I was glad we had booked the first slot as the Brentford Gate car park (with Blue Badge parking) filled up quickly. Due to extra security, getting into anywhere is more time consuming at the moment, but once we were into the gardens, we felt safe wandering around. There are toilets almost immediately, with a separate huge accessible one. I walk with two crutches so was glad to reach the cafe area to grab a drink and rest. Only 2 adults are currently allowed into the excellent children’s play area which is understandable, so our family group had to split up so my 2 year old great niece could have fun, which I was sad to miss. We did not go any further on this visit as the purpose of our visit was to see each other in a safe outdoors environment. It’s worth checking exactly what still remains open due to current Covid restrictions.

Myself and my nephew (15) enjoyed going from Little Venice to Camden on the canal boat. We heard about some of the history of his stretch of canal and the famous residents whose houses and gardens were beside the canal. The weather was wet and grey but we were fine and dry inside the boat.

As much as this trip was not ideal on a wet and windy day, the organisers made it one to remember. Full waterproofs were provided, the talk was really interesting, and we even got a beer towards the end. Great value for money too. Would definitely book again but perhaps on a sunny day ☺️

It was wonderful. Karen was an excellent guide, so nice and competent. Malcolm the driver was so sympathetic and funny. All the safe mesures were done. It was an amazing day. I recommend!!! Now I have to wait the second lockdown ends to get another tour.

Wow what an amazing experience, me and my children loved the boat tour, we never expected to be that good, the host she was the best host, couldn’t ask for anyone better, she has given us a great inside of london city, around 2 here i come,