers a professional tailor made service to all our clients. We provide permanent staff for families, nurseries, playschemes and schools, covering Sussex, Surrey and South London as well as having an established emergency staff team for staff sickness and holidays. Overseas positions with families and Mark Warner are available for permanent and temporary assignments. Applicants are personally interviewed, police checked through CRB and all references checked before being sent out on assignments.

A member of the Federation of Small Businesses, Care Standards and Best Bear, we pride ourselves in the quality of our service.

All consultants are trained professionals and most are qualified Nursery Nurse or carers.

Please call:
(01883) 722322 for Sussex, Surrey and London areas.
(020) 8686 1766 for South London area.

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

The Museum holds a unique collection of artefacts and is the only place where you can learn the full story of this remarkable woman.

South Norwood Country Park offers a good range of wildlife habitats, including grassland, scrub and a sizeable lake, attracting a range of birds throughout the year.

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

At Stagecoach Performing Arts we teach children and young people how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage but also, more importantly, to build confidence and key skills that will benefit them through their whole lives.

Our classes are for ages 4-18 with some schools offering classes for ages 2+. With over 35 years’ experience in teaching the performing arts and having helped over one million students to reach their full potential, we’d love to welcome your child to our classes.

Please get in touch to find out more.

Performing arts classes for boys and girls in Aberdeen, Abingdon, Altrincham, Amersham, Ampthill, Andover, Arnold, Ascot, Ashby De La Zouch, Ashford, Aylesbury, Allerton Bywater, Aberdare, Amesbury, Ashford, Balsall Common, Basingstoke, Bath, Battersea, Beaconsfield , Banbury, Brackley, Barnet, Barnsley, Beckenham, Bedford, Berkhamsted, Beverley, Bicester, Biggleswade , Bishops Stortford, Blackburn, Blandford Forum, Bradford, Bolton, Borehamwood, Bournemouth, Bracknell, Bradford, Braintree, Brentwood, Brighton, Bristol, Bridgend, Bromley, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Buckingham, Burton upon Trent, Bury, Bury St Edmunds, Banstead, Bramley, Barnstaple, Baldock, Boston Spa, Broadstairs, Bristol, Brookmans Park, Botley, Caddington, Caerphilly, Camberley, Cambourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Cheam, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chepstow, Chertsey, Cheshunt, Chester, Chesterfield, Chichester, Chigwell, Chingford, Chippenham, Chiswick, Chorley, Chorleywood, Cirencester, Claygate, Cobham, Cockermouth, Colchester, Colwyn Bay , Congleton, Coulsdon, Caterham, Coventry, Crawley, Cowbridge, Chandlers Ford, Camberley, Carshalton, Cockett, Crowborough, Chester-le-Street, Chipping Sodbury, Croydon, Didcot, Darlington, Dartford, Denbigh, Derby, Doncaster, Dorchester, Dorking, Dudley, Dulwich, Dunstable, Durham City, Ealing, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, East Kilbride, Eastleigh, Edinburgh, Epsom, Erith, Evesham, Exeter, Frome, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Forest Hill, Fareham, Faringdon, Fulham, Great Cornard, Greater Manchester, Gloucester, Godalming, Greenwich, Grimsby, Guildford, Guisborough, Gillingham, Hanwell, Hook, Haywards Heath, Hedge End, Hackney, Halesowen, Halifax, Harpenden, Harrogate, Hebburn, Henley-on-Thames, Hereford, Heathcote, Hilllingdon, Horsham, Hove, Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Huntingdon, Hertford, High Wycombe, Highgate, Harrow On The Hill, Harrow, Hastings, Havant, Hitchin, Ilkley, Inverness, Ipswich, Isleworth, Islington, Kendal, Keynsham, Kenilworth, Kensington, Kettering, Kingston Upon Thames, Kidderminster, Kings Heath, Kings Hill, Kirkintilloch, Long Ashton, Leigh On Sea, Limpsfield, London, Lancaster, Leamington Spa, Leatherhead, Leeds, Leicester, Leighton Buzzard, Letchworth Garden City, Lichfield, Lincoln, Liphook, Liverpool, Long Ditton, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Loughton, Luton, Maidstone, Manchester, Melksham, Monmouth, Marlow, Macclesfield, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Malvern, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Marlborough, Melton Mowbray, Merthyr Tydfil, Merton Park, Milton Keynes, Mirfield, Milngavie, Newport Pagnell, Nantwich, New Malden, Newbury, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newmarket, Newport, Northampton, Northwich, Northwood, Norwich, Nottingham, Nuneaton, Newton Mearns, Newton-Le-Willows, Newton Abbot, Nottingham, Oldham, Ormskirk, Orpington, Oswestry, Oxford, Portsmouth, Penarth, Perth, Peterborough, Plymouth, Pontefract, Pontypridd, Poynton, Preston, Primrose Hill, Putney, Prestwich, Pontypool, Potten End, Purley, Regents Park, Reading, Redditch, Redhill, Reigate, Richmond, Rickmansworth, Ringwood, Ringmer, Romford, Rotherham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Royston, Rugby, Ramsgate, Selsdon, Saffron Walden, Salisbury, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Sidcup, Solihull, Southampton, Southgate, Southwell, Spalding, St Albans, Southampton, Sale, Selby, Slough, Stockon on Tees, Swindon, Sydenham, Sutton, Sutton Coldfield, Stanmore, Stevenage, Stirling, Stockport, Stole Newington, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Strood, Stafford, Sandwich, Sevenoaks, Shrivenham, Snodland, South Harrow, Skipton, Stoke-on-Trent, Surbiton, Tamworth, Taunton, Teddington, Thame, Tring, Truro, Tunbridge Wells, Twickenham, Torquay, Tiverton, Tonbridge, Tooting, Trowbridge, Towcester, Upper Norwood, Uttoxeter, Wimborne, Wallingford, Walthamstow, Worcester Park, West Bridgford, Weston-super-Mare, Weybridge, Weymouth, Whitley Bay, Whitstable, Wickford, Wilmslow, Wimbledon, Winchester, Windsor, Wirral , Witney, Waterlooville, Ware, Westbury, Woodstock, Woking, Wokingham, Wolverhampton, Woodbridge, Woodford Green, Worthing, Worsley, Whetstone & Totteridge, Wakefield, Walsall, Walton-on-Thames , Warrington, Warwick, Washington, Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Yateley, Yeovil and York

Have a fabulous day out at the largest maritime museum in the world!

Log onto their website for details of current exhibitions and lots more.

Web: www.nmm.ac.uk

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

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

Visit the award-winning Imperial War Museums which tell the story of twentieth century conflict, see historical displays on the two world wars and the conflicts since 1945.

For details of the War Museums in Duxford, Manchester and London visit the website.

Web: www.iwm.org.uk

Fun, active holiday camps with sports, games, and crafts!

Moving Matters is a trusted and well-established organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality physical education and sports programmes across London.

Known for their exceptional holiday camps in multiple areas across London, particularly popular in the South London area, Moving Matters has built a strong reputation for offering children an unforgettable, active experience during school breaks.

This summer, give your child the chance to stay active, make new friends, and try something new with an exciting range of sports and activities, including tennis, basketball, dodgeball, athletics, cricket, and even laser tag. Football lovers can look forward to dynamic drills, friendly matches and the opportunity to develop new skills under the guidance of our highly qualified, DBS-checked coaches.

We offer both a specialised Soccer Camp and a Multisport Camp, open to boys and girls, so there’s something for every young athlete.

All sessions are delivered in a professional, structured environment that's bursting with energy, positivity, and fun! Email: enquiriesmovingmatters@gmail.com

Children's holiday sports camps covering Lambeth, Croydon, Beddington, Hackbridge, Merton, London, Sutton, Wallington & Waddon