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Groomsbridge Place has now closed as a tourist attraction and is re-opening in 2025 as a hotel according to this Kent tourism website. If it does become a hotel it's probably unlikely they will hold events like the one we went to at Halloween in 2022 but I want to share a few pictures anyway.... Continue Reading →
From Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks, to Frida Kahlo and superspy Agent Fifi, women have changed the world. Fantastically Geeat Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst - a distant relative of suffragette Emmeline - is an engaging accessible way for children to learn about some of these amazing achievers. The book has lively... Continue Reading →
Whether you are a Swiftie or not, there is no denying the popularity and impact of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. Her record-breaking Eras tour seems to be filling my Facebook feed (I'm not jealous...?!) and even though I haven't deliberately sought out news stories or social media posts about Tay-Tay or her... Continue Reading →
Calling all Swifties - get yourself to Dotty’s Teahouse in Carshalton on the London/ Surrey border if you want to treat yourself to your very own Swift-tea! We love Dotty’s - it’s very local to us and we pop in every few months for a drink and cake. The cafe is beautifully decorated with flowers... Continue Reading →
Barbie is more than just a doll, she is a cultural icon - as demonstrated by the recent success of Margot Robbie's Barbie movie. She is 65 years old (but permanently 19, according to Mattel) - and has been heralded as a symbol of fashion, beauty, female empowerment, but also unrealistic body image. Whatever you... Continue Reading →
The ‘Costa del Croydon’ may sound like a joke but it’s actually a brilliant idea to bring the beach to people who may not otherwise be able to go to one. Croydon in South London is about one and a half hours from the nearest beach (many of which are shingle rather than sand). But... Continue Reading →
Imagine the most beautiful ballgowns, cutting-edge couture and quirky handbags hanging from trees, all against a backdrop of lavish ballrooms, banqueting tables and historic paintings that are hundreds of years old and you would still be amazed at the Icons of British Fashion exhibition at Blenheim Palace. It is nothing short of stunning, and well... Continue Reading →
Sweet and saccharine, or subversive with a dark undercurrent? The Cute exhibition at Somerset House shows that even what appears at first glance to be a cute cat photo can be more than meets the eye. But with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, including a themed cafe and Hello Kitty disco... Continue Reading →
A fire fighter, a pizza chef, a beauty therapist, a supermarket cashier, a vet - what does your child want to be today? At Little Street they can be any of these and more - with zones and props to fuel imaginations, spark role play and facilitate understanding of the world around them. A new... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin picking has become a popular day out for many families, but the sceptics point out that it would be easier and cheaper to pick one up from the supermarket, and that it's more about the pictures for social media than anything else. We have enjoyed the two occasions we have been pumpkin picking, at... Continue Reading →
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