Family
Go bird-spotting by the River Thames, let the little ones loose at Gambado play centre, have a picnic in Bishops Park and tour Chelsea Football Club - all in one day. Also see our itinerary page for more ideas.
Gambado high-energy children's play centre
Imperial Wharf, London SW6
Tel 08700 273 705
Opening times: 9:30am - 6:30pm
www.gambado.com
An indoor play venue for youngsters aged 10 and under. Features dodgems, fairground carousel, age-zoned soft play areas, trampolines, activity wall, face-painting, arts and crafts, little top café with a range of healthy snacks, plus an adult chill-out zone with internet access and satellite TV. Located at Imperial Wharf.
Coffee and Crayons
A fabulous new child-friendly café offering fair-trade organic coffee, smoothies, frappes and a wide range of sandwiches, soups, salads, cakes and pastries. Offering activities for children in a wonderful downstairs supervised play area. Relax with a coffee while your children enjoy arts, crafts, books, toys and games. Other activities include children's birthday parties, music for the young, baby massage, children's yoga, fairy school and lots more…
915 Fulham Road, London SW6 5HU
Tel: 020 3080 1050
info@coffeeandcrayons.co.uk
www.coffeeandcrayons.co.uk
Pottery Cafe
The Pottery Cafe was one of the first decorating studios in the country and this year is celebrates its 10th birthday! The occasion is being marked with the launch of an exclusive, limited edition Emma Bridgewater 'Splat' mug. Go along and see what it's all about - roll up your sleeves and have a go at decorating your own beautiful English creamware pottery, throw a party, browse The Little Toy Shop or just enjoy a good cup of coffee. There is also a gorgeous new party room now available.
75 Fulham Road, SW6 5UL
020 7736 2157
www.pottery-cafe.com
Chelsea Football Club tour
Tel: 020 79152222.
www.chelseafc.com
A chance to go behind the scenes of the world famous Chelsea Football Club with a 75- minute tour. Visit the Chelsea players’ changing rooms, sit in the Manager’s seat in the dug-out, walk up the players’ tunnel and hear the crowd roar! Admission charge. Must pre-book.
Bishops Park
Bishops Avenue
A Grade II listed park on the banks of the River Thames. Home to Fulham Palace.
London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT (Hammersmith tube + 283 bus)
Tel: 020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk
Ideal for kids with Pondzone, interactive Discovery Centre, children’s farmyard, art gallery, observatory activities and events. The Peter Scott visitor centre allows enthusiasts to get close to the wildlife using TV screens and the latest technology.
CBBC tour
Wood Lane W12, White City.
Tel: 0870 603 0304
www.bbc.co.uk/tours
The CBBC tour gives an insight behind the scenes at Children’s BBC with a chance to visit the Blue Peter Garden, see the CBBC studios and have a play in the interactive areas. All tours must be pre booked, suitable 7 years and over. Admission charge.
Cinema in the evening
After all this activity relax at the cinema at Fulham Broadway shopping centre with a film for you and the kids. www.myvue.com/fulhambroadway