Attractions

Family Christmas activity: The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet at the Coliseum 17 Dec 22 –7 Jan 2023

I have come back to the Coliseum for the second year running to watch The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet and the magical atmosphere felt even more special this time. This show is possibly the most magical family experience in London this Christmas. Damian Lewis and his children was sitting behind us and that made me even more excited. The theatre decorations and the joyful…
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Christmas budgeting: Save money with Family Secret Santa 

We are all familiar with Secret Santa at work: it’s fun, surprising, saucy at times, and economical. Well we can adapt this game to our family gathering this Christmas, since, let’s be frank, we none of us have got the time or money or energy to be buying a present for each of our family. Rules of the game: Each guest brings one present and walks away with one present. Charity, recycled…
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CONCERT REVIEW: Glam rock Slade at Christmas

Glam rock Slade at Christmas, a yearly event, at Islington Assembly Rooms, standing room and chairs available. F**k me, never been to a rock concert before, and totally love rock. So how did that happen? Work, family, illness, feeling ashamed about my music tastes, my needs at the bottom of the pile, something like that. You’re a mum, you’ll know. UK Glam Rock Slade from Wolverhampton…
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Activities

Mums Day Out: 11 Relaxing things to do in London, minus the kids

Married life is awesome, but sometimes Mums need some time to look after themselves and enjoy some alone time without necessarily being alone. It’s important for busy Mums to get out there and try some activities that you have had your eye on for ages, but keep putting off due to family commitments. Now is the time to seize the day, make some time for yourself and kick back and relax…
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Attractions

Christmas Panto review: Alice in Wonderland, The Remix

Alice in Wonderland, The Remix Christmas Panto runs 1-31 December 2022 at Brixton House, Brixton. It is suitable for kids age 7+. Opposite Brixton Village and surrounded by awesome street-art, Brixton House is a strobe-lit community centre with built-in theatre. It feels like the house of Lords, a long thin rectangle with seats along either side, so the actors are playing 360 degrees and you all…
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Panto in the Pod: Christmas Panto Pod on the London Eye

Turn again Dick Whittington, and float above London! This London Eye Christmas Panto experience is a must see for a limited few, running from 14 – 18 December. On arrival we were guided to a holding area, to await the single pod containing the Panto set up. When this docked, we were seamlessly directed in by the ever efficient staff, and greeted by the cast of four, led by the wonderfully comic…
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VARIETY SHOW REVIEW: A Christmas Gaiety at the Royal Albert Hall

A Christmas Gaiety: A one off ‘Queer Orchestral Extravaganza’. Well, what AM I getting myself into. The mind boggles, all these drag queens bouncing off each other. I told my family and my son sent me an Insta link to one of them, Cheddar Gorgeous. The OUTFITS. Yes, I’m putting caps everywhere, because explosive is how it will be, and how I’m feeling about it. I invited my…
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Family Show review: Wind in the (Willows) Wiltons

London Mums Magazine reporters were recently invited to watch Wind in the (Willows) Wiltons at performing arts theatre at Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, London, E1 8JB. Here’s our verdict. The verdict Wilton’s Music Hall is an enchanting venue in which to produce an updated adaptation of a classical favourite. Losing nothing of the essence of Kenneth Grahame’s…
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How table lights can be used as a decorative accessory

Table lights or table lamps make for the ideal finishing touch to any room. A popular addition to a side table, bedside table or console unit, table lamps can be used as a decorative accessory that is not only great to look at but is practical too. Image credit: Pexels With Searchlight Electric’s help, here are some of the many ways a table lamp can be used as a home accessory, highlighting…
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Great Outdoors

Christmas lights review: Lightopia London 'A Christmas Fantasy' at Crystal Palace Park

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&#8217…
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