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Family fun and events

Summer sees a whole range of fun and interesting activities for young people. Come and join in.
Drop in activities will be taking place all over the borough.

Under the stars
Live music in the park featuring swing, soca, country and western, Asian popular and classical music from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with a fireworks finale. From 31 August to 3 September.

Newham City Farm

Get up close to friendly farmyard animals, including rare breeds. Experience a little bit of the countryside at this great family venue. Tuesday to Sunday (and bank holiday Mondays). 10am-5pm.

West Ham Park

A whole raft of free summer fun in one of Newham's most popular parks. Activities include

  • Children's enternatinment on the bandstand - 24 July to 1 September (every Monday and Friday), 3pm and 4pm.
  • Bouncy castle - Wednesdays 26 July - 30 August, 12 noon - 5pm
  • Cricket coaching clinic - Thursday 27 July-Friday 28 July, 9.30am - 4pm. 8-16yrs.
  • Concerts - Free concerts in the park, 3-5pm for three Sundays over summer.
    • 30 July, East London Brass - traditional sounds
    • 13 August, Phase 5 Steel Band - Caribbean sounds
    • 27 August, Simply Lall, Bollywood and Bhangra

North Woolwich Old Station Museum

Fabulous family fun at the museum. Free admission and loads to do. Open everyday throughout the holidays. Activities are for 5-12 year olds; under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Monday 24 July - Wednesday 30 August. 1-5pm. Activities include:

  • Paper marbling . Wednesday 26 July, 1-4pm.
  • Summer flowers. Wednesday 2 August, 1-4pm.
  • Fridge magnets. Wednesday 9 August, 1-4pm.
  • Thunderclaps. Wednesday 16 August, 1-4pm.
  • Railyway diorama. Wednesday 23 August.

City of London Cemetery open day

City of London Cemetery celebrates 150 years since it first opened. Enjoy a tour, exhibition and meet the staff. Sunday 13 August, 10am-4pm.

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