The new organisers of Notting Hill Carnival invited me to the Press Launch at The Tabernacle (W11 2AY) to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the iconic street Carnival that was started in 1966. The highlights of the 2018 events include even more special areas for families as children are the main focus of this year’s London Carnival. What’s wonderful about Notting Hill Carnival…
After 20 years living in London, I finally managed to visit Buckingham Palace as part of a press preview aimed at attracting more families to interactively explore the residence of Her Majesty the Queen. I have to admit that I did not expect it to be as glamorous and majestic as it is. My 11 year old son Diego loved listening to the family tailored app and participating in all activities…
London Mums are always on the hunt for Summer fun activities and Legoland does not disappoints even when it’s crowded. The sunshine makes everything perfect. The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has opened for its 2018 season with amazing new attractions including: iconic new landmarks in the world famous Miniland, an awesome digital LEGO® Reef, brand new NINJAGO themed hotel rooms; and an exclusive…
Day Three at British Summer Time Hyde Park was very emotional. The weather was super hot and the music even hotter. Blame the heat but the great mature audience was emotional and I was not the only one crying at Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven dedicated to his son who passed away in a tragic accident when he was only 4. Clapton delivered a timeless performance with his inimitable weeping…
Last night Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters kicked off the sixth edition of British Summer Time Hyde Park festival with a stunning sound and vision experience and an emotional version of Another Brick In The Wall with the Choir from Grenfell community. He brought his revered ‘Us + Them’ tour to a sold-out Hyde Park and the moment he entered the stage you understood why. This was the…
Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, the Family History Weekend will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Scribe. With have-a-go activities, including archery, mini catapults and a craft tent plus falconry and storytelling, this two-day event is the perfect way to entertain all the family this August.
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From £11 for a…
The weekend of 14 and 15 July 2018 will see a Norman Knights tournament of Norman foot combat held on the upper grounds of Arundel Castle. Along with a tented encampment, which will include a variety of crafts and demonstrations of the period, as well as a falconry display, have-a-go-archery for the over 8s and a storyteller to enthrall and excite visitors.
Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16…
I am chuffed to have had the chance to chat to the iconic English rock band The Zombies who Still Got That Hunger. Music from the 60s still has so much appeal. I have always tried to understand why and the best explanation came from one of the protagonists of the 60s music scene, Colin Blunstone, who came to prominence in the mid 60s as lead singer of The Zombies. You might not be familiar…
A spectacular open-air concert in one of England’s most magnificent country gardens.
On Sunday 8th July The Gipsy Kings will take to the stage, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonnino Baliardo. Playing hits from throughout their career, it’s set to be the perfect sound for a summer’s night.
Nicolas et Tonino des Gipsy King poent en compagnie de leurs enfants au Mas Candille. Mougins…
Music festival season is almost upon us and I am glad that Oxfordshire’s much beloved Cornbury Festival is making its unexpected return once again this year. I attended last year and it was a truly amazing experience for us London Mums and kids. It is a family event whose only negative thing is that there’s too much great stuff to do to keep parents and children alike. You almost don’t…