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CHEAP! Canoeing on Osterley Lake
Ticking off no. 50 on the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11¾' - canoeing! Ok so the list actually says to 'canoe down a...
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CHEAP-ish! Bekonscot Model Village
I was about 8 when I last visited this lovely model village in Beaconsfield...and I still remember my visit, so it was lovely to return...
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FREE! Beautiful Black Park
Let's start the holidays as we mean to go on...with fun, fun, fun! Having looked at the weather forecast for the rest of this week, I...
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FREE! Vitality Wellness Festival
Vitality are putting on a free wellness festival today and tomorrow (Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May 2016) in Green Park. Aside from the...
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FREE! The Bunny Park
Ok so maybe it's proper name is Brent Lodge Park / Churchfields but it'll always be called its local nickname 'The Bunny Park' by us. It...
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CHEAP! Leith Hill Place & Tower
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind us for the day. A lovely day for a hike up a hill! Good exercise for the kids (and...
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The very beautiful Polesden Lacey
A beautiful day for wandering around in the Surrey countryside and visiting this lavish residence. Apart from acres of space, a woodland...
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FREE or CHEAP! Den Building at Osterley
Crossing off another item from the '50 things' list...No. 4 - Build a Den. While you have the privilege of enjoying the beautiful park...
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CHEAP! Ham House Christmas Trail
As the kids are now getting a little older, I wanted to find a local 'visit to Santa' with a little something extra so today, we came...
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FREE! Bushy Park
'All you need is your imagination'...couldn't have been a more apt quote for our outing today. So making the most of the unusual autumn...