January is traditionally the month of new beginnings, new resolutions and new adventures… So here are 10 new London experiences recommended for you and your family by Kensington Mums this January!
Prepare to be astonished at Cirque du Soleil’s European Premiere of Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities at Royal Albert Hall. Daring acrobats and contortionists will amaze big and small this January!
And for the little ones, we suggest watching the Woodland Tales with Granddad at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre on 28th January 2023, a magical tale with an urgent environmental message for children ages 3+.
If you like river cruises, how about joining the Illuminated River Uber Boat Tour departing Tower Pier at 21:30 on Thursdays or Saturdays and hearing about all the landmarks that have shaped the capital’s history?
Prefer to keep warm? London’s most magical cinema – Backyard Cinema – will take you through constellations of twinkling lights to find your seat – a comfy giant beanbag – surrounded by snow-topped trees and Arctic scenery to enjoy your favourite movies (currently showing Wakanda Forever, Matilda the Musical, Avant: The Way of Water, etc…)
Take a trip to Italy with a visit to Como Garden – the Italian restaurant concept from Emerald Hospitality group spearheaded by Arian and Alberto Zandi. Como Garden takes its inspiration from the picturesque scenery of Italy’s Lake Como and its surrounding areas. The restaurant has become a west-end hotspot, with weekend bookings having to be made 2-3 weeks in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Looking for something to entertain your little ones? Visit the Garden, in the basement of the Science Museum – an interactive play area for children aged 3–6 to discover science through play – or the Play Base at the National Army Museum – an immersive experience for children aged 8 or under where they can have a go on a soft play assault course, climb aboard a command liaison vehicle, build dens, and much more…
If you are after a tranquil escape with picturesque views then The Swan at Steatley is your go-to family destination. Located on a wide stretch of the River Thames in the Chiltern hills, The Swan at Streatley is a converted 17th-century inn with a terrace right at the water’s edge.
After a sweet treat? Discover the ’80 Days Around The World’ Afternoon Tea at the Kensington Hotel – From Hong Kong to Ireland, and various stops in between, Fogg embarked on a whistle-stop tour of the world, on a quest for an exciting adventure and confounding expectations in a riveting race against time. The 80 Days Around The World Afternoon Tea celebrates his journey through a menu of savoury amuse-bouche, fine sandwiches, desserts and scones which will take diners on a sensory journey from the Royal Borough of Kensington, around the world, and back again.
Or why not savour authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of Kensington – Kensu Kitchen believes ‘You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food, just a pair of chopsticks or by hands’. Located in the heart of Kensington, Kensu Kitchen seeks to make every element a special one by making good food that everyone can enjoy.
And finally, discover London’s best Asian restaurant in Kensington – Bugis Street. Bugis Street encompasses an elegant ambience with fabulous international cuisine just moments from Kensington High Street at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington.
