The Winter Wonderland is a huge pop-up festive theme park in London's Hyde Park, returning each year. This year they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and the list of entertainment and activities is mind blowing. You can go ice skating, enjoy a glass of mulled wine at the German Christmas market (probably in that order!), whizz down an iceslide, enjoy a cup of hot … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
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Family bonding over Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s hotel, London
Mummy, I really love peppermint tea! -Hugo exclaimed in the car homeward bound. This made me smile, especially as he usually shies away from drinking tea. In fact, all three of our kids do. Yet on Sunday both Angelina and Hugo chose to enjoy a pot of tea as part of their Busy Bees tea at St Ermin's hotel (where we were staying for a young 007 … [Read more...] about Family bonding over Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s hotel, London
London Aquarium is invaded by Moshi Monsters’ Moshi Marine Force
It was a beautiful sunny day, yet we chose to go inside: We went to the SeaLife's London Aquarium where Moshi Monsters were making an appearance. With two avid Moshi Monster fans- Angelina and Hugo- there was no way I could convince them to do anything else. (Besides, I love aquariums too. As a child one of my most favourite places was Manly Aquarium just across the Sydney … [Read more...] about London Aquarium is invaded by Moshi Monsters’ Moshi Marine Force
Dipping our toes into Camping
One of Angelina's birthday requests was to go camping. So that's exactly what we did during the last half term. I tested the waters of having a day out with them in atrocious weather at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and we coped, even with Max wanting to be mobile all the time. I then took the plunge and took them camping for 5 days and 4 nights- Wednesday to Sunday-, with … [Read more...] about Dipping our toes into Camping
David Bellamy- Meeting a legend
During the half term we had the pleasure of going to Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club site for the National Camping and Caravanning week (more of that later). On the program was a nature walk led by David Bellamy. The name didn't mean much to me, not having grown up in the UK. However, my friend Jennie, who was joining me and the kids with her 2 littlins was beyond … [Read more...] about David Bellamy- Meeting a legend
