Transport for LondonCreative options for the autumn break
Your only problem will be deciding where to go. Here are some of the events to choose from next week.
The Big Draw
A month of drawing and art themed activities are taking place throughout October across London (left). There are plenty of interactive workshops and events where kids can unleash their creative sides.
www.thebigdraw.org
London Transport Museum
Budding gardeners shouldn't miss next week's events. You can construct a secret garden, make an eco-pot from recycled paper and even create a spooky spider.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk
Nearest station: Covent Garden
Cartoon Museum
There's a cartoonist in residence, with lots to make and do. And the first-floor gallery includes original artwork loaned by publications including the Beano and the Dandy.
www.cartoonmuseum.org
Nearest stations: Holborn and Tottenham Court Road
Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum
A museum dedicated to the soldiers of the Royal Artillery. The Real Weapons gallery allows the firing of (mini) cannons and youngsters can join a drill class run by a fearsome sergeant major.
www.firepower.org.uk
Nearest station: Woolwich Arsenal
Horniman Museum
There'll be craft sessions and tours around this natural history museum.
www.horniman.ac.uk
Nearest station: Forest Hill
Museum in Docklands
Events range from creating a model of a Victorian port to enjoying Caribbean music and songs and making your own drum.
www.museumindocklands.org.uk
Nearest station: West India Quay
Museum of London
Sit in on storytelling sessions, learn what it was like to live as a Roman slave or make costumes inspired by the fire of London exhibition.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Nearest stations: Barbican, St Paul's and Moorgate
Science Museum
There'll be an array of workshops to attend, and a Wallace and Gromit exhibition to explore.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Nearest station: South Kensington
If the great outdoors is more your scene, why not explore somewhere different. Here are some ideas to choose from:
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Just right for small children, creatures include talking mynah birds, otters and wide-eyed monkeys.
www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Nearest stations: Battersea Park and Sloane Square
Crystal Palace Park
Features a maze, a children's play area and a café as well as the famous concrete Victorian dinosaurs and enough open space to tire out the liveliest kids.
www.crystalpalacepark.org
Nearest station: Crystal Palace
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
With its pirate ship, play sculptures and facilities, it also has equipment that's suitable for children with special needs.
www.royalparks.org.uk/parks
Nearest stations: High Street Kensington
Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve
This secluded natural habitat is home to several species of wildlife, including bats.
www.chiswickw4.com
Nearest station: Chiswick Park
