Home > Culture > Life > The Hotlist – Things to do in April Post author By The Mum Club Post date 28 March 2023 The Hotlist – Things to do in April The Mum Club28 March 2023 Easter events, new restaurants and hotels to book. And the best things to read, watch, and listen to this month. Shop New Kids Clothing at John Lewis New at John Lewis Kids John Lewis is fast becoming the place to shop childrenswear. The brand has added to its own range with the first kids collection under the supervision of Queralt Ferrer (John Lewis’ Director of Design). With a complete style reinvention they’ve also introduced their very first Tweens collection. And, they’re now also stocking some new brands like: Mango, Whistles, Mintie by Mint Velvet, Ted Baker, Only, Nike, JoJo Maman Bebe, Petit Bateau and Name It. Shop now Your Kids Can Win a 5k Holiday on the 3rd & 4th April Win a 5k holiday with TUI TUI is offering children the chance to win a 5k holiday. All you need to do is pop into one of their rebranded stores, TUI Paddling Pool (Liverpool) and TUI Sandcastle (Newcastle) and let your child’s imagination run wild as they think up their dream holiday. One child from each store that comes up with the most unique and exciting holiday idea will win a dream holiday for them and their family next summer up to the value of £5,000! Check Out The Coolest New Family Hotspot Birch Selsdon Opens If you haven’t heard of the lifestyle brand Birch, you’re in for a treat, as they’re set to launch a new venue and hotel in South London this month. Following the successful and critically acclaimed launch of Birch (Cheshunt) in 2020. The new hotel in Selsdon will boast 200 acres of rolling hills and green space, 181 bedrooms, a lido, a wellness space, two restaurants, three bars, a co-working hub, activity studios and several communal areas. And a kids club! It is part hotel, foodie haven, members club, working space, wellness getaway, and creative community. Basically, it’s everything you’d want from life, and more. Find out more Things to do this Easter The Peter Rabbit Easter Experience Step into a live interactive outdoor experience at The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in Covent Garden. Help Beatrix Potter on a rescue mission, learn to drive in a mini-ROVER at Mr McGregor’s Obstacle Course, enjoy fun activities, visit the Easter Adventure Shop, have a professional portrait taken with Peter Rabbit, and so much more. Book now National Trust Easter Egg Trails The National Trust has over 100 Easter egg hunts taking place across the UK. Trails are only £3, and you’ll receive a trail sheet, pencil, and easter bunny ears to wear along the way. And you can also choose from a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Find your nearest trail Tales from Acorn Wood- 5th & 6th of April Lovingly brought to life on stage for the first time, Tales from Acord Wood is coming to the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, this April. Julia Donaldson says: “Fans of the books are bound to enjoy seeing the four main characters – Fox, Bear, Pig and Rabbit – brought to life through NLP’s clever staging. Live performance and songs are both very close to my heart, and I am sure this production will delight children and families. Tickets are available from £15.50. Book now The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace Let your kid’s (your) dreams come true this Easter and book in for Hampton Court Palace’s legendary Lindt gold bunny hunt. Spot the Lindt bunnies as you explore, and if you find them all, you collect a Lindt gold bunny at the finish line. Find out more Dine at a Vineyard Tinwood Estate Restaurant Opens We bloody love a vineyard outing, and this month renowned Sussex vineyard, Tinwood Estate, has announced that they will open an onsite restaurant on April 3rd. The new restaurant will be situated in the existing picturesque tasting room near Chichester, which boasts a vast south-facing terrace overlooking the vines. Serving modern British tapas, using local seasonal produce, the menu will constantly change and evolve according to what’s in season. Guests can enjoy their food whilst having a tutored wine tasting, at their leisure or find a private spot amongst the vines. The ultimate date experience or a great chance to catch up with friends. Find out more Take up Boxing (at home) Boxx+ app Working out when you have young children can be tricky, and often our enthusiasm for at-home workouts can fall flat. That was until we found Boxx+ app. Set up by Anna, who missed attending her favourite boxing studio after she had a baby. Boxx+ app is a clever new concept that combines smart tech tracking pads that sit inside your gloves with inspiring and motivating workouts via the app. It’s such a fun way to work out and enables you to set goals and be involved in a community that is sometimes hard to access when you spend a lot of time at home. Find out more Wean Like a Pro Charlotte Stirling-Reed’s Digital Weaning Course Worried about weaning? Leading Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed has launched a digital weaning course. Designed to reassure and remove anxiety, it’s split into friendly, approachable, and affordable modules that parents can follow at their baby’s own pace. Charlotte says, “I’ve worked hard to make this the ultimate weaning companion, and I hope it will become the go-to course for any parent wanting expert, detailed and helpful advice for their entire weaning journey. Weaning can feel overwhelming, with so much to learn and so many different approaches, but I hope my course will make you feel confident in your choices and ready to wean your baby safely and successfully.” Sign up here Read This… The Birth Debrief “This book validates and untangles the feelings around labour and birth in the most empowering and supportive way. Whether someone is experiencing birth trauma, wants to equip themselves to support a loved one, or wishes to process any feelings around giving or witnessing birth, this book is a much-needed map of guidance. Illiyin’s experienced and compassionate words will change how people approach and process their birthing journeys.” Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist and Author Buy it now Join a TMC X Graco Walking Club TMC X Graco Walking Clubs Getting out of the house with a tiny human is never easy. However, you should never underestimate the power of fresh air and great company. This month we’ve partnered with Graco, on the launch of the Myavo – a game-changing stroller that offers the aesthetic of premium brands but at a high street price. Together, we’re creating exclusive walking clubs where you can join with other mums, chat, drink coffee, and blow away all those cobwebs. Come with baby, bump or on your own. Join your nearest club Listen to this… Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books – with Eve Rodsky Eve Rodsky, Author of Fair Play, joins The Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books podcast to discuss her relationship-changing book. Discussing the fair divide of jobs and how to make invisible jobs and a mental load become a reality for your partner to share with you. Using her Harvard Law Degree and consulting work with hundreds of families, Eve has devised an ingenious system that works. Even if you’ve already read her book, you’ll still find this podcast incredibly insightful and probably very helpful, and if you haven’t read her book, then you’ll want to as soon as you finish listening. Listen now Visit The Baby Show Manchester The Baby Show with Lidl GB – Manchester Central The Baby Show with Lidl GB – the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy, baby and parenting event – is launching at Manchester Central. Visitors can try, compare, buy and save from over 250 leading and boutique brands, as well as listen to top baby experts on the FREE Live Talks Stage! To celebrate the arrival of the show, our friends at The Baby Show have an EXCLUSIVE ticket offer – TWO adult tickets and ONE of three cherry-picked Tommee Tippee products! You can choose from a Baby Healthcare Kit, Closer to Nature Newborn Bottle Starter Set, or Advanced-Anti Colic Newborn Bottle Starter Set for ONLY £16*! Offer available whilst stock lasts and closes Thursday 13 April, at midnight. Get tickets T&C’s apply Watch these… Unstable- March 30th A new Netflix comedy series about an eccentric, narcissistic entrepreneur and his son Jackson Dragon who is trying to help his father save his company and salvage their estranged relationship. Watch now Murder Mystery 2 – March 31st We loved the first Murder Mystery film and are so excited about the sequel. Starring the crime-fighting pair of Jen An and Adam Sandler, they play husband and wife Nick and Audrey, who now find themselves running a detective agency which lands a huge case. Expect an easy watch with lots of laughs. Watch now Tiny Beautiful Things – April 7th Kathryn Hahn stars in this comedy-drama as Clare, a mother and writer who takes a job as an advice columnist. Based on the real-life story of Cheryl Strayed and her best-selling books. The story follows Clare as she gives out advice to others while her life falls apart. Watch here The Last Thing He Told Me – April 14th A mini-series starring Jennifer Garner, who plays Hannah, a woman searching for her recently missing husband. Accused of embezzling money, he leaves her a note before leaving, asking her to care for his teenage daughter, with whom she has never gotten along. As Hannah investigates further, she discovers she might not have known her husband at all. Watch here The Mum Club28 March 2023 ← What to Wear This Week → TMC Recipe of The Week Cookies & Cream Brownies
