Remember there’s no scooters, no balls, no dogs, and no climbing at Kew Gardens, all those things that would normally keep your children amused in a public park. So other that just walk about, (‘bor-ring’) what can kids at Kew Gardens do?
The Children’s Garden by Brentford Gate
The most obvious stop-off, the newly revamped playground, obsured by beech hedges and full of…
In Mayfair, Bar des Prés is a trendy restaurant located next door to the iconic Tiffany’s shop in London. It offers a unique blend of Parisian and Asian cuisine, specifically sushi fusion with Parisian twists. The restaurant also has a vibrant atmosphere, with sleek interiors and a well-stocked bar that serves a range of cocktails. During my recent visit, I was impressed by the quality of…
A few days ago I attended a very exclusive party at The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court in London which has been a centre of legal education and the home of barristers for almost 500 years.The Middle Temple building and hall are some of the most iconic landmarks of the city, and the event celebrated the 450th anniversary of their construction. Built in…
A week ago I attended a tour to quite a special building site. Dorsett Hospitality International recently acquired the historic Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch End, North London, and is currently transforming the Grade II* listed building into a new aparthotel set to open in the summer of 2023. You had to have a bit of imagination to see the new architecture completed but nevertheless I enjoyed myself…
An inventive, funny and heart-warming production of Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel, David Copperfieldwill playat the Riverside Studios from 7 – 26 February 2023. It’s unmissable not only for hard-core fans of the Victorian author but for anyone who has an interest in Victorian life or simply likes comedies. Tickets are now on salehere.
Transforming the…
Going to see Lightopia London ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ at Crystal Palace Park was a thrilling and magical experience. As you walk through the vast park, you can really feel the warmth and comfort of a Christmassy and family environment. There are many wonderful light displays including mystical creatures: lions, unicorns, eagles with an addition of sound effects of the animals’…
,The light trail at the WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes was beyond my expectations. I walked into the Wetlands not knowing what was going to be like. In past years I had been to other light shows so I was unsure what this one would bring to our local community.
ILLUMINATURE didn’t disappoint. The show really surprised me with the interactiveness of the whole experience in the form…
London Mums Magazine was invited to Christmas at Kew, our evening was packed with magic!
What a glorious treat! The Kew Gardens 10th anniversary light trail is spectacular. Individual creative light installations are linked by clever illumination of bushes and trees. The trail is punctuated at intervals by tastefully designed food and drink huts with something for everybody: hot chocolate to…
London Mums Magazine was invited to Wisley Christmas Glow Walk atRHS Garden Wisley (located at Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB).Wisley was a glorious spectacle of ever changing lights on their Christmas 2022 Glow Walk.
We arrived and managed to park very easily in the huge car park, its only a short walk from there to the main entrance where staff were very helpful in directing…
Good by C.P. Taylor is at the Harold Pinter Theatre until 24 December 2022. A deceptively simple title. It’s the journey of one lecturer from being pretty decent to becoming a holocaust supporter. His personal rationale, torn between disbelief and herd instinct, is an exploration of how Germany allowed it, collectively.
We’ve all looked at end-stage Alzheimer’s sufferers and thought, ‘We…