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Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 23, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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10 of the Best Creative Halloween Workshops 2015

1. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place All sessions have been inspired by the exhibition ‘Ordinary Beauty: The Photography of Edwin Smith’ and are led by professional educators. Workshops take place between […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamOct 21, 20149:39 amNovember 17, 2015
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5 Best Fireworks Events for London Kids 2015

Ally Pally Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival incorporates a firework display and bonfire, bier festival, street food and craft beer village, funfairs, ice skating and a street procession. £4-£9 for fireworks (extra charge for other activities), prebook […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamOct 19, 20148:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Halloween Costumes

This post is more for inspiration, and to give you a warm giggle-glow moment… dressing small kids up into Oompaloompa’s has to be one of my favourite things to see at Halloween. Check out the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 17, 20147:00 amJanuary 13, 2015
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Secrets for the Weekend : Oct 18/19

The Iescape team & The Sunday Times are offering a 50% discount at 50+ of their boutique holiday locations. Get your code, and book by 7 Nov – no later. Lego, is now the worlds […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 15, 20141:23 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Rome and Juliet Family Workshops at The National Theatre 2014

Can you tell I get excited about all the inspiring creative activities that are on offer out there? I also often cannot believe how many people don’t know about what’s generally happening in the arts […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 13, 201412:00 pmNovember 17, 2015
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5 Best October Half Term Events for London Kids

Somerset House : Family Wild Life Drawing: Halloween Special : Saturday, 31 October 2015 (Best suited to ages 5+) Join this family drawing event where you will get the chance to meet and draw real a bearded […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamOct 12, 20148:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Happy Finger Stamping

All together now… Ahhhhhhhh! We are huge fans of the finger stamping art (yes, anything using paint is art apparently) in our house. We often whip out a finger or two, a blank card, a […]

Weekends Away by Sian GwilliamOct 10, 20148:26 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something for The Weekend

1. There are just three weeks left to catch this the Sadler’s Wells exciting Cuban Dance show : Ballet Revolucion. It is a show with powerful street dance and hip hop, the phenomenal cast of […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 9, 201411:37 amNovember 17, 2015
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5 Best Halloween Events for London Kids

Time to celebrate, as somehow quicker than you can say Boo to your Grandpa, it’s Halloween just around the scary corner. It seems to gain momentum from year to year, so unless you leave the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 8, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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100 Family Workshops for a Halloween Half Term 2014

There’s so much to do and so little time this 1/2 term (so to get you planning ahead, and not missing out on booking your place on those workshops with limited space), for once I’m […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamOct 5, 20148:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Personalised Cushion

Don’t tell me you won’t be in the good books for ever, if you whip this present up for your in-laws on Christmas Day.  All instructions found over on the talented Leigh Laurel Studios blog. […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 3, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something for The Weekend

1. I quite fancy getting the kids involved in the Young Filmmakers After school club at the BFI. They run on Tuesdays during term time, from either 4.15 or 4.30pm. The courses offer a full range […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamOct 1, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Whats On This Weekend in London October, 4-5th 2014

Dearest Bus Stopper, Re : #busdaysout : instagram fun Please don’t forget the events diary on the home page as I update it regularly. For those good at planning there are more Autumn Family Events here. If you […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamSep 28, 20148:01 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Tea Cup Garden

Even if you are not a serial craft blog hunter (like my twin sister is), I promise you will find it hard not to love all the cleverness happening over on the Pretty Little Pieces blog. […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 26, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something For The Weekend

1. Please Sir, can I have some more? The Carlton Tower hotel is offering Etiquette Lessons for children. Of course parents are encouraged to splash out on a finger licking meal at The Rib Room […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 25, 20144:00 pmMarch 29, 2016
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Best Christmas Shows To Book Now

 Elf | The Dominion Theatre London : All Ages ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 24, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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A London Family Weekend 27-28 Sept 2014

Don’t forget to check the london kids events diary on the home page for following weeks, and also share this post if you can. Thanks xx   1. THE COUNTRY LIFE FAIR (All ages) : September […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamSep 22, 20148:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Mr Leaf Man

Easy crafts for the family

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 19, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Whats On in London in September 2014

If you didn’t know, or maybe weren’t even worried about it, none of the events, features or other chit-chat I share with you here is ever sponsored or paid for. So, rest assured, this is […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 17, 201411:12 amMarch 21, 2016
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10 Best Family Events This Weekend 20-21 September, 2014

1. Saturday 20 September 11:30 – 16:00 : Design Museum : Family Day At the Design Museum : In Partnership with John Lewis : Come along to create your own Radical Room, get cooking with Codasign, step in to the wonderful […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamSep 15, 201410:39 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Symmetrical Homemade Cards

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? You gotta love those guys at Krokotak – always a crowd pleaser whatever time of day you visit. If you didn’t know, I am a fan of 5-minute…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 11, 20146:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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The Best London Family Events This Autumn

1. Camp and play at The Good Life Experience & Festival : Flintshire, Wales : 20/21 September. Key details : Adult £45.00 : Child aged 7 – 16 years inclusive £22.50 : Children 0-6 years FREE […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 5, 201412:23 pmJanuary 17, 2015
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10 Great Activities in London’s Royal Parks

Here are a top ten of things to do in The Royal Parks this summer (it will be Summer at least during this indian-style hot September those in the know keep mentioning…) by Sharon Donovan […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamAug 14, 20149:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best London Family Days Out

1) Get your buckets & spade at the ready so you can build a huge sandcastle at the beach on The Southbank opposite the soon to be squashed under cover Southbank Skate Park. You can’t […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamAug 12, 201411:04 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Hot Beach Family Holidays

The tanned team at i-escape’s Kids Collection have come up with a Bucket and Spade List of 20 fun activities all discerning pre-schoolers should try. It’s live on their website now. To tie in with all […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 30, 20149:03 amJanuary 16, 2015
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21 Museum Events for the Kids this Summer

I’ve been meaning to get this out for days, and not wanting to lose sleep over it, or forget to water the hamster again (for all small Siberian pet enquiries leave a message below, I’m […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 22, 201412:08 pmOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Creative Summer Holiday Camps for London Kids

RIBA : Holiday Workshops   All workshops are inspired by the RIBA Stirling Prize, the world’s most significant award for architecture, and are led by professional educators. Materials included in the cost of the workshop […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 18, 20147:05 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Summer Theatre for Kids

It’s pretty nearly officially the Summer Holidays for all of us, so you have no excuse to wander lonely as a cloud, pack your yumboxuk lunch, grab your oyster card and take in some culture […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 17, 20141:01 pmMarch 29, 2016
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The Best Summer Family Events of 2015

1. Against Captains Orders (Theatre, Performance) National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Tube (until 31 August) Book to see The National Maritime Museum and Punchdrunk Enrichment show for 6-12 year olds and their grown-ups. You will don a life […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 10, 20148:10 amJanuary 30, 2015
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49 Things to Do with the Kids this Summer

  1. Take a picnic : Explore one of the secret gardens in London, take a sketch book and some pencils, and collect as many different shaped leaves that you can. If you need a ‘warm-up’ […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 7, 20148:00 amMarch 26, 2020
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5 Best Secret Gardens in London

1. Inner Temple Gardens Hidden within the City’s Inner Temple, one of London’s four Inns of Court, is a tranquil three-acre garden with stunning rare trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns. It is usually open […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 4, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Kids Cooking Courses in London

Ok, let’s get this straight I totally believe that a way to a child’s heart is to feed and teach them how to cook the way we cook at home. This is because I know that […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 2, 20148:00 amMay 16, 2017
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5 Best Science Clubs in London

  1. The Royal Institution (Ages 7 – 18) The RI in Mayfair (Green Park is 5 mins away), is a charity with a clear mission that is set on ‘encouraging people to think further about the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 27, 20148:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best UK Family Festivals

  Camp Bestival : July 31st to Aug 3rd : Lulworth Castle, Dorset This festival is the mummy of all family festivals, and a good choice for first time players. It is curated by Radio1’s Rob […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 25, 20149:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Nature Clubs in London

1. London Natural History Society They have been observing and recording the wildlife and plant life of the London area, within a 20mile radius of St Paul’s Cathedral, since 1858. By becoming a member, you […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 24, 20147:30 amMarch 26, 2020
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5 Best Quirky Holiday Locations

Tired of identikit hotel rooms with no character? Bored with staying in dull, uninspiring rentals? One of our friends, Nadine Mellor, Editor of i-escape.com’s Kids Collection has handpicked some super cool suggestions for unusual places […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 23, 20149:00 amOctober 11, 2015
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Read this Q&A with Kate Maryon, Children’s Author 

“I write real-life stories about ordinary girls who find themselves faced with extraordinary situations. I’d like my readers to be thinking…what would my life be like if that thing happened to me? I hope my […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 21, 20149:31 amMarch 26, 2020

5 of The Best Beaches near London

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5 Best : Lovely Beaches near London 1. Whitstable, Kent (pebbles) – 1h30 hr train from St Pancras/ Victoria We are fans, for the food, the fab train connection…

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 18, 20149:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best London Drama & Music Summer Camps

1. West End In : Musical Theatre Workshops : (Various locations, London) Summer courses : On each of the days apart from the last day your kids will work on one of the West Ends top […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 16, 20148:30 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Don’t Miss : Children’s Art Week : 16-22nd June 2014

This week from Monday to Sunday (16-22nd June) is Children’s Art Week.  It is a UK-wide programme encouraging children, young people, families and teachers to engage with the visual arts.   There are some exciting events happening […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 16, 20148:30 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Q & A : Debra Franses Bean : Mini Monet Art School : Buckinghamshire

Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. Its me, husband and one son aged 7. We live in Harefield a little village on the edge of London. We moved here […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 13, 20148:35 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Beaches near London

5 Best : Lovely Beaches near London 1. Whitstable, Kent (pebbles) – 1h30 hr train from St Pancras/ Victoria We are fans, for the food, the fab train connection from St Pancras, the easy going […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 11, 20149:00 amOctober 19, 2014
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Let’s Learn : 2014 Centenary : IWM Re-opens 19 July

This year is the Centenary of the First World War. From 2014 to 2018, world wide people and organisations will commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 9, 20149:00 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Q & A : Simon Mitchell : Alfred & Wilde : London

Alfred & Wilde is a London-based design brand creating modern, bold and fun art prints, stationery and homewares. Inspired by the city, using traditional printing techniques, and proudly made in the UK. Alfred & Wilde […]

Design by Sian GwilliamJun 5, 20148:30 amJune 5, 2014
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Design : Toy Stories : Gabriele Galimberti : Photographer

Do you ever feel frustrated that your iPhone runs out of batteries too quickly, that you haven’t got the latest ASOS clutch bag, or you’ll never get your dream holiday to Branson’s Necka Island? Well, […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamJun 3, 20149:00 amJanuary 30, 2015
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Make It : Pretty Headband : Beau London

You always need a hair band don’t you? I can think of at least 19 uses for them, from adding bunny ears, devil horns, and hair extensions too, as well as practical uses, such as […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 26, 20147:30 amJanuary 30, 2015
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Backstage Family Tours at the National Theatre

Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day to ever get around to hunting down the nooks and crannies of the tremendous arty venues on our doorsteps. Well, lucky you, because that is […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 23, 20148:00 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Creative things to do in London with the kids this May half-term (May 23-Jun 3)

Ongoing Events : Now until late Summer                     Changing the Guard : Buckingham Palace September 1, 2013 at 11:30 am – July 31, 2014 at 12:30 […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 22, 201412:51 pmMarch 29, 2016
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The Best Family Events in May Half Term 2015

Top Ten Things to do in and around London this May Half Term My sweet friend Cass Farrar at Kodomo.com nudged me to write up another top ten things to do in and around the […]

Design by Sian GwilliamMay 20, 201410:08 amJune 5, 2014
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Design : Paper Donut : Alexis Facca

Art direction – Alexis Facca & Tom Joye Never throw a piece of paper out again. Take a look at the incredible work above titled ‘Paper Donut’ from designer Alexis Facca. It is paper set […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamMay 20, 20148:30 amFebruary 11, 2015
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Q & A : Cass Chapman : Kodomo.com : Luxury Travel Website : Dorset

I like it when I read anything which include the following words … luxury, travel, family, friendly … they are more than enough to get me to start dreaming of holidays, planning my packing list, […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 16, 20142:11 pmJanuary 30, 2015
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20 Reasons why you should go to the Hay Festival

The Hay Festival (22 May-1 June 2014) is a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park.   The Festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 15, 20148:30 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Holiday Rental & House Swaps

1. Air BnB Air BnB (Air Bed & Breakfast) is a website which allow you to either ‘host’ and list your own property, (or a room in it), or ‘guest’ and search the site to […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 12, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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The Best Days Out for the Under 5’s in London

When I was asked to write this post on the top 5 things to do in London with young children my first reaction was “how on earth will I choose”! There is so much available […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamMay 12, 20147:30 amNovember 4, 2015
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Q+A with Debbie Daniel from Craft Guerilla

Craft Guerrilla are the original hosts of the ‘DIY Craft Night in London’. Debbie and her team started in a pub back in 2008 bringing their own original “stitched & pissed” events with craft, DJ’s, […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 9, 20141:28 pmMarch 21, 2016
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5 of the Best Studio Ghibli Films

1. My Neighbour Totoro 2. Ponyo 3. Arrietty 4. Sprited Away 5. Howls Moving Castle In homage to the cultural landmark that is the British Film Institute on the Southbank, we are joining them celebrating […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 7, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something For The Weekend

(** denotes : Extra gold stars for appealing to kids) Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson : 5 April – 2 November 2014 : This exhibition celebrates all things Jacqueline Wilson, giving you a […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamMay 6, 20142:00 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Q & A with Kat Molesworth Founder, Blogtacular & Blogger

Q & A : Kat Molesworth : Founder & Blogger : Blogtacular & HousewifeConfidential : Hampshire This weekend over the 9th/10th May at The Royal Institution in Central London a slice of social media history […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 6, 20149:19 amMarch 21, 2016
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Things To Do for London Kids this Weekend 7/8th June 2014

Weekend Weather : This weekend looks to be the sort that we can handle, warm starting at 16 degrees (check here for more updates), feeling like 16 degrees and rising to 22 degrees with variable […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 3, 20149:23 amOctober 5, 2015

5 Best English Hertiage Castles & Palaces

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English Heritage champions history, and the historic places that make our nation quite a good one. With every visit (and entrance fee) to an English Heritage site, of which…

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