Author Archive: London Baby Mum
After many years of exploring London with children, first as a teacher and then with my own little ones, I woke up one day and thought I should share my discoveries. Everything I write about here has been tested by my family and also by my friends, and I hope my recommendations will help you get out and enjoy this amazingly child-friendly city.
September 2010 Events
SOUTHBANK BFI PARENT AND TODDLER SCREENING “Monsters vs Aliens” Tue September 14th, 11:00 Tickets: £2.00 Under 5′s CADOGAN HALL 5 Sloane Terrace SW1X 9DQ Tel: 020 7730 5744 SOUTHBANK SINFONIA FAMILY CONCERT The Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert takes Adventures in the Magical Kingdom as it’s theme, giving kids a fun, informal and educational introduction to [...]
The Saatchi Gallery
Duke of Yorks HQ Kings Road London SW3 4SQ While the Saatchi Gallery is not the first place you might think of to take a child, it is a good day out. First, there is the proximity to Duke of York Square and the fountains just off The Kings Road. Next, there is a lovely, [...]
Royal Hospital and Ranelagh Gardens
Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4SR The Ranelagh Gardens are the most undiscovered, under-utilised picnic grounds in Central London. There are trees, hills, gorgeous walkways and manicured beds. You can have a lovely stroll with the buggy, or bring your toddlers and let them run up and down the hills while adults drink wine and [...]
Henry J Beans Chelsea
195-197 Kings Road London SW3 5ED Beans is an extremely family friendly North American Themed Sports Bar and Grill with an enormous beer garden in the back with covered picnic tables and sunny areas to eat, as well. The food is good, with steak, ribs, burgers, salads, and american-style sandwiches and wraps, and a kids [...]
July and August 2010 Events
BEST OF JULY AND AUGUST FUN FOR THE UNDER FIVES …. Here is a list of what I found to be the most promising events for the little ones this summer in London. Enjoy!!! PADDLING POOLS AND PARKS: http://www.london-baby.com/browse-by-category/paddling-pools-and-outdoor-water-fun/ MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS: BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street WC1B 3DG Tel: 020 7323 8394 www.britishmuseum.org [...]
Father’s Day 2010 suggestions …
Father’s Day in London: A short list of temptations for Dad’s of all interests West End Fans … Covent Garden‘s 180th Anniversary Weekend Take dad to enjoy the free entertainment in Covent Garden Piazza all weekend long. West End Live 2010 Saturday June 19th – Sunday June 20th Come be treated to free performances by [...]
June 2010 Half-term with the Under Fives
BRITISH MUSEUM WEST AFRICAN WONDER Tue June 1st – Fri June 4th, 11:00 – 4:00pm, Great Court Come to the Museum and explore West African culture through music, storytelling, craftwork and games. Activities will vary throughout the week. Free, drop in NATIONAL GALLERY MAGIC CARPET STORYTELLING Tue June 1st – Sat June 5th, 11:30 – [...]
15th – 23rd May 2010 Events for Under Fives
Music Codogan Hall, Chelsea. Crash Bang Wallop Goldilocks: City of London Sinfonia’s Family Concert. Saturday 15th May, noon. http://www.cadoganhall.com/showpage.php?pid=1152 (all ages welcome, confirmed with box office) Tickets £8 Tabernacle, Notting Hill: Baby Loves Disco. Sunday 23rd May, 2- 5pm. Tickets £9 for anyone who can walk, babes in arms free http://www.babylovesdisco.co.uk/locations/london/ Cinema Barbican Family Film [...]
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