London – for any kind of family

London – for any kind of family

by | posted in: Blog , London | 24

We love London – and not only because we live here. We just think there is so much to do in this great city – for people of all ages and with all interests. Today Robert, who’s 11, shares his … Continued

Camden market , days out with kids in London; london landmarks; , food , museums in London
Photographing landmarks in London and beyond…

Photographing landmarks in London and beyond…

by | posted in: Blog , Europe , London , The rest of the world! | 19

  Landmarks are such special, wonderful places to visit because of the excitement of seeing something so famous right in front of you. Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge or the Tower of London, that sense of instant recognition makes … Continued

Big Ben , Eiffel Tower , Houses of Parliament , landmarks , London , Magic Kingdom , Millennium Bridge , Notre Dame , Paris , photographing landmarks , photography , St Pauls
Playing Board Games at Draughts Café

Playing Board Games at Draughts Café

by | posted in: Blog , London | 15

Jess, aged 14, writes: I’m always looking for new places to visit in London with my friends, and I was very excited when I found Draughts online. It’s a regular café with a difference: people go there to play board games. … Continued

Blog , board games , Days out for the whole family , days out in London , days out with kids , Draughts , food , Games , games for kids , Hackney , London , school holidays
Travelling Times: Our Top Places to visit in 2016

Travelling Times: Our Top Places to visit in 2016

by | posted in: Blog , London , North America , UK | 6

Welcome to the fourth annual Family Travel Times Travel Awards! Once again, we have been lucky enough to visit some brilliant places, but which ones were our favourites? Welcome to the 2016 award ceremony and our best places to visit… Best Day … Continued

America , Battle Abbey , Blog , Cornwall , Dandelion Hideaway , Daymer Bay , days out in England , days out in London , days out in the UK , days out with kids , dreamland , Family Holidays , ice-cream , kentucky , louisville , margate , Muhammad Ali Museum , National Memorial Arboretum , Norwich museum , Potters Resort , school holidays , St George's park , Staffordshire , Thorpe Park , Tintagel
Trying out HipChips – crisps & dips for lunch!

Trying out HipChips – crisps & dips for lunch!

by | posted in: Blog , London | 16

We love finding quirky places to eat and HipChips is no exception. Who knew that London needed a restaurant for crisps? This new concept opened only last month and we were delighted to try it out. Located in Old Compton … Continued

crisps , food in London , HipChips , Soho , vegetarian food
The Jewel Tower, Westminster, London

The Jewel Tower, Westminster, London

by | posted in: Blog , London | 9

London is packed full of amazing places to see, some famous and some which you have to search out. There is so much history and beauty here, great theatre, art galleries and museums – and as you’ll know, if you’re … Continued

days out in London , Henry VIII , history , Jewel Tower , London , Parliament , Tudors , Westminster
Flying Down to Rio: trying out iPilot in London

Flying Down to Rio: trying out iPilot in London

by | posted in: Blog , London | 22

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly a plane? Robert and Brian found out at iPilot….Here’s what they thought: Robert, aged 11 says: Dad and I had the opportunity to try out a flight simulator in the centre of … Continued

days out in London , flying , ipilot
The Little Veggie Pop Up (by Ella)

The Little Veggie Pop Up (by Ella)

by | posted in: Blog , London | 3

I’m delighted to have another guest post from my very gorgeous niece Ella, who’s 16. So far, she has written on Barcelona and Whitstable. Today, she’s closer to home, in London, and her mind’s on food….. “Whether you live in … Continued

eating out in London , lunch , meals , vegan , vegan food , vegetarian food
The Cartoon Museum in London

The Cartoon Museum in London

by | posted in: Blog , London | 29

Because we’re lucky enough to live in London, we’re blessed with so many places to visit. We like to think we’re pretty well travelled, but we had not visited The Cartoon Museum in Bloomsbury until just a few weeks ago. The … Continued

Beano , Cartoon Museum , days out in London , Gerald Scarfe , jokes , Martin Honeysett
Taking a Tour Up Big Ben!

Taking a Tour Up Big Ben!

by | posted in: Blog , London | 31

Robert, aged 10 says: Last week I had one of the best experiences that I’ve ever had in London and, if you’ve read the name of this post, you’ll know that it was having a tour of Big Ben. We … Continued

Big Ben , Blog , clock , days out in England , days out in London , days out with kids , European cities , London , London landmarks , Tour , tower
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