London Bus Museum is open daily and is home to the world’s largest collection of historic, working London buses, around 30 of which are always on display, arranged in an historical timeline in galleries for every significant era, each with an informative backdrop. The Collection ranges from Victorian horse-buses to early, open-top motorbuses, streamlined 1930s [...]
Days Out
Our guide to family days out & and events for kids
The Great British Bus Jubilee
Where: London Bus Museum
On Sunday 24 June, London Bus Museum presents “The Great British Bus Jubilee”, an all-day midsummer celebration for all the family with 100+ historic buses on display at the Museum, open-top bus rides on site, heritage bus services in the vicinity, an open day in the Museum with a collectors’ market, children’s rides and attractions, [...]
Southampton Tent Show
On the 20-22nd July 2012, the Cotswold Outdoor Southampton Tent Show is back!
For those eager to try out camping for the first time or to upgrade their equipment, the best place to start is the Southampton Tent Show, organised by Cotswold Outdoor between 20-22nd July at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton.
As one of [...]
Aviva London Grand Prix – 13-14 July
With the exhilarating and explosive outdoor athletics season fast approaching, the world’s best athletes will descend on the nation’s capital as the star-studded Aviva London Grand Prix returns on 13th and 14th July.
In the most exciting summer of athletics the country has ever seen, this annual track and field extravaganza sees the Crystal Palace National [...]
Aviva 2012 Trials – 22-24 June
Where: Birmingham Alexander Stadium
Anticipation, excitement, fear and disappointment are just a few of the thoughts that will be running through the minds of the British athletes as they head to the Birmingham Alexander Stadium for the Aviva 2012 Trials on 22nd-24th June.
Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and Phillips Idowu will join over 750 of Britain’s best athletes going head-to-head [...]
British Red Cross Open Garden- Heron House
Mr and Mrs J Hales have kindly agreed to open their garden on Sunday 6 May from 2-5pm and to donate the proceeds to the British Red Cross.
Come explore two acres of mature garden overlooking marshes and the River Alde. Check out the various water features including ponds and a waterfall cascading through a rock [...]
British Red Cross Open Garden – Gislingham, Ivy Chimneys, Aughton House and Qugustyne Lodge Gardens
Enjoy the unique charms of these three open gardens: Ivy Chimneys, Aughton House and Augustyne Lodge from 12pm-5pm on Sunday 9 September.
Together they include a topiary garden, a cottage garden with raised beds, an ornamental vegetable garden and even a folly.
Recommended donation: £3.50, children under 16 free.
British Red Cross Open Garden – The Beeches, Walsham le Willows
Dr A Russell has kindly agreed to hold an Open Garden event benefiting the British Red Cross on Sunday 12 August from 2-5pm.
This interesting three-acre garden includes a potage inspired by renowned garden designer Rosemary Verey. There is also a landscaped stream and a variety of beds.
Recommended donation: £3.50 adults, under 16 free
British Red Cross Open Garden – Tollemache Hall
Mr and Mrs M Tollemache have kindly agreed to open their garden on Sunday 29 July from 2pm-6pm and donate the proceeds to the British Red Cross.
Enjoy a day out exploring 3-4 acres of gardens including lawns, borders, shrubs and ponds.
There are also woodland walks and Suffolk Punches.
Recommended donation: £3.50 adults, under 16 free
