Rhyme Time at Forest Hill Library
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Share a lively singing and rhyme session with your under-five at Forest Hill Library.
Things to do with kids in Forest Hill
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.
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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.
Events
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Tuesday 3 Nov
Thursday 5 Nov
Baby Bounce at Forest Hill Library
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
Babies and toddlers join their parents and carers for songs, rhymes and movement at Forest Hill Library.
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Family Craft Saturdays at the Horniman
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.
Octonauts Storytelling and Craft
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.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsBaby & toddler play
Baby Bounce at Forest Hill Library
Calicolibraries.com
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ · Forest Hill
Under 5 years
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Ms Carry’s Story Time for Children
Calicolibraries.com
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.
Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman
Horniman.ac.uk
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ · Forest Hill
Families and children
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures
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.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Forest Hill Library
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 Pools
Forest Hill
Choose a family swim or swimming lesson in a 25-metre pool and separate learner pool.
Horniman Aquarium
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
Horniman Butterfly House
Forest Hill
Walk among free-flying tropical butterflies and discover their life cycles.
Adult £9.90; child 3–16 £6.50; under 3 free
Horniman Museum and Gardens
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
Kusuma Nature Play Area
Forest Hill
Climb, balance, build dens and explore a wildlife-themed playground for ages 0–11.
0–11 years · Free; festival access restrictions apply
Addresses for your route
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- Forest Hill Library
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ
- Forest Hill Pools
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2HZ
- Horniman Aquarium
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
- Horniman Butterfly House
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
- Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
- Kusuma Nature Play Area
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
Guides & inspiration
Forest Hill with children: museum discoveries, nature play, stories and swimming
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.