Educational fun in London

“6 years ago, we started to look for nurseries for our first born near where we lived (quite far from Adventures) and really didn't get that same impression as when we stepped foot in Adventures Day Nursery for our first visit. Throughout the past 6 years, we've been fortunate enough to have the dedicated team look after both our sons and the love & affection shown is above anything we've seen at any nursery. I’ve found it’s been worth those long drop offs in the morning and those times I'd need to have my laptop with me to start work. It's clear Kim has taken her love of this work and spent time hiring staff who share that same passion to create this unique environment. This become particularly important when our 2nd child was diagnosed with a range of allergies, and it meant we were even more cautious around nursery care. However, the Adventures Team were able to accommodate and have made him feel very included in all activities. Sadly we're now coming to end of this journey, we can't help but recommend Kim & the wider team.”

“We are absolutely thrilled with the swimming lessons our child has received at Surrey Swim School. Our child has been attending for several years now, and the progress has been remarkable. Before joining Surrey Swim School, she attended several other schools, but none of them were consistent in terms of coaches, class sizes, teaching style, and progression. Since moving to Surrey Swim School, the improvement has been consistent and impressive. The class sizes are always kept small, never more than 5 pupils, which ensures that each child gets the attention they need. The continuous assessment and movement up the grades have kept our child motivated and excited about swimming. Joe and his team do a fantastic job. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for the children's progress are evident in every lesson. We truly love going swimming every week and seeing our child's confidence and skills grow. Thank you, Surrey Swim School, for providing such an excellent environment for our child to thrive in!”

“Both my girls attend flipside and love it. My oldest has been coming for 8 years now. They’ve both made some great friends, love the teachers and thoroughly enjoy dancing. The shows that Flipside put on, are incredible too. Such a fantastic dance school!”

“My daughter had an amazing time at the Nike Sports Camp this summer! She learned new skills, built her confidence, and made wonderful new friends. We’re truly grateful to the coaches and staff for creating such a positive and inspiring experience. She can’t wait to come back next year!”

“We are incredibly grateful to 3S Swim for the amazing swimming experience they provided for our children. Unfortunately, we have to discontinue their lessons as we are moving to a different city, but we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks. Both boys absolutely loved every moment of their lessons. The teachers at 3S Swim not only helped them build confidence in the water but also made every session fun and engaging. Their love for swimming and the skills they've developed are a testament to the exceptional teaching they received. A special thank you to their incredible teachers—Katie, Denz, Enrique, and Adam—whose dedication and patience made all the difference. We’ll always look back fondly on their time at 3S Swim and carry forward what they've learned as they continue their swimming journey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. Wishing the entire 3S Swim team all the very best!”

“Such an incredible place to train pole dancing. The owner Veronica is an amazing instructor who puts her heart into teaching and making her students better and better each time. I had an incredible time when I was going there, I could see a great improvement in my strength and flexibility over only a couple of months. The atmosphere at the studio is super friendly, the instructors are lovely and helpful. The studio itself is well looked after, clean and spacious. There's always water and snacks available for students. I never experienced any problems when attending classes at Exotica Pole Dance and if I could, I'd spend all my time there. It's the best place to go to if you want to become a great pole dancer.”

“Our son attended Teddington Busy Bees since 2019, joining when he was 7 months old. The team and management have been so welcoming over the years and have really supported his introduction to an early years setting and encouraged his development. The nursery faced many challenges during covid 2020/2021 up to the first part of this year, but the staff balanced both covid safety messures all the while ressuring the children and parents that the nursery would be a safe ,secure friendly environment. I am truely thankful for all the wonderful memories he has created, social and physical development coupled with friendships formed with children and staff . The staff have been key in his development, regardless of which room he has been in all the staff have got to know him and continued as he moved through each room. He is now ready to start reception today , he is more than ready thanks to the wonderful team at Busy Bees. Highly recommend the nursery.”

“I visited Black Country Park this past Sunday morning to try the Go Ape Treetop Challenge, and it completely exceeded my expectations. My young cousin and I had an amazing time navigating the treetop obstacles, ziplines, and rope courses. The layout provided just the right balance of challenge and fun for all skill levels. I’d especially like to thank Abdul, our instructor, for his excellent guidance. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we understood all safety procedures clearly. His supportive presence throughout the course gave us extra confidence to push ourselves. While £85 for two people may seem steep at first glance, the experience was absolutely worth it. The park itself is beautifully maintained, with peaceful woodland surroundings that make you forget you’re still in London. My cousin hasn’t stopped talking about our adventure, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend Go Ape to anyone looking for an exciting outdoor activity. It’s perfect for families, friends, or even team-building outings. Tip: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and book ahead as sessions tend to sell out quickly!”

“We attended the BSUPA Level 1 Paddleboard course. Our instructor was calm, understanding and inspired confidence. He was also incredibly knowledgeable. We felt safe and confident with him. Good solid advice on bouancy aids, and equipment followed up with excellent advice on how to use it. On the water we learned how to paddle laying down, then kneeling and finally we ALL got up. None of us fell in. We paddled a little and then it was time to deliberately fall in so we could practice getting back on....Again, everyone managed to get back on!! This is a sign of great coaching! More paddling and practicing on/off, maneuvers and steering..and then we were taught stepback turns, and encouraged to get further and further back on the board. We went from nervous shaky wobbly beginners to confident paddlers twirling on the spot with stepback turns....again ALL of us were doing this! Incredible! If you want to learn Paddleboarding, get down there now, you wont regret it. Best money I have spent! Thank you HYMB!!”

“I wish I could give Kate an additional 5 stars. I booked her for my daughter's first birthday party. She was brilliant. Her show was engaging for both the littles and parents alike. She was on time, professional and very friendly. If you’re looking for children’s entertainment I’d say book her. You will not be disappointed!!”

“I already love going to Ollie Polly cafe with my two kids as it’s a lovely place to have nice coffee and cake while the kids play. We had our son’s 1st birthday party at Ollie Polly and I must say that they exceeded our expectations with the organisation, decor and hospitality . Amy, Neil and their team were very hands on with ensuring a smooth running of the party and making sure us and our guests were always catered too. It goes without saying that I will be back my with my kids soon. Thank you Ollie Polly!!!!!!!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars It was my first time visiting Softplay with my 15-month-old, and I was pleasantly surprised! The area was spacious, clean, and not overcrowded at all. I loved that they had separate sections for different age groups — including a special area just for little ones up to 18 months. Everything was well supervised. One of the staff members was especially attentive, always making sure the older kids didn’t wander into the baby area and that everyone followed the rules. It made the experience feel very safe and respectful for everyone. The whole place was spotless, the vibe was great, and even the food was good! I also really appreciated that we didn’t need to pre-book — we just walked in, and for the whole family, it was only £11.50 for a two-hour slot, which is amazing value. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — clean, well-organized, and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”

“Moderm stylish space converted from church. Great selection of classes: yoga, ballet and much more. Excellent space for work or connecting with friends over a coffee in the lobby.”

“Great venue full of community activities.”

“Always love going to museums where ever I go to take in the local perspective. It is free entry with donation recommended, which is easy once you see what this place has to offer. This would have been one of the larger sites I have visited in my travels. It has a large variety of collections spanning several floors. I really enjoyed most of the galleries I saw, with their interactive displays that complement the static representations. We literally spent all afternoon their until close and still didn't get a chance to see the whole building. Missing out on the Darwin, and some of the green sector. From what we did see the rest of the place would be just as amazing. Since it's free entry it can definitely be a 2 day walk about. The place is large and requires a bit of sauntering. There are lots of benches and presentations that you can sit while you watch. Which is nice for those who have mobility challenges. Overall, a great visit but if you really like to hit every inch, it's a whole day visit so keep that in mind.”

“Gorgeous little art house theatre in the elephant and castle. Literally just a few mins walk from the train/tube. Lovely friendly staff, really cheap drinks and fantastic programme of shows. Ive just seen cockfosters and it is absolutely hilarious!! You must see this show as its a limited run! It's jaw achingly funny.. if you are a londoner and travel by tube, you will be in complete hysterics! Amazing cast, very clever script and witty songs that pack a mighty punch! I was sat in A8 which is quite literally on the stage! Really comfy seats and great view from wherever you are seated as its only tiny inside.A thoroughly fantastic evening at this cool little local theatre! Come check it out asap before it finishes its run in london”

“Fun playground with a range of play equipment for toddlers to pre-teens. Shaded by big trees, this is a great spot for sunny days.”

“My boys have been coming to Little Street since they were 18 months . They have always loved it . It's a great place to nurture the imagination and the staff is always very nice and friendly. It's also very clean and tidy. My kids are 5 now and they are still enjoying very much playing at Little Street . It's a very safe place where parents can relax while the children are playing.”

“Great community hub for children and families.”

“Another great day out, there was plenty to see and do. All the animals looked well cared for and fed. It was amazing how close you felt you were to some of animals. Including the lions and the sun bear. The glass so clean it was like it wasn't there. The shops were responsibly priced and depending on your budget they had plenty to choose from. The food was nice and was a generous portion. Overall we had an amazing day would I would happily return.”

“Don't get to go here very often, but when we do we LOVE it. Mandy is so lovely and helpful”

“Absolutely love this nursery, all the teachers are so kind and understanding ❤️ Ms Anne, Ms Dawn and Ms Aileen, thank you for being so wonderful to my 2 year old! He enjoys being there.”

“We came in for the breastfeeding support and experienced very professional staff and the best support we could wish for. If you are struggling with breastfeeding, definitely seek the professionals help at sebright.”

“Absolutely brilliant experience; can’t believe we haven’t been before! Gorgeous piglets at the moment; you can sit in the pens with them on the sawdust and they play all around you and climb on you! They are so gorgeous and my girls loved them.”

“Amazing local park, with a lots of space for activities, mini zoo, coffee shop and sport areas as tennis courts and etc.. Very well maintained! One of my favourite parks in London! ✨”

“When you visit this farm, you’re welcomed by friendly squirrels. It’s a great place to visit because it mixes nature with city views. You can get close to and feed the animals and there are llamas too!”

“Sutherland has been a great nursery! Our son really enjoyed his time there, but he had to leave due to relocation. The highlight was the staff who were very kind and sweet. My son settled very well after a couple of weeks. He often wanted a morning cuddle from the staff with a smile on his face when I dropped him off in the morning. They did lots of fun activities, like making cards, costume party, celebration for national book day and sensory activities. The management team is very responsive. When I asked about the dietary plan and requested more meals with meat/fish, they acted in a few days to increase to 4 days/week with meat/fish. We also like their onsite kitchen so all the food could be prepared freshly for our son :) Their financial manager Julia is very friendly and helpful. She usually replies my email promptly with detailed answers. When my son needed to leave after giving notice, they made some adaptation for our schedule and waived some of the fee. That was very appreciated! We were a bit shocked by the 48hr quarantine policy regardless of the child's illness. That was challenging for us as two full-time working parents, but the manager said that policy will be reviewed in the future. Overall, our experience with Sutherland was great!”

“The staff at this nursery are amazing always very approachable and give regular updates on development of children. My son really enjoys going to this nursery which is huge relief for every parent . Could not recommend this nursery enough .”

“Our daughter has been at Fountain Montessori Colindale for 2 years and we have seen the significant development in her. From learning how to walk, to being very independent, it's clear the great impact that nursery has had. The staff are very friendly and keep us updated with Sia's progress, along with photos sent through the app. I would highly recommend this particular nursery.”

“I prepared the IELTS test at Victoria School in oder to apply at the University.The ways of teaching prepare me well to the exam particularly the test that we take every Friday in terms of stress management, we practice in real condition the four part of the test. During this long process I had a great and wonderful support from all the team . We have the opportunity to be taught by different professional, patient and skill teachers. I experimented the group class and the individual class both of them responded to my high expectation. The former by sharing, meeting and cheering with other students and the latter the flexibility. With no doubt I strongly recommend Victoria School. Alama”