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Kenwood House : Idyllic spot for a family picnic
Hampstead Lane London NW3 7JR Historic house with landscaped park with flower gardens, grasslands, pond and oak woodlands, bordered on three sides by Hampstead Heath. There is a restaurant, a cafe and an ice cream stand on the grounds as well as buggy-friendly walking trails. Opening Hours: House open daily 11:30 am – 4 pm. [...]
Osterley Park House
Jersey Road Isleworth TW7 4RB A tranquil rural retreat from urban life. This extravagantly designed party house created by the famous 18th-century architect Robert Adam. You can see what life was like below stairs on a wealthy estate and enjoy the 18th-century garden.There is also plenty of parkland for families to run around in. Front [...]
What’s on 6th April – 16th April 2010
Hello London-baby readers, Hope you had a great Easter Holiday. If you do not have school-age children you should know that London will be over-run the next two weeks with families on term break. Most drop-in playgroups will be closed. If you head out to the museums this week, get in the queue by 9:45 and [...]
Grovelands Park
The Bourne London N14 6RA Aside from being a lovely park with a lake, there is a children’s playground suitable for wheelchair use or children with disabilities and a cafeteria, as well as football pitches, tennis courts and a basketball court. Rate Grovelands Park and you could be our next winner! Grovelands Park was recommended [...]
Kilnsey Park and Trail
On B6160 between Threshfield and Kettlewell Kilnsey Skipton BD23 5PS Kilnsey Park is in Upper Wharfedale, under the shadow of the famous Kilnsey Crag. The site encompasses parkland, a working trout farm, a farm shop, restaurant and fly fishing lakes. There is an entrance fee for the on-site nature trail. Opening Hours: 9am-5pm every day [...]
Coventry Transport Museum : A great family day out?
Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD This free museum is a great rainy day out, with lots of fantastic exhibits ranging from penny farthing bicycles to world land speed record car Thrust SSC. Theres lots of information aimed specifically at the kids, and areas are made interactive wherever possible. Galleries are themed with the [...]
St Luke’s Gardens Playground : a hidden gem for Chelsea families!
London SW3 6NH St. Lukes is an easily undiscovered gem off The Kings Road in Chelsea. Recently refurbished, the playground has several picnic tables and benches for adults, great climbing frames for both little and bigger children, swings and other interesting play equipment. The playground is completely enclosed with basic toilets for both children and [...]
Tate Britain : Baby friendly day out?
Millbank London SW1P 4RG Tate Britain houses British art from 1500 to the present day, and offers a range of activities for children and adults to explore together. These include any-time activities for families with children, plus drop-in and ticketed special activities for weekends and school holidays. Children will particularly enjoy the Art Trolley, where [...]
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