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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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Science Museum’s new display celebrates Stephen Hawking’s 70th birthday (FREE LONDON)

The Science Museum opens a new display from 20th January to 9th April 2012 to celebrate Professor Stephen Hawking’s 70th birthday, his life and achievements. Stephen Hawking: A 70th birthday celebration features objects and papers primarily sourced from Professor Hawking’s own archives including handwritten notes on work with Roger Penrose, his drawing of the Hawking Radiation mechanism, the…
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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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Absolutely brilliant! LEGO builds 12 metre Christmas Tree at St Pancras International

My son Diego, who is a big Lego fan, absolutely loves this tree! It must be the most original xmas tree ever! Visitors to St Pancras International in London are sure to stop in their tracks when they see the station’s epic Christmas Tree design for 2011. Revealed at the station today (Thursday 24 November), St Pancras International can guarantee there is no other Christmas tree like this one…
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Meet Santa on an unforgettable sleigh ride down the Thames

Speedy Christmas presents for daring Dads or outings for courageous children. Meet Santa in style this year, when you book on the ‘Jingle Bell Blast’ experience with London RIB Voyages, the original Thames speedboat experience. No waiting in line to see him, only to be rushed in and rushed out – whizz down the river to him instead. This is a once in a life time experience for children to…
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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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