What’s on January 2013 – Kid’s events in London

Taking your kids to London in January? Here are some of the best children’s events during January.

Pick Shrek – The Musical

6th May 2011 – 24th Feb 2013   •  Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London "Shrek The Musical" is based on the original Oscar-winning movie from 2001. In a faraway kingdom things get ugly when an ugly ogre turns up to rescue the beautiful princess. Throw in a donkey who just can't shut up, and a …more

Pick Roald Dahl’s “Matilda — The Musical”

18th Oct 2011 – 22nd Dec 2013   •  Cambridge Theatre, London Roald Dahl's much-loved children's story tells the story of Matilda, a special little girl with an amazing imagination. Her mum and dad just think she's a nuisance, as does her terrifying headmistress. But then Matilda …more

Free See the stars at Hampstead Observatory

14th Sept 2012 – 14th Apr 2013 (Fri, Sat & Sun only)   •  Hampstead Observatory, London Hampstead Observatory is a small observatory with a six-inch refractor, housed inside a rotating dome, and it has one major advantage over its more famous brother in Greenwich -- it allows the public to just turn up and …more

ChristmasPick “Scrooge”, with Tommy Steele

24th Oct 2012 – 5th January 2013   •  London Palladium, London "Scrooge" is a musical extravaganza based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". With some stunning sets and costumes, magical illusions, a fantastic musical score, and Tommy Steele as Scrooge, this is the perfect …more

Horrible Histories — Barmy Britain

27th Oct 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Garrick Theatre, London "Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain" is set in loathsome London, where you'll enrol in a Georgian crime school, dance the Tyburn Jig, and lose your head to the horrible Henry! Will Parliament escape the Gunpowder Plot? And …more

ChristmasPick Winter Ice Rink, at the Natural History Museum

2nd Nov 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Natural History Museum, London Don your winter mittens and whizz around the Natural History Museum's ice rink. The sessions last for 50 minutes, and skates are included in the price. Non-skaters will be able to get a great view of the action from the …more

ChristmasPick Outdoor ice rink, at Canary Wharf

3rd Nov 2012 – 13th January 2013   •  Canary Wharf, London The outdoor ice rink at Canary Wharf sits in the shadow of London's tallest building. Whilst this rink is a little smaller than some of the others in the city, it does have one interesting little feature that is unique to …more

ChristmasPick Outdoor ice rink, at Somerset House

16th Nov 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Somerset House, London London has plenty of outdoor ice rinks at Christmas time, but if you only go to one this year, make it this one. Somerset House's 18th-century courtyard will be decorated with a 40-foot Tiffany Christmas tree, and when …more

ChristmasPick Outdoor ice rink, at the Tower of London

17th Nov 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Tower of London, London Dust off your mittens and grab a cup of cocoa, because the outdoor ice rink is back at the Tower of London. Situated in the 1000-year-old dry-moat, this ice rink offers the chance to skate around in a truly unique setting, …more

Room On The Broom

21st Nov 2012 – 13th January 2013   •  Lyric Theatre, London "Room On The Broom" is a spellbinding new adventure from the creators of "The Gruffalo". When a sudden gust of wind blows the witches hat into the night, she recruits some friends to help her retrieve it. But this …more

ChristmasChristmas panto — “Robin Hood”

22nd Nov 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Greenwich Theatre, London Greenwich Theatre is putting on another all-singing, all-dancing pantomime treat. This year it will be telling the tale of "Robin Hood". While the whole of Nottingham cowers under the thumb of the evil Sheriff, Robin is …more

ChristmasPick Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

23rd Nov 2012 – 6th January 2013   •  Hyde Park, London Hyde Park will be transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland this Christmas. Soar 60-metres into the sky on a giant observation wheel, enjoy the clowns and acrobats in Zippo's Christmas Circus, and meet Father Christmas …more

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