What's On in Kingston

Here’s our pick of the best activities on offer in and around Kingston this month.

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Where’s Mrs Ladybird?
New Wimbledon Studio
26th-31st March
Various times
Tickets: £11-£16


A live hide and seek story for tiny people to share with their grown-ups. We're looking for Mrs Ladybird and you can come too, as all our insect friends play peek-a-boo with you.


Moon On A Stick bring their signature style to this popular title, combining puppetry with mesmerising music in an interactive adventure. Created with families in mind, this is a perfect first theatre experience for babies & toddlers.

There are 2 versions of the show ages approx 0-18m & ages 18m-3yrs.

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Broadway Buddies drama workshops for 3 - 10 year olds

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Dance Fitness With Saz is offering Local Mums a FREE trial class with the code MUMFTSAZ24

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Au pair/housekeeper with settled status available for new family.
Dedicated, caring, reliable, with references from Putney families, I offer assistance with school runs, delicious cooking, laundry, impeccable ironing, bed-making, errands big and small. My experience is with kids 10+ and would love a similar setting which worked very well. Hours and compensation as in standard au pair arrangement, just more focused on housework given the age of the children. I'm happy to spread the hours according to the family's variable needs, weekends included, and highly value the family's privacy and rules. Living in England permanently I'm available long term. I don't smoke, drink, or watch tv, and in my time off enjoy reading, writing, cycling, and exploring London's parks and architecture. Familiar with SW London from Sloane Square to Surbiton, I'll consider locations further out in Surrey if driving isn't required. For any enquiries please contact Dania on 07513868030 or email: dwatergreen@zoho.com


Things to do in Kingston with kids:

Riverside walk

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Rose Theatre

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Out of Order by David Mach

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Ancient Market

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Kingston upon Thames - Shepperton Ferry Trail

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All Saints Church

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Kingston Libraries
Friday morning at 10:30am-11am, first come first served with stay and play to follow. Term time only.
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
KT1 2PS
Tel: 0208 547 5006

Surbiton Library
Tuesdays 
10:00 – 10:30 (book in branch/ first come first served term time only)
11:00 – 11:30 (book on Eventbrite, term time only)

New Malden Library
Mondays 
10:15 - 11:15 (First come, first served, term time only)

Tudor Drive Library
Tuesdays
14:00 – 14.30 (first come first served, term time only)
Tudor Drive Library
Kingston upon Thames,
KT2 5QH
Tel: 020 8547 5006

Hook Library
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 (first come first served, term time only)

Tolworth Library
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:00 (first come first served, term time only)

Old Malden Library
Storytime Friday at 10:30

For more information about Kingston Libraries and for details on more free activities for children around the borough contact: 

Francesca
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
KT1 2PS
Tel: 0208 547 5006 or visit www.kingstonfirst.co.uk

Toddlers Rhyme Time
Fridays
Take along your little ones to West Barnes Library for a fun time of rhymes and musical activities. For babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years.
10.30-11am.
West Barnes Library, Station Road, New Malden KT3 6JF
020 8274 5789
westbarnes.library@merton.gov.uk

Kingston First

Tel: 020 8547 1221
Email: 
kelly.bliss@kingstonfirst.co.uk
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NCT Wimbledon & District
The NCT offers support, information and friendship to parents and parents-to-be. Joining the branch gives you access to a wide range of information and opportunities, such as a quarterly magazine, Nearly New Sales, social events, courses, breastfeeding counsellors and playgroups.

Are you an expectant or new parent in the area? 

Find more information on our Facebook page NCTWimbledon & District  and Twitter account @NCT_Wimbledon 

Roxanna Yoga
General, pre and postnatal classes: www.roxannayoga.com


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London Insta Dance 

Local Kids Dance Classes

Join us for Street Dance Classes 

⭐️ Basic Hip-Hop Moves

⭐️ Choreography

⭐️ Lots of fun 

⭐️ Suitable for all

Age 5-7   Mon 5:00pm

Age 8-11  Mon 6:00pm

Every Monday at Richard Challoner School, New Malden, KT3 5PE

Local Mums Discount
First class absolutely FREE then

Single Class - £7

Term - £25

Book your space today

Contact:
Ana Hoshuliak
Tel:  07470890569
Email: 
Londoninstadance@gmail.com
Londoninstadance.com 

Jo & Joe Pilates 
Tel: Joanna 07557322107
Email:  joannamcainsh@hotmail.com

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The Southwest Songbirds Online

Despite social distancing and the unprecedented challenges that the coronavirus pandemic faces us all with, The Southwest Songbirds (Earlsfield’s favourite ladies’ choir) have still been rehearsing for our summer concert, only now we’ve taken it online! Our repertoire offers our usual mix of music, with something for everyone, and ranges from Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda (a lovely and unusual classical piece) through to Adele’s Skyfall from the Bond film, along with another Bond favourite, Diamonds are Forever, and also includesEdward Elgar and even Billy Joel – and there’s more to come.

Our next term starts on Monday 20th April and we’ll be rehearsing using Zoom, with pre-recorded guide tracks and our musical director, Polly May, conducting us live once a week! Once we’ve all learnt the repertoire we’ll be recording ourselves singing and Polly will work her magic to pull together a virtual concert which everyone can enjoy online. Every concert we do raises money for a really good cause and this one’s no different – we’re raising money for Shelter, the homelessness charity, who help millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services, and who have experienced a sharp increase in the number of calls for help during the coronavirus crisis, from people worried about losing their jobs, their homes and keeping their family safe.

So, if you’re a soprano, second soprano or alto and interested in joining us, the more the merrier, as up to 100 people can join the 40-minute sessions allowed by the free Zoom download. The cost for the term is £50 per household, and proceeds (after costs) from this subscription will be donated to the charity.

All you need to do is…

be able to read music - sign up by Friday 17th April by emailing swsongbirds@gmail.combe able to download Zoom on a laptop or tablet (we’ll send you instructions) - be able to access Dropbox from the link we’ll send you to download the music and backing tracks

Please pass this on to anyone you think might like to join, and if you have more than one Songbird in your household, mothers / daughters / sisters / housemates are welcome to join in – subscription is per household!

The Southwest Songbirds is a friendly and fun, all-female community-based choir, in Earlsfield.

Our musical director, Polly May, set up the choir in 2013 to bring together women from South West London to sing a varied repertoire, both secular and sacred, at two concerts a year. The choir rehearses and performs at St Andrew’s Church, on the corner of Garratt Lane and Waynflete Street in Earlsfield SW18.

Our winter concerts feature seasonal and Christmassy-music and never fail to get everyone in the festive spirit! Our summer concerts are very varied and have featured modern choral favourites, songs from the musicals, pop songs, and classical choral pieces, to name but a few. We choose a different charity / good cause to support with every concert, and have raised funds for many different good causes, including Get Further, Hackney Pirates, Sound Minds, Housing for Women, Ben Thapa Foundation, Just Shelter, stem4, Gutsy Gastros, First Touch, Earlsfield Foodbank, SANE, Somerset Flood Funds, Philippines Typhoon Fund

There is no audition and, although it does help, you don’t have to be able to read music – all we really ask is that you bring your enthusiasm and commitment! Music is provided and there is a reasonable termly fee to cover expenses.

For more information, please email Polly at swsongbirds@gmail.com, and come along one Monday night to have a listen and say hello – we’d love to meet you!



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Rugbytots

Rugbytots is a fun and dynamic pre-school play programme designed to build confidence and enhance core skills for 2 - 7 year old boys and girls. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a fun and friendly introduction to rugby in a positive and encouraging environment. Let’s make it more fun!
Make your child's development more fun!
Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. 
Our motto
Our motto is simple; "make it more fun". We do this by delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement. This creates an atmosphere in the class that is totally unique and engaging for parents and children alike. 
What to expect
"Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand or sprint through Rugbytots Valley avoiding all the smoking boulders. Get ready to protect your egg, launch a missile or attack the pirates and seize the ship, all this of course, whilst trying to avoid the evil side lines!”
Find your nearest Rugbytots class here

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Pushbabies
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fitness for new mums looking to get back into shape in a fun and sociable environment with a qualified instructor (bring your baby in the buggy).
9.30-10.30am; £6 per session, £4 for members.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
wwt.org.uk

Deen City Farm
Ongoing
Check out Deen City Farm for goats, sheep, cows, pigs, alpacas, geese, ducks, chickens, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs and ferrets. Deen City Farm also do horseriding lessons – check their website for more details.
Tue-Sun, closed Mon (except Bank Holiday); 10am-4.30pm; free, donations welcome.
Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Ave, Merton Abbey SW19 2RR
Tel: 020 8543 5300
www.deencityfarm.co.uk

The Sutton\Merton Arnica Group

1st Thursday of the month 
from 7.30 – 9pm

Clovelly Homeopathy Practice, 
17 Lyveden Road, 
Colliers Wood SW17 9DT. 
We will be talking about natural ways to prevent or treat flu. So please come along if you want to learn more on how to naturally and safely support your children’s and your own health.

Mumpreneurs meet on the first Thursday of the month at The Sun Pub, North Street, Carshalton, 8pm. 
For mums in business or with an idea to start a business to come and meet, have a drink, chat, soundboard your ideas and promote yourself and meet other mums in business you may be able to support, work with. Please pass the word around, let your friends know and if you would like to come, you could contact us or just turn up!  Contact us via info@localmumsonline.com for more details.

Thames Markets
Saturdays

Kingston has a monthly Arts, Crafts & Designers market - open on the last Saturday each month from 10am-5pm. We present a mix of arts, crafts, food, fashion, jewellery, natural skin care, home furnishings & accessories and more. 
10AM to 5PM. Free entry.
Market House & Market Place, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1JS
www.thamesmarkets.com

Family Activities At Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden London SM4 5JD
The park has a network of footpaths, including many with wide smooth surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Design your own circular walk taking in the river, the water mills, the rose garden, the meadows or the wetlands.

Capoeira Workshops

Mondays and Wednesdays
ACER Capoeira runs Capoeira Workshops and Capoeira Performances for children. Capoeira is a fusion of Fitness, Acrobatics, Self-Defense, Dance and Music and encourages confidence, respect and self-discipline.
4.30pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.30pm.
St John the Baptist Church, 40-46 Cromwell Road Kingston KT2 6RN
07851 764628
www.capoeirakids.co.uk

Children’s Knitting
Fridays
Weekly afternoon knitting workshop for children. Must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
4.30-5.30pm; £10 per session.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk

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Home Spa London offers bespoke massage treatments in your home, office or event tailored to your needs and requirements. There is no need to travel for your massage, simply book an appointment and they come to you. With flexible times both week day, weekends and evening appointments are available for all treatments. Save yourself time and effort and enjoy your chosen treatment in comfort. All of the massages are bespoke and created specifically for your individual requirements. Home Spa London now also offers baby massage courses for parents. To book an appointment for yourself or someone you know or to purchase a gift voucher simply book via the website or call Home Spa London on 0203 714 8064.​


Drama Workshops

7 to 11 year olds

9.30am to 12.00pm

Tudor Library Hall 

Tudor Drive, Kingston, KT2 5QH

Make ‘em Laugh!        Make ‘em Roar!

Funny Kids Club are fun-filled drama workshops which use improvisation and stand up comedy techniques to help kids build confidence and communication skills and find their funny bones!!!

Storytelling            Improvisation          Comedy Sketches

£55 for 3 days –  £50 Early booking discount - 20% Sibling Discount

www.funnykidsclub.com

All teachers DBS checked and fully insured.

Funny Kids Club was founded by Angelica O'Reilly and Juliet Leith.  They are trained actors who have worked on stage, TV and in Film. Working together as a comedy double act they’ve performed on the comedy circuit and at comedy festivals.

Using improvisation and storytelling, we work with young people to help them to create their own material. Our techniques build confidence, inspire imagination and enable them to build stories, tell jokes and create sketches. 

Contact:
Juliet and Angelica
Funny Kids Club
Tel: 07958 491293
email: office@funnykidsclub.com
www.funnykidsclub.com

More ideas for local activities in London/Surrey and surrounding areas:

Adventure Kidz 

Allhallows beach

Allington Lock next to Kent Life

Badgers Hill Farm and Cidery 

Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England 

Bewl Water 

Bluewater nature trail

Botany Bay

Broadditch Farm Shop with events 

Buttercups Sanctuary 

Buzy bees, New Ash

Capstone Farm Country Park 

Cascades little train 

Chatham Dockyard - with Lego through the ages

Cheeky Dino, Maidstone

Chatam Ski Centre, toboggan run and inflatable donuts on the mini slope. Next to Capstone Park.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort 

Christmas Treee Farm

Cliffe pools 

Cobtree Park - next to Kentlife (large play park £1.50 parking).

Colchester Zoo 

Cyclopark

Danson Park. Play park with water play 

Dartford Central park. Mini splash play area.

Diggerland 

Dover Castle 

Dunloran Park, Tunbridge Wells 

Drusillas Park 

Eagle Heights

Eltham Palace grounds are free. 

Eynesford stream

Folkestone Lower Leas costal Park and fountains at Folkestone harbour 

Folkestone museum

Friars Aylesford

Gillingham Strand 

Godstone Farm 

Guildhall Museum in Rochester

Grain seaside 

Gravesend has the fort gardens. Chantry house museum is free, bunker tunnels are £1. Ppart of the wheels of time trail around Kent.

Greenwich Ecology Park, free with events in the holidays.

Groombridge place

Hall place

Hemsley Conservation Centre

Herne Bay - great crabbing 

Huguenot Museum 

Hobbledown Farm

Hop Farm

Howletts Wildlife Animal Park

Jeskyns Park 

Kearsney Abbey is a fab day

Kent life

Kingsdown beach 

Knockhatch adventure park 

Leeds castle

Legoland 

Little fant farm

Little Street, Maidstone

Longleat Safari Park

Loose village stream

Lower leas costal Folkestone

Lullingston country park

Maidstone museum 

Maidstone Leisure Centre - has soft play and Ice Hills. Next to Mote Park in Maidstone 

Manor park

Marsh Farm 

Millbrook garden centre - events/butterfly experience 

Milton creek country park

Minis bay

Monkeybizz, Medway

Mote park 

Old McDonalds farm (Essex)

Owletts 

Oxleas Woods is lovely

Penenden heath play area and woods

Rare breeds centre

Reindeer Centre

Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre

Riverside Park

Rochester castle

Rochester cathedral

Ruxley Manor - check out events 

Shorne woods country park 

Shrek Experience

Southwater country park. Has a mini beach, dinosaurs, kids' park etc all free

Swanley Park

Teapot Island

Temple Manor (weekends only)

Teston Park

Tilgate Park (fantastic)

Trosley Park - lots of shade 

Tyland barn - Kent wildlife trust

Union windmill cranbrook

Upnor castle 

Walmer paddling pool

Whipsnade Zoo

Wildwood

Wingham

Woburn Safari Park

Woodland trust, Bearsted.


Storytime Online
While Libraries were closed, Local Mums Online ran Storytimes Online every Wednesday. We have a catalogue of Storytimes available for children to watch anytime here

Do you have any other listings for What's On in Kingston? Would you like to write a review of somewhere you have been? Email us at info@localmumsonline.com

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