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    The Best Pubs near Royal Albert Hall: by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 12, 2023

    If you’re going to a concert or a show at…

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    30 Things to do in Wimbledon London by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    July 6, 2023

    Whether you’re visiting for the Tennis Championships, to browse the…

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    Best Pubs in Wimbledon: a local’s guide 2025

    By Map & Family

    June 29, 2023

    Leafy Wimbledon in south west London is a great place…

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    What’s it like to Live in Wimbledon? Area guide 2025

    By Map & Family

    June 23, 2023

    Best known for its world famous tennis championships, Wimbledon is…

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    Best coffee shops and cafes in Wimbledon: local guide

    By Map & Family

    June 17, 2023

    Whether you’re shopping in the Village or visiting the Tennis…

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    101 Best London Gifts for Family: by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    October 29, 2019

    Stylish and functional, pretty or witty, here are 101 London-themed gifts that locals frequently snap up for themselves. Pick a perfect present or source a souvenir that you’ll treasure for…

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    Best non-touristy things to do in London 2025

    By Map & Family

    June 30, 2019

    Searching for some real non-touristy things to do in London? …

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    2 Days in London: your essential itinerary 2025

    By Map & Family

    May 22, 2019

    London is packed with culture and colour. This 2 day London itinerary will show you the most iconic landmarks with time to fit in shopping and relaxing too. It’s a…

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    Things to do in Brighton with teens. Visit Palace Pier

    Things to do in Brighton on a Family Weekend with Teenagers

    By Map & Family

    June 6, 2018

    often called London on Sea, Brighton in East Sussex on the south coast of England has also been voted one of the best city with beach destinations in the world.…

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    A Walking Weekend in Snowdonia with Teens

    By Map & Family

    March 5, 2017

    Here’s a challenge for an active family weekend. How about heading to North Wales, staying in a historic climbers’ hotel then walking to the summit of Snowdon?

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    Coworth Park Hotel: luxury family weekend near London

    By Map & Family

    February 10, 2017

    A family celebration is the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway and here’s a great tip for a special hotel just a stone’s throw from London. Suzie, Sam and their…

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    Port Eliot: the family-friendly festival in Cornwall

    By Map & Family

    July 8, 2016

    Looking for a festival this summer with something for all the family? For one long weekend each year the historic Port Eliot estate in Cornwall becomes a magical playground that…

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