Appreciating art at Kenwood House
Sitting proudly at the top of a hill with views over Hampstead Heath and for miles beyond, this fabulous 17th century manor house has...
Nature inspired crafts at Squires
I do like a visit to a Squires Garden Centre every now and again but I like it even more in the school holidays when they have their...
Happy half-term!
30 days has September, April June and November, all the rest have 31...except for January which seemed to have about 700! If like me,...
Geocaching!
I have to admit - when someone first said to me "do you fancy going geocaching?" the first thing I said was "say what now?". My lovely...
FREE or CHEAP: Pumpkin Festival Frenzy
The rain has passed, the winds have died down and Hurricane Ophelia has dragged in warm air from sunnier climes. So with the mild...
FREE! Insightful and interesting Museum of London Docklands
Another one of London's underrated museums, in my opinion. This wonderful museum tucked away in a 200-year-old warehouse to the outer...
FREE! Splash-tastic fun at Ravenscourt Park
Many a time have we whizzed past and overlooked Ravenscourt Park whilst on the Piccadilly Line tube on our way in to Central London - but...
CHEAP! Magical Magic Garden at Hampton Court
I couldn't recommend this place more. The kids had a truly magical time here. Inspired by the stories and legend of Hampton Court...
FREE! Petersham Gate Playground - Richmond Park
Us Londoners are a lucky bunch aren't we? Not only do we have a vibrant cosmopolitan and lively city steeped with history and overflowing...
CHEAP! Homely Hughenden Manor
It was positively pouring down with rain today, but, never wanting to give up the opportunity to make the most of the time off...
