roo-joey's Minti Blog http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/ roo-joey's Minti Blog Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk an improvement... roo-joey  finally last night Lily started to improve. all very strange, ended up back at the doctors on monday night and she was re-diagnosed with a chest infection. How do you ever know what to believe. Saw 1 nurse, 1 doctor who both said tummy bug. Then other doctor on Monday night said chest infection, gave us some anti biotics and lo ...  finally last night Lily started to improve.

all very strange, ended up back at the doctors on monday night and she was re-diagnosed with a chest infection. How do you ever know what to believe. Saw 1 nurse, 1 doctor who both said tummy bug. Then other doctor on Monday night said chest infection, gave us some anti biotics and lo and behold a day later she's on the improve.

Maybe if I went to another doctor they would have said something different? And if it is a chest infection, why didn't the others pickup on it?

Anyway, the important thing is that she's improving. Oh and she told me she's going to have a baby brother yesterday. so she agrees with her dad then!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/957762/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/957762/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:51:44 -0800 my poor little one... roo-joey  suffering with a tummy bug. it's awful to see her just not herself. And after she's been sick she's said "something's wrong with me". breaks my heart. and on a selfish side... urgh! cleaning up vomit...bluergh!!!  suffering with a tummy bug. it's awful to see her just not herself. And after she's been sick she's said "something's wrong with me".

breaks my heart.

and on a selfish side... urgh! cleaning up vomit...bluergh!!!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/956200/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/956200/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:27:05 -0800 Need to get out of the house, but stay warm? Your toddler will love this! roo-joey Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it. - http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1hSAEWBZz40/SWyg37P4kXI/AAAAAAAABUM/2M105TT1VOc/s1600-h/lilypainting.jpg It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building. Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous ... Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it.

It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building.

Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous amount of time playing with a wooden microwave (okay, so we don't have one at home - is she trying to tell me something?). There's a small climbing area, a small soft play area and a big table with glue, paper, pens, scissors... plenty of craft action at the ready.

There are also a couple of easels and pots of paint, with painting smocks at the ready for your child to create their latest masterpiece. See my daughter in the image above, about to create her work of art!

On cold, rainy (or yes even snowy) days, this is a nice warm environment with plenty to amuse your toddler (or baby), or even older child. It's always lovely and warm inside and you can buy a cheap cup of tea or coffee too!

For when the weather isn't quite so unbearable, it's great to spend time just outside of the Play Centre where there is a fantastic playground (to be featured on this blog shortly!!). Last summer the Play Centre put water troughs and cups outside so the children could indulge in some great messy play!

If you can brave the weather to get there, it's a wonderful relief from staying indoors!

Oh - and did I mention it was free?

Facilities:

Baby change
Tea, Coffee

Where is it?

East Acton Lane,
East Acton
London
W3 7LA
+44 (0)20 8743 6133

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]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/930273/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/930273/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Need to get out of the house, but stay warm? Your toddler will love this! roo-joey Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it. - http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1hSAEWBZz40/SWyg37P4kXI/AAAAAAAABUM/2M105TT1VOc/s1600-h/lilypainting.jpg It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building. Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous ... Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it.

It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building.

Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous amount of time playing with a wooden microwave (okay, so we don't have one at home - is she trying to tell me something?). There's a small climbing area, a small soft play area and a big table with glue, paper, pens, scissors... plenty of craft action at the ready.

There are also a couple of easels and pots of paint, with painting smocks at the ready for your child to create their latest masterpiece. See my daughter in the image above, about to create her work of art!

On cold, rainy (or yes even snowy) days, this is a nice warm environment with plenty to amuse your toddler (or baby), or even older child. It's always lovely and warm inside and you can buy a cheap cup of tea or coffee too!

For when the weather isn't quite so unbearable, it's great to spend time just outside of the Play Centre where there is a fantastic playground (to be featured on this blog shortly!!). Last summer the Play Centre put water troughs and cups outside so the children could indulge in some great messy play!

If you can brave the weather to get there, it's a wonderful relief from staying indoors!

Oh - and did I mention it was free?

Facilities:

Baby change
Tea, Coffee

Where is it?

East Acton Lane,
East Acton
London
W3 7LA
+44 (0)20 8743 6133

See it on a map, here:


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]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945043/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945043/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 VBAC roo-joey am currently reading up as much as I can about it. Lots of good stories and advice on minti.... nothing can really take away from the facts that 1 everyone is different 2 every birth is different well... at least i will do my best to be as informed as i can! am currently reading up as much as I can about it. Lots of good stories and advice on minti....

nothing can really take away from the facts that

1 everyone is different

2 every birth is different

well... at least i will do my best to be as informed as i can!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/925718/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/925718/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:26:40 -0800 haven't been on here for ages.... roo-joey  found i was spending TOO much time cruising around and not enough time doing chores!! I know what i prefer. So, since i've been 'away', my daughter has turned 2, we have had a lovely Christmas and I am pregnant. Hope all the minti-ites are doing well x  found i was spending TOO much time cruising around and not enough time doing chores!! I know what i prefer.

So, since i've been 'away', my daughter has turned 2, we have had a lovely Christmas and I am pregnant.

Hope all the minti-ites are doing well

x

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/925026/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/925026/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:08:48 -0800 Tall, spotty and a sure bet for somewhere to eat with a toddler! roo-joey Originally, when I started this blog, I didn't want to endorse products or brands. But 'getting out with your toddler' often involves food... and let's face it, 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment. My favourite place  to eat at the moment is Giraffe - http://www.giraffe.net/.  Why? Well, it's really difficult ... 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment.

My favourite place  to eat at the moment is Giraffe. 

Why? Well, it's really difficult to go past the balloon that they give to the children for starters. They also give crayons and paper to draw on as soon as you arrive. Quite often you'll also receive a cute plastic giraffe. All of these are winners in my books. 

On the food front, they have a wide selection of different toddler friendly food. If it's one thing that drives me a bit crazy it's a child menu that simply offers chips three-ways - you know the one: beans and chips, fish and chips, nuggets and chips. Giraffe has a lot of healthy food, and healthy drinks - hey they do chips too - but it does offer more variety. It's well priced - with the mini-mains for under £4.50.

PLUS, the adult food is also great. Their club sandwich is to die for and their burgers are very delish too. It's not cheap, but I usually feel like I get my money's worth (especially if I don't order any alcohol).

The biggest plus for them must be - they actively encourage children to come to their restaurants. This ultimately means that the staff are great with kids. They expect spills and food on the floor, they know to bring the children's food out first and they are, generally,  just nice to them. Not snarling or rolling their eyes at the sight of a pram. Or tutting when cutlery/plates/food is dropped.

In my experience they have been willing to bring fistfuls of straws, their cute little plastic giraffe toys and an abundance of serviettes. No questions asked.

Where are they?
They're in 26 locations in the UK, predominantly in London.
I've had great eating out experiences in Chiswick, Kensington, & Brunswick Centre Giraffes. My daughter has also eaten out at the Richmond Giraffe with her grandparents.

Facilities:
All have baby change. 

Some restaurants will ask you to fold your pram (dependent on how busy it is), and are happy to help.


]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945044/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945044/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:53:00 -0800 Tall, spotty and a sure bet for somewhere to eat with a toddler! roo-joey Originally, when I started this blog, I didn't want to endorse products or brands. But 'getting out with your toddler' often involves food... and let's face it, 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment. My favourite place  to eat at the moment is Giraffe - http://www.giraffe.net/.  Why? Well, it's really difficult ... 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment.

My favourite place  to eat at the moment is Giraffe. 

Why? Well, it's really difficult to go past the balloon that they give to the children for starters. They also give crayons and paper to draw on as soon as you arrive. Quite often you'll also receive a cute plastic giraffe. All of these are winners in my books. 

On the food front, they have a wide selection of different toddler friendly food. If it's one thing that drives me a bit crazy it's a child menu that simply offers chips three-ways - you know the one: beans and chips, fish and chips, nuggets and chips. Giraffe has a lot of healthy food, and healthy drinks - hey they do chips too - but it does offer more variety. It's well priced - with the mini-mains for under £4.50.

PLUS, the adult food is also great. Their club sandwich is to die for and their burgers are very delish too. It's not cheap, but I usually feel like I get my money's worth (especially if I don't order any alcohol).

The biggest plus for them must be - they actively encourage children to come to their restaurants. This ultimately means that the staff are great with kids. They expect spills and food on the floor, they know to bring the children's food out first and they are, generally,  just nice to them. Not snarling or rolling their eyes at the sight of a pram. Or tutting when cutlery/plates/food is dropped.

In my experience they have been willing to bring fistfuls of straws, their cute little plastic giraffe toys and an abundance of serviettes. No questions asked.

Where are they?
They're in 26 locations in the UK, predominantly in London.
I've had great eating out experiences in Chiswick, Kensington, & Brunswick Centre Giraffes. My daughter has also eaten out at the Richmond Giraffe with her grandparents.

Facilities:
All have baby change. 

Some restaurants will ask you to fold your pram (dependent on how busy it is), and are happy to help.


]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/872253/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/872253/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:53:00 -0800 How can a nearly 2 year old be so tiring? roo-joey  I don't think i've ever felt so knackered as this weekend. Yes, i'm running after her some of the day... but come on! Maybe it's just a time of the month thing... but falling asleep at 9pm... luckily we were watching a movie i've seen a trillion times before (speed)! oh well... at least i have an understanding hubby.  I don't think i've ever felt so knackered as this weekend. Yes, i'm running after her some of the day... but come on! Maybe it's just a time of the month thing... but falling asleep at 9pm... luckily we were watching a movie i've seen a trillion times before (speed)!

oh well... at least i have an understanding hubby.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/864772/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/864772/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:18:22 -0800 Green Eggs and Ham roo-joey author: Dr Seuss Great for: 1 year and up Time it takes to read: approx 10 minutes Favourite line: "Would you, could you, with a goat?" Story line: "Sam-I-Am tirelessly tries to convince his friend to try Green Eggs and Ham, in every manner of presentation." We say: A timeless classic for children and adults alike that doesn't stop being funny. An absolute joy to read ...

author: Dr Seuss

Great for: 1 year and up

Time it takes to read: approx 10 minutes

Favourite line: "Would you, could you, with a goat?"

Story line: "Sam-I-Am tirelessly tries to convince his friend to try Green Eggs and Ham, in every manner of presentation."

We say: A timeless classic for children and adults alike that doesn't stop being funny. An absolute joy to read with wonderful rhymes and hilarious situations. The illustrations are fantastic and practically tell the story themselves. Many say this is the best Dr Seuss book - which is certainly a discussion starter - but it should definitely be your first!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945034/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945034/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:49:00 -0800 Green Eggs and Ham roo-joey author: Dr Seuss Great for: 1 year and up Time it takes to read: approx 10 minutes Favourite line: "Would you, could you, with a goat?" Story line: "Sam-I-Am tirelessly tries to convince his friend to try Green Eggs and Ham, in every manner of presentation." We say: A timeless classic for children and adults alike that doesn't stop being funny. An absolute joy to read ...

author: Dr Seuss

Great for: 1 year and up

Time it takes to read: approx 10 minutes

Favourite line: "Would you, could you, with a goat?"

Story line: "Sam-I-Am tirelessly tries to convince his friend to try Green Eggs and Ham, in every manner of presentation."

We say: A timeless classic for children and adults alike that doesn't stop being funny. An absolute joy to read with wonderful rhymes and hilarious situations. The illustrations are fantastic and practically tell the story themselves. Many say this is the best Dr Seuss book - which is certainly a discussion starter - but it should definitely be your first!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/864647/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/864647/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:49:00 -0800 who needs the beach when you've got Brentford? roo-joey Swimming at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre - 3.5 stars A pool is a pool is a pool? Not to me and my daughter. She had not been exposed to swimming until only a month ago, and on her first experience of a 'hotel pool' was pretty unsure. Let's face it - being taken into somewhere that you can't touch the ground ... Swimming at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre - 3.5 stars

A pool is a pool is a pool? Not to me and my daughter. She had not been exposed to swimming until only a month ago, and on her first experience of a 'hotel pool' was pretty unsure. Let's face it - being taken into somewhere that you can't touch the ground is pretty daunting... and she's a girl who loves a bit of messy play with the water.

When it's awful weather it's always handy to have some indoor toddler activities on hand that you can rely on. 

Step up Brentford Leisure Centre! Not only does it not cost a fortune to simply get in (£1.80 off peak on a weekday), but it has a wonderful sloped ramp entrance into the pool that made it incredibly less daunting to enter the pool itself. 

There's also a mini paddling pool which is a nice place to sit and have a splash. For the older children there is a twisty 40m slide, plus there's also a 'fitness' pool if you're there on your own (or with another adult!).

Why just 3.5 stars then? It's a little bit tired, and could do with a bit of a facelift... the outside of the building is a wonder of concrete! It cannot be described as luxury, but for £1.80 to swim and parking for 40p I'm not complaining!

Facilities: 

The changing rooms have a playpen where your toddler can wait whilst you get changed, or take advantage of the family room with change tables, which makes things a whole lot easier with a little one. Take a 20p piece for the lockers.

There's a little cafe which overlooks the pool, selling tea, coffee and basic snacks.

Where is it, how do I get there, and when is it open:
658 Chiswick High Road 
Brentford
TW8 0HJ

As mentioned, there is parking for just 40p (maximum of 3 hours). Some buses run along Chiswick Road. Check out the Transport for London site for more details.

Opening hours:

Mon, Tues and Thurs: 9am to 10pm
Weds and Fri: 9am to midday (excluding pools and health suite) 
Midday to 10pm

Sat and Sun: 9am to 6pm


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]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/851203/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/851203/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:42:00 -0700 who needs the beach when you've got Brentford? roo-joey Swimming at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre - 3.5 stars A pool is a pool is a pool? Not to me and my daughter. She had not been exposed to swimming until only a month ago, and on her first experience of a 'hotel pool' was pretty unsure. Let's face it - being taken into somewhere that you can't touch the ground ... Swimming at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre - 3.5 stars

A pool is a pool is a pool? Not to me and my daughter. She had not been exposed to swimming until only a month ago, and on her first experience of a 'hotel pool' was pretty unsure. Let's face it - being taken into somewhere that you can't touch the ground is pretty daunting... and she's a girl who loves a bit of messy play with the water.

When it's awful weather it's always handy to have some indoor toddler activities on hand that you can rely on. 

Step up Brentford Leisure Centre! Not only does it not cost a fortune to simply get in (£1.80 off peak on a weekday), but it has a wonderful sloped ramp entrance into the pool that made it incredibly less daunting to enter the pool itself. 

There's also a mini paddling pool which is a nice place to sit and have a splash. For the older children there is a twisty 40m slide, plus there's also a 'fitness' pool if you're there on your own (or with another adult!).

Why just 3.5 stars then? It's a little bit tired, and could do with a bit of a facelift... the outside of the building is a wonder of concrete! It cannot be described as luxury, but for £1.80 to swim and parking for 40p I'm not complaining!

Facilities: 

The changing rooms have a playpen where your toddler can wait whilst you get changed, or take advantage of the family room with change tables, which makes things a whole lot easier with a little one. Take a 20p piece for the lockers.

There's a little cafe which overlooks the pool, selling tea, coffee and basic snacks.

Where is it, how do I get there, and when is it open:
658 Chiswick High Road 
Brentford
TW8 0HJ

As mentioned, there is parking for just 40p (maximum of 3 hours). Some buses run along Chiswick Road. Check out the Transport for London site for more details.

Opening hours:

Mon, Tues and Thurs: 9am to 10pm
Weds and Fri: 9am to midday (excluding pools and health suite) 
Midday to 10pm

Sat and Sun: 9am to 6pm


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]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945045/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945045/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:42:00 -0700 today... a first... roo-joey  my nearly 2 year old came up to me, hugged my legs and said 'i love mummy'. wow. just wanted to share.    my nearly 2 year old came up to me, hugged my legs and said 'i love mummy'.

wow. just wanted to share.

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/849715/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/849715/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:35:11 -0700 Big Red Bath roo-joey author: Julia Jarman Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds Great for: 1 year and up Time it takes to read: approx 5 minutes Favourite line: "Bubbles in the bath... water on the floor.... but who's this scratching at the door...?" Story line: "Ben and Bella are having such a lovely, splashy time in the big red bath that soon everyone wants to join in the fun! But will there be room ...
author: Julia Jarman Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds

Great for: 1 year and up

Time it takes to read: approx 5 minutes

Favourite line: "Bubbles in the bath... water on the floor.... but who's this scratching at the door...?"

Story line: "Ben and Bella are having such a lovely, splashy time in the big red bath that soon everyone wants to join in the fun! But will there be room for all the animals ...even Hippopotamus? A riotous story"

We say: A fantastic book with wonderful illustrations that come alive! Great rhymes and animals that children are familiar with. For the younger children, it's a wonderful way to get them interested in their bath time... for the older children, they can appreciate the rhymes and the fantasy style story telling. For the adults - a fun book to read!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/844364/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/844364/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0700 Big Red Bath roo-joey author: Julia Jarman Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds Great for: 1 year and up Time it takes to read: approx 5 minutes Favourite line: "Bubbles in the bath... water on the floor.... but who's this scratching at the door...?" Story line: "Ben and Bella are having such a lovely, splashy time in the big red bath that soon everyone wants to join in the fun! But will there be room ...
author: Julia Jarman Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds

Great for: 1 year and up

Time it takes to read: approx 5 minutes

Favourite line: "Bubbles in the bath... water on the floor.... but who's this scratching at the door...?"

Story line: "Ben and Bella are having such a lovely, splashy time in the big red bath that soon everyone wants to join in the fun! But will there be room for all the animals ...even Hippopotamus? A riotous story"

We say: A fantastic book with wonderful illustrations that come alive! Great rhymes and animals that children are familiar with. For the younger children, it's a wonderful way to get them interested in their bath time... for the older children, they can appreciate the rhymes and the fantasy style story telling. For the adults - a fun book to read!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945035/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945035/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0700 wooo! i'm now crawling! roo-joey  nice to be outta those nappies :)  nice to be outta those nappies :)

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/837586/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/837586/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:38:32 -0700 How many more soft toys in the cot? roo-joey  Last night we had (at her insistence)... Big bear soft bear owl maisy iggle piggle upsy daisy angel bear kwala that cot is getting full!!! (but it's very sweet) AND Panda!! i forgot panda!!  Last night we had (at her insistence)...

Big bear

soft bear

owl

maisy

iggle piggle

upsy daisy

angel bear

kwala

that cot is getting full!!!

(but it's very sweet)

AND Panda!! i forgot panda!!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/833776/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/833776/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:44:47 -0700 Tried my first time-out today... roo-joey  and it worked! Wow. i know that it wont' always happen so smoothly, but sometimes when you do a 'parenting' thing and it works, you just feel a bit proud. I even got a cuddle and a 'sorry mummy'. And on another thing... why oh why don't i ever learn to go to bed earlier so I'm not so knackered in the morning?  and it worked! Wow.

i know that it wont' always happen so smoothly, but sometimes when you do a 'parenting' thing and it works, you just feel a bit proud.

I even got a cuddle and a 'sorry mummy'.

And on another thing... why oh why don't i ever learn to go to bed earlier so I'm not so knackered in the morning?

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/830048/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/830048/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:10:17 -0700 it's free and right under our noses... london's secret is out! roo-joey Coram's Fields - 4 stars Who would have thought that right in the centre of London there would be a large enclosed area for children that will keep your children entertained for a good few hours, and that it is FREE. Coram's Fields is just that. It's a funny mix of enought bits and pieces that put together make it a great ... Coram's Fields - 4 stars

Who would have thought that right in the centre of London there would be a large enclosed area for children that will keep your children entertained for a good few hours, and that it is FREE.

Coram's Fields is just that. It's a funny mix of enought bits and pieces that put together make it a great experience.  

I love the fact that it is a great, safe environment. There's not a lot of places in London where you can let your children roam, and not feel like you have to be no more than reaching distance behind them.

Adults can only enter if they are with children. The whole area is securely gated. So sit down and watch your toddlers go walkabout. The only worry might be that they get a little too excited and friendly with the sheep that are wandering about. 

The animal area is great, and feels like a real added bonus. On our visit we saw sheep, goats, hens and ducks. There is also a large grassed area which is great for a picnic, or just fun to run around and play.

There's a good range of playground equipment in different areas, for different age groups/skill levels.  There are swings, slides, sandpits, a paddling pool - basically there is a lot to keep your little ones entertained. They regularly have organised activities there too - on one of our visits they were doing singing and movement sessions.

Practicalities -

Pram Access: Excellent. Because of the enclosed surroundings parents tend to leave their prams parked in different areas. There is no offical parking area for them.

Cost: it's FREE. It's open every day except Christmas and Boxing Day. In Summer: 9am - 7pm; Winter: 9am - dusk 

Cafes: There's a good little vegetarian cafe, but this place really is made for picnics.

Where is it & how to get there?
93 Guildford Street, London.

It's so close to Russell Square tube - which unfortunately is not step free. BUT, it's central location does mean that there are about 10 buses which stop nearby.

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]]> http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945046/ http://www.minti.com/members/roo-joey/blog/945046/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:55:00 -0700