Enjoy BFI's April Film Funday Competition The Railway Children and Puffin Books Birthday Film, Food and Fun at BFI Southbank IdeasForTheKids.com has thee family tickets* to give away in our latest competition for the April Film Funday on Sunday 11th April 2010 at the British Film Institute in Central...

If you missed the new year's eve fireworks on 31Dec2008, here's the link to the BBC news website which has the full 10 minute display, complete with commentary: 2008/9 London new year fireworks video

...or watch it on the Beeb on the comfort of your nice warm home with a few friends and a suitable drink or two...

London New Year's Eve Fireworks 31 December 2008 London Eye, Central London Midnight Cost: FREE The spectacular Mayor of London New Year's Eve fireworks display will once again be launched at midnight from the imposing London Eye on the banks of the River Thames in central London. The 10 minute...

Tower of London Outdoor Ice Skating Rink 22 November 2008 - 11 January 2009 HM Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB 10am-10pm, closed Christmas Day Prices: see Tower of London Ice Rink website for more info Get your festive skates on and show off your skills (or practice them) in the shadow of the impressive...

Kew Gardens outdoor ice skating rink, London 29 November 2008 - 04 January 2009 10am-10pm. Closed Christmas day Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. Access through Victoria Gate on Kew Road. Cost: see Skate at Kew website for more info London's most magical outdoor ice rink returns...

London Natural History Museum Christmas Market 25 November 2008 - 04 January 2009 Closed 8, 15, 25, 26 Dec. Cost: FREE With 24 chalets selling everything from original clothing and jewellery to candles, ceramics and toys, the 2008 London Natural History Museum Christmas Fair is the perfect place to find...

London Natural History Museum Outdoor Ice Rink 06 November 2008 - 18 January 2009 10am-10pm weekdays, 8.45am-10pm weekends. Closed Christmas Day A 900-square-metre Ice Rink is set in the spectacular setting of London's Natural History Museum gardens. For younger skaters there is also a 100-square...

Somerset House outdoor ice rink, London 19 November 2008 - 25 January 2009 Somerset House Trust, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA 10am-10pm, 7 days/week. Closed Christmas Day. Check website for prices and details of Christmas and New Year opening times. Skate at Somerset House - the original and the most...

Hampton Court Palace Outdoor Ice Rink, London 29 November 2008 - 11 January 2009 10am-10pm Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU The Hampton Court Outdoor Ice Rink is set within the grounds of Henry VIII's stunning palace. After your skating session, why not relax and warm up with a...