S
ummer in the City is your guide to a range of activities for children, young people and their families over the holiday.
In this guide you’ll see some of the highlights taking place in Westminster. Most of the activities are suitable for people with a disability and most are open to residents of both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, but please always check with organisers. You can find all the listings taking place over the summer at mysummerinthecity.org.uk for children, families & young people www.mysummerinthecity.org.uk
In Westminster, we also have the City Save card which offers even more discounts to families so visit citysave.westminster.gov.uk for more information. There is loads to see and do and this summer is no different. If you are taking part in any activities, share your pictures with us by using the hashtag #mysitc. Guide to events Location Nearest station Age range
Young people with disabilities
Family events
Booking required No booking required
Play
Art, media and culture
Sports and leisure
Youth
Additional costs If you are aged 13–16 and want a career in the creative industries, register now to access some of the great experiences available on your doorstep. Find out more at westminster.gov.uk/citylions
Email Website
To find out more about this event and similar events go to
www.mysummerinthecity.org.uk
SENsational Summer Fun
SENsational Tutors Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 August The SENsationally Fun Summer Camp is an action packed 4 days aimed to transition children back into the expectations of school life. Children receive targeted support from a team of qualified teachers and learning and behaviour specialists to improve their academic ability and develop their social skills through play, creative projects and physical activities. Special provisions will be made for children with specific and additional educational needs/learning disabilities.
Get on your bike and discover London Prudential RideLondon Saturday 28 July 10am - 4pm
Paddington Recreation Ground Maida Vale, W9 1PF Maida Vale
5 -11 years old
director@sensationaltutors.co.uk www.sensationaltutors.co.uk
Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle is an eight-mile traffic-free circuit on closed roads through central London and passing some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Everyone is welcome, no matter their age or ability, and participation is free of charge. The event runs between 10am - 4pm.
Borough-wide – you can enter at any point Borough-wide – you can enter at any point All ages
helpdesk@londonmarathonevents.co.uk www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/events/ freecycle/rider-info/
Ride the waves of #MyWestminster Westminster Boating Base Sunday 12 August 10am - 4pm
A day of FREE water sports using kayaks, sailing dinghies and powerboats including land activities such as a bouncy castle and QPR football coaches. Refreshments will be provided.
The Screen Community and Urban Screen Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 August Saturdays 1, 8, & 15 September 11am 5pm Learn how to create stories, write scripts, direct and shoot films from Paddington Academy, Marylands Road, W9 2DR
Westminster Boating Base SW1V 3JY
Warwick Avenue or Maida Vale
Pimlico
kate.herron@thescreen.biz
8+
enquiries@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk ref: 336_1tp
Calling all budding filmmakers
15+
www.TheScreenCommunity.com
Are you up for the challenge?
The circus is coming to town
Head to your local library and take on the summer reading challenge! You’re invited to read six library books over the holiday and collect stickers and rewards. Complete the challenge and you’ll receive a special mischief makers certificate and medal!
Join in the fun at the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London this summer! Somerset House and Somerset Housebased visual theatre producers Crying Out Loud will showcase outdoor performances - from experimental hip hop theatre collective Far From The Norm, hoola hoop acrobat and twelve times Guinness World Record holder Marawa the Amazing and the Majorettes, and juggling maestros Gandini Juggling with live brass music from French circus company Circa Tsuica.
The Reading Agency and Libraries Throughout the summer holiday
Your local library
Borough-wide
Under 14
Somerset House Trust Saturday 28 July - Sunday 29 July Saturday 4 August - Sunday 5 August
hskinner1@westminster.gov.uk
Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Temple
All ages
visitor@somersethouse.org.uk www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/circus-sampler
Football Mash Up! QPR Trust Every Saturday 1pm - 3pm
Fun female football sessions every Saturday at Paddington Recreation Ground. Suitable for all abilities. Astro-turf pitch 1, Paddington Recreation Ground, Carlton Vale entrance, W9 Maida Vale
11 - 20 years old
charlotte.edwards@qpr.co.uk www.qpr.co.uk/community/about-us/
Join our club!
QPG Community & Sports Hub From Monday 23 July throughout the summer, 10am - 3pm A free holiday club offering a range of activities for children and young people including sports, trips and indoor cookery sessions throughout summer. QPG Community Hub, 254 Kilburn Lane, W10 4BA Queen’s Park info@qpghub.com
5 - 18 years old www.qpghub.com
Sunset Safari
Royal Parks Foundation Friday 24 August, 7pm – 9.30pm Enjoy an evening with the family, cooking campfire snacks while learning about Hyde Park’s nocturnal animals – from bats, to owls to the curious fox – as we listen for their secret calls. The LookOut Discovery Centre Hyde Park, W2 2UH Marble Arch
All ages
£15
lmcmahon@royalparks.org.uk www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/upcoming-events/ sunset-safari
Get creative with some special guests
Give back to this holiday
A jam-packed schedule of activities to get involved with some very special guests. Learn how to create your own beats with an industry producer, curate your own radio show or choreograph your own musical performance with famous choreographer to the stars, Lynne Page. Whether you are interested in trips, cooking, sports, arts, fashion or dance, there will be something for everyone. Hot lunches included on a first come first served basis.
The Epic Summer Volunteer Programme returns giving you the chance to build confidence, gain new skills and make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
The Avenues Youth Project Monday 23 July - Friday 24 August 10am - 4pm
The Avenues Youth Project London, W10 4RS Westbourne Park 8 - 17 years old and Queens Park carola@avenues.org.uk
www.avenues.org.uk
Summer Bonanza
St Andrew’s Club Monday 23 July - Friday 17 August 3.30pm - 8.30pm Come join in with lots of fun activities, amazing trips, great food and the chance to make new friends and learn new skills. Alec Wizard House 12 Old Pye Street, London SW1P 2DG 50p each day (trips extra, but subsidised) St James’s Park
9+
Epic CIC Monday 23 July - Friday 17 August 10am - 4pm
Borough-wide
Borough-wide
16-19 years old and up to 25 for those with LLDD jason.flavien@epiccic.org.uk www.epiccic.org.uk/volunteering-and-mentoring
Groove ‘n’ Play
RCM Sparks, Royal College of Music Saturday 4 August 10.30am - 2.30pm Take part as a family and play in a band for the day! The day will explore the ukulele, guitar, recorder, percussion and singing voices with fun and funky music, including a brilliant rap, from the Groove ‘n’ Play series by composer Sally Greaves. Spaces are limited. Please book in advance. Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS South Kensington 4+ and Gloucester Road
Booking call 020 7591 4314
Info@standrewsclub.com
£30 for one adult and one child, £10 for additional family tickets. Free access places also available subject to eligibility
www.standrewsclub.com
sparks@rcm.ac.uk
Royal Institution Summer Schools
The Royal Institution Monday 23 July – Friday 31 August Experience a range of workshops inside the Royal Institution building where many famous scientists have made discoveries that shape our lives today. The Royal Institution of Great Britain 21 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS Green Park
7- 18 years old
Various, from £30
summerschools@ri.ac.uk
www.rigb.org/families/summer-schools
www.rcm.ac.uk/sparks/
Fun activities to enjoy with friends Beethoven Centre
Where else can you take part in fun sports activities, arts and crafts, be part of a film club, or test your moves in street dance lessons? The Summer Camp at the Beethoven Centre. Comfortable clothing and trainers should be worn and don’t forget to bring your lunch. Beethoven Centre Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL All Green Park ages beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk
Booking call 020 8825 1067
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E WALK CHEYN ROYAL HOSPIT CH E SOUTH GROUNAL L S EA DS RIVE E MB R T ANK HAM M EN T ES
City of Westminster
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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Prudential RideLondon – borough wide
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Maxwell Space, 4 Maxilla Walk London W10 6NQ
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SENsational Tutors, Paddington Recreation Ground, Maida Vale, W9 1PF
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Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground, Dalgarno Gardens, W10 5LL
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Westminster Boating Base, SW1V 3JY
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The Mosaic Rooms 226 Cromwell Road SW5 0SW, followed by Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road W14 8LZ
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The LookOut Discovery Centre, Hyde Park, W2 2UH
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The Curve Community Centre, 10 Bard Road, North Kensington, London W10 6TP
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Summer Reading Challenge – borough wide
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Astro-turf pitch 1, Paddington Recreation Ground, Carlton Vale entrance, W9
Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BQ
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Emslie Hornimans Pleasance Park, Bosworth Road, W10 5EG
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Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
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Wiltshire Close Estate, Rosemoor Street, SW3 2NS
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QPG Community Hub, 254 Kilburn Lane, W10 4BA
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The Nature Park, Locations include Blossom Dale (Darfield Road), The Nature Park, The Crows Nest Gallery
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Paddington Academy, Marylands Road, W9 2DR
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The ClementJames Centre, 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQ
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The Avenues Youth Project, W10 4RS
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Golborne Centre 2A Wornington Road, W10 5QW
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Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG
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The Playhut Elkstone Rd W10 5NT
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The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS
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Canalside Centre, Canal Close, London W10 5AY
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Kensington Leisure Centre, Silchester Road, W10 6EX
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Epic CIC, Borough wide
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Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd W10 6RP
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Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS
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W10 Gym, 202-208 Kensal Road, W10 5BN
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Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL
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The Hut 202, Wornington Road W10 5RE