Forest Hill gives families a choice between a museum-and-gardens outing and a smaller stop on Dartmouth Road. At the Horniman, explore musical instruments and world cultures, book the Aquarium or Butterfly House, or make time for the wildlife-themed Kusuma playground. Forest Hill Library offers songs, movement and storybook crafts, while Forest Hill Pools has family swims, a learner pool and children’s lessons. Choose one main activity and check its current access and booking information before adding a second stop.
Forest Hill gives families a choice between a museum-and-gardens outing and a smaller stop on Dartmouth Road. At the Horniman, explore musical instruments and world cultures, book the Aquarium or Butterfly House, or make time for the wildlife-themed Kusuma playground. Forest Hill Library offers songs, movement and storybook crafts, while Forest Hill Pools has family swims, a learner pool and children’s lessons. Choose one main activity and check its current access and booking information before adding a second stop.
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
Storyteller Emily shares the Octonauts’ adventure to Great Reef City before children make their own colourful coral reef relief with recyclable paper-based materials. Discover how reefs support marine life and learn about coral bleaching.
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Share a lively singing and rhyme session with your under-five at Forest Hill Library.
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
Storyteller Emily shares the Octonauts’ adventure to Great Reef City before children make their own colourful coral reef relief with recyclable paper-based materials. Discover how reefs support marine life and learn about coral bleaching.
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Babies and toddlers join their parents and carers for songs, rhymes and movement at Forest Hill Library.
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Enjoy a beautifully illustrated storybook with Ms Carry, then make something creative with crayons, colourful paper, glue sticks and pens. This monthly library activity combines listening, storytelling and hands-on arts and crafts.
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Horniman.ac.uk
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ · Forest Hill
3+ years
Make collection-inspired crafts with museum volunteers, from nature creations to printed artwork.
Horniman.ac.uk
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ · Forest Hill
4–7 years
Hear an Octonauts story, then build a colourful three-dimensional coral reef from recycled paper.
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Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ · Forest Hill
Under 5 years
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Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ · Forest Hill
All ages
Listen to a storybook, then get creative with a simple arts-and-crafts activity.
Horniman.ac.uk
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ · Forest Hill
Families and children
Horniman.ac.uk
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ · Forest Hill
2+ years
Captain a submarine, explore kelp forests and meet a giant squid in a hands-on underwater exhibition.
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Forest Hill
Browse books, share songs and stories, or settle into a quiet reading spot at this community library.
Library entry free; some services and activities charged
Forest Hill
Choose a family swim or swimming lesson in a 25-metre pool and separate learner pool.
Forest Hill
Discover coral reefs, jellyfish, frogs and fish from aquatic habitats around the world.
Adult £6.50; child 3–16 £3.50; under 3 free
Forest Hill
Walk among free-flying tropical butterflies and discover their life cycles.
Adult £9.90; child 3–16 £6.50; under 3 free
Forest Hill
Explore world cultures and musical instruments, then head into the gardens for nature-themed play.
Museum and Gardens free; some attractions and events charged separately
Forest Hill
Climb, balance, build dens and explore a wildlife-themed playground for ages 0–11.
0–11 years · Free; festival access restrictions apply
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Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2HZ
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
Plan a Forest Hill family outing with the Horniman’s museum, nature playground and ticketed attractions, plus library songs and stories and swimming on Dartmouth Road.