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Fun things to do with kids in South Kensington

Looking for family-friendly activities in South Kensington? Dive into a world of exploration and experimentation with interactive experiences tailored for families. From music and science to arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, immersive galleries, and beyond, there's plenty of inspiring fun for your kids to discover!

Wonderlab+

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Want to continue the Wonderlab experience after your visit? Explore hours of hands-on activities, quizzes and more on our new, free family-friendly website.

Enchanted Creatures and How to Become One

26th May 2026
10.30 am, 1.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Bring animated tales from around the world to life with a live score performed on hand-crafted instruments made by young people from the Wilderwoods education initiative, alongside contributions from four continents.

Matilda in Concert (PG)

30th Oct 2026
6.30 pm - 9.20 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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See the classic film like never before, hosted and narrated live by Matilda director, producer and star Danny DeVito accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Newman.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG)

28th Dec 2026
3 pm, 7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular follow-up presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer, and accompanied by the London Voices.

Country for Kids

17th May 2026
10 am
Royal Albert Hall
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As part of this year's Highway festivities, this family-friendly event will be presented by First Time Flyers in a relaxed environment for children to express themselves, with no expectation to stay still or be quiet. Country for Kids is recommended for ages 4-11 but babies and budding musicians of all ages are welcome!

Family Fun: Food & Nature

18th April
11am & 2.30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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This workshop will find out what types, how much & where our food is grown around the world. By exploring the foods we grow in the UK, recognising seasonal food & understanding ‘food miles’, parents can engage with their children how beneficial it is to work with nature & grow foods ourselves.