What’s on at the weekend? – 6, 7 October 2012
This weekend’s quieter than of late, but there are still things to do in town if you are looking to get out and about. Try some Real Bread, unleash your inner artist, meet an author or get back to nature…
Read MoreWhat’s on at the weekend? – 8, 9 September 2012
The most action-packed, fun-filled summer that London can remember is drawing to a close and this weekend is your last chance to get involved. Soak up some riverside sun at the Thames Festival, have a look at Paralympic running blades at the Museum of Childhood, go to a Closing Ceremony and more…
Read MoreWhat’s on at the weekend? – Paralympics special edition
It seems like ages since the Olympic Games finished, but thankfully the Paralympics are finally here to perk things up again. Head along to one of the big screens located across London to watch the action, or take in one of the London 2012 Festival events. And when you’re tired out from admiring all of that sporting prowess, pop over to King’s Cross for this weekend’s ice cream festival…
Read MoreSummer in London: 10 budget family activities
It’s the start of the school holidays and Olympic mania is about to descend on London. What activities do you have planned for the summer? We’ve compiled our top ten list of budget activities for all the family…
Read MoreWhat’s on at the weekend? – 2, 3, 4, 5 June 2012
Following on from our summary last week of the river pageant, procession, lighting of beacons and other official events taking place over the Diamond Jubilee holidays, here’s our view of what else is on this weekend…
Read MoreTate Modern
Tate Modern’s one of my favourite places in London – I’ve whiled away many a pleasant hour there in the past, but haven’t managed to visit quite as often since MJ arrived on the scene. Last week, however, we were looking for a babydaytrip destination that would accommodate and entertain four adults and four babies (with four buggies) on a rainy day, and the spacious, centrally located gallery seemed a perfect option.
Read MoreBattersea Park and Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
If you read this blog regularly you will know that we generally try to review destinations that are free or have low cost admission. This week, however, our trip coincided with a special occasion and so we decided to splash out on a visit to the (really quite reasonably priced, all things considered) Battersea Park Children’s Zoo.
Read MoreImagine Children’s Festival: Southbank Centre (11-26 February)
If you need inspiration for places to go during half term, when the weekly baby activities you usually attend are probably having a week’s break too, head to London’s South Bank. The Southbank Centre is hosting the Imagine Children’s Festival from 11-26 February, a range of events covering literature, music, comedy and performance.
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