Creative learning spaces in London

“Great initiative. My daughter always comes home happy and full of stories of what she has gotten up to. ;-)”

“The most wonderful nursery! Our little boy has developed and learnt so much there. He absolutely loves going to nursery. They love and care for the children so well. He blows them kisses goodbye at pick up. I completely trust them and appreciate all their hard work. I could go on and on. The main thing I’ll say is that I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kindred. Very professional, warm and friendly, excellent care. You won’t regret sending your children to them. We love it there and think all the staff are fantastic. Thank you!”

“We have nearly four years experience with Archway Children's Centre (our one year old is in the Baby room and our four year old - at the nursery since she was 10 months old - is now in the Pre-School room). We only have positive things to say and frequently thank our lucky stars such high quality childcare was available to us. The facilities are fantastic but more importantly, the management and staff are amazing. Warm and respectful of each other and the children, but also extremely professional. They combine care, attention and affection for the children with remarkably creative ideas for educating and entertaining them. Our children love it and we feel they are in the best hands.”

“We were incredibly lucky that our son attended Chairbears from the age of 10 months all the way to 3 and a bit. It has been an amazing experience and we're so sad to change nursery as we have now relocated. Best team ever and we are extremely grateful for all the love and support. Diane”

“Good freindly staff, a brilliant center for young mum's to interact with other mums with baby's from 6months and older, and all free”

“Good to bring kids and chat with other parents. Staff is friendly.”

“A few weeks back I was collecting my daughter from her classes in the centre and I purposely arrived a little earlier so that I would have time for my mid day prayer. I asked the lady at reception if the centre had a religious room. She was a little unhelpful and abrupt with an immediate no without apology. Not long after an absolute lovely gentleman by the name of Joe asked if I just needed a room which I replied yes he then guided me to a back room that had very dim beautiful lighting and only housed a ping pong table. I was so grateful. Just that small act of consideration and kindness made all the difference and immediately changed my mind about my initial interaction with the receptionist. Again thank you so much Joe. Your kindness went a very long way.”

“We had our twin boys 3rd Birthday party here at the weekend and the staff were amazing and so accommodating. They did all the setting up, served the food, tidied the toys and cleared away for us which made it much more relaxing to host. Would definitely use here again to host a party. Thank you so much.”

“Amazing performance. A lovely including group”

“Amazing community centre that takes care of all your corporate function hire needs”

“Friendly staff. Daughter always has a great time here”

“I had a wonderful experience with my midwife Maria today. She was so attentive, really listened to me, and made me feel heard and supported. Her kindness and caring approach put me at ease right away. I’m so grateful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and professional midwife.”

“Very good staff . I was getting late, called to inform them. I was looked at very well even though I wad badly late. Thanks so much sherington children centre.”

“The teachers are really passionate about their teachings. I am extremely pleased with the school as my daughter is getting a private school education without paying the school fees.”

“A great venue for live jazz played by superb musicians.”

“Intricate masonry work in art nouveau style, the curves are daring and the way they came off the edge looks so masterful. A mixture of motifs, foliage and the faces carved in stone make for a harmonious design”

“There are a lot of materials and studios to learn, which helps me open up a lot of ideas, which is great”

“What an impressive building in the middle of the Richmond park. Commissioned in 1725 as a hunting lodge for George I, White Lodge remains part of the Crown Estate to this day and partly housing the well known The Royal Ballet School. Here a little bit of a history: A misunderstood politician John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713–1792) was appointed Ranger of the Park by George III in 1761 and took up residence at White Lodge. In 1801, George III assigned White Lodge to Henry Addington (a middle-class Prime Minister), later Viscount Sidmouth, as a ‘grace and favour’ residence. Addington, who served as Prime Minister from 1801 to 1804, remained at the Lodge until his death in 1844. The Empress Elizabeth of Austria-Hungary (Sissi) (1837–1898) stayed at White Lodge for the hunting season in the summer of 1874. In 1881 Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry were guests, the famous Victorian actors, who had recently starred at the Lyceum Theatre as Hamlet and Ophelia in Shakespeare’s tragic play of Hamlet. In January 1912, the famous ballerina, Anna Pavlova, and her partner, Laurent Novikoff, performed at Richmond Theatre with the members of the Company of the Imperial Ballet, St Petersburg. Many decades later, students of The Royal Ballet School would follow in Pavlova’s footsteps, dancing each summer at Richmond Theatre during the 1970s and 1980s. On 13 August 1924, there was another royal birth at White Lodge. Prince Aleksander Pavlov Karadorevic was born to Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark and Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, in the same room as that in which Prince Edward of Wales had been born, 30 years earlier. The marriage of Mrs Reynolds Albertini and Colonel James Veitch of the Coldstream Guards was reported in the Evening News on 12 April 1950. They continued to occupy White Lodge after the war, and hosted Marshal Tito there when he came to England on a state visit, March 1953. The Foreign Office agreed to Tito’s entourage being 29 strong, but let only 12 reside with him at White Lodge. For security reasons, Tito was not accommodated in a London. During the Autumn Term of the new academic year 1955/6, the first cohort of students boarding at White Lodge had to travel to their daily lessons at the School's Colet Gardens site in Barons Court, as the Stable Block classrooms were not yet ready.”

“This was a wonderful experience for my two kids. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and played by themselves for a few hours. There are so many activities for all the kids inside and outside.”

“Fantastic place and location for private hire and events. Very helpful London Borough of Harrow facilities staff.”

“Lovely clean place with friendly people and staff”

“From the moment we arrived, right up until all of our guests left, we were made to feel welcome. Megan in particular was so helpful, and assisted us in setting things up before our guests arrived with their children as well as activities and clearing down. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen my toddler have so much fun with all of his nursery friends in a safe and friendly play space. Every toddler in that room was incredibly happy!! Would highly recommend.”

“So long as the electronic gates to the Muga pitch is switched on. The surface is nice with an overhead net so the ball doesn't fly off onto the streets or schoolyard nearby. Enjoyed playing there.”

“Always a great visit here for recording of damn the torpedoes. Bar gets v crowded and toilets r up or downstairs. Staff helpful and friendly. Easy to get to but Quite tight to get there on time this year.”

“Such a brilliant centre, thanks to committed, caring and professional staff, and some wonderful facilities and equipment for babies and children. Thank you Karen, Julie and all who work here.”

“Absolute Aladdin’s cave for all ages and so much free stuff I feel guilty not leaving some gratuity. Definitely worth going. Saturday particularly”

“Just had a long weekend in Cardiff which is where we ended up on our mystery holiday. Brilliant. Enjoyed it all. The weather was amazing too.”

“Love this place, My daughter always has fun, they have a very friendly and focused staff.”

“For and to the comunity! Congratulations to all whose bravery made this possible.”

“Both of my daughters attended this nursery and we loved it so much! My youngest has just started school and is so happy and well prepared, which is a testament to the work the nursery have done with her. It’s a beautiful purpose built setting, recently refurbished, with a lovely outdoor space and a mud garden! From the management to the cooks, everyone is so friendly and lovely and my daughters thrived there. We will miss everyone so much, and will come back to visit!”