CHILDREN: WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN LONDON
Support truly
independent journalism
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.
Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
![Louise Thomas](https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/support-us/louise-thomas.png)
Louise Thomas
Editor
Art in the Park
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Rd, Morden, Surrey (0181-648 1845) today and tomorrow, 10am-5pm, free
This annual music and arts bash offers everything from poetry and painting to crafts and clog dancing. Special children's activities include face- painting and an art trail through the park.
Vengaboys
Radio Cafe, Leicester Square, London WC2 (0171-484 8888) today, 2pm, free
If you're starting to feel old when it comes to music, you can now reclaim some street cred by taking the kids to this themed bar and restaurant. Throughout the holidays, chart-topping bands will be performing their latest hits live. Today it's Vengaboys, on Wednesday Cartoons, and on Thursday Lolly. Every day there are numerous competitions and give-aways, plus a kids' menu.
Sunday Fundays
Various parks in Hounslow (0181-993 2055) tomorrow, 3pm, free
Every Sunday in August free children's shows will take place in a variety of the borough's parks. This weekend Feltham Park plays host to The Magic Hat by Fat Cat Theatre Company, Hounslow Urban Farm has magician Willy Won't He, and in Boston Manor Park Clown Bert's Broom Broom Show will have circus skills and giant bubbles.
... AND BEYOND
Activity Weekend
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, Sussex (01243 811363) today and tomorrow, 10.30am-6pm, adults pounds 5.20, children pounds 2.50
More than 30 activities, ranging from blacksmithing to bricklaying and milling to marbles, will be on offer at various locations around the award- winning museum of rural life this weekend. There will also be story-telling, traditional games and a treasure hunt.
Montacycle
Montacute House, Montacute, Yeovil, Somerset (01935 823289) today and tomorrow, 11am-5.30pm, adults pounds 3, children pounds 1.50 (if adults come by bike it's half price and free for children)
Slow bicycle races and obstacle courses for kids, and a "How much shopping can your bike take?" competition for adults are just some of the cycling events on offer in the grounds of this Elizabethan manor house this weekend.
History in Action IV!
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire (01536 203230) today and tomorrow, 9.30am- 6pm, adults pounds 9.50, children pounds 5, English Heritage members free
This massive festival of living history and re-enactment will involve more than 2,000 costumed performers from 70 different societies. It's an action packed event, with flypasts, battles and jousting. NS
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments