I wasn’t expecting to blog about kids' activities but evidently I was so impressed by The Royal Opera House Family Sundays’ program, so here we are. 

When you have children it’s a constant hunt to track down things to do with them, for them. Upon a Google search on the best things to do in London with kids, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of mummy bloggers and publishers recommending places. More often than not much of that content is click bait with very predictable and not worthwhile recommendations (I had no idea I could go to Hyde Park, so glad I searched for new ideas *insert rolling eyes emoticon*). 

Just like my quest for hunting down unique Art galleries in London, I’m often on the lookout for unique things to do with children, which in the process might also be enjoyable for the parents / guardians.

Doing a tour of the Royal Opera House has been on my to do list for a while (I did a tour of Savile Row many years ago and it was truly amazing, significantly exceeded expectations and I promise wasn’t as boring as it sounds!) As such, I was really excited to try their Family Sundays, keen to see what it would consist of and it did not disappoint.

Though it’s recommended for three year olds and upwards, it’s all round family friendly with people bringing their babies and toddlers.

Upon entry there was a live jazz band playing welcoming families, and kids were invited to dance and frolic. It eventually died down as people started to disperse into the auditorium but it was such a wonderful welcoming; right from the get-go an excitable atmosphere was created and the experience kicked off joyfully.  

What followed was a series of informal performances where kids were invited to participate (and the ones who didn't were playing and chasing each other around the hall). Whilst performances and activities continued in the main hall, there were break out points for face painting, dressing up and arts and crafts which you could attend at any time. The only other scheduled activity was a live theater for children in one of their smaller auditoriums and there are also child friendly snacks and happy meals available to purchase. The activities aside, the auditorium itself is grand and beautiful with natural sunlight pouring into the hall.  

On a final note, considering what you get it’s fantastic value for money (£10 per child and adult, as of Nov 2023 anyway), making it accessible for everyone in the cosmopolitan. I highly recommend it. 

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