Family day out

Family days out

Barnes & Sheen is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes The London Wetland Centre is a 105-acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies, and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of the capital or let your kids run free in their own explore. Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT. 020 8409 4400 www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/experience

Olympic Studios London’s premier Dolby Atmos surround sound cinema. Screening the latest releases along with classic cinema across two screens and Members’ Screening Room all with comfy, reclining seats. Each with individual tables to hold a bottle of wine, cup of coffee or bag of popcorn. Housed in the legendary home of the eponymous Olympic Recording Studios in Barnes, West London. Olympic Studios, Church Rd, London SW13 9HL, 020 8912 5170 www.olympiccinema.co.uk/

Barnes Children’s Centre Children’s Centres are places where all families with children under five, and expectant mothers and fathers, can go to help their children to get the best start in life. The facilities and activities are designed for young children and their families. All children’s centres will offer informal support for parents and a place for your child to play and learn. 67B Lower Richmond Rd, London SW14 7HJ. 07904 556423 www.kr.afcinfo.org.uk

Sheen Parks Tennis Sheen Parks Tennis club are a friendly, award winning coaching provider (British Tennis Best Surrey Community Venue 2017 and British Tennis Best Middlesex Community Venue 2018). They provide tennis to the local communities of East Sheen and surrounding areas in Richmond and Kew. They coach on Sheen Common, Cambridge Gardens, Palewell Common, Westerly Ware and King George’s Field. Palewell Common Dr, London SW14 8RE. 07917 844294

Barnes Fine Art Gallery They have hundreds of beautiful paintings on site and are experts at leading clients through the process of discovering and finding the perfect piece or pieces. They blend the tastes of the household and bringing the joy and uplifting sense of happiness and contentment that beautiful artwork generates in a home. 135 Church Rd, London SW13 9HR, 020 8091 5049 www.barnesfineartgallery.co.uk/ The Craft House The Craft House have created a vibrant place that would blend beautiful things with amazing creativity. Attention to the important details, personal attention, and a nurturing spirit to allow freedom to explore, discover, learn, have fun, and enjoy oneself, no matter how young or old. All classes are small groups to ensure that personal attention can be given to each individual and all our staff are passionate, experienced artists or craftspeople who bring knowledge, skills and experience to offer you the best learning opportunity for you. 329 Upper Richmond Rd W, London SW14 8QR. 020 8487 2863 www.thecrafthouseuk.com/about/