Park Theatre

The Park Theatre sits in Finsbury Park's corner, a converted Victorian building that's become one of London's most interesting mid-scale venues. It's a proper theatre - 200-seat studio space - that programmes everything from new writing and reimagined classics to stand-up comedy and dance. The building itself has character; there's something honest about theatres that don't try to be West End grand.

You'll want to come here if you're after theatre that takes risks. The programming leans experimental without being pretentious, and the ticket prices won't require you to remortgage. Recent seasons have featured early runs of plays that went on to bigger stages, alongside work from emerging writers. It's the kind of place where you might discover something genuinely good, or at least see something nobody else is doing.

Parent-wise, it depends what's on - some shows suit families, many don't. Check the programme. Allow three hours from arriving to leaving. Most shows run 60-90 minutes, but you'll want time to settle in and grab a drink.

Locationwise, it's easy to pair with a walk around Finsbury Park itself - proper green space with a lake, plenty of room to stretch legs before or after. If you're staying at Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park in Edmonton, it's a straightforward journey in. The theatre website will have current listings and box office details.