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'Royals' spotted at a fun park in London - What a Royal-a-coaster!

Between weddings, official visits, speeches and the Diamond Jubilee, the Royal Family are a busy bunch. But spare a thought for their dopplegangers who, since Kate and Wills tied the knot, have experienced their busiest year ever. To give the country’s royal ringers a well deserved break, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is offering free entry over the Jubilee weekend to up to sixty weary…
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Top 10 FREE things to do in London with the kids this bank holiday

The May bank holiday is almost upon us and, whilst we love spending time off with the kids, it does help to have a plan in place so that the children are suitably occupied during the (hopefully) sunny long weekend – and to ensure there’s a plan b for when the weather isn’t up to scratch. Balloon modeling Michal Kahn, the most extravagant balloon modeller in the UK, has single-handedly…
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CAPYBARA HEARS THE PATTER OF TWELVE TINY FEET

Capybara Zena relaxes after giving birth to triplets at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey. The sex of her new arrivals is so far unknown and they have not yet been named. Keeper Jenny Fisher said: “Capybara are naturally very social animals, and the energetic triplets have spent the past few days getting to know each other – and keeping their mother very busy indeed.” The…
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Win 1 family pass to the Jubilee Family Festival (London's Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012)

The Jubilee Family Festival Presented by Sainsbury’s is a two-day fun filled family Jubilee celebration taking place in London’s Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012. Hosted by Myleene Klass and Jon Culshaw, the event will be a once in a lifetime experience for the whole family to enjoy featuring the nation’s best live music and entertainment. Check this gorgeous video as a teaser to what…
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Celebrity spotting at Madagascar Live show at Chessington (London)

We loved the movie and we can now see the Madagascar characters live at Chessington (London). Don’t miss the short teaser videos we took at the launch event in March 2012. Amazing! The song ‘I love to move it!’ is even better live than on screen! And a bit of celebrity spotting at the launch event. Can you recognise who they are? Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in…
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ZOO-TED AND BOOTED ... large travel companions spotted on London trains!

Commuters on the Waterloo to Chessington South line were left bemused this Wednesday 21 March 2012, first day of Spring, by the appearance of four larger-than-life travel companions in their train carriage. Madagascar stars Alex, King Julien, Gloria and Mort were spotted en route to Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey, where they are due to appear in new live stage show…
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Even daddy loved Disney on Ice 2012!

The show might be the same one year on year but it is still amazing for both kids and parents. Three years after seeing the show at the O2 I took my family to the Wembley Arena show and it did not disappoint us. Not even daddy…. I am always quite impressed by the skating talents and the beauty of the artists performing. That’s maybe why even daddies loved the show so much 🙂 Here are some…
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NEW GORILLA IN OUR MIDST - SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT CHESSINGTON AS GORILLA BIRTH IS STREAMED LIVE ONLINE

A gorilla who was taken off the Pill on Valentine’s Day last year has given birth to a baby. Mother Asili – one of the six female Western Lowland gorillas at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey – gave birth to the youngster yesterday (Thursday 23rd February), and both mother and baby appear to be doing well. Animal keepers took Asili off the contraceptive Pill on February 14th…
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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 about. I…
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