If you have a splash park near you then make the most of it! Children love to run around under sprinklers and get wet when it’s hot, and there are parks with dedicated areas all over the country. They tend not to have paddling pools which keeps it cleaner and arguably safer, and some are... Continue Reading →
Days Out with Children – Box Hill, Surrey
Box Hill is a well-known beauty spot with fantastic views over the South Downs – but did you know that it’s also a great place to go for a walk with children, with a dedicated ‘natural play trail’ with plenty of things to climb on, swing from and explore? I’ve lived in this area for... Continue Reading →
Day out with toddlers at Peppa Pig World – What do you need to know?
Peppa Pig World and Paultons Park is a brilliant day out with young children – there is so much for them to do, and I had the best day out there recently with my family – my husband, three year old daughter, my sister and four year old niece. I’m going to tell you my... Continue Reading →
The Good Ship Lollypop Soft Play, Morden: Review
It can be hard to find things to do on a rainy day with a toddler - when you want the grandparents to be involved too. In the good old days pre-Covid when people could actually travel, my husband was away for a whole week in Chicago with work, so my parents came to stay... Continue Reading →
Visiting the Natural History Museum in London with babies and toddlers
We visited the Natural History Museum pre-COVID-19, so my review does not take into account the current social distancing measures. To find out more about when the museum is open and what they are doing to help keep you safe, click here. Is the Natural History Museum in London suitable for babies and toddlers? Two... Continue Reading →
Days out around London with toddlers and children: Crystal Palace Park and Dinosaurs
If you want to see dinosaurs in London, where do you go? The Natural History Museum.... or a windswept hill in SE19? Crystal Palace is famous for its dinosaur statues dating back more than 150 years. They really are something special - they were the first time anyone had attempted to make scale three dimensional... Continue Reading →
Days out in London with babies and toddlers – the Horniman Museum
Where can you find an aquarium, a butterfly house, some alpacas and a natural history museum all in one place? In central London this would involve a considerable amount of trekking back and forth - but did you know you can actually enjoy all these in one place that is only in zone three? If... Continue Reading →