London Life
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Parkin Cake for Guy Fawkes Night
It’s Bonfire Night in the U.K. Time to celebrate with over a bonfire, Parkin cake, and some classic bangers and mash. Remember, remember the 5th of November — it’s Guy Fawkes Night! Tonight…
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Happy Halloween!
Every autumn we look forward to all the Halloween festivities – pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. It’s a fun holiday for kiddos and adults alike! Last Halloween, Lady Yeya and Baby L’s…
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Days Out: The Horniman Museum
A hidden gem tucked away in southeast London, the Horniman Museum is a wonderful place for families. It has a dedicated Butterfly House, aquarium and galleries focusing on natural history, world cultures, and…
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Days Out: Autumn at Battersea Park
Another lovely urban park with riverside views, children’s zoo, boating lake, and walking paths, Battersea Park has something for everyone. Beautiful Battersea Park sits across the River Thames from the Chelsea Embankment. Pulling…
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Day Trip: Whitstable, U.K.
With pastel-coloured buildings, oysters galore, and pebble beaches, Whitstable is a perfect day trip for a dose of the classic British seaside. We are lucky to get one last burst of summery weather.…
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Days Out: Natural History Museum
A day out with dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum? Yes, please! One of my favourite things about living in London is all the wonderful world-class museums. Most museums if not all are…
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Days Out: Beckenham Place Park
We have been making our way around all of the parks in SE London recently including Beckenham Place Park. For families with young kids, neighborhood parks are godsent for playdates and meet-ups without…
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Days Out: The Mount Winery
A short hop on the Thameslinks takes you to the Dareth Valley in northern Kent where you can find castles, woodland parks, country walks and The Mount Winery. An area of outstanding beauty…
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Days Out: Crystal Palace Park
It was a gorgeous summery day so Kenz and I took the “kiddos” for a morning exploration around Crystal Palace Park. Why not, as it is a short 11-minute hop from Brockley to…
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The Shard
Sharply protruding into the London skyline is a glass tower that has invoked mixed reactions among Londoners. Constructed relatively quickly, the Shard now occupies an iconic place in the image of London and I’ll admit,…
