One of my favourite attractions in Great Britain is Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. From London it is only one hour drive away and makes it the perfect day out on the British coast for the whole family. It is one of those attractions that require at least a full day to be able to visit everything. But you can return again and again and always find new artifacts and new fun activities to…
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed promises something for every member of the family when it kicks off this weekend (29 June – 2 July 2017). When you live in a predominantly male-dominated family you have to probably watch Top Gear, Wheeler Dealers over and over again and also go to Goodwood once a year.
This year at the Festival of Speed there will be a bumper line-up of family…
Knights and Crusaders will meet in preparation for the long journey to the Holy Land. A tournament of foot combat will be held on the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, set beneath the 12th century Keep and oldest part of the Castle, where the Knights and Crusaders will hone their skills.
A tented encampment, set on the American Lawn, will showcase a variety of crafts and demonstrations of the…
London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at London’s Regatta Centre on Sunday 25th June 2017.
The 22nd edition of the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO), which is the territory’s official representation in the…
This June NINJAGO World, a new world of ninjas, has opened at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, featuring the UK’s first ever 4D, hand gesture enabled ride and a group of London Mums and kids have checked it out and sent us their comments and images. Take a look!
London Mum Ranjeet and her kids were some of the first guests to experience the 4D ride with hand-gesture technology, have…
Ahead of Father’s Day, a team of London Mums, dads and the kids club attended an exclusive dad’s day out at The View from The Shard, London’s most exciting attraction enjoying exclusive access to the city’s highest viewing platform.
While the parents indulged in a luxury champagne breakfast 800ft above the capital, the children were enjoying the sweeping panoramic views.
London Mum…
While preparing for the SATs exams, in the evening I relaxed with Liz Pichon’s latest book Tom Gates – Family, Friends and Furry Creatures. As with all other Tom Gates’ books, I have truly enjoyed myself once again and here is why. I hope you can understand my ‘hen-writing’. 🙂
My mum‘s verdict
There’s no stopping Liz Pichon. Once again she has come up with…
The Knights, Squires, and Men-at-Arms of Raven Tor Living History Group will face off in a Medieval Tournament, representing the nations of England, France, Poland and Denmark.
Medieval Tournament at Arundel Castle
With competitions using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the participants will be the nearest reproduction of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th century!
Jeff Kinney ‘s superfan Diego from the London Mums’ kids club had met his favourite author in London. Jeff was in town to promote the film Diary of a Wimpy kid – The Long Haul based on his book of the same name. Watch the exclusive interview in which he reveals anecdotes and behind the scenes details.
Watch the full interview
Diego interviews Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney…
Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle these family friendly Living History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, including a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of have a-go activities, such as archery and fencing. Certain days will also include falconry, face painter and an ancient story teller.
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