The sound of the school bell is sounding again but London has plenty of exhilarating activities to keep little ones entertained and energised over the coming months. From mystery quests to delightful dragon hunts, here are the best adventure activities to have with your kids in the Capital.
Explore weird and wonderful art at Frieze Sculpture Park
Creative and colourful sculptures by leading artists like Rana Begum and Dan Graham are occupying Regent’s Park until October. The Frieze Sculpture Family Trail is tailor-made for little ones to explore and enjoy the artworks.
Frieze Family Sculpture Trail, click here for more information>
Embark on quests and challenges with Sharky & George
Family party planners extraordinaire Sharky & George are bringing their madcap mayhem to Brown’s with immersive experiences for kids. Solve a missing person mystery by hunting for clues across London. Head out on a family adventure race. Go on a tasty gastronomic tour of the Capital.
Sharky & George at Brown’s Hotel +44 7493 6020
Indulge budding fashionistas at Mini Mode
London Fashion Week for kids, Mini Mode is a pint-size version of the stylish event. Trend-conscious kids will love the glamour and glitz of attending a catwalk show, watching the coolest up-and-coming clothing brands parade by.
Mini Mode, Saturday 15th September 2018, LSO St Luke’s, Old Street EC1V +44 7930 673 545
Head off on a dragon hunt at Kew Gardens
Dragons have infiltrated Kew Gardens… Set out on a dragon hunt with your kids around the verdant gardens looking for sculptures of these mythical creatures. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the newly-opened Temperate House to find the giant Gnomus puppet taking care of plants.
Here Be Dragons at Kew Gardens, click here for more information
Paris is always a good idea. Except, perhaps, when it’s hosting the Olympic Summer Games, and the usual tourist throng looks set to multiply almost prohibitively. Of course, the Games are exciting, but if wading through crowds feels like a marathon effort, try a cultural relay around one of these stunning European cities instead.
As the gentle glow of each ornate chandelier begins to dim, a hush descends upon the audience before an all-consuming world of tragedy and triumph unfolds. Both exhilarating and deeply moving, a night at the opera has the distinct power to evoke emotion, while offering a unique insight into a perhaps unfamiliar city.
Journey through Europe’s symphony of unmissable opera houses, each steeped in history and grandeur.
They say the lobby is the beating heart of any hotel; where first impressions linger, inspiring journeys begin and end, and friends and lovers reunite. Upon entering Hotel de Rome, an immediate sense of calm is restored, as light pours in from the glass atrium and plants and palms breathe new life into the space. Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, shares her inspiration behind the hotel lobby’s new look.
