Last year in July when we went to some Olympic events at Excel London (close to Canary Wharf in South East London), I was really impressed to see how improved the area is now. Wow! I loved all the new activities around for kids so what a better excuse to go back there than visiting the Boat Show.
With the the new cable car spanning the river from Greenwich to the Royal Docks, you can take in…
Madness in London! The EDF Energy London Eye has teamed up with renowned London photographer Matt Stuart to inspire Britons on a FREE rotation on the London Eye.
Following the arguably greatest year in the history of London in 2012, many people will be asking what can 2013 offer Londoners?
The EDF Energy London Eye has teamed up with acclaimed street photographer Matt Stuart to bring to life…
Are you spending too large a proportion of your wages on rent? And what are your thoughts on the private rental sector in London? Shelter research released yesterday has revealed the areas of London where soaring rents are eating up more than half of family wages. The news comes after Boris Johnson launched a public consultation asking Londoners to tell him how to improve the capital’s rental…
Dear London Mums
So the world is not ended and here we are in 2013, the year we were not supposed to ever get to! What will 2013 be without the buzz of the Olympics and the Jubilee? Well, for me personally it will be a year of doing all the right things (now that we know the world is not going to end 🙂 ).
There will be a Royal Baby late in the Spring so I bet the media will let us know…
Spring seems a long time coming at the moment, and with all these grey days, children’s activities for January and February need to be easy, relatively cheap and rain-free. Here are my top picks of things to do in London with kids in the last few days of winter.
First up is the Discover Story Centre in Stratford. If you can drag yourself away from Westfield, this is an absolutely magical place…
I have never been able to answer the question ‘what’s your favorite Beatles’ song?’, not for lack of knowledge of the Fab Four but rather because I love all their songs and one way or another they all remind me to different people or aspects of my life. Who doesn’t like the Beatles anyway? I don’t think there is a single person in this world who dislikes them.
Statistics published today from the 2011 Census reveal the changing
characteristics of the population in every region of England and Wales and
the 348 local authorities that form them. This report covers London.
There were 8.2 million residents in London. This was an increase of some
851,000 (12 per cent) since 2001, and represents 15 per cent of the
population of England and Wales. This is the…
Kids are flocking to museums during the school holidays in favour of thrill seeking attractions. Parents usually spend ÂŁ50 everyday to keep their little darlings entertained during half term.
Young Britons are traditionalists at heart who are keen to explore their country’s heritage according to findings from a new children’s tourism report recently issued.
Hotel chain, Travelodge polled…
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has kick started an innovative new project to extend the aquarium experience to a totally new audience – blind and partially sighted children. Working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the pupils of Joseph Clarke School the aim is to bring the ocean world to life for them through music.
The…
On a sunny day there’s no better attraction in London than the London Eye. My family and I have experienced it at its best having chose the Champagne package. Not only they serve you quality champagne in the capsule but you jump the queues. Ideal with kids to learn about London too! Especially on Halloween when they run special events such as the Witch Academy and you can enjoy a…