From adventure trails to exhibition, here are the best things to do with children in London these school holidays.
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1 The Witches Adventure Trail, National Theatre
Throughout half term, children and young people visiting National Theatre will receive a game pack inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Witches and to mark the opening of the stage production. The game pack contains a series of activities inspired by Luke’s quest to defeat the Grand High Witch and stop her from seeing out her most evil plan yet. Players will move around the theatre completing challenges on display, including spotting the hidden witches illustrated on the NT’s walls, decoding the Grand High Witch’s spells, and finally deciphering a map to her deluxe suite at Hotel Magnificent. Players will then be able to return their completed game pack to claim their prize. This one is free and no bookings are required.
Address: National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX
Website: nationaltheatre.org.uk
2 David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), King’s Cross
This exhibition brings to life iconic paintings by the celebrated British artist, as well as some rarely seen pieces and new works in a show that embraces Hockney’s love of media and the possibilities it brings to his work. Works are presented in six themed chapters and take the audience through LA, Yorkshire and Normandy, with a score composed by Nico Muhly.
Tickets: From £25/£15
Address: Lightroom, Lewis Cubitt Square, N1C 4DY
Website: lightroom.uk
3 Horniman Museum, Forest Hill
This half term, Horniman hosts make your own dinosaur bag workshops and a Halloween fair in addition to its many exhibitions. The charming south London museum also lovely green grounds and gardens and a butterfly house, it’s no wonder the free Horniman Museum is award-wining. The museum also has an animal walk, aquarium and nature base with alpacas,…
