Family Festival: Ocean October
26 October – 1 November 2026 · South Kensington
About this event
A half-term festival of family activities inspired by prehistoric oceans, with dinosaur shows, specimen encounters, science tours, crafts and volunteer-led discovery sessions for a range of ages.
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