Victoria Dock parkrun London Tourism with Free Cable Car

We headed to Victoria Dock parkrun for their 194th event and of course our V! Victoria Dock, Siemens Brothers Way, London, E16 1GB Getting to Victoria Dock parkrun You can walk, drive or use public transport. The cable cars, between Greenwich and Victoria Dock, are free for parkrun users before 10 or 10:30am (I am … Read more

About Our National Express Nightmare for Swim Serpentine

The day of Swim Serpentine had arrived after various setbacks. Seven us of had a coach booked with National Express because I felt that it was the best, most stress-free way to travel. This was even before the train strikes. How wrong was I! I will begin by saying that National Express have offered us … Read more

Monopoly Lifesized London: Good Things to Know #MonopolyLDN

Fans of Monopoly will be thrilled to learn that there’s yet another exciting version of the game. Playing Monopoly Lifesized means that you can actually be part of the game! But don’t worry about having to trawl the streets of London as luckily it is all in one building on Tottenham Court Road! About Monopoly … Read more

Virtual London Virgin Marathon – The 40th Race

I had agreed to run the Virtual London Virgin Marathon for Winston’s Wish just 4 weeks before the big day. I am not great at training for anything but had been running regularly and followed advice from the tapering weeks. Kit for the Virtual London Marathon The big trouble with not training properly for a … Read more

Jeffing Training for a Marathon in a Month

Winston's Wish Running Vest

I have searched around and there’s no posts on training for a marathon in a month, even jeffing. It just isn’t recommended. In fact the jeffing marathon training in the last month says run 26 miles on that first week and then taper it down – which is no good for someone like me who … Read more

London Merlin Attractions

LONDON Merlin Attractions with Premium Pass

If you are going to London it makes so much sense to have a Merlin Annual Pass as there is just so much to do there that it really will entertain you and save you money. This is also one of the really good reasons to have a premium annual pass as there are some … Read more

Paddington Bear Biscuits Craft for Kids

paddington bear biscuits

Paddington 2, the sequel to the popular 2014 film, is being released onto the big screen on Friday 10th November 2017. In Paddington 2 our favourite bear takes up a new hobby of baking, so what better way to celebrate the release than with some gingerbread Paddington bears taken from his very own recipe book! … Read more

Ripley’s Believe it or Not London 2017

Ripley's Believe it or Not London 2017

Ripley’s Believe it or Not London is a great place to visit for a family day out in London that’s definitely out of the ordinary. Over 6 floors and 700 amazing artefacts of everything you can imagine (and some you can’t). Located at 1 Piccadilly Circus and is open 365 days of the year from … Read more

Planet Hollywood London

Planet Hollywood London

London is a great place to go as a family. It is always very much alive and awake with plenty to see and do. But all this takes a lot of energy so it is important to stop and refuel. Planet Hollywood London is a Tourist-friendly, Hollywood-inspired American restaurant with cinema memorabilia and cocktail bar. They … Read more