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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.