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Brilliant (and free) things to do at Ealing Broadway

Looking for fun and free ideas to keep you and the kids entertained and inspired? Ealing Broadway is home to a whole host of brilliant ideas – from free adult art classes, discount screenings for all ages and kids’ movies for just £3.50 at the Ealing Project to drop-in weekly storytelling, crochet and games clubs at Ealing Central Library.

There are special kids’ menus and freebies from Castano Lounge, Comptoir and Turtle Bay; discounted surprises at Kineya Mugimaru and Wasabi; karaoke machines and paddleboards to hire at the Library Of Things and Decathlon plus pop-up events, discounts and loyalty offers around the year.

Discover all the amazing things on offer at Ealing Broadway – and dive in.

(Also remember many of Ealing Broadway’s cafes and restaurants offer free kids’ meals during the summer holiday so bookmark our offers page to get the latest deals.)

Looking for fun and free ideas to keep you and the kids entertained and inspired? Ealing Broadway is home to a whole host of brilliant ideas – from free adult art classes, discount screenings for all ages and kids’ movies for just £3.50 at the Ealing Project to drop-in weekly storytelling, crochet and games clubs at Ealing Central Library.

There are special kids’ menus and freebies from Castano Lounge, Comptoir and Turtle Bay; discounted surprises at Kineya Mugimaru and Wasabi; karaoke machines and paddleboards to hire at the Library Of Things and Decathlon plus pop-up events, discounts and loyalty offers around the year.

Discover all the amazing things on offer at Ealing Broadway – and dive in.

(Also remember many of Ealing Broadway’s cafes and restaurants offer free kids’ meals during the summer holiday so bookmark our offers page to get the latest deals.)

 

1. Don’t miss the most of Ealing Central Library’s special free events for all ages

 

Ealing Central Library offers plenty of fun and free ideas for children, carers and everyone else every day of the week.

Tuesdays- 4-6pm Games Club for all ages

Wednesdays – 11-11.30am Storytime for under 5s and 4pm-6pm Chess Club for all ages

Fridays – 10-11am Bounce and rhyme for under 5s

Saturdays – 2-3pm Craft Club for ages 5-10

Sundays – 1.30-3.30pm Chess Club for all ages

 

See what’s on this week and discover special free activities here. There are also fun clubs including crochet and book groups and meet-ups for adults and senior citizens.

 

2. See brilliant movies with the Ealing Project’s FunSized Kids Club

Showing movies for the under-12s every Saturday at 10.30am for just £3.50, the Ealing Project’s FunSized Kids Club is a great way to see the best children’s cartoons and films this summer. Find out what’s on. You can also buy family tickets for four people from £24 for brand new movies.

 

3. Rent sports bits from Decathlon

Tents, tennis rackets, paddleboards and mountain bikes… If you’d like to get active this summer then Decathlon is on hand with a host of rentable sports equipment so you don’t have to spend lots of money to make the most of the Great Outdoors. Discover what’s available here.

 

4. Get the Too Good To Go app

Save food from going to waste and discover delicious and discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner surprises while you’re at it by downloading the Too Good To Go app. From surprise takeout bags at Kineya Mugimaru and Wasabi to a dessert box from Comptoir via Greggs at Tesco Express and Blank Street Coffee, it’s a fun and planet-friendly way to try new menus out.

 

5. Reduce, reuse and hire what you need at Library of Things

Whether you need a drill, carpet cleaner, speakers or sewing machine, The Library of Things means you can rent everything and anything – saving you money and storage space as well as the planet. Become a supporter and you’ll get a further 30% off their amazing prices and you can get support and advice on everything from DIY projects to cleaning.

 

6. Discover free art classes for adults every Wednesday evening

Enjoy a bit of downtime while letting your creativity flow. The Ealing Project hosts the fun and friendly Let’s Draw Now every Wednesday 6-8.30pm – follow them on Instagram @letsdrawnow.ldn or find out more here.

 

7. Join the gym for £14.99 a month

PureGym is coming to Ealing Broadway offering state-of-the-art facilities and 220+ pieces of equipment, including free weights and fixed resistance machines and classes. With special offers from £14.99 a month, it’s the smart and easy way to get fit.

 

8. Take some time out at Ealing Central Library

Borrow books, use the internet for free, book into the quiet study area, get into audio books… Ealing Central Library offers extended opening hours and a welcome place to discover new ideas, authors and a bit of peace and quiet.

 

9. Kids’ meals at Comptoir

Comptoir has a great kids’ menu filled with chicken in wrap, cheesy tomato flatbread and the mezze adventure platter (hommos, labneh, veggie sticks, flatbread and falafel) for £5.50 with ice-cream for just £1. Discover the menu.

 

10. Free dry cleaning from Timpsons

If you’re unemployed and have a job interview coming up, Timpsons will dry clean your clothes for free. Just pop in and have a chat with the team.

 

11. Discount screenings for everyone at the Ealing Project

Over 60? Head to the Ealing Project for their 11am screenings of brand new films for only £5.50 with a hot drink and biscuits included. There are also special student discounts and Tuesday Treats with all tickets priced at £6.60. Find all the offers here.

 

12. Special kids’ offers at Turtle Bay and Castano Lounge

Turtle Bay’s Little Turtle Mains includes marinated chicken breasts, cheese burgers, chicken burgers, mac ’n’ cheese and vegan burgers served with fries or coconut rice and peas for £5.70 with a free soft drink (also download their app for special offers).

Castano Lounge serves up free snack pots of hummus, breadstick and carrots with every kid’s meal and also offers lunchtime specials for adults including a mug of soup and half a tuna melt or tomato and mozzarella panini for just £6.95, available Monday to Friday, 12-5pm. They also host Cheeky Mondays and Tapas Tuesdays for nights out without breaking the bank.

 

13. Finally, shop smartly at Ealing Broadway

Make sure you check out the best offers, discounts and loyalty cards for the stores and restaurants at Ealing Broadway with our helpful guide (donate an item of clothing at River Island and you’ll receive £5 off).

Join loyalty schemes with H&M (10% off your first purchase plus regular seasonal discounts on kids’ clothes); Superdrug, Tesco and Boots for discounted prices; Accessorize (20% off your first order); Holland & Barrett and Waterstones and enjoy discounted prices and shop smartly all summer long.

You can also collect points at itsu, Bubble Magik, Starbucks and Costa for free drinks and mains.

 

With great transport, baby-changing and feeding spaces, enjoy the summer at Ealing Broadway.

 

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Last updated Wednesday 2 October, 2024