Great Outdoors

New attraction review: Gripped at Hobbledown

On Saturday 30th of July London Mums Magazine was invited to Hobbledown and this is how our day went: New aerial adventure park Gripped that has just opened off the Stains Road in Hounslow is a unique gem. No garish, scary rides but lots of complex, adventure play for all age groups. There are also two big features for adults and teenagers. A net park and zip/high wire/rope trail. The adventure…
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Great Outdoors

The Jungle Book review at Kew Gardens

London Mums magazine reporters were invited to Kew Gardens on Saturday 23rd of July 2022 to watch an outdoor theatre production of Sixteen Feet’s The Jungle Book for families. This warm and engaging production which follows Mowgli’s adventures following her separation from her family is a delight for younger audiences particularly and the peaceful setting of Kew Gardens is an inspired…
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Great Outdoors

Notting Hill Carnival 2022

Recently the London Mums’ magazine team was invited to the Notting Hill Carnival 2022 Press Launch. Notting Hill Carnival will take place between 27th and 29th August, but Thursday’s event allowed us to sample some of it ahead of time and will have definitely whetted the appetite of anyone who’s planning to attend next month. It’s hard to fully appreciate any…
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Activities

Top Ideas for your next Girls’ Night in

Staying in is the new going out. We have all been out and experienced a good time, but sometimes it’s boring and you spend too much. At home, you do not have to worry that: Someone boring will start talking to you The round you bought will push you into an overdraft The shoes you’re wearing will pinch or give you blisters. When you are at home, or in a good friend’s house, it’s much…
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Activities

My Gym - Children's Fitness Centre - Creating Moments That Matter!

I love this message from the founder of My Gym, Children’s Fitness Centre. “My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delighted in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s…
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Attractions

New Music! Exclusive! My chat with singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis

31-year old raising star Rhys Lewis has already caught the attention of the public with his songs of heartbreak, many of which having featured on some of the biggest shows on television. But it is his love of performing live, curiosity of his craft, command of his instruments and impressive vocal ability that has taken him around the world, racking up legions of loyal fans along the way. Brand new…
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Great Outdoors

Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers’ Chic bring fans to tears with an emotional epic close at BST Hyde Park 2022

Last night,Duran Duranbecame the final act to headline the string of summer live music dates at this year’sBST Hyde Park. The beloved Brit legends took to the Great Oak Stage to perform a dazzling set, opening with ‘80s super hit The Wild Boys. They joyful sounds of The Reflex, Notorius, A view to a kill, Ordinary World, Planet Earth, Hungry Like The Wolf, Electric Barbarella…
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Great Outdoors

Pearl Jam return to BST Hyde Park for a second night of incredible rock music 

Last nightEddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron concluded their two-night Pearl Jam extravaganza at BST Hyde Park.The mighty Pearl Jam took to the stage in the glorious sunshine at Hyde Park to perform another headline set of their best tracks spanning over three decades. The band, headed by Eddie Vedder, played a 22-strong set to yet another roaring…
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Attractions

Underbelly Festival – Earl’s Court/West Brompton until 29 July 2022

If you’re after an evening of entertainment and laughter (especially on a hump day), look no further… We arrived in good time at West Brompton for the casual and colourful Underbelly festival starting off with an outdoor gin tasting masterclass followed by a bite to eat from the onsite vendors and ending the evening with the much talked about show: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the…
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Great Outdoors

The Rolling Stones rock their second show at BST Hyde Park

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood continued their iconic ‘Sixty’ tour across Europe with their second stop at Hyde Park last night. The Rolling Stones played yet another headline show of spectacular live music at BST Hyde Park with a classic setlist composed of 19 of their biggest tracks. Photo by @LOUMORRIS The band’s 60 years of music celebrations continued in London as a part…
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