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Some Things to Do This Weekend

Science Museum: Food and Drink

Daily
10 am - 5.30 pm
Science Museum
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The Science Museum has several cafes and picnic areas in the museum. Speak to a member of staff to find out which cafes are open.

NHM: Cafes and restaurants

Daily
10 am - 5.30 pm
Natural History Museum
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Family friendly cafes and restaurant with tasty, freshly prepared food. Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.

RCM Sparks

Various - term time
Royal College of Music
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From babies to teens, RCM Sparks run a variety of inspiring events for a range of abilities, including family workshops, concerts and courses

Kensington Palace Café

Wed - Sun
10 am - 3.50 pm
Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace Café is the perfect place to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshment after a visit to the palace. Offers a range of hot drinks, refreshments, sandwiches and cakes. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian options available.

V&A Café

Daily
10 am - 5 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared food and drink in a choice of exceptional spaces – the world's oldest museum restaurant with its beautifully designed period rooms, or our Garden Cafe.

Theatre & Performance

Daily
Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The collection explores the history and current practice of UK performing arts, including drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, costume, set design, and more.

Pattern Pod

Daily
10 am - 5.40 pm
Science Museum
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Pattern Pod is an amazing multi-sensory area for children under 8 years old. Fun, interactive exhibits encourage them to recognise and copy patterns.

Information Age

Daily
Science Museum
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The Information Age gallery celebrates more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies. Relive some remarkable moments of history.

Royal Albert Hall Tours

Daily
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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Step inside a landmark like no other. Together with a friendly guide, take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall.

Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Daily
10 am - 5.50 pm
Natural History Museum
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Through dramatic film footage, exhibits, interactive games and our famous earthquake simulator, explore how the powers within shape the world in which we live.

Cocoon

Daily
Monday-Sunday 10am-5:50pm (last entry 5pm)
Natural History Museum
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Inside the Cocoon see hundreds of Museum specimens. Marvel at beetles and butterflies, metre-high plants, huge tarantulas and historic herbaria.

Queen Carolines Temple

Daily
Kensington Gardens
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Explore Queen Caroline's Temple which is a classical style summer house overlooking the Long Water, east of Lancaster Walk, Hyde Park.

Monuments in Kensington Gardens

Daily
6 am - 5.30 pm
Kensington Gardens
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Enjoy looking at monuments and memorials in Kensington Gardens- including the most famous Albert Memorial, statue of Peter Pan and The Arch by Henry Moore.

Ciné Lumière

Dates & times vary
Institut français
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Ciné Lumière screens new releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, family films, and curated series or festivals, often accompanied by on-stage discussions with directors, actors, and critics.

Princess Diana Memorial walk

Daily
Hyde Park
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The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk takes visitors through four of the most beautiful parks in the world, including Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.

Princess Diana Memorial fountain

Daily
Hyde Park
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A unique fountain memorial to Princess Diana designed to reflect her spirit of life and love of children.