{"id":6366,"date":"2019-05-22T16:44:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T16:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-255815-3383686.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=6366"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:14:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:14:44","slug":"exploring-london-with-kids-the-bakerloo-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/exploring-london-with-kids-the-bakerloo-line","title":{"rendered":"Exploring London with Kids: The Bakerloo Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6366\" class=\"elementor elementor-6366\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3912400e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3912400e\" 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-3882e832\" data-id=\"3882e832\" 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-5e93a6d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e93a6d3\" 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:core\/image {\"id\":6362} --><!-- \/wp:core\/image --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Bakerloo Line isn\u2019t always fast and you\u2019ll swelter in the summer, but I think a lot of Londoners feel strangely fond of it, in part because it stops at so many places we associate with days out as children: the zoo, the South Bank, Madame Tussauds. Unfortunately for those of you travelling with a buggy, the Bakerloo Line doesn\u2019t do too well on the accessibility front: I have many not very happy memories of dragging myself and the pushchair up and down the narrow staircases and passages of Paddington. Hopefully the suggestions below, in the fourth of our Tube series, will make up for it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These are not exhaustive lists, so contribute your own suggestions on our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/286084751836639\/\"> Bringing Up Great Kids<\/a> Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>See here for our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/after-school\/exploring-london-with-kids-the-northern-line\/\">Northern<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/after-school\/exploring-london-with-kids-the-central-line\/\">Central<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/after-school\/exploring-london-with-the-kids-the-jubilee-line\/\">Jubilee<\/a> line guides.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Harrow &amp; Wealdstone&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/headstonemanor.org\">Headstone Manor and Museum<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This museum shows the history of Harrow through the ages. There\u2019s a dressing up box and an art cart for younger visitors. The Moat Cafe wins major pretty points.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wembley Central:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wembleystadium.com\">Wembley Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Wembley Stadium offers tour slots through the day where you can explore behind the scenes. Afterwards, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxpark.co.uk\/wembley\/\">Boxpark Wembley<\/a> for some street food.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wembley Central:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partymanworld.co.uk\/location\/wembley\/\">Partyman World of Play<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The ball pond of dreams and some incredible climbing to be done at this play centre. Big discounts for parents of twins and multiples who are TAMBA members.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stonebridge Park:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/london.acecafe.com\">Ace Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/image {\"id\":6385} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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 );\">Ace Cafe is the North Circular\u2019s iconic biker joint. If you like Grease, this looks to be the best place for you in NW10. The food is also very reasonable by London standards, and they do knickerbocker glories.<\/span><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kensal Green:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelexicinema.co.uk\">The Lexi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Lexi is a social enterprise cinema that donates its profits to charity. It does baby screenings on Monday mornings and matinee screenings in the school holidays.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kensal Green:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parlourkensal.com\">Parlour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Spacious neighbourhood restaurant that knows its clientele well enough to have colouring kits and plastic cutlery on offer. The blue cheese custard is tasty and service is very friendly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kensal Green:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kensalgreencemetery.com\">Kensal Green Cemetery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>One of London\u2019s Magnificent Seven cemeteries, Kensal Green is home to residents including Trollope, Brunel and Thackeray. Also many Victorians with eccentric names.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kensal Green:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minipicassos.co.uk\">Mini Picassos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>An art school for drop ins, classes and parties.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/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>Koru Kids has after school nannies in your local area.<\/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\/after-school-nannies?utm_source=Bakerloo%20line%20blog%20post&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20post&amp;utm_campaign=Bakerloo%20line%20blog%20post\" target=\" _blank\">Find one near you<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/html --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Queen\u2019s Park:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/queens-park\/Pages\/default.aspx\"> Queen\u2019s Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/image {\"id\":6378} --><!-- \/wp:core\/image --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Queen&#8217;s Park itself is lovely: solid sandpit situation, good climbing kit, a mini zoo featuring a body positive rabbit called Arabella, and a cafe that does a mean babyccino.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, head to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thealicehouse.co.uk\/food\"> The Alice House <\/a>for their exceptional cheeseburger.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maida Vale:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/everyoneactive.com\/centre\/paddington-recreation-ground\/\">Paddington Recreation Ground<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Head here for some high quality dogspotting (Old English Sheepdogs a specialty) and it&#8217;s also got a brand new (and very instagram worthy) playground.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warwick Avenue:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clifton.co.uk\">Clifton Nurseries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A secret garden hidden in W9, Clifton Nurseries also has an in-house cat, a toy corner, and so many plants and flowers that you can spend hours learning names and prodding venus fly-traps (gently).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A short walk away is the canal life of <a href=\"https:\/\/canalrivertrust.org.uk\/places-to-visit\/little-venice?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4qvlBRDiARIsAHme6osyqhopb-079UVHNvvsDCAF_T6GVz0FXHz-DBp-b0ogY4IeS0Oxhp0aAqPEEALw_wcB\">Little Venice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paddington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Behind the station and closest to the Hammersmith And City line exit, you\u2019ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paddingtoncentral.com\">Paddington Central<\/a> development. The huge Bluetooth-enabled eggs you\u2019ll find here are a dream for people under ten: sit inside the egg with a coffee from one of the nearby cafes and listen to your favourite songs (yes, we listen to Peppa). <a href=\"https:\/\/pergolalondon.com\/pergola-paddington\">Pergola<\/a> offers a range of street food options and staff are really helpful with high chairs and buggies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For children old enough not to throw themselves into the canal, rent a <a href=\"https:\/\/goboat.co.uk\">GoBoat<\/a>. It\u2019s not cheap, but up to eight of you at a time can set sail.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Baker Street:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixpalace.co.uk\/\">Phoenix Palace dim sum<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The place to recover from queueing for Madame Tussauds, this could be London\u2019s most child friendly restaurant. A million highchairs good to go, super speedy service and fantastic dumplings. The yam in XO sauce is my favourite, the red and gold decor is my son\u2019s favourite.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Baker Street:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baker_Street_tube_station\">Baker Street station<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/image {\"id\":6382} --><!-- \/wp:core\/image --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If your children are Tube fans or history nuts, it\u2019s hard to beat a trip to Baker Street, with its war memorials, ghost signs and Sherlock Holmes tiles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Regent\u2019s Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/the-regents-park\">park<\/a> is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/zsl-london-zoo\">ZSL London Zoo<\/a> but also to frequent sculpture shows, a cafe that does tasty hot dogs, some spectacular planting and a playground or two.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oxford Circus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wigmore-hall.org.uk\/whats-on\/chamber-tots-in-the-garden-201904171015\">Wigmore Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Wigmore Hall holds concerts for toddlers where they can learn about instruments and how to make even more noise.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Piccadilly Circus: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A huge amount of TLC and ribbon hanging goes into making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/bookshops\/piccadilly\">Piccadilly Waterstones\u2019<\/a> children\u2019s department this wonderful. We always come out with five times as many books as we planned to buy and at least one fluffy cat.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Charing Cross:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.org.uk\/whats-on\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8dChs-yR3QIVorztCh1QyAEnEAAYASAAEgKxqvD_BwE\">The National Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>All your favourites in one glorious place, plus an excellent shop to avoid if you don\u2019t want tantrums about rainbow pencils.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Charing Cross:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npg.org.uk\/\">The National Portrait Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/image {\"id\":6387} --><!-- \/wp:core\/image --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A hit with older children and teenagers for the celebrity portrait spotting opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Waterloo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4qvlBRDiARIsAHme6osapJFnyVfJLGRM0MAhKJq8FtIix09MyhIUFwXu7uNTA9j4eMELGHkaAmC-EALw_wcB\">The Southbank Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Poetry, puppetry, acrobatics, music and dance: it all happens here. And if you have a baby with you, there\u2019s a lot of space where you can plonk them on the floor to crawl around. If you want to meet up with an NCT group or similar while bigger children play, the ground floor cafe is excellent. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsealife.com\/london\/\"> London Aquarium<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londoneye.com\/\">London Eye<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbanklondon.com\/jubilee-gardens\">Jubilee Gardens<\/a> (wooden Highland cows to ride yes please) are very close by.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lambeth North:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/iwm-london\">IWM London<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Imperial War Museums\u2019 South London arm features planes, boats, enormous guns and an improvised Army sofa<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambeth.gov.uk\/places\/archbishops-park\">Archbishop\u2019s Park<\/a> Highly-rated playground in a historic park that looks especially fetching in Autumn.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elephant &amp; Castle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mercatometropolitano.com\/elephant-castle\/\">Mercato Metropolitano<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Not just a place to have lunch that doesn\u2019t mind if your child throws food on the floor, Mercato Metropolitano also has an urban garden and holds events on sustainability and community.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everyoneactive.com\/centre\/the-castle-centre\/\">The Castle Centre<\/a> has a newly refurbished pool, gym and sports hall. The pool and gym have sessions that are free for all Southwark residents.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/paragraph --><!-- wp:core\/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>Koru Kids has after school nannies in your local area.<\/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\/after-school-nannies?utm_source=Bakerloo%20line%20blog%20post&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20post&amp;utm_campaign=Bakerloo%20line%20blog%20post\" target=\" _blank\">Find one near you<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:core\/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>The Bakerloo Line isn\u2019t always fast and you\u2019ll swelter in the summer, but I think a lot of Londoners feel strangely fond of it, in part because it stops at so many places we associate with days out as children: the zoo, the South Bank, Madame Tussauds. 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