The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
Published: 10th May 2024
Discover the ultimate guide to fun-filled days out with Afua Adom’s Best Days Out! As a renowned TV News Anchor, Commentator, Journalist, and award-winning Broadcaster, Afua Adom is a prominent figure in Britain’s diversity landscape. Catch her engaging insights on popular shows like ITV’s This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, and more. Afua’s influence extends across STV, Yanga! TV, TalkRadio, and LBC, earning her recognition at the Black Women in Business Awards.
Originally hailing from Glasgow, Afua Adom ventured to London at the age of 17 to pursue her passion for journalism. Today, she’s a vibrant supporter of both UK and international music scenes, with a special affinity for Afrobeats. Hosting The A-List on The Beat 103.6FM, Afua brings her infectious energy to audiences across London and beyond. Currently based in the heart of London, Afua recently assumed the role of editor at Cocoa, a brand-new magazine under the same publishing house as Cocoa Girl and Cocoa Boy.
In her spare time, she likes to make up dance routines with her daughter, have manicures and read crime novels.
Afua and her daughter voting for London’s mayor at the 2021 elections
My daughter and I really like mum-and-daughter dates for special occasions at the Brasserie of Light in Selfridges. They have this apple tart dessert that I just can’t get enough of. If we aren’t there, you will find us at YoSushi or Sweet Thursday, this amazing neighbourhood pizza place on Southgate Road in De Beauvoir, Hackney. Love love love it!
Brasserie of Light, Selfridges, London, W1
I would thoroughly recommend Glasgow to anyone for a Best Day Out. The city is so vibrant and has something for everyone. I love the Rum Shack on Polloskhaws Road for food, Barshaw Park for swings and greenery (although that is technically in Paisley), Glasgow Green is also lovely. The west end is just beautiful too, for lusting after the gorgeous houses and architecture. I grew up there but I don’t get back there enough!
London Fields
A perfect day out with my family is a really simple one to be honest – London Fields, bikes, a picnic and all day long sunshine. I love being outside and just soaking up the sun while the kids play with their cousins. As long as there’s a loo nearby though! I am one of these people that has to know where all the loos are… Why not read our guide to London’s department store loos?
We really love going to the Southbank to walk along the river – they also have an Africa Utopia festival there during the summer and we really love that. We also enjoy going to the Olympic Park – especially when they have that urban beach there – that really makes a Best Day Out.
London’s famous black cab
Last Christmas, we hired a black cab with an fabulous driver and he took us on a tour of all the Christmas lights around town. It was amazing and the best way to see all the lights without being freezing. We will definitely be making that a regular thing. We also wandered around Canary Wharf to look at the festival of lights they have there over the festive season. It was so pretty.
