This October half term, visitors to Arundel Castle will be able to find out what it was like living at the Castle in the early Norman period with weapons, armour, combat and craft demonstrations to bring the era to life.
Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £15 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)
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A multi-million National Lottery-funded restoration hasjust unveiled hidden secrets of spectacular Brompton cemetery in West London. A few years ago London Mums got involved in supporting this project and it is now finally completed. I am delighted about this as I have often walked atBrompton Cemetery to think and relax. Don’t forget that it is the final resting place for…
The tented encampments of five renowned living history groups and many individual historical re-enactors will reflect over 12,000 years of local and Castle history with crafts, costume, and combat displays from the Stone Age to the Victorians – and almost everything in between! With a daily parade showcasing the different eras, visitors can spend bank holiday weekend immersed in history!
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With millions of families choosing to stay in the UK for their holidays, it’s no wonder camping with kids is on the rise. According to Mintel data, 17.9 million camping trips were taken by UK adults in 2017, and almost an extra million trips expected to be taken this year. Taking the kids can seem like a challenge, but with a few pieces of handy advice it can be achievable and enjoyable for all!
Everyone’s favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young is back on tour, performing his much loved album No Parlez in celebration of 35 years since it’s release and I went to talk to him in the heart of London. This is the second time I have interviewed Paul Young in one year and I have to admit I admire him more at every new conversation I have with him.Watch my interviewin which we talk…
As the Castle celebrates the 950th anniversary of its initial construction, Raven Tor Living History Group returns to portray the men and women of the 12th century with combat training and crafts of the late Norman period.
Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £13 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)
For more information please visit…
Meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. There’s a range of have-a-go activities for all ages, including archery for the over 8s plus ‘meet the falconer’, a face painter and a story teller. History has never been so much fun!
Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £13 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3…
The new organisers of Notting Hill Carnival invited me to thePress Launch at The Tabernacle (W11 2AY) to experience the sights, sounds andtastesof the iconic street Carnival that was started in 1966. The highlights of the 2018 events include even more special areas for families as children are the main focus of this year’s London Carnival. What’s wonderful about…
After 20 years living in London, I finally managed to visitBuckingham Palace as part of a press preview aimed at attracting more families to interactively explore the residence of Her Majesty the Queen. I have to admit that I did not expect it to be as glamorous and majestic as it is. My 11 year old son Diego loved listening to the family tailored app and participating in all activities…
Summer holidays don’t need to be expensive. In fact, kids love the simplest (and cheapest) things. It’s often us parents wanting to treat them to expensive attractions but when we were young in the good old 70s or 80s we did enjoy ourselves with virtually nothing. Take a look at London Mums’ suggestions for affordable Summer activities to do with kids. And please share your own…