Weekends

London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2016 at London Regatta Centre 26 June 2016

Great Summer event for London Mums and kids is coming up soon. The 21st London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be taking place on Sunday 26th June 2016 at the London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, London E16 2QT. Europe’s premier dragon boat festival features an extensive programme of racing, entertainment and a vast array of street food, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy Chinese…
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Great Outdoors

FREE activities for London Mums at BST Hyde Park this Summer

Over the years London Mums have attended BST Hyde Park events and met rock stars, comedians, listened to the world’s best music in one of the most amazing surroundings. Set in London’s beautiful Royal Park, the event kicked off in 2013 with The Rolling Stones reliving their legendary 1969 gig, plus The Who, Kaiser Chiefs,  Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez and many more packing out…
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Activities

Retro games for modern kids

Retro games and traditional activities can involve everyone. Here are a few retro ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer. 1. Skating I’m sure that most of us can remember having a pair of skates at some point? I loved skating and had so many pairs with their funky accessories over the years: roller skates, leg warmers, fluorescent head bands – I remember having so much…
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Get Creative

How to look after your garden furniture during the summer months

Summer’s just around the corner, meaning it’s time to dust off your outdoor furniture and enjoy long, warm evenings in the garden. But how can you look after your garden furniture during the summer months? We spoke to Robert Fernandez from online rattan furniture retailer Rattan Direct and got some tips for keeping your furniture looking fantastic. If it rains, remove all the…
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Attractions

Reader offer: £7 tickets for the Udderbelly Festival for children - Comedy Club for kids

Comedy Club 4 Kids has stand-up from grown-up, high-quality acts like John Robins, Stu Goldsmith and Nish Kumar, who perform their usual sets, just without the swearing or rude bits (The Independent). True. The gigs are BOSS. The organisers have spent 11 years persuading the international circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts to perform for family audiences, at shows that are…
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Great Outdoors

Norman Knight's Tournament at Arundel Castle 9 - 10 July 2016

Norman Knight’s Tournament at Arundel Castle 9 – 10 July 2016 12th century Knights and Crusaders will meet in preparation for the long journey to the Holy Land. A tournament of combat and archery will be held on the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, set beneath the 12th century Keep and oldest part of the Castle. A tented encampment will include a variety of crafts and demonstrations…
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Attractions

Marvel Universe Live London - Kids Club takes a sneak peek ahead of the tour start in September 2016

2015 and 2016 have been important for Marvel which has brought us great Avengers’ movies and the popular live tour MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! The great news is that the ACTION SPECTACULAR has now arrived in the UK and will start touring from the end of September. Kids from the London Mums Kids Club have exclusively met some performers from the show. Watch while they showcase their skills and talk…
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Activities

Four Fun and Simple DIY Games and Activities for Kids

These days, children have a wide array of games, toys and activities to choose from. Whether they are the outdoorsy types who enjoy camping and sports, or homebodies who prefer crafts and video games, there’s something available for each and every child out there. However, finding the right activity or toy doesn’t have to be a costly feat that involves hours of shopping. Sometimes, the best…
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Attractions

London View points: The capital seen from the top of the O2 - Up at The O2 attraction review

What I loved the most about the attraction Up at the O2 is the different London view point, its unusual landscape of Canary Wharf and the Eastern up and coming area of the capital which constantly changes. Because this attraction involves intense physical activity, when you reach the top of the climb, you are rewarded with the view of a unique building and the skyscrapers from the new financial…
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Attractions

New London Attraction! What to expect from Kidzania at Westfield London

It is difficult to explain what Kidzania is but in a strapline I would say that it is the first school of life for children, their very first experience of what it means working to earn money and get through modern life without relying on parents. As soon as you arrive at Kidzania’s entrance at Westfield London (Sheperd’s Bush new station is near by), children go through check in as…
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