The latest news… what’s going on in Our Backyard?
New plans approved for the Dutch House…
Permissions were granted this week by Greenwich Council to convert the Dutch House on Sidcup road into a multi-site venture.
Five free destinations to hunt bluebells in South East London & Kent
It is Bluebell season and time to hunt out the best places in South East London & Kent. Here’s our top 5 #free destinations for Bluebell hunting…
Sidcup Manor House set for a huge redevelopment
Sidcup Manor House is set to have a huge makeover if a meeting on 9th April at Bexley Council goes as planned. Plus more plans to regenerate Sidcup…
Take a trip to Chartwell
We review Chartwell for its family friendliness and enjoy the family fun trail around the beautiful grounds.
Hear about Horace and his adventures in Chislehurst!
We catch up with John Hemming-Clark, local author and scout leader. Read more about Horace Horrise and his latest adventure!
The Easter Edit – Ten events to keep the children entertained…
Look no further than this Easter edit for my top ten tips for places to go, see and experience.
Why did I start this website?
The lowdown on why In Our Backyard was created and the very personal motivation for doing it.
Rapid Review – Quattordici Restaurant, Chislehurst
For a restaurant without a digital footprint, Quattordici on the Royal Parade, Chislehurst is doing okay. We popped in this Thursday to check it out and we were lucky to find a table available. It was packed! They have just a holding page for a website and just a...
Can you be a litter hero?
A great campaign has been set up in Chislehurst to try and raise awareness of the issues of litter in and around the area. The Chislehurst Society – a local conservation and heritage group has challenged local residents to pick up 5 pieces of litter a day this...
Love to run? 6 local running events to try…
Looking to set yourself a challenge with your running? Here’s a rundown of some key running events across South East London.
Where shall we go, what shall we do?
Tom Gates Live on Stage! Dartford
This brand new story of TOM GATES is brought to you by the award-winning team behind Horrible Histories and for the first time ever it's LIVE ON STAGE!
Find out more »Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED
Greenwich Spring Festival
Taking part in the heart of Greenwich, this event will offer live music, international foods and drink.
Find out more »Greenwich, London SE10 9HT United Kingdom.
Comic Con, ExCel London
Calling all sci-fi fans, gamers, comic collectors, movie buffs and anime enthusiasts! Meet special guests from the world of TV and film, voice actors and more. Explore the Comic Village packed with artists, writers and graphic novels. Play the latest games and check out the colourful costumes in the Cosplay Masquerade. Fun for the whole family and kids 10 and under go free!
Find out more »Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL United Kingdom.
Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Grown-ups)! – Underbelly Festival
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza!
Find out more »London, SE1 8XX
Bushcraft Bank Holiday at Penshurst Place
Settle in beneath the yurt and learn invaluable skills to make your camping adventure truly magnificent! Whether it be how to cook campfire meals scrumptious enough to give the tin of beans a shove, how to whittle and build your own equipment, or even the best knots to use, the experts at Camp Wilderness will show you how.
Find out more »Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG
Leeds Castle’s Medieval Jousting Tournament
Thrill at the sight of armoured knights representing England and France, competing for the Leeds Castle International Cup on powerful combat horses across four challenging events!
Find out more »Kent, ME17 1RG
Edwardian Life, Hever Castle
Step back in time to the early 20th century when the Astor family were in residence at Hever Castle. Meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era, play traditional games, investigate fairy sightings in the garden with Arthur Conan Doyle, learn about the servants at Butler School and discover Edwardian Inventions in the castle.
Find out more »Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG United Kingdom
Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival
Try, taste and buy from more than 70 stallholders selling a delicious range of food and drink produced in and around Kent and from across the globe.
Find out more »Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BG United Kingdom.
Half Term Fun at Hop Farm
On Tuesday 28th May, PAW PATROL'S Rubble and Skye will be visiting the Hop Farm for meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. Cameras at the ready!
Find out more »Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY
Baa-rilliant Half Term at Kent Life
Join entertainers across the Kent Life site this May half term for animal themed activities!
Find out more »Maidstone, Kent ME14 3AU
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