“That’s ballet!” said my nearly 6 year old in an excited ‘whisper’ as Cinderella began to dance. Yes, indeed. My First Cinderella at the Peacock Theatre is brilliant. I wondered how the English National Ballet 2 would make the show more child focused – apart from the glaring fact that the theatre would be full [...]
It surprises me how quickly school holidays come around – half term is only just behind us and already Easter is looming fast. We have asked Claire Lees who runs the kids travel deals blog to come up with the best places to take the family this Easter that won’t break the bank. So how [...]
Spring has come just in time for Mother’s Day, though if the weather forecast is to be believed it may be ducking out again over the weekend. However, there is still plenty of fun for all Mums and families out there. After your breakfast in bed – subliminal messaging can work for this (such as [...]
London boasts a large selection of Soft Play areas that are great for kids and parents alike. A chance for the kids to run around and wear themselves out and for parents to sit down and have a coffee. The following is a list of great soft play and indoor adventure centres in London. Clown [...]
With just two weeks to go before schools out we have asked Claire Lees who runs the kids travel deals blog to come up with some fun half term breaks. Getting away for just a couple of nights is a great way to rejuvenate at this time of year and Claire has found some great [...]
The Pleasance Theatre was buzzing with two groups of school kids when we arrived – Christmas decorations up and plenty of excitement in the air. The staff were really friendly, and since we were only a group of four they whisked us in ahead of everyone else. This really is a lovely show. The two [...]
On Saturday we had a family outing with my 9 and 12 year old daughters to the Soho Theatre in Dean Street, off Charing Cross Road, for the monthly ‘Comedy Club 4 Kids’ afternoon. Despite spending several years at Art college on Charing Cross Road as a student in my PC (pre-children) years and knowing [...]
Saturday morning pancakes are a regular tradition in our house and there is a constant battle between me and my wife as to who makes the best ones. The kids always side with me as a put more chocolate on them. Pancakes are always served oldest first, two each. Here is our recipe: 600g plain [...]
Even in the middle of summer softplay is a saving grace when the weather turns – in the winter months it becomes a regular lifeline for entertainment. Living near Brixton Rec I am very lucky to have access to a softplay area that the kids – mine are two and four – disappear into in [...]
Pumpkins can be put away and woolly gloves and scarves brought out – if they haven’t been already. There is nothing like Bonfire Night for making sure you are dressed up nice and cosy. London has a plethora of firework displays on, we have a selection below for you, and, as always, you can see [...]
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