The problems with the main Little Legends site are ongoing so apologies!

However, if you are looking for something to do with the kids in London then why not check out the Kids London Guide.

Things on the main site are still not fixed and it doesn’t look as if they will be for a while so apologies!

Nevertheless, the blog will continue …

Sorry about the hiccups here recently. Our host decided to migrate Littlelegends to another server and this means that the majority of the site is not working

We are working with them to sort it out as soon as possible!

Why not cheer yourself up this January by grabbing your chance to win a great prize…

If you register at Metrotwin.com before 15 January you could win a pair of return economy flights to New York and three nights in The Plaza New York. Conditions apply.

Click on this link to enter now

Hurry - only a week left!

PS I have been to the Plaza in New York and it is a very swish hotel overlooking Central Park - so if you win this will be a real treat.

I can’t believe another year has gone by and it will soon be 2009. This just a quick message to say thank you to everyone who has supported the site and contributed via adding places and commenting. This is what Littlelegends is all about.

So, what’s in store for 2009? Well, there is a plan underway and as soon as the groundwork has been set I will let you know a bit more. There is no point ruining the surprise

Happy holiday!

If you want to see Father Christmas in London this year, you had better pull a finger out because the Harrods Grotto is already fully booked! However, there are still other magical wonderlands that you can visit:

Hamleys Toy Shop

A special Santas Grotto at Hamleys is offering children a breakfast (at 9.30am) or tea (at 3pm)with Santa up until Christmas Eve. However, tickets need to be booked in advance and cost a whopping £35! Nevertheless, it will be an experience they will remember with gingerbread biscuits to decorate and a special goody bag for each child. A maximum of 16 children per breakfast/tea are allowed and all children must be aged 3 or over.

I recently wrote a list for Metrotwin about some of the best upcoming Christmas Carol concerts in London (although it was published under the name of the editor Candice due to a bug!)… anyway, there are several concerts in the capital that you might consider taking your children to:

Carol Singing Around the Courtyards at Hampton Court
This annual singalong of festive songs takes place in the magical palace courtyards and gardens of Hampton Court. Your voices will be accompanied by a silver band. Words booklets will be provided and the event will last for about an hour. As this is an outdoor event remember to wrap up warmly and bring a torch to see the words by! The carol singing will take place from 20th to 23rd December at 6pm daily. Due to popularity, you will need to pre-book tickets. Have fun!

Finding childcare is always stressful, no matter what your circumstances. So, any way to make this daunting task a bit easier is very welcome, particularly if it is affordable!

Mother of three, Georgiana Walsh, has recently written a book to tackle this subject called How to Find Childcare You Will Love

Yes, the winter is upon us and with shorter, colder, wetter days, parents need to know where you can take your kids in the capital. That is why I drew up this list for Metrotwin and I thought I would share it here too:

Climbers & Creepers
An indoor interactive botanical playzone

Eddie Catz, Wimbledon (formerly Tiger’s Eye)
A great place for families on rainy days

Snakes and Ladders
One of the largest indoor playgrounds in London

Tumble in the Jungle
A jungle themed indoor adventure playground

Zoomaround
A great play venue in North London

Source: Rob Inh00d @ flickr

You have planned a trip to the Big Smoke with the kids. There are hundreds of attractions to choose from, so where do you begin? Well, you won’t go far wrong if you start with one of the favourite attractions:

* The Science Museum
* Madame Tussauds
* The London Dungeons
* The Tower of London
* The London Aquarium
* The London Eye
* The Natural History Museum
* Tate Modern
* The Museum of Childhood
* London Zoo