To celebrate the Highgate Heritage Weekend we have a wide range of free history themed children’s activities including:
- Dress up with your parents as one of the colourful characters in Lauderdale House’s history
- Pretend to be royal – take a photo behind our cut out of King Charles II, Nell Gwynn and their baby
- Explore our ‘artefacts’ box – a selection of curious household objects from the past. Guess what they are; what they were used for and how old they might be!
- Go around the House with our family trail
We also have the Arts Award Discover Trail -Free but £6 if you wish to apply for a certificate (latest start 3.30pm).
If you’re arty, love Lauderdale House and aged 6 to 11 you could receive an Arts Award!
This is an opportunity to go around as a family with our Arts Award Trail looking at the House and gardens in a new light, drawing pictures and making observations. It will take about an hour to complete. Children can do it just for fun or if you’d like recognition of all your hard work you can hand it in with the £6 fee and we will send it off and Arts Award so the child receives a certificate to say s/he has completed the first stage in a series of awards recognising their interest in the arts.
Curious about Highgate, its origins, stories, green spaces and buildings? Come in and talk to people who have an interest in and passion for local history. There will be representatives and stalls from the Roman Kilns in Highgate Woods, Camden Tour Guides, HLSI, Lady Gould’s Charity, Highgate School Museum, Friends of Kenwood, Highgate Horticultural Society, Friends of Hornsey Church Tower, Friends of Highgate Library Shepherds Hill, Highgate Society and lots of information about Lauderdale House.
Lauderdale House experts Nick Peacey and Peter Barber OBE join forces with our Heritage Education Officer Maddy Gilliam to share new discoveries about our fascinating former residents.
Friends of the Highgate Roman Kiln – Michael Hammerson and Nick Peacey – will tell you about its remarkable discovery in 1969 in Highgate Woods, how it was lifted out of the ground and divided for safekeeping at Bruce Castle Museum and the hut in Highgate Woods; and their mission to reunite it in its original location. Find out also how local people have tried to recreate the way it worked.
Stay on after for refreshments before the next talk.
Former General Manager of Ham House where Lord Lauderdale made his home when he married its owner Elizabeth Tollemache 2nd Countess of Dysart after the death of his wife and he left Lauderdale House. She will talk about Lauderdale, Elizabeth and Ham House – and Lauderdale’s music.
To celebrate the Highgate Heritage Weekend we have a wide range of free history themed children’s activities including:
- Dress up with your parents as one of the colourful characters in Lauderdale House’s history
- Pretend to be royal – take a photo behind our cut out of King Charles II, Nell Gwynn and their baby
- Explore our ‘artefacts’ box – a selection of curious household objects from the past. Guess what they are; what they were used for and how old they might be!
- Go around the House with our family trail
We also have the Arts Award Discover Trail -Free but £6 if you wish to apply for a certificate (latest start 3.30pm).
If you’re arty, love Lauderdale House and aged 6 to 11 you could receive an Arts Award!
This is an opportunity to go around as a family with our Arts Award Trail looking at the House and gardens in a new light, drawing pictures and making observations. It will take about an hour to complete. Children can do it just for fun or if you’d like recognition of all your hard work you can hand it in with the £6 fee and we will send it off and Arts Award so the child receives a certificate to say s/he has completed the first stage in a series of awards recognising their interest in the arts.
Soundworlds of Lauderdale House from Tudor times to today, a programme specially created for the Lauderdale House Local History Weekend (24 and 25 February), featuring words and music by Henry VIII, Charles I, Purcell, Beaumarchais, Haydn, Verdi, Debussy and Zeigenmeyer.
Insieme – Italian for ‘together’ – share their love of music and words with you through skilful, imaginative and joyful performances.
‘we listen with rapture and watch with glee; a sensational two hours bursting with charm’ Fringe Opera
Insieme, chamber opera ensemble are a new creative residency for 2018 at Lauderdale House featuring 10 talented singers and musicians who combine strings, woodwind, piano, voice and the spoken word:
Johanna Byrne – Artistic Director
Clare Clements – Musical Director
Eleanor Hemmens – Soprano
Brian Parsons – Tenor
Joe Corbett – Baritone
Caoimhe de Paor – Recorders
Mona Kodama – Violin
Guillem Calvo – Violin
Juan Drown- Viola
Frederique Legrand – Cello
Clare Clements – Piano
Johanna Byrne – Spoken Word
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Chickenshed comes to Lauderdale House with their hugely popular show Tales from the Shed.
This interactive performance is full of colourful puppets, live songs and enchanting stories. Every show is fun, extremely engaging an includes plenty of music and magic. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, make lots of noise and be part of the story. Performers and audience share the same space with some of Chickenshed’s much loved characters – from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh! Tales from the Shed is perfect for young children and fun for the whole family.
Tales from the Shed takes place at Lauderdale House on 15 September 2018, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children up to age 6.
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Mrs H and the Singalong Band are a collective of professional musicians who create and perform live music events with a strong emphasis on audience participation, theatrical engagement and communal singing. This unique band combine elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Dub, comedy and theatre. Their interactive sessions have sold out venues across London as well as appeared at festivals across the country.
“Sing along is always a powerful reminder that life can be full of joy even in the hardest of times” The Royal Court.
Join us at Lauderale House with your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and join in the fun!
“With her unique spirit she can woo capacity audiences to sing, dance and forget the world outside” Camp Bestival.
Mrs H and the Sing-along band perform at Lauderdale House on 10 November, starting at 10:30 am. The show is suitable for the whole family.
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
This Christmas, meet Hoot Owl – a crafty bird with a talent for cunning camouflage.
Hilarity, puppets, animation and rapid costume changes abound in this family-friendly show from Proon Productions, suitable for children 3 and up. Is Hoot Owl as masterful as he thinks he is? Will he become a member of the Owl Parliament? And will he ever succeed in catching himself some dinner? Find out at this funny show based on the much-loved picture book by Sean Taylor and Jean Jullien.
The perfect alternative to a Christmas panto, Hoot Owl promises lots of seasonal fun (including an appearance by Santa himself!) making it ideal for a festive family treat this December.
The show will be followed by a chance to get creative and get your hands dirty at a free festive arts and crafts session!
Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise takes place at Lauderdale House on 15 December, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children aged 3 and up.
Standard (Adult and Children): £8.50
Concession: £6.50
Family: £28.00
Family Concession: £20.00
Calling all creative 10-15 year olds, we run a friendly alternative art club, with varied themes ranging from spray-painting to sculpture, prosthetics – printmaking, cartoons – costume design and more! We focus on experimentation and having fun with new media, and letting the students steer their own projects. Sessions run every Thursday during term time from 6-7.30,at Highgate Wood School, for more info visit www.creative-youth.co.uk, come join our tribe!
Singer and songwriter Nick Cope joins us for the first children’s show of the year on 12 January.
Nick Cope’s family performances are legendary! For the last 9 years Nick has been writing, performing and recording music for children and their families and has established a fanatical army of little people and their parents from all over the world. With songs about head lice, dogs eating soap and dragons called Keith, “even the shyest of kids will warm to his unpretentious style.” (Fest Magazine)
Nick Cope’s Family Song Book will take place at 10.30am on 12 January 2019. Performances last approximately 45 minutes and are suitable for children aged two and up.
Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with fireballs, fire tornadoes and amazing chemical reactions! A show for all the family, children and grown-ups alike. Mark is a regular face on Good Morning Britain, Five News and an established author, and was also co-presenter of the original series of BBC’s Stargazing Live.
‘Packed full of high voltage, chemically charged fun to fire young minds… terrifically light-hearted introduction to the serious business of science’ ★★★★ (FamiliesOnline.co.uk).
Felix said ‘the experiments were brilliant. The explosions were the best!’ ★★★★ (Primary Times).
The Spectacular Science Show will take place at 10.30am on Saturday 13 April. Performances last approximately 45 minutes and are suitable for children aged 3+ and their families.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.
We are excited to announce that Doodle Arts will be continuing its art classes for the Summer Term at Jacksons Lane in Highgate every Wednesday 4-5 pm.
All sessions are specifically design to help children develop their artistic skills and knowledge by using a combination of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from contemporary artists as well as the great masters and the History of Art we will be exploring fundamental notions in fine art like composition, prospective, tone and texture while at the same time encouraging creative thinking and imagination and most importantly having fun!
Starting date: 24th April – 17th July 2019 ( excluding half term week starting 27th May).
Participation fee: £144 for 12 sessions / Family offer: £230 for 2 siblings
Limited spaces. To reserve a space please contact Anastasia Mina on 07510898430 or email doodlecreativeactivities@gmail.com
All bookings and payments for the Summer Term should be made by Friday 19th April.