Great Outdoors

BST Hyde Park opens its doors to families with lots of FREE activities at Open House 2022

London’s best and biggest music festival opens its doors to Londoners this Summer to enjoy the long days and warm summer nights in between the three weekends of legendary music. The Open House 2022 programme lasts 8 days and includes free activities and FREE entry in the heart of Hyde Park.  Back for another year, this time for eight days across two weeks, Open House offers FREE access to…
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Elton John kick starts BST Hyde Park with his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The Final Tour’

Despite the biggest public transport strike in London in decades, BST Hyde Park festival’s first (of three) weekend kicked off with the legendary Elton John and his stunning hand picked supporting cast of Rina Sawayama, Gabriels, Let’s Eat Grandma, Berwyn, Thomas Headon, Tom A Smith and Juanita Euka. I was in the middle of the the cheering Hyde Park crowd witnessing what’s been…
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Health & wellbeing festival returns to Wimbledon’s Cannizaro Park 10-12 June 2022

The health benefits of spending time in nature are well proven. Add a series of exciting wellbeing sessions and you have a winning combination! Wimbledon’s stunning Cannizaro Park will host a health and wellbeing festival this summer, with Pilates, laughter yoga, tai chi and mindful sketching all taking centre stage. ICANN festival takes place this weekend – Friday 10 to Sunday 12 June – in…
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BST Hyde Park’s 8th edition is bigger than ever & will go down in rock 'n' roll history

After two years of being forced to give up live music, we all seem to be suffering from FOMO (fear of missing out) now. Summer of 2022 will be remembered for the biggest music festival in London of all time.  London’s festival is back for THE celebration of the summer. After two years away, American Express® presents BST Hyde Park returns for the 8th edition for more unique shows and…
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Restaurant review: Coppa Club Tower Bridge

On Thursday 26th May London Mums were invited to a summer party at the Coppa Club in Tower Bridge. This Coppa Club restaurant has several Igloos (that can be reserved in two hours slots, Monday to Sunday, 11am until close for a maximum of eight guests) overlooking the River Thames situated next to the Tower of London. The riverside setting with stunning panoramic views of the city is iconic. Both…
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UK's most picture-perfect picnic spots

I am looking forward to the four-day weekend in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Following London Mums’ guide to host the perfect Platinum Jubilee Picnic with essentials’ checklist, now I’d love to share here a useful list of the most Instagrammable picnic spots throughout the UK (created by Cazaar.co.uk, which was achieved by extracting a seed list of 21 popular picnic…
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Restaurant review: Antillean

A new Pan Caribeean inspired restaurant and cocktail bar called Antillean has recently opened near Southwark tube station and London Mums have checked it out. The name Antillean (derived from the beautiful Antilles islands) comes from the love of Chef Patron, Michael Hanbury and culinary Director Baziz Rachedi for a rich and diverse food, drink, music, art and culture.  The menu reflects…
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2022 Summer family friendly festival guide

London Mums have put together the ultimate list of the best family-friendly festivals taking place during the summer of 2022, offering lots of activities for children as well as parents to enjoy including great music line-ups. Great Estate  Festival – 2 – 5 June  – Scorrier Estate, Cornwall A most rambunctious garden fête. Set within the mystical grounds of Scorrier Estate, Cornwall. The…
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Restaurant Review: Coppa Club Putney 

I recently tried new restaurant Coppa Club situated on the Putney Wharf riverfront which is local to me and has one of the most stunning views in London. Coppa Club Putney serves breakfast, brunch, intimate dinners, after-work drinks and daily caffeine fixes, and now offers a welcoming riverside retreat for locals and guests alike to enjoy from morning to night. It’s the perfect venue for me…
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TOCA Social at The O2 Greenwich - Review

TOCA Social is a hidden gem at The O2 (North Greenwich tube station) and the ideal venue for a a fab night out or brunch with friends and family to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions.   The London Mums’ team checked it out recently and had a fantastic evening.  We drunk delicious cocktails including a frozen margarita and played table football most of the time remembering the…
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