Eat Korean in New Malden
A pleasant suburb of south west London, New Malden is just under 10 miles from Charing Cross. Richmond Park with its herd of deer is 15 minutes away by car, just off the A3 - giving a real country feel to the area. Intriguingly, New Malden has a large Korean population, because it's where Samsung first set up its European HQ. There's some great Korean restaurants locally well worth a try, but you can also eat Italian, Indian, Chinese, and there's the odd gastro pub, burger joint or fish and chip shop too.
Let the fun and games begin
If you thought golf was a stuffy game, the Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf park will change your mind. There are nine Near-life-sized, roaring dinosaurs spread through this 18-hole crazy golf course. You'll have to putt your way past waterfalls, through caves and across greens to triumph here. For something else a bit different try the Mystery Cube, a one-hour live escape game for 2-6 people. Discover the Cube's secrets and then puzzle your way out. Problem-solving ability and teamwork is the order of the day.
Top attractions in easy reach
Hampton Court Palace on the other side of the River Thames is around 20 minutes by car. You can also easily get a train to Chessington World of Adventures - just 40 minutes from New Malden. Central London is easily accessible too. Looking for a cheap hotel Near New Malden? The Travelodge London Raynes Park is also handy for Craven Cottage, home to Fulham Football Club. Alternatively Travelodge London Chessington Tolworth is well placed for the theme park and just under 2 miles away.