Wonderful Wildlife Weekend – Crane Park Island, Whitton
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Crane Park Island, Ellerman Avenue, Whitton, TW2 6AA
Drop-in for free fun family nature activities at Crane Park Island.
Join the London Wildlife Trust to explore ponds and surrounding areas to discover the wildlife that lives at Crane Park Island. Toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms are just a selection of the animals that you might discover there! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find.
Meet at the Shot Tower (what3words: tens.closer.trap).
This session will be led by James (he/him) from the Learning & Engagement team.
Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult.
No need to book, just drop in on the day. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.
This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/family-learning-events/crane-park-island

Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt – Hampton Court Palace
2026-03-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
Embark on the ultimate family Easter hunt. Explore the iconic gardens and discover the remarkable individuals who left their mark on Henry VIII’s home. Roam through lush gardens, keeping your eyes peeled for elusive Lindt Gold Bunny statues peeking out from colourful daffodils or early buds from the Tulip Festival. Follow the trail and match the names of influential characters to the distinctive red ribbons adorning every adorable Lindt Gold Bunny statue. Once you’ve found all the statue, your quest will be rewarded with a delicious miniature Lindt Gold Bunny 10g chocolate treat. Don’t miss also exploring the entire palace, 60 acres of gardens, the legendary Maze, and the popular Magic Garden playground.
Normal admission applies.
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/?types=2551&allDates=on&from=&to=&sort=date&page=1

Gozzle – London Wetland Centre, Barnes
2026-03-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:30 | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT, United Kingdom
The Wetland Centre has teamed up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book. With outdoor adventures, special activities, storytelling sessions and more, enjoy a season of firsts. Follow the interactive trail to discover what it takes for your fuzzy little friend to become a grown-up goose. From her first nibble to her first splash… right up to the day she flies away on her first migration. There are lots more firsts for you to discover along the way – whether it’s your first time pond dipping, your first time birdwatching with binoculars, or simply your first visit. From 28th March – 31st May, you can also waddle into the Vet Check station and become an amazing animal helper. Your mission: is to nurse your toy goose back to health, becoming an expert with x-rays and discovering how to handle, measure and weigh birds just like a real WWT vet.
Normal admission applies.

https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events

Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2026-03-27 09:30 - 16:45 | Barn Elms Sports Trust, Queen Elizabeth'e Walk, Barnes, SW13 9SA, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play.

Tuesday / Wednesday Drop & Play at 9.30-11.35am
Thursday Stay, Play & Sing at 3.45-4.45pm

Children will have the chance to express themselves freely using songs, rhymes, musical instruments and various different props. As well as giving children the opportunity to burn off all that excess energy, dancing around and making lots of wonderful music.

£10.00 per session

Classes are drop in and pay as you go but please remember to check that the session you wish to attend is running. You can book here.

https://www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk

Play:Make:Art (2-5yrs) – Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham
2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Orleans House Gallery, Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BL, United Kingdom
Play:Make:Art is a unique session that enables time and space for you and your little one(s) to create and just be together. There are no expectations, pressures or milestones to meet, only materials to roll, cut, tear, mark, balance, thread, crawl under, move and inspect. You’ll be supported and gently guided by artist and early years facilitator Abigail Hunt, who has over twenty years’ experience working with families and developing creative projects for galleries and museums.
What will you create, what new skills and stories will unfold? It will be led by your child’s imagination, and you will be held in a space that allows you to breathe and experiment. Watch as your child deeply concentrates on a creative task that they have set for themselves, developing new skills before your eyes.
Families are encouraged to enjoy the experience of Play:Make:Art, taking only memories home, so all materials can be used again.
Key information

Suitable for 2-5 year-olds, children must be accompanied by an adult
Sessions are fortnightly on Fridays
Drop-in session starting at 10:30 and last entry is at 12:00 – arrive at a time that works for you!
Tickets are £6 full price, £4 concessions per session

Book tickets on the link below:
https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/events/playmakeart-2/

Bach to Baby Family Concert – Twickenham
2026-03-27 11:00 - 11:45 | St Mary’s Church, Twickenham, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ, United Kingdom
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times.
Remember: Up to 2 children go free on every Adult Ticket!
You can book on the link below.
Get £2 off on your first concert when you sign up to our e-updates. Be the first to hear about concerts in your area, exclusive & special events, e.g. Buckingham Palace, offers and early bird ticket sales at https://www.bachtobaby.com/signup
https://www.bachtobaby.com/twickenham-riverside-music-concerts-for-baby-and-family

Steam Up – London Museum Of Water & Steam
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | London Museum Of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN, United Kingdom
Experience the golden-age of engineering as the Museum’s historic engines come to life.
Throughout the day, these colossal machines will be set into motion through the power of steam.
Talk to the team of engineers and discover the science and stories behind London’s public water supply.
Reciprocating engines the Waddon, the Triple, the Dancer’s End, and the Easton and Amos will run at regular intervals every half-an-hour.*
Two of historic Cornish engines – still in their original location – will be running at select times throughout the day.

The Boulton & Watt engine will be running between 12.15 – 12.45pm, and 3.15 – 3.45pm.
The Bull engine will be running be between 2.00 – 3.30pm.

*Subject to availability of the engines
https://waterandsteam.org.uk/events/

Easter Egg Hunt – London Museum Of Water & Steam
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | London Museum Of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN, United Kingdom
The Easter Bunny has visited the Museum and left eggs for you to find! Eggs will be hidden amongst the Museum’s historic engines – can you find them all? Complete the trail to claim a special prize!Perfect for children aged 3+yrs. Enjoy even more holiday fun with Easter crafts, the March Steam Up, and the new Wildplay Garden!
Normal admission applies plus £3.50/trail.
https://waterandsteam.org.uk/whats-on-new

Easter Egg Hunt – Ham House
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, TW10 7RS, United Kingdom
Make your way along a trail inspired by the British Civil Wars and enjoy activities for the whole family, exploring the beautiful gardens around Ham House. Trail includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg.
Normal admission applies plus £3.50/trail.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/ham-house-and-garden/events

Easter Adventure – Osterley Park
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
This spring, a friendly bunch of animals has escaped from the Tapestry Room and are now running about in the gardens! Help out by seeing if you can catch them and return them to the beautiful tapestries. Make your way around the Formal Garden and find art and nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail price includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg.
Normal admission applies plus £3.50/trail.

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

Octonauts Above & Beyond – Kew Gardens
2026-03-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Kew Gardens, Kew, TW9, United Kingdom
This Easter, join the Octonauts on an exciting outdoor mission at Kew Gardens. Some honeybees have lost their home, and it’s up to the Octonauts, I.e. young visitors to help. Through a series of finding, learning and making installations, children will search for the bees, build them a new hive, and help get them there safely. Perfect for children aged 3-6yrs and their families, this interactive trail invites young explorers to complete fun challenges, discover amazing facts, and learn how to protect our planet. Enjoy a fun-filled family Easter adventure set in Kew’s beautiful landscape.
Normal admission applies.
https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on

Minibeast Adventures – Strawberry Hill House
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST
Celebrate the Easter holidays with a hands-on nature workshop, led by the expert team from Habitats & Heritage.
Perfect for curious children and their grown-ups, this interactive 1.5hr session begins with a fun and informative talk introducing some favourite minibeasts and why they’re so important to local ecosystems. Families will then work together to build a small bug hotel to take home, before heading outdoors for a guided minibeast hunt in the gardens and woodland (weather permitting).
Workshops will take place indoors and outdoors, with access to classroom space if needed. Suitable for families with KS2-aged children, though slightly younger or older children are very welcome.
Adults £8.00-9.00
Children £15.00-16.50
https://tickets.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/event-tickets/74510?catID=13844

Junior Parkrun – Osterley
2026-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
It is held every Sunday at 9:00am.
The event takes place at Osterley Park, Jersey Rd, Isleworth, TW7 4RB. See Course page for more details.
The course is 2000m (2K) long. The course is in Osterley Park, Isleworth. The course is run on a mixture of paved paths, unpaved paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Marshals will be at key sections of the course and signs will be in place.
The course begins in front of the steps to Osterley House. Turn right in to the field in front of the house. After a clock wise lap of the field, come off the field and on to the pathway and run down to the large gate at the back entrance by Osterley Lane. Turn around and run back along the same path. Then turn left in to the field and run another clockwise lap with the finish funnel in the field in front of the steps to the house.
It’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode.
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee in The Tearooms, Stable Yard – please go and join us!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/osterley-juniors/

Junior Parkrun – Moormead, St Margarets
2026-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Moormead & Bandy Recreation Gound, Moor Mead Road, St Margarets, TW1 1JS, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder).
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/moormead-juniors/
