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Modern Cockney kids festival

London Museum Docklands — Activity

  • Three women in elaborate, traditional costumes and feathered hats standing outside a building, one eating and another drinking from a cup.

    Join origami expert, Toshiko, for some Cockney-themed origami.

Come and learn all about 'Cockneygami', design a Cockney kilt and try out some Cockney rhyming slang.

Join origami expert, Toshiko and British Bangladeshi artist and designer, Saif Osmani, along with the Pearly King of Woolwich, to design your own Cockney-themed garment, inspired by the London pearlies.

Create your own Cockney kilt or pearly bowler. And learn about London's secret language 'Cockney rhyming slang' with a pearly king as your tutor.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your fantastic Cockney culture and heritage.

  1. 11am – 3pm

    Sat 7 Mar 2026

    FREE

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  2. 11am – 3pm

    Sat 14 Mar 2026

    FREE

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This family festival, in collaboration with Grow Social Capital, is open to all families.
Duration:
240 mins
Accessibility:

Wheelchair access

Need to know

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility

Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

More about shopping, eating & drinking

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. We also have a buggy park if you'd prefer to leave it behind.

Tags

Activity London Museum Docklands Families

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