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deptford project urban barn dance london!

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BOOGIE
The Deptford Project Urban Barn Dance
What:
Spend the afternoon square dancing to sounds of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and other country classics from the DJ and live band in an unused rail yard.
Why: Haven’t got the moves? Lounge on hay bales and feast on hog roast instead.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 121-123 Deptford High St., SE8 4NS.

ESCAPE
Coworth Park Hotel
What:
Seventy-room country house hotel opens in the Royal Berkshire Parkland, just 45 minutes from Central London.
Why: Horse riding, an ecospa and three restaurants headed by Michelin-starred chef John Campbell.
When: You need some green.
Where: Coworth Park, Blacknest Rd., Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7SE (013448 766000).

PLAY
R.S. Currie & Co. Toy Shop
What: Penny sweets, hacky sacks, fortune-telling fish, board games, yo-yos and more to bring out the kid in you.
Why: The Kids Club, located inside a house inside a shop, hosts birthday parties and after-school activities.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 105 Westbourne Gr., W2 4UW (020 7792 2236).

INDULGE
S’mores Brownies

What: New to the UK, the American campfire treat comprising toasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers.
Why: Move over, cupcakes and whoopie pies.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Outsider Tart, 83 Chiswick High Rd., W4 2EF (020 7096 1609).

WEAR
Dark Horse Jewellery

What: Young Brit designer Jenny Hattersley’s handcrafted and heavily embellished leather and suede bracelets and necklaces make a statement (£96-£210).
Why: You’re pretty tough.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where:
EC One, 56 Ledbury Rd., W11 2AJ (020 7243 8811).

Photo: rosefirerising / Flickr

Location
Cosworth Park Hotel
Blacknest Rd
Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE
105 Westbourne Gr
London, UK W2 4UW
02077922236
56 Ledbury Rd
London, UK W11 2AJ
02072438811
121 Deptford High St
London, UK SE8 4NS
83 Chiswick High Rd
@ Chiswick Ln
London, UK W4 2EF
02070961609
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