My annual guide for things to do in London with kids at Christmas is bursting with ideas. I’ve highlighted 40+ activities, from where to go ice skating in London, to the most magical winter wonderlands, cracking Christmas markets, festive family theatre, and of course best spots to park your bubba on Santa’s knee. Have a…
London Kids Weekend Scoop (October 9-12, 2014)
Are you ready for the weekend? As usual, I’ve put together my favourite things to do with kids in London, from children’s theatre and family raving down south, to a steam extravaganza and barn dancing up north! Highlights include: DJ Terry Farley at Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, Okido Monster Arcade at…
London Kids Weekend Scoop (Sep 18-21, 2014)
The next few days are set to be action-packed as we check out cricket in Lords and a disco in Hackney Wick. If you’re looking for things to do with the kids this weekend, look no further. From family theatre to street festivals, we’ve got you covered! Thu-Sun: Fantastic Mr Fox at Little Angel Theatre,…
Milo & Hector’s Tremendous Ice Cream Sandwiches (Eat London with Kids)
Ice cream sandwiches have become a staple dessert at Babes HQ. They’re so simple to make (two cookies and a slab of ice cream in between) and create a sweet treat that takes you right back to childhood. So it took me about two seconds to accept an invitation to Milo & Hector’s Tremendous Ice…
Twelfth Night Reimagined for Ages 6 and Over (Family Theatre Review)
Shakespeare with water pistols? Just one of the many inventive elements of the brilliant Twelfth Night Reimagined for Ages 6 and Over playing at Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park. As a family theatre reviewer, I’ve sat in quite a few productions where you get water sprayed or shot at you and the audience ducks and…
London Kids Weekend Scoop (June 21-22, 2014)
Better late than never, our Weekend Scoop is bursting with things to do with kids in London this super sunny Saturday and Sunday. Get out there! Sat-Sun: Greenwich Fair: Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, various sites around Greenwich (Cutty Sark DLR/Greenwich rail/Canary Wharf tube) Every year this bubbling part of London is taken over by…
Where to Watch the World Cup in London (with Kids)!
A Family Friendly Guide to World Cup 2014! One day to go! You might not be living in a house full of football fanatics (welcome to my life) but it’s hard not to get swept up in football fever this month. If you have little ones, they will want to share in the excitement but…
London Kids Weekend Scoop (June 5-8, 2014)
The weather’s a bit mixed as ever, but loads of family fun in London to cheer you up this weekend. Everything from Polo in the Park to Festival of Sport at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Or head to Regent St on Sunday for a traffic-free shopping event and a chance to gawp at super cars…
