A Saturday with the Kids
Family-friendly restaurants, shops for every age and plenty to do, all with easy underground parking.
A few pointers for different ages
Babies and toddlers
Family parking, step-free routes, baby-changing in John Lewis and the restaurants, a Parents’ Room in John Lewis, plenty of room for a buggy and morning cinema clubs at Everyman.
Younger children
Pocket-money toys at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, children's shoes at Schuh, family films and plenty of places to eat.
Older children
Shopping, films and daytime games at Boom Battle Bar.
Family dining
Family-friendly places to eat
Bill's
A children's menu, highchairs, colouring sheets and a build-your-own Pancake Parlour.
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Wagamama
Kids' bento boxes, mini chicken katsu and activity sheets at the largest Wagamama in Essex.
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Giggling Squid
A Squidlets menu for younger fans of Thai food.
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Mowgli
Child-friendly Indian home and street food, with tiffins and sharing plates for the whole table.
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ASK Italian
Pizza, pasta and garlic bread, with the build-your-own Happy Face Pizza on the children's menu.
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Prezzo
A children's menu with classic cheese and tomato pizza, pasta including bolognese and a sweet treat.
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Las Iguanas
Burgers, burritos and other child-friendly choices, from a mild curry to churros.
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Songs Buffet
An all-you-can-eat buffet where everyone can choose what they like.
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Clothes, shoes, toys and treats
John Lewis
Across three floors, find baby and childrenswear, nursery essentials and specialist nursery advice. Kids' Gifts and toys, including LEGO, are on the Ground Floor; Childrenswear and Kids' Shoes are on Level 1, with children's shoe fitting, baby-change and a Parents' Room.
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Schuh
Children's shoes from big names including Nike, adidas, Converse and Vans, with plenty of styles to try on.
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Craft kits, toys and pocket-money treats at affordable prices.
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Bubbling Burkes
Harry Potter merchandise, wands, wizarding gifts and themed drinks, plus a small selection of other fantasy favourites.
Things to do
Everyman
Watch a family film from a sofa, with food and drink brought to your seat. Look out for Family Film Club, Baby Club and Toddler Club screenings.
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Boom Battle Bar
Play Crazier Golf, Augmented Reality Darts or Shuffleboard, with street food and mocktails for children. Under-18s are welcome before 7pm with an adult; axe throwing is for adults only.
More on the doorstep
Riverside Leisure Centre
A few minutes’ walk away, Riverside Leisure Centre has soft play, swimming and ice skating.
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Good to know
Where can we change a baby?
John Lewis has a Parents' Room and baby-change, and the restaurants also have baby-change facilities.
Can we bring the dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome along the streets and in many shops and restaurants. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout, and Bill's has a dog menu.
For parking, directions and accessibility, see Plan Your Visit.
More ways to visit
A Slower Afternoon
Take your time over coffee, browse the shops and stop for lunch by the river.
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Dinner and a Film
Have dinner by the river, then settle in for a film at Everyman.
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A Trip to John Lewis
Browse fashion, beauty, home and technology, with expert help when you need it.
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Get Everyone Together
Meet for food, games or a film, with options for group bookings and private events.
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