{"id":12250,"date":"2021-03-19T15:02:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T15:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-255815-3383686.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=12250"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:17:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:17:01","slug":"14-outdoor-spaces-in-london-you-probably-didnt-know-existed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/14-outdoor-spaces-in-london-you-probably-didnt-know-existed","title":{"rendered":"14 Outdoor Spaces in London You (Probably) Didn\u2019t Know Existed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12250\" class=\"elementor elementor-12250\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a661d0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a661d0a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f477dae\" data-id=\"3f477dae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a6a9d4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a6a9d4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var( --e-global-typography-text-letter-spacing ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-text-text-transform ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-c696dce );\">Here are our nannies\u2019 top picks for places to go outside with kids. Whether you\u2019re in North, East, South or West London we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><br><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"North-london\"><a href=\"#North-london\">North London<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stephens House and Gardens, Finchley N3&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Entry is free to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephenshouseandgardens.com\/\">these landscaped gardens<\/a>, full of wildlife, and there\u2019s a lovely cafe with plenty of outdoor seating. There\u2019s also a sizeable playground with a fantastic sandpit which is great for the little ones. Stephens House and Gardens has lots of space for some fun with picturesque views!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":12258,\"width\":608,\"height\":505} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Stephens-house.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12258\" width=\"608\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Stephens-house.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Stephens-house-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Islington Boat Club, Islington N1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islingtonboatclub.com\/youth-club\">Islington Boat Club<\/a> does kids sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays &#8211; we&#8217;re so happy they&#8217;re back open again! They offer loads of exciting outdoor activities: kayaking, swimming, narrow boating, bell boating, power boating and mountain biking.<br><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a brilliant place for children to push their boundaries and meet new friends. Staff are qualified instructors, who are always supportive and encouraging of any kids or adults who are attending sessions. Youth sessions are recommended for 9-16 year olds. Keep an eye out for when they reopen again. We&#8217;ve got our fingers crossed it will be soon!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12280,\"width\":536,\"height\":357} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/593ffd92-9a8c-4c65-8bef-4598c0a864a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12280\" width=\"536\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/593ffd92-9a8c-4c65-8bef-4598c0a864a8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/593ffd92-9a8c-4c65-8bef-4598c0a864a8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/593ffd92-9a8c-4c65-8bef-4598c0a864a8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb2\">\n<article class=\"bg-not-white mw7 center\">\n<div class=\"dt-ns dt--fixed-ns w-100\">\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">\n<p class=\"black-70 measure lh-copy mv0\"><b>Stress-free childcare on your doorstep<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\"><a class=\"f6 f5-l tc pointer w-100 b link ph3 pv2 dib hover-white bn white hover-bg-rose--light bg-rose bg-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=outdoor-spaces\">Search local nannies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lordship Recreation Ground, Tottenham N17<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lordshiprec.org.uk\/\">Lordship Recreation Ground<\/a> offers some outdoor fun and fresh air in the heart of Haringey. Its main feature is its &#8216;Model Traffic Area&#8217;, a scaled-down road network where children can bring along their bikes and scooters, designed to teach them about road traffic in a safe environment.<br><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The children&#8217;s play area has a variety of play options from climbing boards, a play train, swings and slides. There&#8217;s also a pond, where you will find ducks and turtles. The grass field was well maintained and always seems inviting to just relax on or have a picnic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12266} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lordship-rec-groung.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lordship-rec-groung.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lordship-rec-groung-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lordship-rec-groung-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/lordship-rec-groung-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"East-london\"><a href=\"#East-london\">East London<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jubilee Park, Leyton E10<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is one for pirate lovers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walthamforest.gov.uk\/content\/leyton-jubilee-park\">Jubilee Park<\/a> itself isn\u2019t too original, but the playground features a HUGE wooden pirate ship, and there\u2019s a small cafe too to grab some takeaway food and a hot drink. If you fancy exploring, there\u2019s a bridge over the railway (spot the Eurostar trains!) straight onto Hackney Marshes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12269,\"width\":579,\"height\":331} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pirate-ship.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12269\" width=\"579\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pirate-ship.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pirate-ship-300x171.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mudchute Farm, Isle of Dogs E14&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mudchute.org\/\">Mudchute<\/a> is a family friendly farm hidden within 32 acres of countryside within London, and with gorgeous views of the Canary Wharf skyline. It\u2019s a tranquil place to spend the day and the sheep are very friendly! There\u2019s a restaurant and a bar as well in the park, plus a space dedicated just for dogs to run free incase you\u2019re planning to bring along a furry friend.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12273} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mudchute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mudchute.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mudchute-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Woodberry Wetlands, Stoke Newington N16&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/woodberry-wetlands-nature-reserve\">Woodberry Wetlands<\/a> is a family-friendly haven for wildlife lovers, with 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds it\u2019s a wonderful escape from city life whilst staying in the heart of London. You can even view the unusual contrast between the nearby London tower blocks, and gorgeous wild wetland habitat. What\u2019s more, the wetlands are free to visit every day, so if you\u2019re looking for an inexpensive, fun and educational day out, head to Woodberry Wetlands.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12276} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/woodberry-wetlands.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/woodberry-wetlands.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/woodberry-wetlands-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/woodberry-wetlands-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/woodberry-wetlands-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb2\">\n<article class=\"bg-not-white mw7 center\">\n<div class=\"dt-ns dt--fixed-ns w-100\">\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">\n<p class=\"black-70 measure lh-copy mv0\"><b>Need childcare for after the Easter break?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\"><a class=\"f6 f5-l tc pointer w-100 b link ph3 pv2 dib hover-white bn white hover-bg-rose--light bg-rose bg-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=outdoor-spaces\">Find a part-time nanny today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"South-london\"><a href=\"#South-london\">South London<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Horniman Gardens, Forest Hill SE23<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horniman.ac.uk\/event\/gardens\/\">Horniman Gardens<\/a> is a beautiful space filled with animals and even musical instruments for children to play with! With lots of different gardens full of wonderful greenery and wildlife, there\u2019s plenty of space to run around and play imaginative games within. On the grounds is also a museum which is well worth a visit. The gardens are a great space to enjoy with kids this summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12288} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1701\" height=\"1276\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/horniman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/horniman.jpg 1701w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/horniman-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/horniman-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/horniman-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>One Tree Hill, Honour Oak SE23<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonxlondon.com\/one-tree-hill\/\">One Tree Hill<\/a> is a great South London haven, boasting amazing city views and lush landscapes to enjoy &#8211; it\u2019s a hidden gem! The space is perfect to visit with bikes and scooters with the kids. Plus, because it\u2019s tucked away, One Tree Hill should hopefully be a little less busy than some of the other parks around London this Summer. It\u2019s an idyllic spot for some afternoon fun.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12292} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/one-tree-hill.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/one-tree-hill.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/one-tree-hill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/one-tree-hill-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb2\">\n<article class=\"bg-not-white mw7 center\">\n<div class=\"dt-ns dt--fixed-ns w-100\">\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">\n<p class=\"black-70 measure lh-copy mv0\"><b>Browse local part-time nannies today<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\"><a class=\"f6 f5-l tc pointer w-100 b link ph3 pv2 dib hover-white bn white hover-bg-rose--light bg-rose bg-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=outdoor-spaces\">Search now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham BR3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lewisham.gov.uk\/beckenhamplacepark\">Beckenham Place Park<\/a> is a great spot for kids and dogs, covering a mighty 98 hectares. Its outdoor swimming lake should be reopened again after hibernating for winter, and if you don&#8217;t fancy a dip it still makes a gorgeous landscape to walk through. The park also holds a beautiful mansion which operates as a community centre and cafe. So grab an ice cream from the cafe, take your camera and enjoy a stroll through nature.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12296} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beckenham-place-drone-1600px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beckenham-place-drone-1600px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beckenham-place-drone-1600px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beckenham-place-drone-1600px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beckenham-place-drone-1600px-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Oxleas Wood, Greenwich SE18&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re based in South London, you may have exhausted Greenwich Park, but likely haven&#8217;t&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk\/directory_record\/3779\/oxleas_woods_castle_wood_and_jack_wood\">Oxleas Wood\ufeff<\/a>. Set within Oxleas Meadows, the wood is full of dens, rope swings and &#8220;secret&#8221; gardens for kids to enjoy \u2013 plus big open areas for picnics if you catch some great weather, overlooking great views of London. If you don\u2019t fancy packing a picnic, you\u2019ll find a lovely little cafe for a takeaway-something. Oh, and there\u2019s free parking!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12299} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oxleas-wood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oxleas-wood.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oxleas-wood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oxleas-wood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Deen City Farm, Morden SW19<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deencityfarm.co.uk\/\">Deen City Farm<\/a> is hoping to reopen in April, just in time for the second half of the Easter break. The farm is free to visit and hidden off a busy road \u2013 a piece of serenity in Greater London. With many types of animals and a small park, it\u2019s a great way to spend time with the family. They have all sorts of farm animals from the usual cows, pigs and sheep, to the more unusual alpaca, ferrets and owls (and more). It\u2019s a day out you and the kids really won\u2019t forget! If you\u2019re looking to get even more stuck in with some animal friends, they also have a riding school to book some horse and pony riding lessons with.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12303} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/deencityfarm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/deencityfarm.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/deencityfarm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/deencityfarm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/deencityfarm-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"West-london\"><a href=\"#West-london\">West London<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW12<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworthcommon.org\/\">Wandsworth Common<\/a> has ponds, looking beautiful in the spring weather, where you can feed the ducks and unwind. There\u2019s also a new playground where you\u2019ll find a caged football pitch with a synthetic surface \u2013 perfect for kids looking to practice their footy skills while school is off.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12310} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wandsworth.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wandsworth.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wandsworth-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wandsworth-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb2\">\n<article class=\"bg-not-white mw7 center\">\n<div class=\"dt-ns dt--fixed-ns w-100\">\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">\n<p class=\"black-70 measure lh-copy mv0\"><b>Browse after school and part-time nannies with Koru Kids today<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\"><a class=\"f6 f5-l tc pointer w-100 b link ph3 pv2 dib hover-white bn white hover-bg-rose--light bg-rose bg-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=outdoor-spaces\">Register now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Battersea Park, Battersea SW11<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworth.gov.uk\/batterseapark\">Battersea Park<\/a> has everything you would want and more from a park. Set within 200 acres, the Victorian park has loads to do from a boating lake, children\u2019s zoo, running track, kids tennis, riverside promenade, ecological areas to explore, playgrounds and even a Go Ape for the more adventurous&#8230; Aaaand breathe. This park is a whole day out and more by itself!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12313} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/battersea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/battersea.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/battersea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/battersea-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Diana Memorial Playground, <\/strong><strong>Kensington<\/strong><strong> W2\ufeff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/kensington-gardens\/things-to-see-and-do\/diana-memorial-playground\">Diana Memorial Playground<\/a> has been stated by our nannies as, &#8220;just amazing&#8221;. The pirate ship and sand are the main attractions, but there\u2019s also a boating lake and a Will to Win tennis centre. They hold kids classes if you&#8217;re looking for something active for the kids to do too, to get them burning off all that summer-fuelled energy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":12317} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/korukids-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dianaplayground.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dianaplayground.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dianaplayground-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dianaplayground-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dianaplayground-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb2\">\n<article class=\"bg-not-white mw7 center\">\n<div class=\"dt-ns dt--fixed-ns w-100\">\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">\n<p class=\"black-70 measure lh-copy mv0\"><b>Looking for after school childcare?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\"><a class=\"f6 f5-l tc pointer w-100 b link ph3 pv2 dib hover-white bn white hover-bg-rose--light bg-rose bg-animate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=outdoor-spaces\">Browse part-time nannies now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Easter we&#8217;re thinking more about where we can take our kids with lots of fresh air. Read our nannies&#8217; top outdoor spaces in London to visit with the kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12341,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[164],"hashtags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12250"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12250"}],"version-history":[{"count":121,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12250\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26986,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12250\/revisions\/26986"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12250"},{"taxonomy":"hashtags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtags?post=12250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}