Family day out

Family days out

St Johns Wood 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.

The Regent’s Park The Regent’s Park combines large open spaces with tree-lined pathways, formal gardens, and four children’s playgrounds. It has excellent sports facilities and contains central London’s largest outdoor sports area. Walk through the elegant flowerbeds in the Avenue Gardens, see more than 12,000 roses in Queen Mary’s Gardens, or hire a rowing boat and join the ducks on the boating lake. Visit the Open-Air Theatre and London Zoo, then take a stroll up Primrose Hill for excellent views of the London skyline. London NW1 4NR. 0300 061 2300 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/the-regents-park

Lord’s Cricket Ground There are plenty of activities taking place on the Nursery Ground during every major match. Head on over to test out your cricketing skills or see what our sponsors have to offer. The Nursery Ground hosts the players for their morning training sessions, where you’ll be able to see the team go through their warm-up routines and net practices ahead of the day’s play. Head under the Media Centre and you may be lucky enough to get a quick selfie or autograph of your favourite player. St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN. 020 7616 8500 www.lords.org/

Primrose Hill Primrose Hill has a character all of its own, at the summit of this grassy hill are some spectacular views across London. At the top of the hill is one of the six protected viewpoints in London. The summit is almost 63 metres above sea level and the trees are kept low so as not to obscure the view. In winter, Hampstead can be seen to the northeast. The summit features a York stone edging with a William Blake inscription. Primrose Hill Rd, London NW1 4NR. 0300 061 2300 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks

Paddle boarding London First time on board? Not to worry. One of the best things about paddle boarding is its low barrier to entry and versatility. At Paddle boarding London we love all areas of paddle boarding, touring, sup surfing, SUP Yoga and just paddling around for fun.35 Oval Road, Camden, NW1 7EA. 07568 157 300

Abbey Road Studios Your kids just discovered the magic of the Beatles? It’s time to take them to the iconic Abbey Road Studios where the Fab Four recorded their greatest hits. Since this is a working recording studio, you can only see the building from the outside but a photo there is must for any music fan. Amongst the music icons to use the studios are Pink Floyd, Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin, Oasis, Muse and Ed Sheeran. Walk across the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing and wave to the street camera across the road. You can check your footage later on the official Abbey Road Studios website. If you’re creative enough, you might see yourself in the Hall of Fame. 3 Abbey Road, St. John’s Wood, London, NW8 9AY. 020 7266 7000 www.abbeyroad.com/