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 …

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 …

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 …