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RCM: The Carolean

Mon - Fri; Sat during term time
8.30 am - 4.30pm
Royal College of Music
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The café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks and hot food in spectacular surroundings. Enjoy your refreshments inside or out, with access to their new 1851 Courtyard, accompanied by the sounds of music across the College.

Resources for teachers

Design Museum
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Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, the Museum offers students and educators design education facilities and workshops.

Room Hire at Institut français

Institut français
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The Institut can accommodate functions with a cultural focus, from large-scale parties to small group events. It also provides a stunning backdrop for filming and photoshoots. The Ciné lumière can also host private screenings for up to 229 people.

Royal Albert Hall Café

Daily
9 am - 8 pm (varies)
Royal Albert Hall
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Pop into our Café Bar for freshly brewed coffee, sandwiches, pastries and light bites. A selection of cold drinks, barista-made coffees and specialty teas are available throughout the day, served alongside a range of wine, beer, cider and Champagne in the evening.

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.

Royal Albert Hall's Gift Shop

Royal Albert Hall
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Discover the Royal Albert Hall's full range of products, featuring exclusive prints, Royal Albert Hall gifts, souvenirs and the ever-popular Steward Bear online.

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

28th Mar – 1 Nov 2026
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
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The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer's influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry.

Schools bursary scheme

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks offers a limited number of bursaries for schools who would otherwise be unable to visit

Science Afternoon Tea

Available Thurs-Sun
12pm and 3pm
Science Museum
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Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.

Science City 1550-1800: the Linbury gallery

Daily
Science Museum
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Discover the world’s oldest collection of timepieces at the Science Museum. See over 600 watches and clocks charting the history of clock making in London.

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.

Science Museum's Gift Shop

Science Museum
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Engage your inner scientist with science-inspired gifts, gadgets, robots, games, puzzles, toys, chemistry sets and more from the Science Museum Shop.

Science Museum's Shake Bar

Daily
11 am - 4 pm
Science Museum
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Enjoy delicious made-to-order milkshakes or even design your own ice cream tubs with your favourite flavours and toppings at the much-loved Shake Bar (next to the entrance of Wonderlab).

Seeing Things Queerly

10am-6pm
Science Museum
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Follow this self-led trail to discover some of the objects on display at the Science Museum that tell stories of queer communities, experiences, and identities.

Self-guided visits for learning groups

Design Museum
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The Design Museum welcomes schools, colleges and universities for self-guided visits of its exhibitions.

Self-led school visits

The Royal Parks
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Visit one of London’s Royal Parks on your own with your school, home school group or uniform group (e.g. Scouts, Girl Guides).

Serpentine Bar & Kitchen

Daily
Winter 8 am - 4 pm; Summer 8 am - 8 pm
Hyde Park
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Serves a variety of hot dishes, including burgers, fish & chips and seasonal salads. A selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and cakes are available to take away and enjoy in the park. Vegetarian, vegan and dietary requirement options are available.

Serpentine Lido

Mid-May to mid-Sept
10am-6pm
The Royal Parks
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The Serpentine Lido is, arguably, London's most iconic 'open water' swimming location. The Lido is open for public swimming on weekends from mid-May, and every day between June and Mid-September.

Serpentine Lido Café

Daily
8 am - 5 pm (varies monthly)
The Royal Parks
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Choose from a variety of hot and cold food options including a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Serves a selection of teas, specialty coffees and is licensed for alcohol.

Sir Richard Owen: A Natural Legacy

18 July 2025 – 23 July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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In this free display, look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original drawings.

Sofia Coppola’s Photography Bookshelf

Until 22nd March 2026
10am-5:45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Photography books delight and inspire filmmaker Sofia Coppola. For this display, she personally selected her favourite volumes. Visitors can turn their pages, immersing themselves in images that have helped shape Coppola's singular vision.

South Ken Kids Festival

16th - 24th Mar 2026
Various times
Institut français
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The French Institute throws open its doors to all readers to celebrate children’s literature in all its glory. A festival bursting with activities for the whole family- Storytelling, live drawing, workshops, talks, screenings, concerts and book signings!

Space

Open daily
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in the Museum's exciting free gallery.

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Star Trek at 60

26th Mar - 8th Sept
Dates vary
Science Museum
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Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.