Rainy Saturday in Dulwich

[Bethielethie]

I have friends coming down from Highgate with their four kids this Saturday to check out Dulwich Village. They are looking to potentially buy in the area. I was going to take them on a little walking tour and spend some time in the park, but now it looks like it's going to be raining! Does anyone have an idea of what to do with four adults and six kids (combined with mine) ranging from eight months to nine years in age? Our flat is too small to host. Something that would ideally give them an idea of how charming the area is? I really want them to move here! Thanks! x

[DuncanW]

Dulwich Woods

Unless it's hammering down, which it isn't forecast to, the canopy gives quite good cover from a shower

[redjam]

Leisurely brunch in Boulangerie Jade in East Dulwich, then bus up the road to the Horniman - wander out to the grounds at 4pm when the sun is due to come out!

[sanity girl]

Horniman, then lunch at Rocca

[SLad]

A second vote for the Horniman and then lunch at Rocca. Otherwise the picture gallery (if that's feasible for the kids) and lunch at Rocca. Basically make sure you take them to Rocca as they are so family friendly and the fun is great. Just a shame the Dog is shut (? if it is) for its refurb.

[EDmummy]

If kids can cope, def add in a 10 min stroll through North Cross Rd market - cake, fudge or brownie for the kids could be a winner (even in a drizzle).

[Bethielethie]

I've never been to the market. Do you happen to know what the hours are on Saturday? I couldn't find it online. Thanks!

[Renata Hamvas]

There is the Appetite food festival going on in Nunhead this weekend; you could dodge the showers by popping into the participating shops!

http://www.appetitefestival.co.uk/nunhead/wp-content/uploads/Appetite_Newspaper_FINAL_LRv2.pdf

Renata

[EDmummy]

It's only a dozen or so stalls so not a major destination but good for a 10-15 minute stroll. Stall holders set up about 9.00am to 10.00am and, depending on the weather/time of year/amount of trade, are usually pretty much packed up by 5pm. It's a must for fudge, fresh popcorn, coffee, fancy hotdogs and pies plus a lot more. Must also plug Lisa E Moss jewelry stall. She's an amazing designer and has lots of high profile clients.

Bethielethie Wrote:

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> I've never been to the market. Do you happen to

> know what the hours are on Saturday? I couldn't

> find it online. Thanks!

[born&brED]

Really hope the weather is more like today - the autumn colours are so pretty! Def go for a proper village walk along the shops and into the Park or down to belair and Dulwich college. If it does rain, I reckon the horniman (with market!) then picture gallery would be fab x

[SLad]

O yes, Belair Park is great and the new Belair House is really family friendly too: I totally forgot about that in my rush to recommend Rocco. Also, Love Walk is great for kicking autumn leaves about whilst parents get to admire the beautiful houses on College Road.