There are loads of activities available to children, young people and families across the borough, a large number of which are listed here. Bromley also have a large network of libraries who deliver a comprehensive range of activities and services aimed at children and young people. Select the area of interest from the left hand side to see a list of organisations associated with that area. Have a look below for activities and events in the Bromley Area.
If you have any information on events coming up in Bromley please contact us at bromleyfamilies@bromley.gov.uk.
What's Going On?
• Free events and free tickets at the Churchill Theatre A night less ordinary! For under 26 year olds. Follow this link for more information:
Free Theatre Tickets
• Free professional Theatre training for Bromley residents aged 16-18!
From Thursday 2 April Greenwich Theatre will be running training programmes for 16-18 year olds who are currently not in education or employment. Travel allowances and bonuses for regular attendance are paid. Contact Susan Winter on 07723 653582 or email s.winter@greenwichtheatre.org.uk for further information.
• Mini Track Stars - 8th April to 21st October 2009 @ Norman Park
Fun events for 6-10 year olds on Wednesdays 4:15pm – 5:30pm at Norman Park Track, Hayes Lane Bromley. £4.00 per session provided by qualified coaches.
• Crystal Palace Festival - Sat 6th - Fri 12th June 2009
South London's part of the 'Story of London Festival', a varied week of Arts, History, Poetry, Film and Music based around various venues in and around Crystal Palace. Contact John Greatrex on 020 8778 1865 or 07910 336548 for further details.
• Serious About Sport Event - Sunday 7th June 2009 @ Battersea Park
A free 1 day sports event for all people with a learning difficulty aged 8 and over. The event will event will be held between 10:30am - 3:30pm at Millenium Arena in Battersea Park, London. To find out more contact Mark Grainger from Mencap, Tel: 01795 521753 or email mark.grainger@mencap.org.uk.
• Harris HospiceCare Summer Fair - Saturday 13th June 2009, 12-4pm @ The Green at Green Street Green, Orpington
Free admission to a day of entertainment, games, funfair rides, refrshments and much more. For further infomation please contact Marisa Gifford, Harris HospiceCare on marisa.gifford@harrishospicecare.org.uk.
• Bromley Pageant of Motoring - Sunday 14th June 2009 @ Norman Park, Bromley
The biggest one-day classic car show in the world! More than 1600 cars featured in last years show, with so much more as well including: a Fun Fair, Steam engines, Trucks and Motorcycles. For tickets and further information please visit the Bromley Pageant site.
• RWS Custom and Classic Car Show - Sunday 21st June 2009 @ Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road
Over 450 custom and classic cars, craft fayre and plenty of other activities. Gates open at 10:30am, entry is £5 per adult and kids go free. For further details please visit the RWS Show site.
• The War and Peace Show @ The Hop Farm Country Park, Kent, 22nd July - 26 July 2009
Over 10,000 enthusiasts and 3,000 vehicles gather at The Hop Farm for the largest Military Vehicle Action spectacular in the world. Tank action, battle re-enactments and much more. Please visit the War and Peace Site for further information.
• The London Youth Games - June and July
The Youth Games is competed annually by over 23,000 young people from all of London's boroughs. The finals in July are held at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, with preliminary events being held in June. In 2008 Bromley were crowned champions. For further information please see the website here.
• Biggin Hill Airfair - 27th and 28th June 2009
2 days of spectacular flying, ground displays and funfairs at the historic biggin hill airport. This year featuring the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Spitfire, Harrier, Vulcan and many more. For tickets and further information please visit the Airshow site here.
• e2e – Entry to employment @ Castlecombe Youth Centre, Mottingham
Are you 16-18 years old? Not in education, employment or training? Gain work experience and skills for work over a minimum of 16 weeks. You may be eligible for weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments and support with travel costs will be provided.
For further information please contact Lauren Turner, Tel: 020 8857 0047, Mob: 07983 466799, Email: lturner.ys.bromley@lgfl.net
• Base Line Youth Group @ BCC, 2 Masons Hill, Bromley
Join other young people (Year 7 - Year 12) every Friday during term time between 6pm - 9pm for loads of different activities including 5-a-side football, basketball, gaming, table tennis, live music and loads more. Entrance is £2, have a look at the Baseline site for further information.
• Camp Beaumont - Easter and Summer Day Camps
Day camps for 3-16 year olds in various locations in and around the borough. Over 40 exciting, sporting, creative and adventurous activities available. Follow this link for more information: Camp Beaumont
• W.I.L.D. Ideas Youth Project @ Anerley Library
Sessions for teenagers looking for things to do, fun and education. Takes place on Fridays from 3rd April 09 between 4pm - 6pm.
• Teenage Reading Group
If you are between 11-15 years old and interested in books, get together with other young people at these groups in libraries across the borough. Please follow this link for more information: TRG
• The Big Tidy Up 2009
Volunteer Now! If you’ve had enough of seeing litter strewn across your neighborhood then this is your chance to do something about it! Follow this link to register your interest: The Big Tidy Up 2009
• Summer Uni
This event is over for 2008, but please see the links below for further information on courses running in 2009.
ENROL NOW!
You can enrol by visiting the Summer University London website by clicking on this link: www.summerunilondon.org and visit the Courses section, then select your borough. Or you can download a copy of the brochure & enrolment form here.
Please think about the environment before printing off the brochure and only do so if you really need one.
Please note that if you are under 18 you will need your parent/guardian to sign the enrolment form before you can be successfully booked on a course and by signing up for a course you accept the terms and conditions.