🦊 Just checking in..

Morning, London! Happy Thursday. Morning, London! Happy Thursday. I’m on the road this week with very limited signal, clinging to the faint Wi-Fi beam of a passing star, but I still managed to beam out a Scoop.

Thanks for all the lovely messages about last week’s 40th edition. Very chuffed. Suns seem to be shining back home, and I imagine most of you are juggling summer camps, visiting family, or just trying to remember what day it is.

This week’s a light version, but all the usual sections will be back next week, in full London glory.

Let’s get into it.

. LONDON SNIPPETS .
Bits that caught our eye

The editor-in-chief of the news snippets (that’s me) is out this week, and the intern isn’t quite funny enough to take the wheel. So rather than risk it, we’re skipping straight to the What’s On section. Normal service resumes next week.

. CASUAL EINSTEIN .
2 for 1: Wow your kid, and outsmart the other parents

Fun Fact: Humans are the only animals with chins. 🧔🦴 Other creatures have jaws, sure, but that little bump of bone below your mouth? Purely human. Scientists still aren’t sure why we have them. Possibly chewing. Possibly flirting. Possibly both.

London Fact: The London Eye moves so slowly it doesn’t legally count as a ride. 🎡 At 0.9 km/h, it turns just fast enough to enjoy the view and slow enough that you can walk on and off without stopping. It’s London’s smoothest queue.

. TIME TRAVEL .
Would You Survive the Swap?

Last week we asked: What would be harder? a modern-day person adapting to medieval life or a medieval peasant trying to survive modern life?

It was close, but 58.7% think we’d have the tougher time going back. Apparently the lack of antibiotics, running water and Pret is a dealbreaker.

Thanks to everyone who voted and argued passionately about oat milk versus chamber pots. Next time you get together with a bunch of school parents, ask this around and ignite some discussion. It gets weird quickly.

. EVENTS SCOOP .
What’s on this week?

🎸The Strings Club @ Various locations
Date & Loc: Jul & Aug, across London
Five-star rated holiday camps. Packed with music, creativity, and proper screen-free fun. Use code TLS25 for a discount on your first camp!
Age: 4-11yo | Info

🌱 Feeding Tomorrow @ Science Museum
Date & Loc: Jul 24 onwards, South Kensington
A new free exhibition all about the future of food, how it’s grown, made, cooked and eaten, and how science is helping make it more sustainable for the planet.
Age: 7+ | Price: no cost | Info

🚇 Transport Explorers: Live Show @ London Transport Museum
Date & Loc: Jul 24–25, Covent Garden
A high-energy, interactive theatre show for curious kids who love things that go. Expect laughter, learning and loads of transport-themed fun.
Age: 7+ | Price: from £12 | Info

⚓ Summer at the Docks @ Museum of London Docklands
Date & Loc: Jul 24 - Aug 31, Canary Wharf
Dig, dance and discover London’s layered history with hands-on archaeology, live shows, Caribbean dance parties, and chilled creative workshops. Big energy or slow vibes, pick your adventure.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🖼️ Young Artists’ Summer Show @ Royal Academy of Arts
Date & Loc: Jul 24 - Aug 10, Mayfair
From vampire dogs to wizard frogs, this free exhibition showcases imaginative works by young artists aged 4–18 from across the UK. Big talent, small creators.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🧠 Sensory Friendly @ Young V&A
Date & Loc: Jul 25, Bethnal Green
Free, sensory-friendly workshops designed for neurodiverse children and their families. Get creative, hands-on and have fun in a relaxed setting.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost | Info

🎈 The Triumph of Art @ Trafalgar Square
Date & Loc: Jul 26, Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery throws a big, free birthday bash in the square, with live music, art workshops, inflatables, and a parade led by a giant Bacchanalian goddess.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎨 Play Make Do @ Southbank Centre
Date & Loc: Jul 28 - Aug 16, Southbank
A summer-long festival of family fun with everything from kite-making and salsa to storytelling, circus workshops, Tai Chi and play zones. Big vibes. Big imagination.
Age: Everyone | Price: some free, some paid | Info

🌀 DreamState @ Shoreditch Town Hall
Date & Loc: Jul 28 - Aug 2, Shoreditch
Eight surreal rooms, interactive quests, and a touch of neon leopard? This imaginative, all-ages walk-through experience by Ministry of Stories is packed with creativity and surprises. Free but booking essential (and mostly sold out).
Age: Everyone | Price: some free, some paid | Info

📖 Ancient India Storytelling @ British Museum
Date & Loc: Wednesdays in August, Bloomsbury
Join storyteller Debbie Guneratne for tales of trials, rivers of milk and sacred creatures, inspired by the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition. A vivid, sensory journey through myth and history.
Age: 6+ | Price: no cost | Info

🐰 The Peter Rabbit Adventure @ Hampton Court Palace
Date & Loc: Jul 25-Sep 7, Hampton Court
Hop, skip and puzzle your way through the palace gardens with Peter Rabbit and friends. Expect riddles, trails, hands-on nature fun and a chance to meet Peter himself. Entry includes the Maze and Magic Garden.
Age: Everyone | Price: incl w/ admission | Info

🎭 Tate Play: Thunder, Crackle and Magic @ Tate Modern
Date & Loc: Ongoing until Aug 25 , South Bank
Step into three wildly theatrical sets in the Turbine Hall, packed with dragons, puppets, and playful chaos. Costumes on, imagination in overdrive, it’s part stage, part playground, all magic.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎶 Gardens of our Imagination @ British Library
Date & Loc: Jul 25, King’s Cross
Young performers from the Venus Blazing Music Trust share original poetry, songs and monologues inspired by Unearthed: The Power of Gardening.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🛡️ Saturday Knight Live @ Wallace Collection
Date & Loc: Jul 26, Marylebone
Meet real-life knights, try on armour, and create your own paper paladin in this hands-on medieval afternoon with live demos and creative fun.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost | Info

🐐 Family Farm Day @ St Paul’s Church
Date & Loc: Jul 28, Covent Garden
Meet sheep, goats and more as Vauxhall City Farm pops up in the heart of town for a one-day animal takeover. Furry friends, friendly handlers and a charmingly odd city day out.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎁 Spot’s Birthday Party @ Pentland Theatre
Date & Loc: Jul 29-31, North Finchley
Everyone’s favourite pup is throwing a party — and you’re invited! Join Spot for games, songs and birthday surprises in this gentle, toddler-friendly show.
Age: 2+ | Price: from £14 | Info

🦋 Llama Library storytelling and crafts @ Horniman Gardens
Date & Loc: Jul 30, Lewisham
Meet the author and illustrator behind the laugh-out-loud Llama Library, then get crafty and make your own cheeky llama to take home.
Age: 4-8yo | Price: £7.50 | Info

🦆 The Rubber Duck Race @ Merchant Square
Date & Loc: Jul 30, Paddington
Hundreds of rubber ducks, one canal, and a whole lot of cheering. This wacky lunchtime race raises funds for COSMIC and is guaranteed to quack you up.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

👑 Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain @ Apollo Theatre
Date & Loc: Jul 31, West End
Plagues, power struggles and party Queen Victoria, all the nastiest, funniest bits of British history come to life in this fast-paced family show. Expect gore, giggles and guaranteed chaos.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £22 | Info

🚴 Summer Cycle at Kew @ Kew Gardens
Date & Loc: Aug 7, Kew
Pedal through Kew after hours on traffic-free trails with live music, guided tours, summer snacks, and a scavenger hunt. Bring your own bike or hire one on-site.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £24 | Info

👻 The Baddies @ Cadogan Hall
Date & Loc: Aug 1-24, Chelsea
The witch, the ghost and the troll are back to cause chaos in this spooky, silly stage version of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s tale. Will they succeed in scaring the girl, or get out-baddied themselves?
Age: 3+ | Price: from £23 | Info

🧱 The Play Pavilion @ Hyde Park
Date & Loc: Ongoing until August, Hyde Park
An immersive LEGO powered world where kids (and grown-ups) can build, explore and let imaginations run wild. Part art, part playground.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🌍 Our Story with David Attenborough @ Natural History Museum
Date & Loc: Ongoing, South Kensington
Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £20 | Info

🦖 Jurassic World: The Experience @ Battersea
Date & Loc: Ongoing, Battersea
Step through the iconic gates and explore 10 immersive zones from the blockbuster dino franchise.
Age: 3+ | Price: from £25 | Info

🦖 Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs @ Lightroom
Date & Loc: Ongoing, King’s Cross
Join Damian Lewis for a jaw-dropping immersive journey through dinosaur history, from towering titans to their present-day echoes. Big screens, big roars, and even bigger questions.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £15 | Info

🎭 Krafty the Urban Fox @ Little Angel Theatre
Date & Loc: Ongoing, Islington
Follow a curious fox on a magical night-time city adventure.
Age: 2-5yo | Price: from £13 | Info

📚 Story Explorers: Imaginary Worlds @ British Library
Date & Loc: Ongoing, King’s Cross
Sold out for July, but August has slots. Expect books, sounds, odd creatures, and a furry octopus.
Age: 2-9yo | Price: no cost (book req) | Info

🐯 The Tiger Who Came to Tea @ Theatre Royal Haymarket
Date & Loc: Ongoing, West End
The doorbell rings... and in walks a giant, tea-guzzling tiger. Packed with magic, singalongs and teatime chaos, this beloved family show is back for its 11th West End summer season.
Age: 3+ | Price: from £10 | Info

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