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Although nobody wants to be made redundant, the timing of mine has perhaps been fortunate. I've had time, in between job hunting, to spend the school summer holidays with family. But it has me thinking: has London entertainment and activities evolved over the years? I grew up outside London and would primarily come to London to visit extended family. My perception, in the 1980s, was that daylife consisted of museums you had to pay for and parks. Nightlife consisted of alcohol (pubs & nightclubs) and the theatre. However, it feels there has been a change. Of course, what was available in the 1980s is still available but there is more diversification and evolution. Pubs are more open to providing food and a dining experience. So much so, more pubs are welcoming children with a more family friendly experience. Theatres are hosting more diverse performances. Museums are perhaps more diverse and interactive for both children and adults. Dining out seems more common place with more variety of quality cuisine and experiences. There also seems to be more choice of outdoor activities: crazy golf, urban farms, ziplining as examples. Of course, this is right. More diversification. More evolution. Providing what is wanted in modern London life. But, sometimes, the best choices are still the outdoor family picnics and lunches with kids playing. Selfie at The Lost Jungle, Edgware, United Kingdom. #londonlife #entertainment #summeractivities

  • A selfie overlooking the Crazy Golf courses at The Lost Jungle, Edgware.
Badrinath Balavenkateshan

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There’s so much more to explore now, but those simple family picnics still hold a special place.

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