A few days ago I had the chance to preview Tate Modern’s latest exhibition, a once-in-a-generation retrospective featuring paintings, watercolours and drawings by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) never before shown in the UK. The EY Exhibition: Cezanne brings together over 80 carefully selected works from collections in Europe, Asia, North and South America, giving UK audiences their first opportunity…
Halloween is looming and a new ghostly exhibition has just opened at the Charles Dickens Museum in London which is the perfect way for children and parents alike to dive into the world of the most successful English writer of all time.Â
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The spirits, phantoms and spectres which lurk within the stories of Charles Dickens are about to be disturbed by this fabulous new exhibition at in his…
There’s nothing ever ordinary at Kew Gardens, a place I regularly visit to seek peace and inspiration. Something extraordinary is happening this October at London’s botanical garden. Yesterday I escaped to the vibrancy of Mexico for a visual spectacular preview of new installations within Kew Gardens iconic Temperate House. The new colourful and horticultural artwork by renowned Mexican…
School holidays are looming and parents are always on the look out for interesting activities to keep their teenagers busy while building lasting family memories. A few weeks ago I took my two brilliant teen reporters Alice and Diego to the London Eye. For Alice it was the first time, while Diego remembered being in the capsules a few times when he was in primary school.Â
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On 8th September 2022, people all joined together, wherever they were in the world, to both celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and also to mourn her loss. She leaves behind the richest of legacies, and due to her indefatigable spirit and commitment to serve her people, many of us feel as if we have lost someone very close to us. Our family is our…
Last night a group of London Mums Magazine’s reporters was invited to Kew Gardens to watch Elvis. An alfresco evening with Luna Cinema, including a giant projection screen set on the historic grounds of Kew Gardens. We arrived to a seabed of picnic blankets and hummus. Fine dining experience on bean bags and camping chairs with various ciders, beers, wines and soft drinks to be purchased. There…
Visiting The Globe is always a magical experience no matter what you watch. But Much Ado About Nothing has surpassed all my expectations. I loved seeing a packed theatre filled with joyous energy while the actors where recreating an old comedy set in a more contemporary setting.Â
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Following years of war, in April 1945, somewhere in Northern Italy, Leonata and her daughters reopen…
Shrek’s Adventure is the perfect London attraction for families. It is a 70-minute interactive walk-through experience, including magical 4D flying bus experience.
At first I wasn’t sure what the experience would entail, however I quickly realised that it isn’t just Shrek but an entire Dreamworks tour. This includes all your favourite Dreamworks franchises including Shrek, Madagascar, How…
Beyond Bollywood returns to the West End after great success in 2015. It is now hosted at the Peacock Theatre and it seems even more breathtaking than I remembered. The colourful and energetic extravaganza takes audiences on a journey through Indian culture, dance, and music, and presents the vibrancy and beauty of Bollywood.
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The Luna Cinema, the UK’s no.1 open air cinema, is offering multiple screenings of family favourite films at  family-favourite Kew Gardens this summer. What better location to relax, have a pic nic and soak up the last of the summer holidays with five days of cinema magic…