We recently launched our new website and are facing a few teething issues. If you see any problems please contact us.
We recently launched our new website and are facing a few teething issues. If you see any problems please contact us.
Showing all 8 resultsSorted by latest
With over 15 new suggestions of brilliant ethical eateries, this pocket-sized companion is a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds. From dirty burgers to superfood bowls, fine dining to cheese mongers, it’s clear that veganism has come of age. And we should all be thankful, not just the cows!
A photographic exploration of the world’s most imaginative and surprising playscapes, spanning artist-designed play sculptures, picturesque soft plays and wildly creative conceptual playgrounds, from Copenhagen to Canberra, via Bangkok and Beijing. Discover more than 100 playful environments – some recently installed, others currently serving their third generation of children, some private and many more public, but all united by their originality, visual appeal and power to help children unleash their creativity and adventurous spirit.
Once used for transporting goods to keep the capital’s industry chugging along, London’s canals now form a maze of delightful walking, biking and boating routes. The city has swapped barges and towpaths for engines and roads, and in its place life has sprouted from the canal banks, transforming these waterways into hives of cultural activity. Amble through the quaint beauty of Paddington’s Little Venice, cycle along the River Lea to the marshy expanse of Walthamstow Wetlands or take a waterside table in one of Hackney Wick’s bustling bars and watch the world (and the narrowboats) go by. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider’s advice on what to do and see in London.
London isn’t quite the urban jungle some parent’s fear: it’s positively packed with playgrounds which, even on overcast days, will bring out a sunny disposition in not just your kids, but also in you, however shattered you may be inside. Emmy Watts is back with advice on the very best outdoor playgrounds in the capital. From challenging structures and fairy tale-themed play areas to artist-designed parks and Brutalist rock gardens, this pithy guide will take you on a tour of the most innovative, aesthetically pleasing and downright weird playgrounds from Hackney to Hammersmith.
Some people say you shouldn’t take your kids to nice restaurants. Well, we disagree. London is full of excellent eateries with inventive, progressive menus that are also family-friendly, fun and fuss-free. Emmy Watts is back with expert advice on where to get both white table cloths and red ketchup. This book avoids the obvious or tired high street chains and replaces them with surprising finds that will please both tired parents and wired children alike, and where, if you want to linger over your dessert, they can tire themselves out on arcade games, bowling alleys, pinball machines and soft play. From mouth watering mezze to scrumptious street food (as well as plenty of pizzas, pastas and pancakes, of course), your little Londoners will be certified foodies in no time.
You can do pretty much anything you like in London. But it will probably cost a fortune – and might not be worth it anyway. That’s where our highly opinionated guide comes in. London is full of excellent places to go and things to do that are totally gratis. The best things in life are. From galleries and green spaces to flower markets and subterranean tunnels, discover Emmy Watts’ unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider’s advice on what to do and see in London.
Emmy Watts offers advice on the very best things to do with older kids. From climbing walls to trampoline parks, interactive art galleries to slime-making workshops, discover Emmy’s unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital – guaranteed to inspire adults and big kids alike.
Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind – you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.
Notifications