Ightham Mote

A lovely day out in the Kent countryside with a 14th century manor house to explore and plenty of opportunities to play, run around and explore for the kids. The stream is perfect for water play on a hot day.

Basildon Park

Basildon Park is a great location to spend a day out in the countryside, exploring an extensive parkland, enjoying an adventure play trail and checking out some unusual rooms within the Georgian mansion.

Hughenden

Getting There: The train from Marlybone to High Wycombe takes between 25-35 minutes, depending on if you get a fast train towards oxford or one of the slower ones to Barnbury. From High Wycombe, it’s a 2 mile walk to the Hughenden manor house. The first mile is walking through town and the second half…

Standen House & Gardens

Logistics: The fast train from London Bridge to Three Bridges takes 35 minutes. There are other, slower trains that call at more points on the way if you need to connect from somewhere else in the South East. Exit the station and follow the signs for bus stop B on the opposite side of the…

Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden is home to an amazing bluebell forest from mid April until early May, but there are plenty of other colorful plants to keep everyone entertained at any time of the year.

Red House

Built and lived in by William Morris, the founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, Red House is a building of extraordinary architectural significance.

Hall Place & Gardens

Logistics: Take the train from London Bridge towards Gravesend, getting off at Bexley station From the station you can either walk down the station approach and grab the 229 bus towards Thamesmead for 3 stops (getting off at Grave Hill Close) or just walk walk along Bourne Road (A223) for 20 minutes. It’s not the…

Osterly House

Logistics: Osterley House & Gardens is a short walk from the Osterley tube stop on the Piccadilly line Osterley House & Gardens is part of National Trust and charges an entrance fee. The surrounding park is open to the public and free. Playtrail with awesome tree swing Strollers are allowed in the garden, but not…

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

The Logistics: Southestern train from London Bridge to Sandhurst takes 50 minutes and runs 1-2 times per hour (it’s on the line to Dover Priory). From Sandhurst station walk down the station approach to the main road and catch Bus 5 towards Maidenstone, getting off at Sissinghurst Town (Recreation ground stop). Be aware that Sandhurst…