What’s on this weekend: April 29th & 30th

Apr 27, 2017

Here’s three ways to celebrate the long bank holiday weekend with the kids

Chris-Jarvis-peresents-LPO-FUNharmonics-(c)-Sam-Peach — Chris Jarvis presents LPO FUN harmonics. Photography by Sam Peach

1. Funharmonics: All aboard the LPO

Get ready to be whisked away with the London Philharmonic Orchestra on a journey around the world, from Vienna to New York, in London’s Royal Festival Hall. Arrive an hour beforehand for hands-on science fun and have-a-go instruments in the foyer. Aimed at little ones aged six and over, but family members of all ages are welcome.

When: Sunday 30 April, 12pm
How much: From £10 each
Where: Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
0207 960 4200
southbankcentre.co.uk

canalway---credit-inland-waterways-association — Courtesy of Inland Waterways Association

2. IWA Canalway Cavalcade

Take the kids to see the colourful narrowboats adorned with flowers and bunting for this annual celebration. The three-day party offers varied attractions, including shows, music and boat trips. There are also stalls, Morris dancers, food and plenty of real ale for the grown-ups, too.

When: Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May, times vary
How much: Free!
Where: Little Venice, Paddington, London
07979 676461
waterways.org.uk

3. Celebrity Dusty Duck trail

Aardman Studios designed Dusty Duck to celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary and this Easter, Dusty, along with 14 other celebrity-designed Dustys, will be on show at the London centre.

When: Until Sunday 21 May, 9.30am to 5.30pm
How much: £1 per trail, plus standard admission applies
Where: London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, London SW13 9WT
0208 409 4400
wwt.org.uk