Dated event / Leytonstone
Albert and the Long Night — Ian Brown storytime
Meet Ian Brown for a spooky Albert the tortoise story, with storytelling props and colouring.
- Who it’s for
- Children with an accompanying adult
- Price
- Free event
- Where
- Church Lane, Leytonstone, London E11 1HG
- When
- to
London local time.
About this outing
Hear local author Ian Brown read Albert and the Long Night, inspired by a real Highams Park tortoise. Expect storytelling, fun props, colouring and encounters in the story with bats, owls and other animals of the night. Fancy dress is welcome but optional. This free event takes place at Leytonstone Library from 4pm to 4.30pm on 4 November. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Planning your visit
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
- Fancy dress is optional.
- Book free tickets through the organiser. Ticket sales close at 4pm on 4 November 2026.
Booking and details
Source checked 24 October 2026 at 08:35.
Other sources
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