We had a socially distanced visit to Horsenden Hill in search of the Gruffalo trail… The Gruffalo Trail is one of these lovely activities that isn’t massively well advertised. It doesn’t have it’s own website, for example, but it’s a treat for the right age-group of children. Horsenden Hill park itself is lovely regardless of …
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Ruislip lido, railway & woods (social distancing edition)
Onwards with our social distancing versions of days out with the kids. Last week I took Biggie, Middlie and Littlie to Ruislip and we had a fantastic, muddy time in wet weather. Since the crazy crowds after lockdown eased, Ruislip lido (beach) has been closed, which includes the playground. However the miniature railway is running …
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Osterley Park (with social distancing)
I took the kids to Osterley Park (National Trust site) last week to see what a ‘typical’ visit is like, now that we’re easing off on lockdown restrictions in a coronavirus world. Pre-booking and restrictions (as at 16th July 2020) The park is open to pedestrian access, but you will need to book if you …
Hanwell Zoo (with social distancing)
We visited Hanwell Zoo in a post-coronavirus world and had a lovely time. Our visit was on 10th July, so the UK was subject to easing of lockdown restrictions, and the playgrounds had been recently opened. The zoo is (currently) running at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing, and the animal exhibits are setup …
Family days out in a post-coronavirus world
Do you need ideas for a family day out? In a COVID-19 world, it’s hard to know where you can and can’t go for family outings, day trips, and afternoons out with the kids. I’ve been investigating the different options in and around West London (less than 1hr from Ealing) and have compiled a list …
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Travelling with young children
Christmas is always a stressful time of year, made even more problematic by having to travel to family with your kids in tow. That said, any holiday where public transport is involved comes with it’s own set of issues, particularly if you’re the only adult being responsible for your young children. This post should provide …
A countryside walk in London
It’s lovely when you start the day with only a vague plan, and then it turns into an unexpected, memory-making day you never expected. In one of our last trips of the Summer, we met up with some friends at Brent Lodge Park, which turned into a beautiful countryside walk in the middle of London …
Appreciate the little things
It doesn’t take a lot to appreciate the little things in life, but you have to be aware enough to recognise the moment. I took Littlie out for his first proper ‘outdoor walk’ this week. I had initially planned to take him to the playground, but after 20 minutes in the sun on an unexpectedly …
I’m not perfect: I’m taking a duvet day
One of the most difficult things about being a stay at home mum is that you can’t take an unscheduled day off. If you’re sick or tired you still have to look after the kids, no matter how much you want to close the curtains and curl up into bed. Influencing social media, one post …
Long car journeys with kids – road trip strategies
There are various ways we could have managed this. We did contemplate a train or plane journey to Glasgow then renting a car, but with car seats, travel cots etc., it was just easier to take our stuff with us in our own car. Plus it’s a much smaller carbon footprint.
That decided, how to tackle a 9 hour journey with the kids? Travel all day with plenty of stops and play breaks? Overnight driving? In the end we tried it two ways…
West london mum - surviving with three, awesomely! 