Things that go bump in the capital: What’s on in London this Halloween 2013

October 26, 2013, 5:21 am

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Every year Hallowe’en appears to be bigger than ever before, and 2013 is no exception. Having just returned from the USA, where they really go to town for the Pagan festival, the UK has got a bit of catching up to do to match it. However, if you’re a fan of the spooky holiday, there’s […]

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Egg-cellent guide to what’s on in London over the Easter holidays

April 13, 2014, 12:27 pm

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Easter Holidays means many different things to people – chocolate, bunnies, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and two bank holidays. However, to many parents and guardians it also means – eek, how do we keep the children entertained for two weeks? My monthly ‘what’s on guides’ include many activities on in London during April, however for […]

Guide to what’s on in London in August 2014

July 31, 2014, 3:03 am

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Can you believe it’s August already? Well, as usual the summer is flying by, but I can’t complain as the weather – on the whole – has been pretty damn glorious. The World Cup and Wimbledon bought an extra sense of excitement to July, but with the Commonwealth Games in full swing and the children […]

Choco-tastic guide to what’s on in London this Easter 2015

March 28, 2015, 7:34 am

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Easter Holidays means different things to people – chocolate, bunnies, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and two bank holidays. However, to many parents and guardians it also means – eek, how do we keep the children entertained for two weeks? My monthly ‘what’s on guides’ include many activities on in London during April, however for those […]

Guide to what’s on in London in April 2015

March 31, 2015, 1:46 am

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Spring is (hopefully) in full swing and with Easter Holidays kicking off at the beginning of the month, there’s plenty going on both during and after the school holidays. With the hope of warmer weather, some events and festivals are starting to venture outside. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for some balmier weather. 30 March – 12 April : […]

Guide to what’s on in London for families over the summer holidays 2015

July 23, 2015, 3:38 am

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As much as we love summer, the season also means one thing for frantic parents everywhere – how to keep their children occupied during the school holidays. Of course, my monthly what’s on guides includes many child and teen-friendly activities, but I’ve also done a round-up of attractions in the capital I’ve previously blogged about that would […]

Roll up, roll up to the Spiegeltent: Comedy, music, acrobatics and more come to Canary Wharf

August 14, 2015, 6:45 am

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With its skyscraper offices and busy professionals, Canary Wharf is usually associated with work. However, this September, the area is getting a huge injection of fun in the form of a 11 day festival in The Spiegeltent. Pitching up at Canary Square Park, The Spiegeltent will host comedy, music, dance, cabaret, acrobatics, theatre for both […]

Egg-cellent guide to what’s on in London this Easter 2016

March 20, 2016, 7:36 am

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It may not feel very spring-like, but the new season is well and truly upon us with the start of the Easter Holidays. With parents searching for ways to entertain their children, a host of London attractions have curated special activities over the break. My monthly ‘what’s on guides’ include many activities on in the capital during March […]

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Get wet and wild as water extravaganza Splash Fest comes to London for one day only

July 29, 2016, 5:27 am

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This summer, Battersea Park is being transformed into a water extravaganza for one day only. The riverside park will play host to Splash Fest, a family-friendly aqua obstacle course, on Sunday 7 August. Splash Fest will feature five zones of water-themed challenges and games spread over a 2.5km trail. Organised by lifesaving charity Royal National Lifeboat […]

Guide to what’s on in London this Halloween 2016

October 15, 2016, 3:30 am

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The onset of autumn can be a bit depressing for many of us as the nights get darker and the temperatures get colder. So perhaps that’s why so many of us are getting more excited about Halloween than we used to – a bit of fun to lift us out of our pre-winter blues. Now it’s […]

Guide to what’s on in London this Easter 2017 for adults and children

March 23, 2017, 1:26 pm

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Easter is fast approaching! To many of us that means a long weekend, lots of chocolate and (hopefully) warmer temperatures. With parents searching for ways to entertain their children, a host of London attractions have curated special activities over the break. My monthly ‘what’s on guides’ include many activities on in the capital during April, however for those […]

Guide to London’s urban beaches in summer 2017

July 9, 2017, 7:06 am

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London may be 40 miles from the nearest seaside resort, but in the summer a surprising amount of sandy spots seem to crop up around the capital. During the warmer months, a host of bars, hotels, parks and outdoor spaces are hosting their own mini beaches with plenty of opportunity for fun and frolics for […]

Guide to what’s on in London in August 2017

July 31, 2017, 5:25 am

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Summer is in full swing… Schools are closed, there’s weddings and festivals up and down the country. However for those staying in the capital, there’s plenty of alfresco – and indoor – fun to be had around town. Of course, the final Bank Holiday weekend of the year takes place from 26 – 28 August so London will […]

Open House Junior 2017: Inspire little Londoners at the capital’s architecture festival

September 9, 2017, 11:36 am

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Open House London is a great opportunity for Londoners to have a look inside buildings normally off-limits to the public. While many parents will be looking forward to exploring the capital’s history and architecture, they may be wondering how to occupy the kids too during the weekend. Thankfully, Open City are making architecture accessible for […]

Guide to what’s on in London this Halloween 2017

October 12, 2017, 12:13 pm

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It’s the spookiest time of the year. It’s not only the Americans that go crazy for the annual scarefest with a host of daytime and nighttime events on for both children and adult on in London. With Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year, we can expect to see ghoulish events kicking off a bit earlier. […]

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Guide to what’s on in London over Easter 2018

March 13, 2018, 12:08 pm

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It was only recently it was minus degrees and snowing so no doubt you may be shocked it’s approaching Easter already. With Easter Weekend bridging the end of March and beginning of April, we can only hope for some warm weather and sunshine. With schools on holiday for two weeks, parents everywhere will be looking […]

Backyard Cinema: Mission To Mars review: An intergalatic treat for sci-fi fans

March 29, 2018, 6:47 am

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Sci-fi is one of the most popular film genres today, with the huge success of the Star Wars franchise and Avatar as prime examples. While many people buy downloads or DVDs of their favourite films, nothing compares to seeing those sweeping space vistas on the big screen. This spring, Backyard Cinema have created an immersive […]

Guide to London’s urban beaches this summer 2018

June 23, 2018, 5:56 am

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When the sun comes out, most of us have the urge to head to a park, rooftop bar or… the beach. However, this can cause issues with the capital being a couple of dozen of miles from the nearest seaside. Fortunately, in the past few years, urban beaches have been cropping up around London. Some […]

Thames Rockets review: See iconic London sights at 35mph on a thrilling boat trip

September 8, 2018, 11:33 am

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I’ve long recommended a boat trip down the River Thames as a ‘must do’ to friends and family visiting London from abroad. It’s a great place to get an overview of the capital and some of its most iconic landmarks. such as the Tower of London, the London Eye and Cleopatra’s Needle. Personally, I’ve been […]

The Savoy launches The Tiger Who Came To Tea afternoon tea for families

October 11, 2018, 8:04 am

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Launching this October is a rather special afternoon tea for families. Judith Kerr’s beloved children’s book The Tiger Who Came To Tea has been charming readers since 1968. Like many, I owned the book as a children and loved my parents reading it to me. From this week, The Savoy hotel has teamed up with […]