Brexit this, Brexit that; it’s relentless.Thankfully, London always offers up diversions and this weekend’s no exception.
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Grab the little ones and learn all about the amazing roles animals have played for centuries in the military at this FREE session at the National Army Museum.
Best of all tots will also be able to get up close to horses and ponies. The British Sign Language-led family programme is perfect for deaf and hearing families. It’s all part of Disabled Access Day.
Sat 16th March, sessions at 11am & 1pm: BSL-led family storytelling
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HT
FREE – Best book and for all other info click here
This is a fun one for the green-fingered brigade; the eye-catching Barbican Conservatory is opening its doors to Londoners this weekend.
The giant greenhouse – the second biggest of its kind in the capital – houses dozens of tropical plants, trees and fauna. And it’ll be piping hot too so your can get your sweat on!
Sun 17th March, 12pm – 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm): Barbican Conservatory
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
FREE – just show up. For more info click here
Get set for handmade jewellery, beautifully made gifts, homewares and loads more at the FREE Spring Makers Market.
The two day event will feature dozens of local traders selling all sorts including stationery, art, kids toys and clothes. There’s even Skint friendly drop in workshops peppered across the weekend including Make a pom-pom keyring.
Hot drinks and cakes will be available too for when you get parched
Sat 16th/Sun 17th March, 11pm – 5pm each day: Spring Makers Market
Ecology Pavilion, Mile End Park (off Grove Road), E3 5TW
FREE – for more info click here
We couldn’t let this weekend pass without doffing our hats to the wondrous St Patrick’s Day Festival in Trafalgar Square.
Sunday’s fun filled festival in Trafalgar Square caps off a fab weekend celebrating the Irish patron saint. Look out for traditional Gaelic dress, Irish street food, kids’ activities and the odd bit of Riverdance, we imagine. Cheers!
Sunday 17th March 12pm – 6pm: London St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
FREE – just show up. For more info click here
Need more inspiration?
Take a look at this new Chinese communist art display
Check out the FREE illuminated musical seesaws in King’s X
Visit the new FREE Tracey Emin exhibition, A Fortnight of Tears
A new LEGO exhibition will keep little (and big kids) entertained
