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Home » Uncategorized » Kids' Corner » Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids

Fun with the Little Ones, Kids' Corner

Last week, I told Crevette and Beanie we would be spending bank holiday Monday in London. They were pretty excited to have a ‘Special Mummy Day’ and so was I! Our day out started on the train, where my two ‘big’ kids were full of joy and cheekiness. We then headed to Hamleys to check out the latest Hot Wheels cars and tracks. The best part was being in a private room where the children were completely free to try the cars, taking off bits of tracks here, adding some there and just having a pretty good time.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Fun with Hot Wheels

They created stunts, jumps and loops. They solved issues they were having in small groups to get the best out of each type of tracks. Fun was had and there was plenty of nice food, too, so the three of us were as happy as could be.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Problem Solving with Hot Wheels

We then spent an hour in Hamleys, taking in all the colours, sounds and smells. That shop really is heaven for children. It was pretty special because I had never taken Beanie before. I think we all remember our first time in Hamleys. It is one of those rare places where you feel like a child again, surrounded by thousands of toys you want to touch and play with. When we left the toy shop, I realised it was a traffic free day on Regent Street as  the Gumball 3000 was hosting a “History of Motoring” display there with cars ranging from the early 1900s to 2016. We tried to get a bus that would take us to Covent Garden, but we ended up being quite disorientated, and eventually really lost.

It took almost an hour and a half to get to Covent Garden, where we got energised again by street artists, music and tricks. We went past one of our favourite museums, the London Transport Museum, and headed towards Tavistock Street, where there was a lot less hustle and bustle.

My reluctant walkers were exhausted, hungry and grumpy so when I told them they could have anything they wanted at the Primrose Bakery, their frowns turned into beaming smiles!

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - Cake Heaven

We had been past the cupcake place quite a few times on our way back from Covent Garden, but never been in.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - What to Choose

Choosing our first cakes was the hardest part, and it took us ages! Beanie started with a slice of Blueberry and Apple cake.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - Blueberry & Apple Cake

I had a vanilla mini cupcake and a chocolate one and Crevette went for a couple of mini cupcakes as well.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - A Plate of Mini Cupcakes

We did not stop there.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - Mini Vanilla Cupcakes

There were so many cakes to try and we were comfy there so we went for seconds, and oh my goodness, the Salted Caramel cupcakes were amazing! I would definitely have those any day!

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - My Favourite Cupcae - Salted Caramel

Look at the yummy chocolatey goodness hiding inside. They were seriously scrumptious.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - Salted Caramel Cupcake

We wanted more, but were completely full, so we took a couple more cupcakes home. What a nice dessert we had that night with our Carrot Cake Cupcakes and the Cookies & Cream ones! Everyone in the bakery was really welcoming and we felt at home there. I loved the way the place was decorated, with its pastel chairs, neon sign and colourful cake stands to display the cakes.

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery

If you are ever looking for a nice place to hide from the crowds in the Covent Garden area, then the Primrose Bakery is for you!

Fast Cars, Yummy Cupcakes & Two Happy Kids - Primrose Bakery - Retro Cool

We were invited to Hamleys to try the latest Hot Wheels cars and tracks but we were not compensated in any way for this post. We just had a brilliant day!

03/05/2016 · 13 Comments

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  1. Charlotte Oates says

    04/05/2016 at 3:34 pm

    Sounds like a really lovely day out and one my boys would really love too.

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    • Mel says

      06/05/2016 at 10:43 pm

      It was lovely having time with my 2 big ones… and those cupcakes were to die for!

      Reply
  2. nagimaehashi says

    04/05/2016 at 8:23 pm

    BA HA HA! When I read the title, I half expected that you took the kids to the track!!!! What a fun day out, and those cupcakes! Gorg! (PS Looks as though a photo halfway down didn’t load, it’s white with a blue ? in the middle) 🙂 N x

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    • Mel says

      06/05/2016 at 10:45 pm

      Ha ha, can you imagine? Those cupcakes were scrummy! Will check the picture. My connection was slow when I posted. x

      Reply
  3. Mummy Tries says

    05/05/2016 at 5:47 am

    What a fab way to spend bank holiday! And let’s face it, two kids is a holiday in itself these days right? xx

    Reply
    • Mel says

      06/05/2016 at 10:45 pm

      Completely!

      Reply
  4. Lou says

    05/05/2016 at 7:34 pm

    Yummy!!

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    • Mel says

      05/05/2016 at 9:52 pm

      We’ll have to go there together someday. You’d love it!

      Reply
  5. Eva says

    07/05/2016 at 7:31 am

    J’adore Covent Garden, c’est une adresse incontournable, la prochaine fois que j’irais à Londres j’irais a Rose Bakery, ces cupcakes sont irrésistibles ! x

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  6. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    08/05/2016 at 7:52 am

    The trip to Hamleys sounds like fun and glad you enjoyed stopping off at the Primrose Bakery. Those cupcakes look so yummy and make me want to go back again! Thanks for the mention! 🙂

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    • Mel says

      08/05/2016 at 10:57 pm

      Whenever I go to Covent Garden, I’ll have to pay them a visit… and take away a few of those babies!

      Reply
  7. Sandra Cobain says

    09/04/2017 at 12:41 am

    Just came across your blog, and so happy that I did! This sounds like a perfect day about with the children! I know my boys wouldn’t mind spending some time checking out the new Hot Wheels at Hamley’s, and then heading over to Primrose for cupcakes! That salted caramel cupcake looks divine!!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      09/04/2017 at 10:47 pm

      The whole day was just perfect!

      Reply

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