My son loves cats so, for a summer holiday treat, I booked a visit to Java Whiskers Cat Lounge in London. Java Whiskers is a Cat Cafe in London’s Marylebone and is a fun place to stop off for an hour. We’ve been to a few Cat Cafes including London’s first cat cafe, Lady Dinah’s…
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{Exploring} Bermondsey Foreshore Walk with Thames Festival Trust
We love a guided walk. They are such a great way to learn new things and see things differently. Last year we were lucky to attend a guided walk along the Thames foreshore at Bermondsey. My daughter always seems to spot small things, and often comes home with a pretty feather or unusual stone from…
Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail (Part 2)
Last month I shared a post about our epic visit to London to see the Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London trail. I’m sure it’s possible to visit all the sculptures in one day but we decided to break it down and visit them over a few days. We love a trip into London as there’s…
d20 Uxbridge Board Game Cafe
A few weeks ago we visited our local Board Game Cafe, d20 Uxbridge Board Game Cafe. If the name sounds familiar that’s because they have another branch we’ve previous visited, d20 Watford. d20 Uxbridge Board Game Cafe The Uxbridge branch can be found down Windsor Street which is the prettiest street in Uxbridge. It’s full…
Bugsy Malone The Musical at Alexandra Palace
Photos by Pamela Raith We are now counting down the days until the kids finish school for the Christmas holidays. The Autumn term is always a long one and we have been kept so busy with clubs, hobbies and exams. Now we are winding down and can’t wait until we can enjoy some family time…
Theatre shows to attend in London this Christmas
Christmas is almost here! Between the shopping, cooking, and decorating, it can be an intense period. But Christmas is all about having a brilliant time with those we love best. That’s where the theatre comes in. Between the festive theatre shows, the romantic, the dramatic, and the family-friendly, there are more than enough enthralling shows…
Exploring Ham House and Garden
A few weekends ago we used our National Trust membership to explore Ham House with the kids and dog. We love our National Trust membership, it encourages us to get out and about and explore new parts of the country. Ham House has been on our wish list for a while and we were excited…
Exploring London theatre: Back to the Future the Musical
Last weekend we were invited to celebrate at this year’s Olivier, WhatsonStage and Broadway World Award-winning Best New Musical, Back To The Future, at the Adelphi Theatre. We hadn’t been to the theatre for years so were really excited to visit and see a show based on one of our favourite films. Exploring London theatre:…
Exploring The Queen and her Corgis trail
Yesterday we went into London to explore The Queen and her Corgi’s trail. The trail was set up to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating the Queen’s closest companions, her fleet of corgis. The trail runs throughout the London Heritage Quarter, from Victoria Station to Westminster and the Northbank. Exploring The Queen and her Corgis…









