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Things to see and do

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Things to see and do

Two floors of immersive play spaces, called Story Worlds, form the heart of Discover.

Your Entry ticket will give you access to these, our garden and cafe.

You can add timed Exhibition visits, Storytelling Sessions and Events to your booking too. 

Story Worlds

At the heart of Discover are two floors of magical Story Worlds and a Story Garden. These are immersive, exploratory play spaces where children and their imaginations can roam.

Explore our Story Worlds.

explore our story worlds

Events and Exhibitions

Immersive exhibitions, storytelling sessions, events and more. Choose your booking date and add events, or start with an event to check availability. The rest of your session can be spent in our Story Worlds and Story Garden. Age ranges indicate what will be appropriate for your child but older or younger children are always welcome to attend.

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Sing-Along Storytime 
Colours & Play

Sing-Along Storytime 

Dates: 16 Jan – 13 Feb *

Age guide: 0-2

Duration: 20 mins

* Times vary

£2.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. Brighten up chilly winter days with a warm and cosy sing-along session for our littlest visitors and their grownups.

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Mighty Mega
Activity

Mighty Mega

Dates: Saturday mornings *

Age guide: 5-11

Duration: 2 hours

* No sessions: 22 Dec - 10 Jan

A free weekly club at Discover for disabled children and children with SEN, their families or carers.

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What Happens Next? Make and Take Craft Workshop
Colours & Play

What Happens Next? Make and Take Craft Workshop

Dates: 1 Feb

Age guide: 2-7

Duration: 60 mins

£2.50 with Entry ticket. A sensory craft workshop using smells and illustration techniques inspired by Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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Stomp and Stamp Trail
Activity

Stomp and Stamp Trail

Dates: ONGOING *

Age guide: All ages

Duration: 5 hours

* Pick up a trail sheet from Discover

A free interactive trail for 2-8 year olds at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - created with Discover Children's Story Centre and East Bank.

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Film Screening: Smurfs 2
Screening

Film Screening: Smurfs 2

Dates: 14 Feb

Age guide: 5+

Duration: 2 hours 40 mins

Free in addition to your Entry ticket (with option to purchase popcorn for £1.50 at the screening).

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Create Your Own Story Character with Lily Ash Sakula
Colours & Play

Create Your Own Story Character with Lily Ash Sakula

Dates: 15 Feb

Age guide: 2-7

Duration: 60 mins

£2.50 with Entry ticket. Create your own unique story character with illustrator Lily Ash Sakula — and learn all the tips and tricks to bring them to life.

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The Pirate Mums with Jodie Lancet-Grant
Special event

The Pirate Mums with Jodie Lancet-Grant

Dates: 16 Feb

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 50 mins

Free with Entry ticket. Join author Jodie Lancet-Grant for a swashbuckling story session. Find out your unique pirate name, celebrate what makes your family unique, and draw your very own family portrait.

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Fairytale Costume Making with London College of Fashion
Drop-in

Fairytale Costume Making with London College of Fashion

Dates: 16 – 18 Feb

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 2 hours

Free with Entry ticket. Get ready for World Book Day 2026 with London College of Fashion. Create your own sustainable costume piece inspired by classic fairytales.

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What The Crow Saw Below with Robert Tregoning
Special event

What The Crow Saw Below with Robert Tregoning

Dates: 17 Feb

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 50 mins

Free with Entry ticket. Join award-winning author Robert Tregoning for an interactive story time and draw-along event based on a picture book that champions love, hope over fear and emphasises the importance of challenging assumptions. 

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Step into Storytime with Gyasi Sheppy
Special event

Step into Storytime with Gyasi Sheppy

Dates: 19 Feb

Age guide: 3+

Duration: 50 mins

Free with Entry ticket. Join children’s television favourite Gyasi Sheppy for a mega dance party and reading of his beautiful debut children’s book But Dancing Is For Girls!?

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