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Summer Holiday Special – Hounslow Urban Farm
2026-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hounslow Urban Farm, Faggs Road, Feltham, TW14 0LZ
What’s On

Summer Games – Ham House
2026-07-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, TW10 7RS, United Kingdom
Enjoy classic lawn games including croquet and badminton with a spectacular 17th-century backdrop this summer.
The shaded maze‑like Wilderness is ideal for a round of hide and seek, a timeless favourite for all ages. Catch your breath in the Garden Room with some colouring-in and grab a seasonal garden spotter sheet. Little ones can dive into messy play at the mud kitchen behind the Orangery, exploring different natural textures.
Families can also watch biodiversity in action as birds, Ham House’s bees and other pollinators are attracted to the wildflowers that pop up across the lawns and courtyards. Discover aromatic lavender in the gardens too as the beautiful purple haze takes over the elegant Cherry Garden, South Terrace border and Kitchen Garden.
Take a break with a picnic or stop by the Orangery for lunch, snacks or a refreshing ice cream. Hot drinks are also available to help power you through the day.
Have a browse in the shop and second‑hand bookshop to pick up a pocket money-friendly treasure.
All activities are included with usual property admission.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/ham-house-and-garden/events/f0404be9-1bf2-4822-a58d-6d090cc8cc28

Beano Havoc – Hampton Court Palace
2026-07-27 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 17:30 | Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
Calling all kids! Dennis and his pals from Beanotown need your help this summer.
Dennis, Minnie, Harsha, Rubi and Gnasher were late for their Bash Street School trip to Henry VIII’s palace. To save the day, Dennis has turned his go-kart into a time machine with Rubi’s flux capacitor – but “whoops”! it has malfunctioned and crash-landed in Hampton Court Palace. Now the timeline’s in a right royal muddle and Henry VIII is not amused. It’s utter chaos!
It’s up to YOU to help the Beano friends fix their busted time machine. Grab your special Hampton Court Palace Beano comic strip story on arrival, packed with clues to track down the missing pieces scattered around the palace. Keep your eyes peeled for real-life Hampton Court Palace history-makers who’ve been ‘court up’ in the chaos.
Once you’ve helped the Beanotown crew, carry on the fun at the palace where kids rule. Don’t miss causing a little chaos of your own in the kids-only Magic Garden playground. Get lost in the blamazing maze, explore the 60-acre gardens, picnic like kings and queens in the gardens, or get yourself a tasty Beano-inspired lunch and cake from the café. Stop by the shop to pick up a mischievous Beano treat to take home.
Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/beano-havoc-at-hampton-court-palace/

Dragonfly Courtyard Adventures – London Wetland Centre
2026-07-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 14:00 | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT, United Kingdom
Join Pip Pondskimmer for a summer of dragonfly adventures, storytelling, games and spectacular performances in the heart of the Dragonfly Festival.
Pip Pondskimmer has flown in from the wetlands and is ready to recruit young dragonflies for a summer of fun.
Throughout the festival, Pip will be bringing the courtyard to life with a changing programme of interactive activities, storytelling, movement games, bubble play, discovery challenges and dragonfly-inspired circus performances. Families can drop in throughout the day to join the fun, meet Pip and become part of the adventure.
Activities include:

Flight School – Learn to hover, dart, glide and land like a dragonfly through playful movement games.
Pond Bubbles – Chase, catch and pop shimmering giant bubbles inspired by the sparkling wetlands.
Dragonfly Spotter Challenge – Test your observation skills and become a fully fledged Dragonfly Spotter.
Story Chest Sessions – Discover dragonfly tales, mystery objects and stories created by children and families.
Circus Flights – Enjoy beautiful dragonfly-inspired performances featuring aerial skills, hoops, scarves and movement.

Event Information

Suitable for: All ages
Dates: Monday to Friday, 27 July until 28 August
Times: 10:00 until 14:00 (drop in)
Location: Courtyard

Activities and performances will take place at various times throughout the day and may vary from day to day.
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events/dragonfly-courtyard-adventures

Summer Of Water – London Museum Of Water & Steam
2026-07-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | London Museum Of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN, United Kingdom
Dive into a Summer of Water at the London Museum of Water & Steam! They are open every day this summer with opportunities for play, creating, exploration and water fun!
There are a variety of activities, workshops, and crafts available throughout the summer. Click the link below for information about when these activities will be available.
🫧 Bubble Discos 🚰 Tower to Tap workshops 🎨 Watercolour workshops🔍 Scavenger Hunt✂️ Crafts
Make sure to check out some of the Museum’s new outside spaces! The Play Garden reopened this year with lots of updated toys and activities. The Economiser will be open just in time for the summer. This is a room right off of the Splash Zone that will provide some much needed shade, and fun activities for all ages!
Event Page Summer of Water

Tom Gates EPIC Adventure – Kew Gardens
2026-07-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:30 | Kew Gardens, Kew, TW9, United Kingdom
School’s out for summer! Experience a doodletastic day of fun inspired by the global bestselling Tom Gates book and TV series by Liz Pichon.
Create, roam and play in an activity hub bursting with mischief, makes and plenty of laughs — all inspired by the adventures of Tom Gates and his delightfully zany friends and family.
Children can choose their own adventure as they journey through hands-on crafting activities, a giant interactive doodle wall, an epic live musical performance by Tom’s band DogZombies, and a code-cracking tree trail woven through woodland paths.
Don’t forget to pick up an activity guide, which includes a handy map of the locations on the ‘Totally Terrific Tree Trail’ and more crafty activities to get stuck into at home.
Whether you enjoy hands-on art-making, love solving puzzles in the great outdoors, or want to rock out to DogZombies live, escape into a fun-filled summer day out for all the family whatever your age.
Looking for more family-friendly activities at Kew Gardens? From the Children’s Garden and Family Kitchen & Shop to The Hive and the Treetop Walkway, there’s plenty for the whole family to discover and enjoy during your visit.
Tom Gates © 2011 & TM Liz Pichon Ltd. Tom Gates is a registered trademark of Liz Pichon Ltd., and used under licence. Licensed by TG Entertainment Ltd.
https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/tom-gates

Nature Spotting Challenge – Osterley Park
2026-07-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
These warmer months, explore Osterley a little differently by challenging yourself to spot some nature! Bird Bingo! Challenge yourself to tick off 5 birds in a row (vertically or horizontally) that you spot at Osterley Park. Make sure you check the garden, lake and meadows! There are binoculars available to help you (limited number to one per group) find and identify the right bird. Once you complete your Bingo (can be over more than one visit to Osterley, so don’t rush) you will be given your very own Bird Bingo Certificate!
Please keep your distance from the birds and try not to disturb them, especially if they have chicks.
Hunt for mini beast (bugs and insects)! We have a list of ‘mini beast’ for you to try and find along the long walk. Borrow a magnifying glasses to help you spot them! (limited to one per group).
Remember, you are a giant compared to most of these little beasts and birds so be gentle. Some bugs can only live in certain places, so put them where you found them. Please keep out of the flower beds and vegetable patch.
Have fun!

Normal admission applies.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events
