• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Harrow
• Category: Food and Drink

Harrow HA2 0EG
020 8423 1955

xxdeebeexx said
Waitrose
Waitrose has the reputation of having good quality food. This particular branch is clean, modern, well organised and friendly. They have an in store cafe which sells hot and cold meals, or if you would rather, a drink and a snack.
The supermarket is bright and attractive with extra wide aisles. Promotions are well advertised in store and on a leaflet that you can pick up by the till.
There is a big car park that allows you to park close to the shop and is free for the first 2 hours.
Although prices are a little more expensive than other supermarkets the good quality food and the lack of queues at the check out makes it a very positive experience.

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Wembley
• Category: Sports and Leisure

Wembley HA0 3HG
020 8904 9044

xxdeebeexx said
Fantasy Island Indoor Play area
This play area is suitable for children up to about 10 years old. I believe there is a height restriction. There is lots of climbing equipment on a variety of levels. Children can swing on ropes, climb up ladders and scramble nets, and slide down flumes. The equipment is challenging even for the most confident of children.
There is an on site café that caters for both adults and children where you can buy drinks, snacks or main meals.
The play area is supervised by staff and is kept quite clean. Children need to wear socks when they use the equipment.
It is possible to organise birthday parties here.
Parking is free.

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Perivale
• Category: Sports and Leisure

London W13 0AL
020 8998 3241

xxdeebeexx said
Gurnell Swimming Pool
Gurnell is a leisure pool that is run by the borough. There are 3 main pools. The leisure pool is shallow and warm and is meant for young children and people that are unable to swim. The next pool is quite deep from about 4’ to about 6’ and the 3rd pool is for lane swimming. There are family changing rooms which make it easy for people with young children, and single sex changing rooms which will suit others.
The changing rooms and pools are usually quite clean.
If you drive to the pool you need to make sure that you pay for parking as lot of people have receive parking fines for going over their time.

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Chessington
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

Chessington KT9 2NE
0870 444 7777

xxdeebeexx said
Chessington World of Adventures
This theme park is great for all ages. There are rides that are suitable for the very young and others for the teenagers. It has a real family atmosphere with plenty of food outlets and lovely green areas for picnics. It is better to visit slightly out of season so that the queues aren’t quite so long.
In addition to the theme park there is a Zoo which has a lovely range of animals to see and also a Sea Life Centre. When we went the Sea life Centre was very crowded so it was really difficult to see the exhibits so best to get there early.
There are often 2 for 1 offers available so it is worth looking out for these before you visit.

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Harrow
• Category: Shops

Harrow HA1 2EA

xxdeebeexx said
Computer Exchange (Cex), Harrow
This is a great shop for anyone who’s into computer games or gaming. This shop will allow you to trade in or exchange DVD’s, pc games, console games, mobile phones and much more. You can chose to be paid in cash or to take a credit note that you can exchange for goods at another time. Naturally you get a better return for your item if you chose to exchange.
Computer exchange can be found opposite Debenhams in Harrow. If you visit the Cex website before going to the shop you will be able to find the value of the things you wish to trade in.
www.cex.co.uk

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Windsor
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

Windsor

xxdeebeexx said
Simply the best !!
Our family love Legoland. There is so much to see and do that you can revisit several times a year without getting bored.
The park is always clean and tidy. There are plenty of places to eat and lovely grassy area to have a picnic. If you go slightly out of season the queues are much shorter so this makes the day much more enjoyable.The park is very family orientated. There are drinking fountains,lots of places to change baby's nappy and plenty of toilets. If you are taking a picnic and don't have a pushchair it is worth getting a locker to save carrying heavy bags around. There are always lots of 2 for 1 offers which means that your trip does not have to cost a fortune.(look on cereal packets, national newspapers,milk containers etc)
Children under 3 go free.

• Added: 29th of August 2008
• Area: Chalk Farm
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

London NW1 4RY
020 7722 3333

xxdeebeexx said
London Zoo
We have just arrived home after spending time at London Zoo. We arrived early, about 10.30 am, and there were only small queues to get in. The cost for a family of 4 was £61. The zoo had good pathways that are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The Zoo was clean and tidy with plenty of places to sit and lots of lovely picnicing areas. We were however, very disappointed at the number of animals. Most of the animals could have been seen at Chessington World of Adventure which offers a lot more than the Zoo and,with the use of 2 for 1 vouchers, is a lot cheaper.
The day out was fine but we certainly won't be returning.

• Added: 28th of August 2008
• Area: Brentford
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

Brentford TW8 8JF
020 8847 0946

xxdeebeexx said
A great place to let off steam
Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor play area.There are area specifically for the different age groups so that the more boisterous children are in a different place to toddlers. There are 3 different level joined by tunnels,ropes, steps, ladders and more. There are also flumes and slides to get from the top to the bottom. Inside the building is a cafe and seating area. On busy days children are given a 2 hour slot and need to leave once their time is up. On quieter days the rules are more relaxed. There is also an outside play area with different types of climbing activities.
All in all a great time out. Admission is reasonable and parking is free. If you decide to go it is well worth taking your own picnic.

• Added: 28th of August 2008
• Area: Piccadilly Circus
• Category: Shops

London W1B 5BT
0844 855 2424

xxdeebeexx said
Toy Heaven
Hamleys has the reputation of being the biggest Toy Shop in the world.
There are 7 floors with each floor being dedicated to a different type of toy. Some of the floors are definitely 'pink'. I went with my 2 sons aged 12 and 10 years old. We had great fun looking at, and trying out, the different toys. The toys were very expensive and ,in most cases, much more expensive than in Toys r us. It was great to find ideas for birthdays or Christmas but is worth shopping around to get the best price. The children are allowed to try out some of the toys. One of my sons really wanted a toy plane that was being demonstrated.After having a few goes he decided that it was not very interesting so was happy not to buy it!
Great place for looking but too expensive.

• Added: 28th of August 2008
• Area: Harrow
• Category: Shops

Harrow HA2 0EG
020 8869 0300

xxdeebeexx said
A Must for any Home Maker
The Harrow store offers 2 floors of soft furnishings at affordable prices. There is a very wide range of items ranging from bathroom accessories to fully lined curtains! The store is well kept which makes it easy to find everything you are looking for. The staff are pleasant and knowledgeable and are able to offer advice. I am particularly impressed with the material department on the top floor. It offers material by the meter, sewing and knitting yarn, and net curtain by the meter. There is a wide range of bedding to suit every taste. The shop is particularly lovely around Christmas time. Parking is free and is well worth a visit.