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Nov
16
Sat
Highgate Christmas Festival @ South Grove / Pond Square
Nov 16 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Highgate Village Christmas Festival – a magical wonderland with giant snow globe containing dancers, main stage hosted by Alex Zane and mystery celebrity to switch on lights at 4pm.

In Pond Square Santa will bring some of his reindeer and elves to his grotto, and a magical fairy will be granting wishes. There will even be a dancing Christmas tree!

Also appearing Cinderella’s Carriage from BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas spectacular 2012 pulled by two beautiful white horses.

Mulled wine, hog roast, mince pies and hot chocolate. Don’t miss it!

Sep
20
Sat
Lark in the Park @ Waterlow Park
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come and take part in the first ‘Lark in the Park’. Join Chris Waterlow, the Mayor of Camden and the Friends of Waterlow Park for a fun-filled afternoon with a variety of stalls and activities. A date for your diary.

Near the tennis courts.

Feb
15
Sun
Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A lively show full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation!

The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way… BUT WILL YOU LET HIM DRIVE?

Recommended for ages 3 and above.

15 Feb 2015 (Sun) 12pm & 3pm

Feb
17
Tue
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Feb
18
Wed
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Feb
19
Thu
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Feb
20
Fri
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Feb
21
Sat
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Feb
22
Sun
The Insect Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.

As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.

The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.

You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!

17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm

Dec
6
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
7
Wed
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
8
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
10
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
11
Sun
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
13
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
14
Wed
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
15
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
17
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
18
Sun
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
19
Mon
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
20
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
22
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
23
Fri
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
24
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
19
Tue
Baby Broadway family Christmas concert @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Baby Broadway family Christmas concert @ Highgate United Reformed Church | England | United Kingdom

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at a festive Baby Broadway concert this December!

Baby Broadway brings the sound of West End musicals to your doorstep. The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.

Enjoy well-known numbers from The Polar Express, The Sound of Music, Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more.  Festive fancy dress is encouraged!

Open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents, tickets are £10 per adult and children go FREE (up to 3 per paying adult, children do not require a ticket unless stated by the venue when booking). Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes, doors open 15 minutes before start time.

Visit the Baby Broadway website for more information

Feb
24
Sat
History Fair (Highgate History Weekend) @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
History Fair (Highgate History Weekend) @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

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 New Discoveries (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Lauderdale New Discoveries (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

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.

The Exciting Discovery of a Roman Kiln in Highgate Woods Free Talk @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
The Exciting Discovery of a Roman Kiln in Highgate Woods Free Talk @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

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.

Lord Lauderdale, Ladies and Music! with Naomi Hutchinson (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Lord Lauderdale, Ladies and Music! with Naomi Hutchinson (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

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.

Feb
25
Sun
Insieme Time Travellers Concert @ Lauderdale House
Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Insieme Time Travellers Concert @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

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

www.insieme.co.uk

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

Mar
23
Sat
Children’s Book Fair, with added Bear Hunt! @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Children’s book fair, with added Bear Hunt, on Saturday 23 March, 10-1.  Celebrating 30 Years of Michael Rosen’s & Helen Oxenbury’s We’re going on a Bear Hunt with our own Bear Hunts at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45, 12.15.  For more information or to book now for a Bear Hunt tel 020 8340 3343 or email librarian@hlsi.net

ADMISSION FREE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR BEAR HUNT

Ideal for 3-6 year olds

Also: children’s activities, refreshments, face-painting, second-hand books & Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop

Aug
20
Fri
Baby Broadway family concert @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Baby Broadway family concert @ Highgate United Reformed Church

Baby Broadway is back! Head down to Highgate United Reformed Church for a welcome return to in-person concerts this summer at a perfect post-nap, pre-dinner time.

The whole family can sing and dance along to songs from hit musicals and films plus bubbles, puppets and dance moves in an interactive family concert performed by West End singers.

TICKET INFORMATION

All tickets must be booked online in advance. We are currently unable to offer tickets on the door

Adults – £12.75

Children – free (up to 3 children per paying adult)

If you are unable to attend as you are unwell or have to islolate, tickets are refundable (minus the booking fee) or you can use them to come to a future performance. Unfortunately you can’t give them to a friend to use in your absence.

AGE RECOMMENDATION

Open to all ages but we recommend for ages 0 – 7. Good fun for parents/carers and grandparents too! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID INFORMATION

Please see our website for full information

VENUE & TRANSPORT

There is baby changing at this venue and space to park buggies inside the building (we always appreciate it if you can bring a sling to save space!). Please note there are steps up to the entrance of the church, but we will be on hand to help with buggies! There is disabled access via a wheelchair lift, please let us know if you require use of this.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refreshments at this venue but there are plenty of cafes nearby.

Highgate station is a 15 minute walk away. Archway station is a 20 minute walk or a short ride on the 143 /210 /271 bus.

On street parking is limited in the area, please check local restrictions.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Doors open 15-20 minutes before start time and we can admit latecomers. Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes. Seating is unreserved.

We welcome adults and children with additional needs. Please contact us for more information.

Feb
24
Sat
Heritage Fair 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Discover fascinating stories from Highgate’s past, and the diverse history of the communities that make up North London.

Come and chat to over 20 people who are interested in and knowledgeable about the history of our local area, including representatives from local museums, historic houses and local history societies at this FREE fair! Alongside Jacksons Lane, we will also be hosting a ‘memory stall’ this year, and collecting photos from the community that show the venues or Waterlow Park. Have any images from the past that you’d like to share? Bring them along!

 

Confirmed attendees for this year’s Heritage fair include:

The Arts Society Hampstead Heath

Camden History Society

Camden Tour Guides Association

Channing School

The Coleridge Trust

Friends of Kenwood

Highgate Cemetery

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution Archive

The Highgate Roman Kiln Project

Highgate School Museum & Archive

The Highgate Society

Hornsey Historical Society

Jacksons Lane

Kenwood House

Lady Gould’s Charity

Lauderdale House

North London U3A

Memories Stall

Pink Plaques Project

Heritage Talk 2024 – That’s Entertainment! @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us to discover the history of three local venues: Lauderdale House, Jacksons Lane and Upstairs at the Gatehouse.

Speakers from three of Highgate’s key entertainment venues join us for a special Heritage Weekend talk! With each building facing uncertain futures at one stage or another, this talk will provide a fascinating insight into the transformations and challenges involved in converting each into the venues we know today.

 We will hear from Nick Peacey, one of the driving forces behind Lauderdale House’s conversion to an Arts and Cultural Centre, alongside John Plews – long time manager of the award-winning Upstairs at the Gatehouse theatre. Finally, we will be hearing from the team at Jacksons Lane and their amazing journey from derelict church to thriving community venue!

Heritage Talk 2024 – A Warm Welcome @ Lauderdale House
Feb 24 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Highgate has more than its fair share of locations if you’re looking for a pint, a bite to eat…or a historic ceremony involving antlers!

Originally a village outside of London, Highgate has long been a welcoming spot for travellers and visitors alike. Join us for this fascinating talk as we discover the history of some of its more interesting watering holes!

Hear from an expert on the history of the local pubs and hostelries and open your eyes to some of the more bizarre rituals such as the ‘Swearing of the Horns’. You’ll find out all about St Joseph’s Parish Centre, which has hosted everything from boxing matches to beauty contests and is still the cheapest pint in Highgate! And we chat to Kate Fugallo who ran the Lauderdale café with her husband Salvatore,  from 1985 to 2014, helping take the organisation from one century into another! As she says, ‘we didn’t realise when we pitched up in 1985 it would turn out to be a major part of our lives and of our childrens’.

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Heritage Family Day 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Take a step back in time at Lauderdale House’s annual Heritage Weekend. On Sunday 25 February we’re hosting a special Heritage Family Fun Day for children and families to explore the history of the house and the area.

Drop in for all kinds of fun and free activities between 11am and 4pm – activities are free and you don’t need to book in advance!

 Discover the stories of the Victorian children who lived in the house on our interactive touchscreens.

 Explore the House with our family trail (there will be a chocolate prize for the first 50 children to complete it!).

 From 11.30am to 3.30pm, a craft session making Tudor ruffs and masks for a masquerade ball!

 No unaccompanied children – bring your parent and carer so they can join in too!