This is a gorgeous little cafe/florist/soft play area…read more Upstairs half the shop is a florist, the other half a café, the downstairs is completely turned into a children's paradise! The coffee and food are decently priced and home made. The staff is lovely. The atmosphere is nice but as someone who suffers from allergies, the upstairs area with all its flowers is a bit too heady for me. Downstairs (with gates both at the top and bottom of the stairs and staff that will help you carry buggies) there's a large soft play area with slides, a swing, a climbing wall, a ball pit and a plethora of toys. There's also a little play house, a large wall painted with blackboard paint with chalks at the ready. On the far side there's a book shelf and reading corner as well as a sensory room fully darkened with just a few colour changing light sources. Absolutely love this place and £5 entry for children is very reasonable for hours of fun!

great place - especially for kids ;) the cafe is combined…read morewith a beautiful flower corner and a HUGE soft-play area in the basement! the food looks awesome - had no chance to give it a try because of my busy soft-play monster... they have a cozy chill out zone for adults to watch the kids (you can also order food/ drinks downstairs). they offer also a big blackboard to draw/write on, motorcycles, quiet/relaxing area, books and a cool toy house. you can also give lunch to your child - at least 3 high chairs available. even babies will be totally busy (; bathroom was clean. small price (£5) for unlimited FUN! my little one would give two thumbs up! maybe three ... if there would be another one ;) also available for birthday parties & co.

Lady Chastity's Reserve - The Four Thieves (Room 1), Clapham was my 156th escape room. I'm from Los…read moreAngeles, CA and I've played a number of rooms with live actors. Sometimes I'm weary of live actors, but they integrated their live actor/game host well. Ford, I believe her name was (or Gabriel, in line with the character everyone meets) was fabulous and fun. This was also the first time I've played a room where you win a bottle of wine and it was located in a bar establishment. That alone was well worth it! I've consider this room to be a first generation room (no tech), but they did a solid job. Escape rooms have become more and more elaborate, but if you can make a solid first generation room, I'd take that over finicky tech based rooms. It was dark, however, but you do get flashlights. Also, it's a creepy room and my group and I hate creepy, but it was a lot of fun for my group and I. Can't think of any jump scares. I'd definitely recommend them and would love to be back for more!

This escape room is quite something! It was very enjoyable and really well done. Don't worry,…read morethere's no spoilers in this review. You can gather and chill in the Four Thieves pub downstairs and wait for Gabriel to find you. You'll easily recognise him by his old timey garb and creepy stare. This escape room has an actual storyline you have to follow, a bit like those classic adventure games. Randomly searching for clues isn't as helpful as it is in most other escape rooms as only the storyline will help unlock the clues. The room is really well done, very dark and moody, slightly creepy but not too scary. Decor and props are fantastically made, the room tends to get quite hot though, so be aware of that when you dress for the day. The clues and riddles make sense and are all solvable if you stay on track. Overall a really good experience, would definitely recommend this one!

This place is great. I felt so welcomed when I dropped-in for a Flamenco class. The teacher was…read moregreat and I stayed for two classes. If you have been to other studios, you know what to expect regarding coming into the class at the right time (as people are leaving the previous class), tucking your bag away, and stretching in a space of your own. This studio is really cool. It was an old bath house! It has loads of space. You feel like you belong, and it just runs like a great dance studio.

I went along to a breakdance (yes, you heard right, breakdance) class at my local dance studio and…read moreboy was I in for a workout.... I'm a pretty fit kind of gal - go to the gym regularly, eat my veggies, all that kind of stuff, but nothing prepared me for this. I arrived, somewhat sheepishly, at the Fame-esque studios and became gradually more terrified as I walked past room after room of people, perfectly in time, pulling some moves I could only dream of. I arrived at my studio and found that I was not the only person whose age began with a 3 - thank the Lord. Everyone was very friendly and soon swapping stories of their dancing experience. Luckily many were practically nil or fell into the 'I haven't done anything since school' category. To be honest, once you get in there, you're concentrating so hard on remembering the routines and trying not to break your legs/arms that you really don't care what everyone else is up to! Lana was our instructor - a half-woman, half b-boy phenomenon who really looked the part. Bandana, cap on sideways, baggy pants - she had the whole look down pat. And she was lovely. By the end of it I was exhausted, my knees hurt and I certainly wouldn't be pulling any of those moves on a dancefloor near you, but I was on my way. I'm looking forward to the next class already.

Wandsworth Park, it's nothing special…read more There's one tennis court. There's one field for bowls. There's a little cafe. There's a playground. There's a big open green space. There's a tree-lined promenade that hugs the Thames and overlooks another foliage-filled green space across the river in Fulham. But that's about it.

The double row of trees near the river walk at Wandsworth Park is quite possibly one of my favorite…read moreplaces in London. They are old and beautiful and the perfect frame to the sky at any time of the year. We often come here as we're walking along the river, and it's just a gorgeous place.

The best gym in London? For me, hell yeah! Why? I couldn't really say as my opinion has been…read moresomewhat skewed by various 'factors' (which will be duly noted in the memoirs). What I can say is the neon blue poolside flatters all figures, and panoramic views of modern moonscape Chiswick Park yield strong visual incentives when holding the plank for an enforced one minute.

Really good service, great premises and everything you need.read more

Very basic gym - weights, some cardio, and one classroom. Desperately needs a complete and drastic…read moreoverhaul, however their continued success is due to lack of immediate alternatives. Nice & friendly staff. Predominantly gay clientèle.

Excellent location; un-pretentious sweat. Friendly, vaguely camp atmosphere. Friendly classes.read more

This place is amazing. Truly amazing…read more While visiting South Kensington for a family vacation, our football-obsessed son was craving a spot to stretch his legs and kick a soccer ball around. It's surprisingly difficult to find a place to do that. There's plenty of neighborhood green areas in Kensington but those don't allow ball play. There's also large lawn areas but those don't have goals. After a ton of random searching, I came across this spot and thought I'd chance it. This place checks all the boxes. Astro turf. Free Not crowded Food/coffee nearby (via the local church) 100% win

Tucked away just off the King's Road next to the church where Charles Dickens said his "I do"s, is…read moreSt. Luke's Gardens. Popular with locals at lunchtime, yoga practitioners throughout the day, mums & nannies taking little ones for walks, and plenty of friendly pigeons, it's a lovely little spot. I've wandered here a few times over the past few years, but recently found solace under a tree on a dry bench as a flash rain shower soaked everything and everyone around me. I got about 3 drops on me - which was pretty cool. It's nice to know there's a little haven amongst the local hustle and bustle to escape to. I'm a big fan of church yards in general and while I do find it weird that the old gravestones have mostly been removed and lined up around the fence wall by the church, it's still a beautiful & relaxing spot to enjoy.

My new favorite studio! I came here while in town from Los Angeles and I thoroughly enjoyed the…read moremultiple classes that I took. I was so happy to find a place that offered both heated mat classes as well as reformer. Sara was an amazing instructor, so knowledgable and had such good energy! Beautiful, clean studio and everyone here was so incredibly nice and welcoming. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town!

So nice so welcoming! And the instructions for the bikram yoga were excellent with a side of…read morehumour! I am so happy I found this peaceful space. Classmates were so friendly it took me a while to actually leave hahah! Can't wait to try again

I was lucky to snap up a preview slot with Adventox, a new escape game company in Shepherd's Bush…read more They're in a super convenient location, which is rare for this type of company, often warehouses, industrial areas, or large spaces in office buildings are used for escape games; Adventox have found a beautiful, slick space inside a shopping centre with a large window front entrance area. They did not cover up these windows but are utilizing them to create an airy, open waiting area that's bright and comfortable. I'm sure it also brings them foot traffic as people walking by can see groups waiting and being briefed. We first tackled Mission X, which sees your team racing against time to stop a missile attack on London. The briefing is done by a quick run-through of the usual escape game rules as well as an introductory video, which is quite well done! I do like video introductions to the theme, sometimes they do end up being on the lengthy side, but the Mission X one is quite straight forward and just the right length. Upon entering the first room, we immediately noticed that this one is a little different than most games of the same type. The riddles and clues weren't as standard, there were a lot of original ideas and puzzles I've never seen in the same way. Evidently we weren't prepared for that as we got stuck a few times, too focused on what we were used to and not thinking out of the box enough. There closer you get to disabling the missile, the more exciting the game gets, with quite a few nerve wracking and thrilling effects. Some of the props were still a little provisionary, but as this was a preview game, I trust that will be fixed in time. Most props and decorations were very well done though I could see some areas were people may be tempted to use brute force to try to hack their way into or out of items. Don't. You don't need to. You do, however, need to keep your mind open and think outside of the standard escape room tropes as this one really has some twists to it, and connections between puzzles and clues aren't always obvious as there is no set storyline or thread to help you along. We did stop the missile in time and enjoyed the game, but it was a mad scramble to figure out what clues and codes were to be used with which locks and riddles, so I'm taking off some points for that.  Overall, it's a really fun room with fresh new ideas. After averting a missile being launched into London, we gave our feedback to the owners and were again really lucky in being offered to preview the second room, Alcatraz, after a short break. This one has more of a thread or storyline than Mission X, which I prefer in escape games. But first things first! We were split up into two cells, positioned opposite one another with a small corridor inbetween. The few items in the cells provided us with everything we needed to make our way to the guard room where even more puzzles waited for us. There were again fresh concepts I hadn't seen in any other escape room before and they were really well done with all props and items working perfectly. Some of the puzzles and clues are amazingly fun to work with! Some thrill elements and a sense of time pressure and secrecy add to the immense enjoyment of this room. My whole team agreed that this room is the better of the two, even though both of them are really good. I can definitely recommend either one of them and am absolutely looking forward to their next game room!

I have done both Mission X and Escape from Alcatraz. The first time was with a group of friends…read morewhen we escaped from Alcatraz and we thankfully managed to get out :) A lot of team work and excitement and a lot of adrenaline rushing through our veins. The second time I went back with my niece and nephew and sis-in-law and so it was 2 kids with 2 adults and the mission was to save London. I found this game more challenging than Alcatraz as there was a lot of thinking involved and lots of puzzles to figure out. I don't think it is possible to do this first time round without clues but Alcatraz you can figure out without any help and clues. My brain was totally engaged in Mission X and it was such a great experience. I would totally recommend this for friends and team building but it really does bring everyone together as you have to all input to get out! Highly recommended as it is a lot of fun!

*Disclaimer for all Americans: all access does not get you in, destination only. And, earthbar app…read moredoes not work here either, so no points for smoothies etc* This is one of the nicest locations I've been to. Megan (AGM) was very kind and granted me access. The gym itself has tons of equipment, machines incorporate free weight aspect to it, tons of great treadmills, open layout, nice ceiling, an airport lounge-esque work-chill area. Bathrooms are in line with the nicer SF locations, steaming available. Limited hyperice is a drawback, also expected newer rowing machines but overall, would recommend the upgrade, some improvements can be made, but the good is very good. (Gym had tons of people but edited everyone out to protect privacy)

Great location! Close to everything you need. The staff here is so friendly and helpful. Lots of…read morespace . There's a nice juice bar also (I think it closes an hour before the gym closes). Similar to the equinoxes in the states.