London is probably the best city in the world in terms of activities for families and children including lots of free activities and events. We list here lots of initiatives that we believe London Mums and their children from babies to teenagers would enjoy especially at the most entertaining places such as the Science Museum, The V&A, Kew Gardens, Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Richmond Park, Greenwich, West End shows, the London Eye, the London Aquarium, Kingston upon Thames, Chelsea, SouthBank and so much more.
Things to do in London in May
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- Published on Friday, 03 May 2024 11:10
- Last Updated on 03 May 2024
- Monica Costa
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With two bank holiday weekends and half term holidays just around the corner, London is buzzing with excitement. Despite the rainy Spring weather, there’s so much to explore and enjoy in our vibrant city that you may feel like you’re caught in a hamster wheel. But fear not, because we’ve got you covered with a round-up of the latest happenings and exclusive offers just for you!
Last month was mega busy for us at London Mums magazine! From exclusive interviews with rising stars to insightful articles on health and family life, we’ve been busy bringing you the latest and greatest.

Photo by Elina Fairytale
Fun & Culture Family Activities
British Museum Legion exhibition: March into history – Revealing the secrets of Rome’s Army
British Museum exhibition: Michelangelo -The Last Decades (2 May 2024 – 28 Jul 2024)
Art exhibition review: Expressionists – Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider at Tate Modern
Movies to Watch
Film review: Challengers by Luca Guadagnino
IF – From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination
Eating Out in London
Dining and dancing: London Mums visit Sound Cafe at The Cumberland
Fabulous VIP interviews
Music chat! The Zombies – 60 Years Strong: The Rock ‘n Roll Resurgence
Finding strength in smiles: A conversation with Paola Cortellesi on laughter and women’s empowerment
Music chat! Rocco Hunt raps London – A musical triumph in the heart of the Capital!
Interview! Tom Ball: Rising to fame through music while battling Type 1 Diabetes
Exclusive! Rock star interview! Toby Lee: The next guitar legend in the making
Chillax and Health Tips
How to relax ahead of a family holiday with the kids
Finding balance: Managing stress in modern life
Breaking Free: My journey to conquering my fear of snakes with therapist Christopher Paul Jones
Dental health – Wonky teeth causing confidence crisis amongst UK kids
Prioritising eye health: A personal journey and review
Boosting early childhood development – Innovative sensory activities for home and classroom
Dove’s Global Beauty report: Key takeaways
Exclusive Offers for London Mums
Don’t miss out on special deals from Hippychick and Mill Hill.
Book of the week: Lost in information by Astrid Iverslien – A must-read for children, teenagers and parents
Travel Ideas
Discovering Saint-Cyprien: A family-friendly escape on the Vermilion Coast
Snack Ideas
Organix launches Wavy Apple Snackers to bring fruity fuel to lunchboxes
Stay tuned for more exciting content and exclusive offers from London Mums!

Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums