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Playing With Colour at the Museum of Childhood

Messy playing with colour is amazing whether you are a child or an adult. Personally I cannot resist colouring and messing around with paints …. Maybe it’s a bit childish but summer holidays are a great time for us parents to play more with kids. And colours are just perfect tools to start with! Being based in SW London and spoilt for choice with activities for kids, we may often…
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Get kids active at football schools this summer

Enjoy the ultimate Chelsea FC experience by attending one of fantastic Chelsea Soccer Schools this summer! Chelsea FC Soccer Schools are a great introduction to the game, the club and its unique coaching philosophies for boys and girls of all abilities aged between 3 and 15 years old. FA qualified coaches are always on hand to inspire, encourage and share their passion for the beautiful…
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London’s newest attraction: Up at The O2 – Climb an icon

As if London would not have enough attractions, the newest one is actually breathtaking. Now you can walk over one of London’s favourite landmarks – The O2. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90 minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue. Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from our…
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The ultimate teddy bear experience

If you thought for a moment that teddy bears are boring, well think twice after checking this post about London Mums experiencing a Build-a-Bear workshop. I must admit I often passed by the shops across London and never dared entering as I found the idea of making a teddy bear not quite exciting …. I was SO wrong. Check our videos here and see for yourself what the experience is all…
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Chilean Rescue Capsule goes on display at the Science Museum (FREE LONDON)

From Saturday 11th February 2012, the Science Museum is to display the Chilean rescue capsule – Fénix 2. So exciting, thinking at the incredible story we all watched on TV only a couple of years ago. The capsule was specially built to rescue 33 miners who were trapped underground at the San José mine, Chile in October 2010. The 3.9m capsule is made of steel and measures 54cm wide. All of…
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One08 (on Marylebone Lane) Pancake day FREEBIES

On 21 February 2012, ONE08, situated on Marylebone Lane, will celebrate Shrove Tuesday by giving diners complimentary pancakes. Between 9-11am guests enjoying a coffee or tea will receive FREE pancakes served with the traditional accompaniments of sugar and lemon. ONE08 will also treat lunch and dinner guests to a pancake dessert. ONE08 is one of Marylebone Village’s best-loved venues. The…
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The Living Room family friendly restaurant (off Regents' Street): when you want to feel at home in Central London

Heddon street is the MUST-BE area for dining out with kids. This is where London Mums favourite restaurants are. The Living Room is really an elegant restaurant with Piano bar while you eat with all comforts of your own home and flexible arrangements for families. The Kids’ menu is very varied and of good quality: Garlic bread and the home made ciabatta bread have high quality olives (not…
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Beaufort House Chelsea

Beaufort House Chelsea is located on the Kings Road, on the corner of Beaufort Street. The public ground floor is an award-winning brasserie open throughout the day, and the fabulous ground-floor cocktail bar mixes some of the best cocktails in town in the evening – both are open to all.  A perfect stopping off point after shopping on the Kings Road, and ideal for watching the world go by! …
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London Mums go to the Isle of Wight

I recently spent a weekend at the Isle of Wight with my family. It’s my third time there … I have fallen in love with this amazing British island which has so much to offer including crystal clear waters (which is quite a rarity in the UK). The Isle of Wight is only 2 hours (door to door) from South West London. Wightlink ferry routes connect directly with Portsmouth. The weather is…
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Tibits, a parents' paradise in Central London

In the heart of Central London, in Heddon Street (off Regents Street) London Mums have found a top child-friendly restaurant, cafe’, self-service, with a ‘customer is king’ approach. Tibits is where I met Gail Porter for an interview to appear in the London Mums magazine issue 5 (winter 2011/spring 2012). Photo of Monica Costa and Gail Porter at Tibits courtesy of MemoryGate…
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