Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11, 020 7223 2223. King Matt. What would life be like if a child became king now is the chance to find out, June 4-8, 10.30am 1.30pm, 2pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm £6-£8.

Chessington World of Adventures. Theme park and zoo rolled into one, with something for everyone aged eight to 80. Now reopened with Hocus Pocus Hall, a magical 4-D experience home to a wacky wizard and mischievous goblins and where magical mayhem is brought to life. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, £14.50 to £52 for a family ticket, children under four are free, discounts with advance bookings on 0870 444 7777.

Children's Discovery Centre, Tooting Bec Road, 020 8767 6377/4551. Reading advisory service with daily term-time activities including music, games, reading and writing.

Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood, 020 8542 6644. Rumplestiltskin. A rip roaring adaptation of the fairytale. When Sarah is imprisoned by her father who thinks she can turn straw into gold, only one person can help Rumplestiltskin, closes June 22, Sat Sun 2pm 4pm, £5-£6.

Colour House Theatre School, Merton Abbey Mills. Classes combine dancing, acting, singing and audition techniques, led by teachers who have been professional actors. Suitable for children aged five to 16, Saturday and Sunday mornings and Monday evenings. Contact Robin Panelle on 020 8648 4180.

Clapham Picture House, 76 Venn Street, SW4, 020 7498 3323. Saturdays, 11am, kids' activities for half an hour followed by a film.

Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom 01372 742555. The Lost Puppy. Poor puppy he's lost and can't find his way home, can you help? Puppy's friends search high and low but will they find him? May 30, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, £4.

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, 020 8699 1872. Puppet Worlds. A great exhibition of puppets from all around the world, until November 2, £2-£8 family ticket, call for times.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, 020 8568 4757. Kew is home not only to some great steam machines but is also an interactive paradise for kids, 11am to 5pm daily. The engines run on weekends and bank holidays, adults £3, concessions £2, children £1, family ticket £7.

Kingston Odeon, The Rotunda, Kingston, 0870 50 50 007. Movie Mob, a chance to see the latest children's and family films at the discount price of £2.50 per ticket, Saturdays, 10.30am.

Museum of Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham, 020 8892 8877. Explains the complete history of the game, and you can try your hand at the interactive video footage and even rugby Subbuteo. The combined ticket gets you onto a tour of the hallowed stadium. Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm, Sunday 2pm to 5pm, adults £6, children and seniors £4.

Polka Theatre For Children, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, 020 8543 4888. Why The Whales Came. Gracie and Daniel are told to stay away from the Birdman, who everyone thinks is mad. But he tells them to stay away from Samson Island, it is cursed. And when Gracie and Daniel are stranded on the island they are forced to unravel its secrets, until June 7, £3-£36 family ticket.

q If I Were A Giant. Pete is getting ready for bed and he drifts off to sleep his bedclothes become the sea and a city grows under his bed, May 30-31, Fri 11.15am 2.15pm, Sat 12.30pm 2.30pm, £4.50-£6.

Streatham Odeon Movie Mob, 47-49 High Rd, Streatham Info 8769 6554, bookings 0870 5050 007. Children's movie every Saturday morning, 10.30am, £2.

UCI Kids' Club, UCI Sutton, St Nicholas Centre, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, 8395 4488. Sat & Sun, 11am, £1.85 (adult goes free with every child's ticket).

The London Wetlands Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, 020 8409 4400. Pond dipping, arts & crafts and an activity with one of our edutainers', every weekend, 10am-5pm, £3.50-£5.50 Junior Wildlife Club, exclusive behind scenes access to wildlife. Series of eight fun weekends taking a closer look at insects, bats, frogs and newts, birds, watervoles, slowworms and more, until June 22, 11am-12.30pm, Sat 6-8 years (must be accompanied by an adult), Sun 9-14 years, £2, bookings essential.

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