Top 10 outdoor activities for kids this summer

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It's time to switch off the telly, put down the games console and relocate outdoors. This summer is jam-packed with fantastic family-friendly outdoor events taking place in the capital, so there's no excuse to stay inside.

Ten great outdoor activities for kids

1. Notting Hill Carnival family day

Music

The more family-friendly Sunday (August 30 this year) is the best day to take children to Notting Hill Carnival. Since it debuted in 1964, the event has grown and morphed, attracting ever more revellers with its spectacle of floats featuring calypso, mas and pan bands as well as a series of soundsystems for alfresco dancing. You can be sure of dense crowds and a vibrant celebration of music, movement and masquerade together with Caribbean food stalls serving up jerk chicken and fried plantain.

2. Tooting Field Days

Kids

Go on a south London safari with these guided nature trails featuring craft workshops, scavenger hunts, games and performances. The sessions take place monthly and each focuses on a different theme, with activities chosen accordingly.

3. Harry Potter London Tour with Muggle Tours

Things to do Walks and tours

A walking tour for 'Harry Potter' fans, exploring film locations and inspirations for the books, with props and trivia – ten per cent of donations go to charity and group sizes are kept small.

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