What's on: Suggestions on what to do with the family this summer

Another week of glorious sunshine and wondering what to do? We give suggestions on how to keep the family entertained in West London this holiday

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Graham Spence-WLON

08:04, 4 AUG 2014
Updated09:07, 4 AUG 2014

GO back to the wild with the kids thanks to summer nature courses in Brent. Courses are £6 per child and only suitable for 5- to 12-year-olds, and take place at the The Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre, a 15-acre woodland site next to Welsh Harp Reservoir in Birchen Grove, Kingsbury. Those aged between 5 and 8 must be accompanied by an adult. See http://www.brent.gov.uk/council-news/july-2014/summer-nature-courses-at-the-welsh-harp for listings

Playday is being held in Ravenscourt Park on August 6, with an exciting range of activities for all the family. Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council has teamed up with JW Parnham & Son, who will be running a number of fairground rounds for free on the day. The event begins at 12 noon and finishes at 4pm. It will feature sports and games from youth organisations Rolling Base, Shooting Starz and Let Me Play.

Children indoor adventure playground Snakes and Ladders opens on Tuesday (5) after rennovation. It is at Syon Park, Brentford and is open from 10am-6pm Cost Under-ones free; over-ones from £4.40 (off-peak) to £8.90 (peak); adults £2.50 (off-peak) and £1.50 (peak)See: www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk/brentford_centre.html

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