Events and activities

When: Wednesday 30 September

Time: 11am to 2.30pm

Who is it for? GOSH patients, families, staff and volunteers

Where? Charity Hub, Lagoon

What? Learn more about the new Children's Cancer Centre, and the progress we're making on the build!

When: Every Monday (from 21 September)

Time: 11 to 11.45am

Who is it for? All patients and families, any age, inpatients & outpatients

Where? Beside the Disney Reef

How can I join? Just drop-in

More info: gosharts@gosh.nhs.uk

When: Every Monday

Time: 3pm to 5pm

Who is it for? Patients and siblings, aged 5 and over

Where? Beside the Disney Reef

How can I join? Just drop-in

When: Every Tuesday in September

Time: 11am to 1pm

Who is it for? GOSH patients, siblings & families

Where? Charity Hub, Lagoon

What? Make, draw, create and play with one of our resident artists.

When: Every Tuesday

Time: 12.30pm to 1pm

Who is it for? GOSH patients, families, staff and volunteers

Where? St Christopher’s Chapel, VCB Level 2

How can I join? Just drop-in

For more information: gosh.chaplaincy@gosh.nhs.uk

When: Every Tuesday

Time: 3pm to 5pm

Who is it for? Patients and siblings, aged 5 and over

Where? Beside the Disney Reef

How can I join? Just drop-in

When: Every Wednesday

Time: 3pm to 5pm

Who is it for? Patients and siblings, aged 5 and over

Where? Beside the Disney Reef

How can I join? Just drop-in

When: Every Wednesday, 2 to 3pm

Who is it for? GOSH parents and carers

What? Enjoy a guided walk around the local area. All abilities welcome.

How can I join? Meet outside the main entrance (on Guilford Street) at 1.45pm

When: Every Friday

Time: 11am to 2.30pm

Who is it for? All GOSH patients and families

Where? Charity Hub, Lagoon

How to join? Just drop in

Contact or link for more info: charitydesk@gosh.org

When: Every Friday

Time: 1.15pm (until the clocks change in October, then 1pm)

Who is it for? GOSH patients, families, staff and volunteers

Where? Prayer Room, Southwood Building Level 3

How can I join? Just drop-in

For more information: gosh.chaplaincy@gosh.nhs.uk

When: Every Friday

Time: 3pm to 5pm

Who is it for? Patients and siblings, aged 5 and over

Where? Beside the Disney Reef

How can I join? Just drop-in

When: Every Saturday and Sunday

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Who is it for: All GOSH patients & families

What: Weekend Club is a volunteer-led service for children, young people and families at GOSH, providing a wide range of fun, engaging, and inclusive activities throughout the weekend. Sessions include games, sports, arts and crafts, gaming, soft play, toys, face painting, and much more.

Where: The Cove (in front of the Pharmacy)

How can I join: Just drop-in

Who: Patients, siblings, parents & carers

Where: Online

When: 15 October, 4 to 5pm

What: Want to help make food better at GOSH? Join the GOSH Voice Food Group and share your ideas, likes and dislikes about hospital food. Each month we’ll focus on a different theme or project - from shaping menus to improving what’s on offer for patients and families.

Sign up here: Food Group

Who: Parents & Carers

Where: Online

When: 15 October, 5.30pm to 7pm

What: Our Teen Healthcare Group is an online space where we work on projects that improve healthcare for teenagers in the hospital. Our focus is in making the transition to adult services smoother for young people as well as parents and carers.

Find out more: Teen Healthcare- Parents & Carers group

Who: Young people who've had an X-ray or ultrasound at GOSH, and their siblings, parents & carers.

Where: GOSH

When: 17 October, 10am to 2pm

What: In this workshop, participants will work with artist Nicole Morris on the theme of discovery and exploration. This session will create the design brief for the artists and architects to re-design the X-ray space.

Find out more: X-Ray Creative Workshop

Who: GOSH patients, siblings, parents and carers.

Where: GOSH

When: Wednesday 28 October, 9am to 4pm

What: PLACE stands for Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment. This is a national requirement where all hospitals are required to invite their

patients to inspect . You will rate everything from how clean the floor is, to how tasty dessert is!

Find out more: PLACE Assessors

Who: GOSH patients & siblings, ages 8-17

Where: GOSH

When: Wednesday 28 October, 10am to 3pm

What: Takeover Challenge welcomes young people into a wide range of roles, allowing them to see 'behind the scenes', and to work with key decision makers and staff for the day.

Find out more: Takeover challenge

Who: GOSH patients, siblings & families

Where: GOSH

When: Friday 30 October, 10am to 2pm

What: In this fun and creative workshop, we'll be exploring and shaping the script and ideas for the GOSH Nativity Film. Everyone is welcome- you don’t need to have a faith to take part.

Find out more: GOSH Nativity- October workshop

Who: Patients & Siblings

Where: Online

When: 12 November, 4.30 to 6pm

What: Our Teen Healthcare Group is an online group where we come together to work on projects that improve healthcare for teenagers in the hospital. We meet every other month, and work on different projects.

Find out more: Teen Healthcare- Patients & Siblings

Who: Patients & Siblings aged 10 to 21

Where: GOSH

When: 10am to 4pm, Saturday 14 November

What: Our YPF have a strong voice in helping to improve patient experience at GOSH. The YPF meet six times a year, face to face on a Saturday, and work on different projects that have GOSH-wide reach.

Find out more: Young People's Forum

Who: Parents & carers

Where: Online

When: 24 November, 2 to 3pm

What: The Developmental Epilepsy Clinic at GOSH is testing a new way to assess children at home using simple activities and videos. We’re looking for parents and carers, especially from the Neurodisability Service, to share feedback on the materials through an online focus group.

Find out more: Complex epilepsy session

When: Saturday 28 November

Who is it for? GOSH brothers and sisters, aged 7 to 21 years old.

What? A chance to have fun, meet other siblings who understand what it's like to have a brother or sister at GOSH, and help us think about how we can make GOSH better for siblings.

The day will include activities, games, lunch, and opportunities to meet other siblings in a relaxed, low-pressure environment.

Find out more about our November Society of Siblings

When: Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 December 2026

Who is it for? GOSH patients and families

What? A magical celebration for patients and their families. Join us for festive fun, entertainment, activities and plenty of sparkle.

Location: Royal National Hotel (about a 5-minute walk from GOSH)

Sign up here: The Snow Ball 2026 - Patient Application Form

More information: thesnowball@gosh.org

In February 2027, GOSH has a BIG birthday- we're turning 175 years old! 

To celebrate, we're coproducing our very own pantomime- a very GOSH Peter Pan, celebrating our history and the people who make up GOSH today!

Together, we’ll build a performance full of personality, ideas and imagination from our GOSH community. 

Get involved in our GOSH Pantomime

When: Sunday 7 February 2027

Who is it for? Current and former GOSH patients and their siblings, aged 13–18 years

What? Explore future career paths, meet professionals from a range of industries, hear real-world insights, take part in interactive workshops, develop new skills, and gain practical tips for CV writing and interviews.

Location: Kimpton Fitzroy London

Sign up here: Futures Festival 2027 - Patient Application Form

More information: futuresfestival@gosh.org