If you’re visiting London with a teenager, there’s a huge range of fun, interesting and quirky things to see and do in the city for free. From world-class museums to unique festivals to outdoor activities, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in London – without paying a penny. There are also some hotels […]
Things to do in London with kids: June
There are always loads of interesting things to see and do with kids in London, and each month I publish a round-up of some of the best. Here’s my selection for June 2019 – remember that it’s Father’s Day on Sunday June 16th, 2019, just in case you’d like a family day out for the […]
Things to do in London with kids: May
There are always loads of great things happening in London, and this month is no exception. There are two Bank Holidays in May, as well as the half-term school holiday, and as the weather’s getting slightly less chilly (some of the time at least) it’s a good time to explore the capital. Here’s my pick of […]
Things to do in London with kids: April
There are exciting things happening in London throughout the year, and April 2019 is no exception. Besides Easter (19th – 22nd April), the Queen’s birthday (21st April), and St. George’s Day (23rd April), there are some excellent new exhibitions, performances and festivals to experience this month. Read on for my selection of some of the […]
Things to do in London with kids: Christmas
If you’re planning a festive day out in London with your kids, here’s a round-up of some of the best family activities on offer in the capital this Christmas. (I’ve also published a December London round-up – you can read that post here). Winterville Returning to Clapham Common for 2018, Winterville bills itself as an […]
Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition, V&A, London
My nineteen year-old daughter and I popped in to London’s V&A last week to see Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic. We’re both lifelong admirers of the famous bear and his friends, and have spent many happy hours exploring Ashdown Forest (for more on Ashdown Forest, read my post How to visit the places in the Winnie-the-Pooh […]
Climbing in London: Up at The O2
As I walk up the slope, my calf muscles protest. It’s a steep incline of 28 degrees. Stepping forward, I place one foot in front of the other, flat on the rubbery surface of the walkway. I’m wearing climbing boots with an excellent grip and I feel secure. I’m attached to a cable above the […]
Things to do in London with kids: March
March is a busy time in London, and, as ever, there are lots of family-friendly activities on offer in the city. Here’s my pick of some of the best things to do in the capital with kids this month. World Book Day World Book Day is on March 3rd this year. It’s an annual international celebration […]
Things to do in London with kids: February
From visiting free, world-class museums to enjoying acres of green space to trying food from anywhere that you can think of, London is a stimulating and fascinating place to spend time with your kids. Each month I publish a roundup of the best things which are on offer in London for families. Here’s my February […]
BBC Broadcasting House Tour
Update: The BBC Tour of Broadcasting House stopped running in 2016, after a security review. Tours of other BBC buildings around the UK continue to run. I went on a fascinating tour of BBC Broadcasting House, along with my friend Suzanne. Broadcasting House is the BBC’s central London headquarters and is said to be the most advanced […]
