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Days out in London for under 4's when it's wet/cold

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SpareWheel · 05/03/2007 14:17

I've done a bit of trying to find stuff my 2yo DD can do in/near London when it's wet and/or cold.
Love to hear more ideas, but so far I have found these places, all of which I'd recommend:

BLUE KANGAROO in Fulham - great food for adults and kids and soft play:
www.thebluekangaroo.co.uk/
IT'S A KIDS THING in Earlsfield - standard cafe food, but nice little soft play centre and one for under 2's! You need to book ahead:
www.itsakidsthing.co.uk/
SEVENOAKS LEISURE CENTRE - there is a toddler gym between 9.30 and 11.30 on Monday with soft play and tricycles:
www.sencio.org.uk/pdfs/slc-play.pdf
The leisure centre is also next to Knole Park & Knole House (www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.2715&lon=0.1961&scale=10000&icon=x) so you can go for a pleasant stroll around the grounds afterwards!
TREASURE ISLAND SOFT PLAY in Swanley:
www.sencio.org.uk/whiteoak.asp
www.sencio.org.uk/pdfs/wolc-play.pdf
GAMBADO in Beckenham: www.gambado.com/beckenham_play.html
HUGO'S play centre in Richmond:
www.hugosplaycentre.co.uk
BRENTFORD FOUNTAIN Soft Play area (close to Kew Bridge station):
www.hounslow.info/page.aspx?pointerid=BED1BF27A58E41D594AFB1212C39454B&thelang=001lngdef
EDDIE CATZ in Putney:
www.eddiecatz.com/edcatz.html

I know it's a bit heavy on the soft play, but I'm stuck for inspiration. Anyone got any more ideas for nice days out when it's wet?

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Lullabyloo · 05/03/2007 14:44

Discover in Stratford is fantastic!

susie40 · 05/03/2007 17:45

Science Museum - the Garden in the basement is meant for 3-6 yr old, but lots for a 2 yr old to do, also Pattern Pod at the rear of the ground floor. 3 yr old DS loves the whole museum now. I'd say 2 is a bit too young for Natural History Museum, but it's great for 3 or 4 year olds.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Topsy Turvy World behind Brent Cross shopping centre - really great soft play with lots of extras like dressing up clothes, touch screens and air cannons that fire foam balls.
www.topsyturvyworld.com/

Childsplay Cafe in Chiswick near the Hogarth Roundabout.
www.childsplaycafe.co.uk/

Jumbo's play gym at the Heathrow Gymnastics Club.
www.heathrowgymnastics.org.uk/playgym_and_parties.shtml

The London Butterfly House and the Tropical Rainforest (I think that's what it's now called) in Syon Park. Only there till autumn 2007 though. www.londonbutterflyhouse.com/

The London Aquarium.
www.londonaquarium.co.uk/

susie40 · 05/03/2007 17:50

Also, Kew Gardens is surprisingly good on a cold day as it's got lots of heated glasshouses full of interesting stuff, and the play area is indoors.

www.kew.org.uk/

SpareWheel · 06/03/2007 14:23

Thanks, Lullabyloo and Susie40

I forgot - we also tried out Brilliant Kids near Kensal Rise station, who were very accommodating for our 2yo DD who made a big messy painting in the playroom next door to the Cafe. The food in the Cafe was very good and all freshly made in front of you by a very busy lady! It turned out to be a bit of hike for us, but DD loved it.
www.brilliantkids.co.uk/

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tkband3 · 06/03/2007 15:28

The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green is great...went recently with my DD1 (3.8) and DTs (nearly 2) and we all had a fantastic time. museum of childhood

It has a cafe which is quite pricey, but also has an area where you can eat your own picnics.

tkband3 · 06/03/2007 15:28

The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green is great...went recently with my DD1 (3.8) and DTs (nearly 2) and we all had a fantastic time. museum of childhood

It has a cafe which is quite pricey, but also has an area where you can eat your own picnics.

SpareWheel · 12/03/2007 14:22

Just looking at my mug created by DD1 & DD2 has reminded me that All Fired Up on East Dulwich Road in East Dulwich is a really good bit of entertainment and you get the product of your DC's artwork (mug, egg-cup plate etc.):
www.allfiredupceramics.co.uk/

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suejonez · 12/03/2007 14:23

Kew Gardens has Climbers and Creepers indoors for kids too

suejonez · 12/03/2007 14:24

and its only 5 min walk from Kew Gardens tube

batters · 12/03/2007 15:04

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SpareWheel · 14/03/2007 19:13

Bump!

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