Attractions

West End show review: Mamma Mia! The Musical on its 23rd birthday at the Novello Theatre London

On Wednesday 6 April 2022 I was invited to celebrate the smash-hit Mamma Mia! The Musical 23rd birthday at the Novello Theatre London, including a pre-show party with Easter Egg Hunt and Dress Up photo shoots. I took my lovely friend Jo who is an ABBA super fan and who was over the moon about the whole event despite having seen the show three times in the past 23 years and knowing all songs by…
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Great Indoors

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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Attractions

Shakespeare’s Globe Macbeth Review

Macbeth, directed by Sarah Frankcom, at Shakespeare’s Globe marks the 16th anniversary of the Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank project which provides over 20,000 free tickets to state school students in London and Birmingham.  To coincide with this year’s performances, eligible schools also receive free workshops for students, free CPD (continuing professional development) for…
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Attractions

Art exhibition: Inspiring Walt Disney - The Animation of French Decorative Arts (6 April – 16 October 2022)

From this week until October, The Wallace Collection – in collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art – presents the magic of Disney, as you have never seen it before.   The small but stunning exhibition titled Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts (6 April – 16 October 2022) displays American 20th-century hand-drawn animation alongside French…
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Family day out in London review: Cruising the city on the River Thames 

Watching London from the River Thames on board of a comfortable cruise boat is the best way to enjoy our capital.  The night cruises including live music can be romantic as well as entertaining.  The daytime cruises are enjoyable also for the children.  The ultimate family day out!  During the cruise we saw all London’s iconic riverside landmarks (Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, the…
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Activities

Review: Hamlet (for younger audiences) at the National Theatre

The latest performance of Hamlet at the  Dorfman, National Theatre (a small theatre inside the National Theatre) is Jude Christian’s energetic and engaging retelling for a younger audience (recommended ages 8 – 12 year olds) of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedy.  ‘To be or not to be…’ Hamlet’s dad is dead. His uncle has taken over the kingdom and married Hamlet’s mum.
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Central London

Your Guide to Parking in London

There is no doubt that a trip to London is one of the best ways to spend any day of the week, but there is one small thing that can often cause a problem as your arrival gets closer, and that is the issue of parking! Both driving and parking your car in central areas of the capital can often cause a headache, so it is always best to be primed and ready with some insider information that can help…
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Attractions

Half-term family activities: Carriage rides at Bushy Park

Rarer the Pandas the Operation Centaur Shire horses, Heath and Nobby, will be returning to Bushy Park to offer carriage rides for Easter weekend.  These traditional shire horse carriage rides are a popular seasonal treat for park visitors and usually happen over the summer and around Christmas but they are back for Easter this year with a  limited number of rides available over the four day…
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Attractions

The best dog-walking spot in every London borough

London may be one of the busiest and most populated cities in the world, but it still has plenty of leafy green spaces for dogs to run free, play ball and find their next adventure. Off lead exercise is so important for the wellbeing of dogs – not just for their enjoyment, but because our walking speed is not their natural pace. From green meadows to the highest hills where dog owners can admire…
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Attractions

KISS MY ART in aid of Ukraine 'Make art not war' fundraiser!

On Thursday  31st March 2022 between 7 pm and 12 am, London Mums will attend KISS MY ART in aid of Ukraine ‘Make art not war’ fundraiser! Join us at Basing House, Shoreditch, 25 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8AA, UK – Early Bird Tickets £7 / £10 on the door  www.kissmyartevents.com.  Kiss My Art is the UK’s only live life drawing competitive painting competition. If you’re looking for…
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