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WHAT'S ON... Are you fed up not knowing what to do or where to go with the family at the weekends or at holiday times? Tired of finding out about great days out...after they have happened? Bored with going to the same places again and again? If so you are going to love the Monkey Tree what's on diary! The larger events at established venues are listed below in the main diary in date order to enable you and your children to easily plan ahead. By clicking on the different underlined links in the diary you can search for the venues that you like, search for an inside or an outside event depending on the weather forecast (check out our 5 day weather forecaster on the home page) and by clicking on the event title learn more about the event itself. Note: Whilst every effort is made to ensure information included is correct and up to date, responsibility is with the reader to check prior to attending any venues or events. Details are subject to change without notice. Museums & TheatresBank of England Museum Threadneedle St, EC2R 8AH. Tel 020 7601 5545. www.bankofengland.co.uk Tue 6 - Fri 9 Apr, 10am - 4.30pm EGGing you on Follow a treasure trail to find eggs hidden in the Museum. There’s a chocolate egg for every child and prizes to be won Mon 12 - Fri 16 Apr, 10.30am - 4.30pm Is the Bank on your case? Draw and colour your favourite Museum exhibit onto a pencil case to take home. There is a free pen and pencil for every case with a Bank of England theme. Epping Forest District Museum 39 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL. Tel - 01992 716882. www.eppingforestdistrictmuseum.org.uk Tues 16 Mar and Tuesday 20 Apr, 10am and 11am Toddlers Tuesdays Tuesday 16 March 2010 – Baa Baa Black Sheep Tuesday 20 April 2010 – Higgledy Piggledy, My Black Hen Learn a nursery rhyme and make a craft so you and your toddler can enjoy the nursery rhyme together back at home. Free of charge but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Event lasts 45 minutes: session one starts at 10am, session two at 11am. Under 5’s and their carers only. Carers must stay with their children at all time Sat 3 Apr, 12noon - 4pm Easter Egg Hunt The Great Easter Egg Hunt is back. Follow the trails to find your chocolate prize! Cost £1 per child. No booking required. Suitable for children between the ages of 5–10 years Tue 6, Sat 10, Tue 13, Sat 17 Apr, 12noon - 4pm Easter Family Fun Drop in workshops for families with fun Easter themed activities. No need to book, just drop in. Cost £1 per child Events are suitable for all ages, but an adult must accompany children at all times Sat 29 May, Tues 1 and Sat 5 June, 12noon - 4pm Half Term Fun Drop in art and craft activities exploring our current exhibitions. No need to book, just drop in. Cost £1 per child Events are suitable for all ages, but an adult must accompany children at all times Imperial War Museum London Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ. 020 7416 5000. www.iwm.org.uk Every Sun in Mar, 11am and 2.30pm Everything Stops for Tea A drop-in interactive talk looking at the role of the Ministry of Food, supplies from the Empire and the importance of tea drinking during the Second World War. Admission to all family events and activities is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sat 27 - Sun 28 Mar, 1pm Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary times Meet veterans from the Second World War as they talk about food and rationing in the Second World War. Admission to all family events and activities is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult Sat 3 - Mon 19 Apr, 11am, 2.30pm When Will I Have a Banana Again? Find out why food was rationed, what the Dig for Victory campaign was all about and how important the Kitchen Front was to maintaining morale during the Second World War. These will be interactive talks suitable for families. Admission to all family events and activities is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sat 24 - Sun 25 Apr, 1pm Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary times Meet veterans from the Second World War as they talk about food and rationing. Admission to all family events and activities is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum of London London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. Tel - 020 7001 9844. www.museumoflondon.org.uk Sun 7 Mar, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Stories from the Thames Do you know why oil lamps and elephant gods are being found in the Thames? Come and enjoy the Hindu stories which solve this mystery. Duration: 30 minutes. Minimum age: 7 Every Wed in Mar, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Little Moles Toddlers Group Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time in this fun, hands-on and creative session. Duration: 1 hour. Ticketed event: advance booking only. Minimum age: 1 Sun 14 Mar, 12.30pm and 2.30pm Lines, Dots and Dashes Prehistoric pottery was beautifully decorated. Get stuck in and make your own pot inspired by those on display.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Minimum age: 5 Sun 21 Mar, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Boudica in London Find out what survived Boudica’s visit to London. Hear her story, discover why she decided to fight against the Romans and learn about her brave victories and final defeat. Duration: 30 minutes. Minimum age: 5 Sun 28 Mar, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm Edible History Choose your picture wisely, make it your own by adding a personal touch, then turn it into a delicious cupcake. Duration: 45 minutes. Ticketed event: tickets allocated upon arrival. Minimum age: 5 Museum of London Docklands West India Quay, E14 4AL. Tel - 020 7001 9844. www.museumoflondon.org/docklands Every Mon in Mar, 12.15pm Mini Mudlarks Babies Group Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. The session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting. Duration: 1 hour. Ticketed event: advance booking only Every Thur in March, 3pm Under 5’s Story Time Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in Mudlarks.Duration 30 mins Sat 13 Mar, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm ARP Warden Meet an air raid precaution warden and hear about her work and efforts to keep people safe during World War II. Duration: 30 minutes. Minimum age: 6 Sat 20 Mar, 12.30 A Whale’s Tale Explore our collections to find whale related objects, be inspired by beautiful whale music and create a short story book about these mysterious creatures. Duration: 3 hours Minimum age: 5 Sat 27 Mar, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Make a Miniboat The Thames has been a busy river for centuries, with boats arriving from all over the world. Make your own boat using a range of exciting materials. Will it float? Duration: 1 hour. Ticketed event: tickets allocated upon arrival. Minimum age: 5 National Army Museum Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4HT. 020 7881 2455 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Sat 10 - Sun 11 Apr Into Africa Since the eighteenth century, the British Army has fought battles in the varied terrain and many faceted climate conditions of Africa. Find out more about the way the army has developed techniques to survive within this environment by meeting soldiers from the past and experiencing elements of African culture with interactive music and dance workshops. Hear African storytelling and take part in craft activities. There may be a charge for some elements of this event. William Morris Gallery Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London, E17 4PP Tel - 020 8496 4390 Sun 7 March Sleeping Alice and the Beast Rewriting the classics: using collage and printmaking techniques to create a montage of classic fairy tales featured at The William. The Queen’s Theatre 52 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. Tel - 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk Sat 13 Mar, 11am The Hare and The Tortoise (In the Foyer) A fun, interactive and imaginative show for children aged 4 – 8+ with live music and enchanting storytelling. Ernest Trudge isn’t the sort of name you’d expect a hero to have, is it? But he is! Follow Ernst’s adventure as he saves the village from the nasty Rhoda Skunk. Watch as Harold Bigfeet tries to out do Ernest with tricks. Who wins in the end? Tickets £5 Sun 4 Apr, 7.30pm High School Rocks A live show featuring all the best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rock. Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun and be prepared to rock out! Wildcats - Get ready to PARTY! Tickets - Adults £15, under 16’s £12. Mon 26 Apr, 7.30pm Chris Packham - Never Mind the Buzzards 50 things you didn’t know about wildlife but were too afraid to ask! Why do lizards sneeze? Why do Glow-worms glow? Why were dinosaurs so big? The star of The Really Wild Show and Springwatch explores the world’s most amazing, disgusting and puzzling wildlife in a fascinating and funny show to delight all ages. Tickets - Adults £15, under 16’s £12.50 Fri 4 - Sat 5 June, 11.30am and 2pm Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission Everyone has received a letter from the Palace! Someone special is coming to visit so Mrs Goggins and Ted Glen are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! But a storm hits, throwing the royal visit into doubt. Postman Pat and his trusty cat Jess come to the rescue with his brand new delivery helicopter! Get ready for takeoff and join Pat for his new live stage show full of fun and participation. Postman Pat® © 2009 Classic Media Distribution Limited. Original writer John Cunliffe. Lic. RMG Ltd. Tickets - Adults £12, child £10, groups of 15+ £9 Unicorn Theatre 147 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ. Tel - 020 7645 0560. www.unicorntheatre.com Sat 6 - Sun 18 Apr The London Eye Mystery When Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye, they naturally assume they’ll see him again 30 minutes later. After all, there’s no way off once the pod’s left the ground, is there? But as the pod completes its journey and everyone troops off, there’s no sign of Salim. How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air? Frustrated by the lack of progress in the hunt for Salim, Ted decides to try and solve the mystery himself. With the help of his sister Kat, they follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their missing cousin. But will they succeed where the adults have failed? This fast-paced, exhilarating production follows the young characters’ frightening ride from despair to hope, and is the first ever stage adaptation of Siobhan Dowd’s multi awardwinning novel. For ages 10+ Prices: £6 - £10 Wed 10 - Sun 14 Mar Jake and Cake If you’re lost in the woods and fall asleep in the circle of magic stones, a great grey wolf will bring you the dreams you need to dream. Jake has moved to the country. Missing his best friend Raymond, he wishes to be back in London. One day, a local girl called Cake tumbles into his life with stories of strange magic and ancient myths. Does she have special powers to find Raymond and will Jake ever believe her stories? As storm clouds gather, they move into the woods in search of friendship and the winding path home.For ages 6+ Tickets - £10, concessions £7.50 Wed 17 - Sun 21 Mar My Mother Told Me Not to Stare A deliciously dark operetta for curious children and their grown ups. Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Or turned your back on the sea? In Bobby Rogers’ town everyone lives very normal lives. But Bobby has noticed that a child who was there one minute is gone the next. So he digs a hole through the earth, all the way to kangaroos and upsidedowness. And he may have stayed forever there, but vanishing kids does not seem fair, and there is nothing so fun as a grudge to bear, so one day Bobby Rogers returns to Upper Crumble to settle the score... Told in an operatic, gothic style, My Mother Told Me Not To Stare is about the disappeared, those kids who did something naughty and got sent to The Fixing Kitchen, a place from which they never returned. The only boy who can stop it is the naughtiest one of all. For ages 8+ Tickets - £10, concessions £7.50 Wed 7 - Sun 18 Apr How Cold My Toes Award-winning theatre company Travelling Light packs a whole year into one enchanting hour in this brand new production. Devised in collaboration with dance company Champloo, this is a fun-filled magical journey through the seasons, from the seed-sprouting vitality ofspring all the way to the frosty frozen fingers of winter. Families and children of all ages will be captivated by the combination of Travelling Light’s renowned brand of performance, music and design with Champloo’s amazing urban choreography. For ages 2-7. Tickets - £10.50, concessions £8 Fri 23 Apr - Sat 8 May Something in the Air Oily Cart (Blue, 2007) in collaboration with aerial theatre company Ockham’s Razor present Something in the Air, a stunning interactive aerial show. Comfortably seated in suspended nest-chairs, the young people and their carers will fly amongst the aerial performers in this fantastic kinaesthetic adventure. Due to the nature of this show there is a maximum capacity of six young people and six adult companions for each performance. For young people aged 3-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Prices: £15 (ticket includes 1 young person and 1 adult companion). Additional observer tickets: £7.50 PLEASE NOTE: This production is not available to book online. For tickets, please call our box office on 020 7645 0560. Sat 15 May - Sat 19 June The Tempest by William Shakespeare An enchanted island. A magician’s daughter. A shipwrecked prince. Shakespeare’s much-loved tale of romance, comedy and magic storms onto the Unicorn stage. Miranda has grown up with only her father Prospero and the strange islander Caliban for company. But her sheltered world is changed forever as a mighty storm brings ashore her father’s greatest enemy, a handsome stranger and two drunken rascals with plans of their own. A powerful, physical production, performed by the Unicorn’s acting ensemble, brings classic characters to life. Music and sound combine with Shakespeare’s words to create a world of enchantment and adventure. Exploring the perspectives of the play’s young characters, this ideal first experience of The Tempest will also reveal an extraordinary play afresh to everyone. For ages 9+ Tickets - £16.50, concessions £10.50 OUT & ABOUT Countryside Centre, Thorndon North, 01277 211250 Sun 14 March, 11am Spy High Join Thorndon’s spy school and master the skills of secret agents. Can you pass the four tests and then graduate from Spy High? Suitable for ages 5+. Come in spy costume! Pre-booking and pre payment essential - a donation of £3 per child is requested. Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Sun 14 Mar Mother’s Day Treat Kids, treat your mum to a free coffee when you visit the zoo today! 1 free coffee for mum per family. Normal admission charges apply Woodford Memorial Hall, High Rd, South Woodford, E18 Sat 20 Mar, 10am - 12noon Forest Twins and Triplets Nearly New Sale The Sale guarantees to offer a huge selection of nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys, books, games and puzzles as well as a fantastic selection of baby and toddler equipment. Our last sale saw an abundance of equipment and toys at a fraction of the cost and although we can not guarantee what is to be sold it is certainly worth a look if you are expecting a baby, got a baby, toddler or even a young child as I am sure a bargain can be had by all. If you require any further information about the sale, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Sat 20 Mar Mad March Hare Ears Day Children who visit the zoo today wearing rabbit ears can claim free stickers! Normal admission charges apply Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Picketts Lock Sun 21 Mar, 11am Sport Relief Mile Sport Relief is back and we are looking for participants to join us for the one, three or six mile challenge By doing your bit you can change lives for the better. Charge applies. For more information or to enter visit www.sportrelief.com. River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green Car Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey Sun 21 Mar, 8am - 10.30am Wonderful Winter Wetlands Walk Join our ranger for a guided walk and introduction to the late winter birds of Walthamstow Marshes. For more information call 08456 770 600, or visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk. 08.00-10.30. Free of charge. Willows Farm Village, 0870 129 9718 Sat 27 Mar – Sun 18 April Visitors to Willows Farm Village near St Albans this Easter can look forward to a choc-o-bloc programme of Easter activity at the leisure attraction’s annual Easter Extravaganza. Open daily 10am - 5.30pm www.willowsfarmvillage.com James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East Sat 27 Mar, 10am - 12noon Spring River Walk Come and join the nature conservation rangers for a gentle walk along the River Roding to admire the coming of spring. Unfortunately this walk is not suitable for pushchairs. Please wear suitable clothes and sturdy footwear. London Borough of Redbridge Conservation Team - 020 8501 1426 Orienteering London E11, 020 8502 1629 Sun 28 Mar 10am – 12 noon. Buy a map and try an orienteering course in Epping Forest. Suitable for beginners of all ages. Cost: adults £7, children £2.50 Laser Mayhem, Pryors Farm, Patch Park, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AA Sun 28th Mar 10am - 3pm Tactic Seminar with Ex SAS Soldiers for children and their parents £60 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment on 01708 688 517 The Great Loughton Treasure Hunt. Sun 28 Mar 1.30pm – 4.30pm Fun for all the family – an Easter themed treasure hunt around Loughton. Teams of 4-6 people (at least one needs to be over 18) will receive a series of clues leading them on a trail around the town. Find all the clues, solve the puzzle and you’ll get the combination to open the treasure chest! First team with the correct combination wins the contents of the chest but there will be an age appropriate goody bag for everyone that takes part, and refreshments will be available after the hunt. The event will start at St. Mary’s Church and is arranged by their Children’s and Youth project ‘ignite’. Pre-registration is recommended to avoid disappointment (only a limited number of teams can take part) – it will cost only £3 per team to enter and at least half of this will go to the Festival charities. Call the ignite centre 02085086172 or register online at www.ignitekids.co.uk. Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA Tue 30 - Wed 31 Mar, 7.30pm Motiv8 2010 Youth Dance Showcase - an exciting evening of local dance groups from across the Epping Forest District. For tickets call Epping Forest Arts on 01992 564226. £6 Full Price, £3.50 Concessions (under 16’s/students/ OAP) Early booking is recommended Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Fri 2 – Mon 5 Apr Easter Egg Hunt Around the zoo our animals are guarding Easter Eggs. Purchase a quiz sheet upon entry and use the clues to work out where they are. Normal admission charges apply - £1.50 for each egg hunt Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. Tel - 020 8708 8100. www.valentinesmansion.com Sun 4 Apr, 11.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Easter Nature Trail Join us for a fun trail Easter Trail around the house and gardens and get a tasty treat from Fluffy the Easter Bunny! Tickets: Free, no need to book Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Sun 4 Apr, 12noon - 3pm Egg Rolling for Easter Decorate an egg and roll it in our traditional egg-rolling competition. Bring your well hard boiled egg and we’ll provide materials to decorate. Prizes to be won! 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Visitor Centre Sun 4 - Mon 5 Apr, 11am - 3pm (timed slots) Easter Weekend Special: High Beach Easter Trail Follow a self guided trail through the Forest. £6.50 per child includes prize. Booking required 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping The Temple Mon 5 Apr, 12noon - 3pm Egg Rolling for Easter Decorate an egg and roll it in our traditional egg-rolling competition. Bring your well hard boiled egg and we’ll provide materials to decorate. Prizes to be won! 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex CM16 7ER Tue 6 Apr, 11am Penguin PENGUIN is based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. This show is exciting, funny and full of surprises. Come and meet a little boy called Ben and share his funny faces and crazy discoveries as he sends Penguin off into outer space! A spectacular theatre experience for all ages-especially 3-7 year olds! £5 per ticket (under 2’s free) Booking available from Wednesday 3 February 2010 with Epping Forest Arts 01992 564226. For further information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Epping Forest Field Centre Tue 6 Apr, 1pm onwards Pond Dipping – Drop in Family Event Requires pre booking £4 per person - 020 8502 8500. Epping Forest Field Centre event - www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest James Leal Centre, Ray Park Tue 6 Apr, 11am, 12noon and 2pm Meet the Animals Come and meet some of the animals that live at the centre, including European green toads and hissing cockroaches! The rangers will give a short talk on each animal. Well-behaved children may even get the chance to hold some! Suitable for 6 years +. Booking essential, as places are limited. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 8559 2316 Laser Mayhem, Pryors Farm, Patch Park, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AA Wed 7th Apr Laser Mayhem Scenario Day – Call of Duty Book early to avoid disappointment on 01708 688 517 Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. Tel - 020 8708 8100. www.valentinesmansion.com Wed 7 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon and 1.30pm - 3pm Fun Easter crafts Easter is the inspiration for a session of craft activities for the whole family. Whatever you make you take away! Age: Families with children aged 3 and above Tickets: £2.50 per child. Parents/carers go free. Bookings: 020 8708 8100 Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Tue 6 – Thur 8 Apr, 10.30am and 1.30pm Make a rabbit memo peg! Drop in sessions. Normal admission charges apply. £1 for each session. BusyBee Parties Easter Workshops for 3-6 year olds Tue 6 – Fri 9 Apr, 9.30am – 12noon The Bridge, 29 Princes Rd, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE. £12.50 per session. These supervised workshops are action packed with egg-citing fun and games. Drop the kids off and we’ll keep them entertained. We’ll be making Easter cards, decorating bonnets, playing games and going on an Easter Egg hunt to name just a few activities. Includes a snack and squash. Early booking is recommended as places are limited. Parents are required to provide contact details should we need to get in touch with them during the session. Book before 26th March and pay just £40 for all 4 sessions. Call 07956 662 154 to reserve your place. Visit www.busybeeparties.co.uk for more details. St Michaels & All Angels Church, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3EJ Wed 7 - Fri 9 Apr, 10am - 3.30pm Lift Off! This is a fantastic opportunity to try out your acting, dancing and arts skills. You will work with 3 professional artists for 3 action packed days! On the last day you will be able to perform in front of friends and family. An incredible way to start the holidays, make friends and have fun. For ages 8 - 11 years. Full price £45 / £25 conc. Booking available from Wednesday 3 February 2010 with Epping Forest Arts. 01992 564551 Epping Forest Field Centre Wed 7, Thur 8, Wed 14 & Thur 15 April 10am – 12noon & 2pm – 4pm Safaris - Holiday Activities for Children. Safaris are two hour activities for children. Activities include Pond Dipping, Minibeast Hunting and Forest Survival, and are a great way for children to have fun while learning about and exploring the forest, under the leadership of experienced and enthusiastic Centre staff. Places must be booked in advance and parents are not required to stay with their children during the safari. £6 per session. Booking only: 020 8502 8500 Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Thur 8 Apr, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Meet the Tudor Huntsman and Woodsman A costumed Tudor huntsman will explain how the Forest was used in Tudor times. Joint event with the London Metropolitan Archives. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation & London Metropolitan Archives event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Hainault Lodge Local Nature Reserve Thur 8 Apr, 11am -1pm Easter Bunny Nature Trail Come and follow the nature trail through the beautiful reserve, whilst searching for the Easter bunny! Not suitable for pushchairs. Some paths may be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. Call near to the event for parking information. London Borough of Redbridge Conservation Team - 020 8501 1426 Epping Forest Sat 10 Apr, 10.30am - 2pm Forest Hands: Family conservation task Requires pre booking and may require payment -020 8508 9061. Epping Forest Centenary Trust event. www.efct.info. Claybury Woods Mon 12 Apr, 2pm - 3.30pm Tales in the Woods Join one of our rangers for stories as you walk through the woods. The stories have been inspired by Claybury Woods. Some paths may be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. Suitable for 5 years +. London Borough of Redbridge Conservation Team - 020 8501 1426 Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London E11 2JZ Mon 12 Apr – 16 Apr 10am – 3pm Easter Musical Theatre Workshop with Master classes by industry professionals Aspiring young performers will not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to hone their theatrical skills. LIPA 4:19 Wanstead is offering a Musical Theatre Workshop with a focus on the key skills of Acting, Dance and Singing. Master classes by guest professionals from the West End are included in the price of the workshop! All students will work towards a showcase production on the last day which family and friends are invited to attend. LIPA 4:19 is affiliated to Sir Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and offers the very best in performing arts education. Early booking is advisable. For further information or to book a place call 0208 472 8845 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it All abilities welcome. Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. Tel - 020 8708 8100. www.valentinesmansion.com Tue 13 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon and 1pm - 2.30pm Wildlife Fun and Games Come and join the nature conservation rangers for some nature-inspired fun and games in the mansion grounds in celebration of the international year of biodiversity. You’ll be getting plenty of exercise and fresh air while you are involved in activities where you can learn about the wildlife we see in Valentines Park. Age: Families with children aged 5 and above. Tickets: £2.50 per child. Parents/carers go free. Bookings: 020 8708 8100 Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Tue 13 – Thur 15 Apr Come and Meet our Nosy Meerkats!Enrichment activities, meet the zookeeper and colouring-in fun. Normal admission charges apply. Free activity. Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. Tel - 020 8708 8100. www.valentinesmansion.com Wed 14 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon and 1.30pm - 3pm Super Spring Crafts Surprise Spring Crafts for the whole family. Age: Families with children aged 3 and over. Tickets: £2.50 per child. Parents/carers go free. Bookings: 020 8708 8100 Fairlop Waters Wed 14 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon Family Nature Walk Come and join the rangers for a wonderful wildlife walk around the picturesque Fairlop Waters Country Park. We’ll be looking for signs of spring whilst learning about all the interesting plants and creatures that you find in the borough’s largest green space. Please come dressed appropriately and wear walking boots or wellies. The route will not be suitable for pushchairs. London Borough of Redbridge Conservation Team - 020 8501 1426 Meeting Point: Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Sun 18 Apr, 11am - 1pm Guided Cycle Ride: Family Cycle Join a Forest Keeper on a gentle family cycle ride around the central area of the Forest. All participants must wear safety helmets. Cycles will be safety checked before start of ride. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Field Centre Sat 24 Apr, 7pm onwards Family Bat Walk Requires pre booking and may require payment - 020 8502 8500. Epping Forest Field Centre event. www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ. Tel - 020 7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Sat 24 Apr Purple Dragon Fun Day! Purple Dragon members club for families is coming to the zoo today to host fun activities – arty activities, music and singing, face painting. Normal admission charges apply. Activities are free Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. Tel - 020 8708 8100. www.valentinesmansion.com Sun 2 May, 11.30am - 3.30pm May Day Celebrations Come and join in a day of traditional May-Day festivities, with music and spring crafts for all the family. Age: Families. Tickets: Free, no need to book The Temple Wed 5 May, 10am - 12noon Pushchair Walk Around Wanstead Park Join Senior Ecologist, Imogen Wilde, on a nature stroll around Wanstead Park focusing on the bluebell groves. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Orienteering Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth CM21, 01920 487 264 Sat 15 May 10am – 11am Orienteering courses available for beginners of all ages. Cost: adults £7, children £2.50 Audley End Miniature Railway, 01799 542134 Sun 16 May 11am - 4.45pm Road and Rail Steam Gala Sunday £2.50 for children and £3.50 for adults. www.Audley-end-railway.co.uk Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambs, CB22 4QR. Tel - 01223 835000 duxford.iwm.org.uk Sun 16 May Spring Air Show See the RAF’s glorious past in flight alongside its sophisticated contemporary aircraft at the Spring Air Show. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight forms the centre-piece of a thrilling air show, where it shares the skies with historic Second World War aircraft and modern RAF assets. The celebration of the Royal Air Force’s past and present continues on the ground with a range of activities and displays. There will be the opportunity to meet contemporary RAF personnel alongside the ghostly figures of Battle of Britain re-enactors bringing Duxford’s wartime atmosphere vividly to life. Experience past and present in perfect harmony at this spectacular launch to IWM Duxford’s 2010 flying season. All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments. Tickets for this event can be purchased by telephone or online. Epping Forest Visitor Centre Sat 29 May, 1pm - 3pm Guided Walk: Find Five! A High Beach Tree Trail A short walk for children around High Beach to find and identify five different kinds of tree. Plus a simple art activity. Booking required 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Visitor Centre Mon 31 May, 1pm - 4pm Family Learning Drop In Event – Making Faces: The Green Man The Green Man is a traditional symbol of nature’s fecundity. Bring a variety of fresh leaves and we will help identify the trees they came from. Create your own mysterious, leafy Green Man face. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Field Centre Tue 1 Jun, 1pm onwards Forest Explorers and Mini-Beasts: Drop in Family Event Requires pre booking and may require payment - 020 8502 8500. Epping Forest Field Centre event. www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest The Temple Wed 2 Jun, 1pm - 4pm Family Learning Drop In Event – Making Faces: Historic Portrait Learn about past fashions and make your own historic portrait. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Field Centre Wed 2 - Thur 3 Jun, 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm Safaris – holiday activities for children Requires pre booking and may require payment - 020 8502 8500. Epping Forest Field Centre event. www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest Valentines Mansion Gardens Wed 2 Jun, 10.30am - 11.30am and 12noon - 1pm Meet the Animals Come and join Valentine’s park staff show off some of their exotic collection of animals. You’ll be able to get up close and personnel with different creatures such as insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. We’ll be learning about how different animals are adapted to different environments. Suitable for 5 years+. Booking is essential as places are strictly limited. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 8559 2316 Meet outside the James Leal Centre, Ray Park Thur 3 Jun, 1pm - 2.30pm Pond Dipping Come and see what creatures you can find living in the pond behind Ray Park. All equipment will be provided but please wear wellies! London Borough of Redbridge Conservation Team - 020 8501 1426 Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge Fri 4 Jun, 1pm - 4pm Family Learning Drop In Event – Making Faces: Arcimboldo Art Learn about the XVI Century artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo and design your own ‘veggie face’ using traditional technique, decoupage. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Epping Forest Field Centre Fri 4 Jun, 2.30pm onwards Newts, Frogs and Toads Family Event Requires pre booking and may require payment - 020 8502 8500. Epping Forest Field Centre event. www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Sat 5 and Sun 6 Jun, 1pm - 4pm Weekend Special: The Movement of the Spheres Craft activity based on Copernicus’s new vision of the solar system published in 1543, the year the Hunting Lodge was built. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping The Temple enclosure Sun 13 Jun, 6pm - 9pm (gates open 5pm) Outdoor Theatre: Romeo & Juliet This Shakespearian classic comes to Wanstead Park. Bring a picnic. Tickets: Adult £9.95; Children 16 & under £4.95; 3 & under £1.95. No dogs allowed. www.illyria.uk.com. 020 8508 0028. City of London Corporation event. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping |
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