Looking for some fun ways to fill the school holidays? We have you covered this July.
London’s newest museum for children opens up to rave reviews, and hotels UK-wide are ready with a host of family-friendly activities. From inspiring cultural days out and chic family getaways, to stylish junior fashion finds and go-to restaurants, here’s what the Citizen Enfants team are up to this July.
Sheena Bhattessa, Founder
WEAR With a new baby in tow, I’m very excited to wear my new Artipoppe Zeitgeist baby carrier, my favourite and most useful accessory. BUY Baby MORI is simply the best brand for baby onesies and I can’t get enough of their summer sleepsuits. The softest fabric and zips make changes quick and easy. BOOK Perform in the Park, London’s first ever festival of children’s theatre, in Bloomsbury. Shows, playgrounds, sandpits and plenty of activities to make a day of it. USE The Bump Plan, ideal for an easy to follow, quick and effective post-natal workout plan I can use anytime.
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Morag Turner, Citizen Enfants Editor
STAY Summer holidays are here and I can’t wait to spend eight weeks with my boys. We are Devon bound and will be spending most of July at our beach house. BUY My kids live in swimming trunks all summer and I’ll be stocking up on a few new pairs from Vilebrequin and Sunuva. They have such a great selection for boys in super-fun prints. Pair them with a UV rash vest for sunny beach days or a T-shirt when coming off the sand for lunch. PLAY My beach bag is always packed with things to keep my boys entertained. I’m never without a pack of UNO cards – an oldie but a goodie – and a bat and ball set which they will play with for hours. Happy kids = happy mum! WEAR I spend a lot of time in the sea with my boys and my favourite swimsuit is the Amalfi from Australian brand Andie Swim. Super comfy and easy to pull a wetsuit over. SEE The Wizard of Oz musical has just arrived in the Westend so I’ll be popping back to London to take my youngest son to see it. Such a classic. VISIT I can’t wait to go to the newly opened Young V&A Museum in Bethnal Green. It’s completely dedicated to kids and designed to engage and inspire them. A wonderful addition to the Capital’s arts scene for young people.
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Alexandra Carello, PR Director
STAY Looking forward to exploring the kid’s activities at Eden Roc Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Kids club, movie nights we will be trying everything on offer. PLAY Chubby Chalks from Kidly – hours of fun from a very simple product. My kids love drawing on the ground and making a mess, and these chalks are easy to wash off. TRY Great for parties, @glittergirllondon did some seriously glam face painting at a friend’s party recently and I would highly recommend them – so pretty and so fun. BUY Matching hair bows for you and your mini me from my collaboration with Marzoline.
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Sarah Clark, Founder of Douceur
STAY We go to our holiday home in Tuscany every summer. This year we will be there for the whole of August. BOOK We have booked a beautiful house in Newlyn, Cornwall for later in the year. We’re going with my sister, her family and our parents. It’s right on the sea so the kids can play on the beach all day. Heaven. DO I can’t wait to take the kids to the Anya Hindmarch Ice Cream Project (great for all ages), combined with a trip to the Anya café next door. They do the best Welsh rarebit I have ever eaten. A box of cakes to take home is a must. EAT We all love the pizzas at Made in Italy on the King’s Road. BUY My daughter Tabitha and I sometimes like to twin on holiday, and I have my eye on these gorgeous sun dresses from Smock London and I am going to buy these swim shorts for my son, Marlow. I love the print and colour. VISIT We’re planning on going to the open-air Everyman Screen On The Canal at Coal Drop’s Yard one evening. Followed by a trip to either Lina Stores or Case Pastor. Yummy!
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Emma Hartland-Mahon, Managing Director of J Public Relations
STAY At Beaverbrook, a short drive from London and the perfect hotel for families. They think of all the touches that make a family stay really special, from surprise cot gifts to the gorgeous spitfire fluffy robes and slippers for babies and upwards. And for date night when the kids are in bed the new Summerill & Bishop dining balloons are divine. SEE Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside with plenty of fun activities and indoor and outdoor play for all ages. A great way to spend a half day. DO The new self-drive boats at the terrace at The Mitre Hampton Court, each named after one of Henry VIII’s wives are fun for all the family, combined with a visit to the Hampton Court Palace maze just across the road. EAT The Goring has always welcomed families with open arms. The hotel’s huge garden for children is great to run around in, making meal times feel much less stressful. Also the adorable hotel mascot, Teddy, a Shetland pony, is an instant hit with all ages – adults included! BUY Annafie for gorgeous kids party frocks. For mums I love PAPER London for vibrant happy summer dresses. Another favourite is PAOLITA for fun print swimwear and glorious kaftans. I also adore the Bespoke Gold and Diamond Name Necklaces from Heavenly London which are so special, I never take mine off.
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