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Whether you like getting your hands dirty, creating colourful pictures or doing science experiments there are lots to of ways to learn something new this summer. The good thing about all these events is the kids get to have a go.
 National Archaeology Week Various venues 12th - 20th July 2008 With programmes like 'Time Team' making archaeology more popular than ever, National Archaeology Week is your chance to get your hands dirty and dig up the past. London-centred events over the weekend include special Olympic-inspired family activities at the Museum of London (19th and 20th July) and a dig at Tower Beach (26th and 27th July), in the shadow of the Tower of London. There's also a rare chance to look behind the scenes at the Institute of Archaeology (12th July at 31-34 Gordon Square, WC1H 0PY), meet the expert 'Time Detectives', explore ancient Egyptian and Roman history and join in the sandpit excavation. These are just some of the London institutions taking part. For full details go to www.nationalarchaeologyweek.org.uk. Venue: Various venues Phone: 0870 444 3850 Date: 12th - 20th July 2008 Time: Various Pricing: Various | Many activities are FREE Nearest Station: Various National Archaeology Week - Information   Jazzy Feet at Fulham PalaceFulham Palace, SW6 6EA 16th July 2008 Jazz musician Pete Churchill gives kids aged between 7 and 10 years a fun introduction to the world of jazz and improvised music. Jazzy ensembles are created through singing, learning jazz repertoire by ear, and exploring story-telling through music. It's a fun workshop at the recently restored Fulham Palace that everyone can get involved in, even if they don't have their own musical instrument. Booking recommended as places are limited. Suitable for ages 7-10 years. Venue: Fulham Palace Address: Bishop's Avenue, SW6 6EA Phone: 020 7736 8140 Date: 16th July 2008 Time: 2pm-4pm Pricing: £10 (Children) Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Tube Jazzy Feet at Fulham Palace - Information  Art in the Garden at DulwichDulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 23rd July - 27th August 2008 Dulwich Picture Gallery has been shortlisted for the Guardian's most family-friendly museum of the year - and it was the only London venue to make the cut. See what makes the gallery so loved by families at their summer 'Art in the Garden' workshops, six weeks of drop-in classes on Wednesday afternoons that positively encourage youngsters to let their artistic side shine through. Workshops are held in the beautiful gardens (weather permitting, obviously) where you can enjoy a picnic, sit on the lawn and get creative. Venue: Dulwich Picture Gallery Address: Gallery Road, SE21 7AD Phone: 020 8693 5254 Date: 23rd July - 27th August 2008 Time: 2pm-3.30pm Pricing: £2 (Children) Nearest Station: West Dulwich / North Dulwich Rail Art in the Garden at Dulwich - Information  Giants of Steam at Kew Bridge Steam MuseumKew Bridge Steam Museum, TW8 0EN 26th & 27th July 2008 See the largest working beam engine in the world in action at the Kew Bridge Steam Museum on 26th and 27th July. The 90" engine, built in 1846 in Cornwall for waterworks duty, is among the Giants of Steam operating over the special weekend of talks and tours. These giant engines are only run once a month so this is a good chance to see them in all their glory. The imposing Boulton & Watt and the Maudslay beam engines are also being put into action as the Victorian pumping station is brought back to life. Find out about the history of these impressive engines with expert guidance and behind-the-scenes tours. Venue: Kew Bridge Steam Museum Address: Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0EN Phone: 020 8568 4757 Date: 26th & 27th July 2008 Time: Tue to Sun 11am-4pm | Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays Pricing: £8.50 (Adults), £7.50 (Concessions) Nearest Station: Kew Bridge Rail Giants of Steam at Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Information  The Great Eltham TrailEltham Palace, SE9 5QE 27th - 30th July 2008 Explore the medieval side of Eltham Palace by following a trail laid out across the grounds of the beautiful landmark building used as a royal residence from the 14th to the 16th century. The original palace dates back to 1305 when it was given to Edward II by the Bishop of Durham, Anthony Bek. After a period of restoration in the 1930s, which gave the Great Hall some Art Deco touches, the property came under the management of English Heritage. This special family fun trail takes you and the kids around the landscaped gardens, the moat and the old hunting grounds. Venue: Eltham Palace Address: Court Yard, Court Road, SE9 5QE Phone: 020 8294 2548 Date: 27th - 30th July 2008 Time: 11am-5pm Pricing: £5.10 (Adults), £4.10 (Concs), £2.60 (Children), £12.80 (Family) | Gardens admission only, entrance to house extra Nearest Station: Eltham Rail The Great Eltham Trail - Information  Filmsteps Summer SchoolsSutton House, E9 6JQ 28th July - 22nd August 2008 Lights, camera, action! See what your 7 to 16 year-old kids can do with a clapper board and a camera at the Filmsteps school. For this summer, four five-day courses are held at the historic Sutton House, a wonderful Tudor National Trust property sure to inspire a period drama. Kids are taught how to make their own mini feature films by experts working in the industry. Directing, acting, editing, screenwriting, camera operating, team work and creative thinking are all covered. Better for your kids to be behind the camera than sitting in front of the TV. Check out www.filmsteps.com for details. Suitable for ages 7-16 years. Venue: Sutton House Address: 2 & 4 Homerton High Street, E9 6JQ Phone: 0870 024 2522 Date: 28th July - 22nd August 2008 Time: 9am-4pm | Mon to Fri, July 28th - Aug 1st, Aug 4th - Aug 8th, Aug 11th - Aug 15th, Aug 18th - Aug 22nd Pricing: £275 (Term Time Students). Sibling discounts available Nearest Station: Hackney Central Rail Filmsteps Summer Schools - Information  Family Fun Day at the Royal InstitutionRoyal Institution of Great Britain, W1S 4BS 2nd August 2008 The Royal Institution is brilliant at making science interesting for youngsters - their Christmas lectures are a case in point. Now your budding boffins can get some hands-on experience at the newly revamped RI - officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 28th May 2008. On the first Saturday of the month, starting on Saturday 2nd August, kids of all ages can get involved, making slime and building a space rocket. There's a whole range of hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations and talks from the experts. If all that scientific fact-finding has your head spinning, you can take a break in their new 'Time & Space' cafe which opens late summer. Venue: Royal Institution of Great Britain Address: 21 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS Phone: 020 7409 2992 Date: 2nd August 2008 Time: First Sat of the month 11am-4pm Pricing: £5 (Adults), £3 (Under 18s) | Entrance for Faraday Members is free Nearest Station: Green Park Tube Family Fun Day at the Royal Institution - Information  Animation Summer SchoolDesign Museum, SE1 2YD 4th August 2008 - 8th August 2008 Stuck for ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays? If your sprogs are inspired by the Wall-E movie the Design Museum's Animation Summer School will be likely to animate them. It's a great way for 12 to 16-year-olds to put their creative energies to good use. And at the end of the five days you'll get to see what they've been up to. Kids learn a whole range of moving image techniques and develop new skills to create short animated films. Who knows, after this your kid may be getting a job at Pixar. For further details and to book email education@designmuseum.org. Venue: Design Museum Address: 28 Shad Thames, SE1 2YD Phone: 020 7940 8783 Date: 4th - 8th August 2008 Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm Daily Pricing: £120 Nearest Station: selected Animation Summer School - Information  City of StoriesDiscover, E15 4BD 29th March 2008 - 31st August 2008 A new multi-sensory exhibition in the Story Den at the fantastic Discover storytelling centre in Stratford East, City of Stories celebrates East London's characters and history through the real life tales of its residents. They're a well-travelled bunch, bringing tales from Albania, Bangladesh, Somalia, Poland and London. With music and installations by artist Cathy Wren, the multi-sensory part really lifts the words from the page to appeal to kids - something Discover does consistently well. Venue: Discover Address: 1 Bridge Terrace, Stratford, E15 4BD Phone: 020 8536 5555 Date: 29th March - 31st August 2008 Time: 10am-5pm Tue to Sun & Mon during Newham school holidays Pricing: £3.50 (Adults & Children), £3 (Newham residents), £11 (Family of 4), Free (Under 2s) Nearest Station: Stratford DLR / Plaistow Tube City of Stories - Information |
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