Today Josie and me had the stupid idea to go to the science museum – same as about 1 million other families…
Anyways, she really enjoyed it. We had a look through the spacebits and were singing Zoom Zoom Zoom We’re Going To The Moon while we were looking at rockets.
Then we went downstairs and played in the toddler area for a bit. We played with water and listened to loads of funny noises and Josie practised playing the drums.
After having spent all of yesterday in company of 3 other Mums the little one and me were off on our own again today.
This morning we were going to meet another Mum in Stoke Newington which unfortunately didn’t happen. We still went to the place we had agreed to meet at. It is a child-friendly café called “That place on the corner”. There was some sort of toddler music group on called Caterpillar Music. It was £5.50 and it was seriously not worth it. The person who’s doing the thing really can’t sing and the music from the CD is – sorry – crap. I can’t believe I paid so much money for that. Afterwards we quickly went to the playground on Newington Green which is simply poor for toddlers.
Afterwards we did something more enjoyable. We went to Archway Leisure Centre for a bit of splashing around. It’s £3,90 for non members and the child goes free. If you are looking for a swim partner for your child please contact me and then we can maybe go together and let the kids play together. Archway Leisure Centre was loads more child friendly than Highbury Pool. The family changing rooms were big enough to get the buggy in and the pool has got a sloping beach which is nice for the little one as she can stand and run around. It is simply a beautiful building – just a bit chilly if you have to stand or sit around in the shallow area. I will have a read about activities with children in pools to see if there is anything we could do to encourage her to get used to the water.
What about you? Do you use any swimming aids with your child? I’ve been thinking about getting something but I am not sure what to go for or whether they’re safer without it (false security?).
Nappies changed: 4, Snacks: 2, lunch: pepper and mushrooms with pasta.
I don’t know why but summer decided to return to us – for one day anyways. The temperatures were scorching and I was sweating my bottom off pushing the pram 
This morning we tried “Sparkysongs” in Islington. I really enjoyed Richard’s show and the little one like it too. Unfortunately it’s quite pricy and prices will even go up from next week to £5 per session. That’s a bit of a turn off.
The songs presented were fairly classical ones. The wheels on the bus, Bah Bah Blacksheep and so on – but they liked it.
In the afternoons we were hoping to go to the paddling pool in Clissold Park which was shut… so we went to the playground instead. A pretty normal day.
Also good for a day out are London’s city farms. These are my favourites:
Vauxhall City Farm
165 Tyres Street
London
SE11 5HS
Station: Vauxhall
Surrey Docks City Farm
South Warf, Rotherhite Street,
London, SE16 5ET
Open: Tuesday – Sunday 10-5pm
Station: Canada Water
Bus 381 Waterloo – Peckham or C1 Victoria – Canada Water
Mudchute Park and Farm
Station Mudchute DLR (follow signs)
Opening Time: Tuesday – Sunday 9-4pm
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths Road
London
E2 8QA
Station: Bethnal Green Rail, Cambridge Heath Rail
See also my other posts in the category Being a Nanny maybe you find some more interesting ideas. Also feel free to comment on the article and leave your opinion.
Another one of my favourites in Kensington Gardens in Hyde Park. The playground (Princess Diana Memorial Playground) there is awesome and keeps the kids busy all day. I’d only recommend going there if the weather is good and bring some towels as there is always a lot of water involved. It’s got a huge pirate ship replica and baby changing facilities are available too.
Station: Lancaster Gate, Queensway, Bayswater, High Street Kensington
Bus: 9,10,27,28,31,49,52,70,94,148,274,360,390
Opening Hours: 10- 7.45pm
See also my other posts in the category Being a Nanny maybe you find some more interesting ideas. Also feel free to comment on the article and leave your opinion.
I love going to Kew Gardens because you can spend a whole day there. Go early in the mornings, have a picknick for lunch and get home in the eves.
Nearest Station: Kew Gardens (Overground, District Line)
Admission: £13 adult, child goes for free (there are seasonal tickets available)
Opening Times: March – August 9.30 – 5 and August – October 9.30 – 4
Visit their website.
See also my other posts in the category Being a Nanny maybe you find some more interesting ideas. Also feel free to comment on the article and leave your opinion.
Over the last months I’ve also collected a bunch of outdoor ideas for the Londoner. My number one outdoor activity will always be the playground/park around the corner, but if you feel like a change their is a good few things you can do and this category shall give you some ideas.
