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We get No 40 bus to London Bridge and go in water fountains near The Scoop. Bit busy there by lunchtime today.

Or - go over Waterloo bridge to Somerset House and go in water fountains there.

There are loos in Somerset House - and a cafe (bit expensive) if you want a cup of tea. Get there by 10 and the place is virtually empty. We always get one of the tables and chairs.

sorry for the late response, but as you've probably already found out Brockwell's new paddling pool isn't open yet and judging from all the equipment still around there opening day looks to be quite a while off unfortunately! Looks like it's going to be really nice though!


Bea

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Gosh - everyone's a bit downhearted! The water park is unbelievably good. It's open, it's free and the kids are having an amazing time in there. There wasn't quite enough water in there before, but they've tweaked that and there's so much for kids to do. Check it out!
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totally agree - went there on Sat and my little ones absolutely loved it - a very good water/ sand play area. Also - they are putting one in at Norwood park and the Croydon road recreation ground now has a paddling pool (not as nice as Brockwell park) but also a bouncy castle!!
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