Tom Gates EPIC Adventure – Kew Gardens
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Summer Games – Ham House
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 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

Nature Spotting Challenge – Osterley Park
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 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

Beano Havoc – Hampton Court Palace
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-23 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/

Adventure Playground (5-15yrs) – Marble Hill Playcentres, Twickenham
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Marble Hill Playcentres, Richmond Road, Twickeham, TW1 2NL, United Kingdom
The Adventure Playground at Marble Hill Playcentres is completely unique in this borough. With its huge wooden structures and large open spaces, they provide a special place for thousands of children each year. Children learn fantastic life lessons by testing their limits, discovering how things work and what they really enjoy to do. Adults are not permitted in the AP, giving the children freedom to make their own choices, and the opportunity to play and form new friendships with others outside of their usual peer group. They have a team of playworkers to supervise the children, facilitate play, and organise daily activities. If you have a child with additional needs who requires adult 1-1 support please complete the “All About Me” form (check link below) with your child, and call/message on 07522 182524 or email ap@marblehillplaycentres.com so they can help identify the right support for your child.
All children must be booked in prior to the session.
Adventure Playground

https://marblehillplaycentres.com/adventure-playground/

Summer Holiday Special – Hounslow Urban Farm
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Hounslow Urban Farm, Faggs Road, Feltham, TW14 0LZ
What’s On

Junior Parkrun – Osterley
2026-08-23 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
2026-08-23 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/

Junior Parkrun (4-14yrs) – Bushy Park
2026-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Bushy Park, 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 in Bushy Park, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Ricmond, TW11 0EQ. See Course page for more details.
Starting on the grass near the Diana Fountain, the runners will head towards Teddington Gate for 1km keeping a line of trees on their left, before making the turn and heading back keeping the line of trees on their left again, to the finish which is in the same place as the start.
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.
How fast do you have to be? The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee in one of the two cafes in Bushy park. A van in the Diana Fountain carpark or the Pheasantry Welcome centre about 400m from the start point – please go and join them!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bushy-juniors/

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2026-08-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 months – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

Summer Of Water – London Museum Of Water & Steam
2026-08-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 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

Cheeky Chops Play Cafe (0-5yrs) – Twickenham
2026-08-24 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Cheeky Chops Play Cafe, 37-39 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LP, United Kingdom
A family-run play café designed to provide a quality experience for the whole family – with modern, stimulating and challenging play for children aged 0-5 years as well as a clean and comfortable café area for adults serving high quality coffee and cakes.
There are three play sessions available to book on weekdays and two on a Saturday morning. Each session allows 90 minutes for families to enjoy the play facilities as well as the food and drink on offer, while the 30 minutes in between will give staff the opportunity to clean and tidy the facilities to ensure that we provide the best possible customer experience.
The maximum capacity for each slot is 25 children. They encourage you to book online as places for each session fill up fast. If you arrive without a booking you can pay to enter at the front desk, but only if there are spaces available for that session. You can book via the link below.
Prices
0-6 months – FREE
7-11 month – £5.50
1+ years – £9.00
​Adults – FREE
Session Times
Monday – Friday
Slot 1: 9.30am – 11am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 3pm (stay for 90 minutes at any time within these times)
Slot 3: 3.30pm – 5pm
Saturday Mornings
Slot 1: 9am – 10.30am
Slot 2: 11am – 12.30am
https://www.cheekychopsplaycafe.co.uk

Tiny Tunes (3m-5yrs) – Richmond
2026-08-24 10:00 - 10:40 | The Vineyard Church, Vineyard Road, Richmond, TW10 6AQ, United Kingdom
Join Jo at the Richmond Vineyard Church for some fun! There is limited parking so give yourself enough time. You can leave your buggies outside on the driveway before going in if easier. The entrance is the door on the right-hand side of the driveway to the hall.
Classes at 10.00am
CLASSES MUST BE PREBOOKED
Charge: £9.50 (sibling £4.50)
Age: 3mths – 5 yrs
Duration: 40 mins
https://www.tinytuneslive.com/richmond

Dragonfly Courtyard Adventures – London Wetland Centre
2026-08-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-25 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
