Attractions

Wicked at 19: A celebration of one of London’s greatest musicals

On Saturday 27 September 2025, the Apollo Victoria Theatre glittered emerald green to mark a remarkable milestone: 19 years of Wicked in the West End. After nearly two decades and over 13 million London theatregoers, this beloved show remains one of the capital’s most dazzling and enduring productions – and after seeing it five times myself, I can confirm that its magic never…
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Attraction review: The Traitors: Live Experience

London Mums Magazine was recently invited to try The Traitors:Live Experience in Covent Garden, and as someone who isn’t usually a reality TV fan, I’ll admit I was a little sceptical at first. I’d seen the hype on TV and heard family and friends rave about it, so I finally gave in – and I’m glad I did. From the very first episode I watched, I was hooked. The format – full of…
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Great Indoors

Beyond Burma & Victorian Myths: A hidden gem at the National Army Museum

Today (15th September 2025), contributors from London Mums Magazine were invited to the National Army Museum in Chelsea to explore two remarkable exhibitions: Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies; Myths and Realities. Tucked away on Royal Hospital Road, just a short stroll from the Chelsea Embankment, the National Army Museum is a true hidden gem. Opened in 1960 and beautifully refurbished in 2017, the…
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Imagine Lennon show brings John’s magic back to London this October

This autumn, Londoners are in for a very special night of music and memories as Imagine Lennon comes to Boisdale, Canary Wharf, on Saturday 11 October 2025. This brand-new production celebrates the life and songs of John Lennon with a performance that is as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. Fronting the show is the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly, hailed as the greatest John Lennon in the…
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Dragonfly Magic at WWT London (Until 22 Sept!)

If you’re running out of ways to keep the kids entertained before term-time routines fully kick in, there’s still one magical adventure waiting for families in London: the Dragonfly Festival at WWT London Wetland Centre. Running until 22 September 2025, this first-ever celebration of dragonflies has already captured imaginations — and there’s still time to be part of it. A Summer of…
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Activities

Make your London trip exciting with family Paintball battles

Planning a family trip to London doesn’t have to revolve around the usual tourist attractions. While the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace certainly have their charm, why not add some adrenaline-pumping action to your itinerary? Family paintball battles offer an exhilarating way to bond, compete, and create unforgettable memories in one of the world’s greatest cities. Why Choose…
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Attraction review: The Legend Of The Titanic - The Immersive Experience

London Mums’ contributor Lindsay Ancock recently visited The Legend Of The Titanic – The Immersive Experience with her grand-children and sent us this letter afterwards. “As a London mum – and the granddaughter of one of the Titanic’s survivors – I didn’t expect this exhibition to touch me quite so deeply. I thought I knew the story well, but as soon as I stepped into The…
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Hasbro Hub Piccadilly: A nostalgic toy adventure for families

This summer, right under the glowing billboards of Piccadilly Circus, a little slice of toy history has popped up for just six weeks. The Hasbro Hub is smaller and calmer than the big flagship toy stores London is famous for, which — if you’re anything like me — can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. This one feels more like a curated treasure chest. Perfect for a family day out in the last…
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“Signed, Sealed, Delivered – For Good” - Stevie Wonder’s BST Hyde Park finale brings the Summer of Love back to London

In the twelve years I’ve been covering BST Hyde Park concerts, from the Rolling Stones, Duran Duran and Sabrina Carpenter, I’ve never seen the park this full, this charged, or this unified in joy as I did on Saturday 12 July 2025, when Stevie Wonder, at 79, took to the stage for what is believed to be his final UK tour date. Families sprawled out on parched yellow grass, teenagers wearing…
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Gig review: Yusuf / Cat Stevens at BST Hyde Park – A soul-stirring homecoming of peace, music and memory

There are concerts that entertain. And then there are moments likethis — concerts that reach inside your soul, stir up your past, and remind you of why music even matters in the first place. Yesterday atBST Hyde Park, amidst one of London’s hottest days on record, something truly magical happened:Yusuf / Cat Stevenstook to the stage, and for 60 glorious, transcendent…
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