Places to Go
Top ten paintings of children in the Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection has an unusual number of extremely good portraits of children. As such I feel it offers the ideal way to introduce kids to art and the pleasures of spending time in one of London’s most underrated museums. The paintings I have in mind range from cupids to naughty boys, sweet little girls [...]
Dangerous moments of child swinging glee at the World’s Largest Hokey Cokey
There really is nothing like a good Hokey Cokey. I get my Hokey Cokey fix at a music morning run by the unbelievably talented Jeremy Mendonca of Americana duet The Hallelujah Trails, known as The Music Man by North London mums. It starts off calmly enough, with the kids concentrating hard trying to work out whether their right [...]
The Eden Project in Cornwall – Top Eco Visitor Attraction
Looking for a great day out with the family? Jacqui from Mummy’s Little Monkey checks out the UK’s top eco visitor attraction, The Eden Project in Cornwall, with her little family. I wasn’t sure if the Eden Project would be suitable for our two preschoolers, but we were pleasantly surprised to find out just how [...]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical!
A very special announcement for you today: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been made into a stage musical, complete with a deliciously mysterious Willy Wonka. Here’s the latest from the producers… Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Neal Street Productions and Kevin McCormick today announced that their production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the [...]
Last minute ideas for Father’s Day!
Looking for some last minute Father’s Day ideas? Take a look at our list for some inspiration and see what you and the kids would most like to do on your special day. Pub lunch Why not take the family down to your local child friendly pub for a spot of lunch? You could have [...]
Family Days Out in Cornwall: Crealy’s Great Adventure Park
If you’re looking for a good, old-fashioned Cornish theme park to keep the kids entertained, try Crealy’s Great Adventure Park. Crealy’s is located in Tredinnick, Wadebridge, on the north coast of Cornwall (there is also a Crealy’s in Exeter, Devon). It has a range of rides and activities to appeal to all ages, in all [...]
Malta Family Holidays
Malta offers an unforgettable family holiday in the Mediterranean. Just a 3 hour direct flight from London, Malta offers families spectacular beaches, exciting amusement parks and fun festivals. On top of all this, Malta’s rich history and culture is just waiting to be discovered, with many cultural and historical attractions aimed to captivate a younger [...]
Family Days Out in London’s Royal Parks
It’s time to start thinking about warm weekends and the summer holidays… instead of taking the kids to Chessington or Brighton for the day, how about a relaxing family day out in one of the Royal parks around London? Take a picnic and a camera, and the day is yours. Chestnut Sunday, Bushy Park 13th [...]
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