Visit the Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln, one of the oldest surviving brick-built kilns in Singapore for wood-firing, for a hands-on pottery session and a tour of the historic attraction. 

With the little ones? See a different side of Singapore at Hay Dairies Farm, Singapore’s only goat farm, where your kids can feed baby goats! 

This school looks remarkably like its centuries-old UK namesake! 

National University of Singapore’s University Town is open to public and here, you’ll find meals at student prices and a large green space ideal for picnics! 

Check out the Jurong Bird Park, famous for its 30-metre Jurong Falls (and birds, it goes without saying), before it gets relocated to Mandai. 

Hungry? Awarded a Michelin Bib-Gourmand honour, New Ubin Seafood is known for its innovative menu with a Western twist. 

One of their claims to fame: the US black angus ribeye with fried rice. 

Spruce is a great spot for a lazy brunch, or for comfort American and Italian classics in the evenings. 

Next door, the eponymous Violet Oon Singapore serves great nyonya cuisine — a must-try as part of your complete foodie experience. 

Poison Ivy Bistro at Bollywood Veggies farm is unique spot for Indian and local food. 

Walk your meal off in the farm — where the very ingredients on your plate were grown — afterwards. 

The malls surrounding Jurong East MRT have just about everything available in town. 

Want more for less? The IMM Mall has Singapore’s largest collection of outlet stores, including Adidas, British India, Coach and more. 

Explore the new HillV2 mall in Hillview, where you’ll find the Hillview Market Place for hard-to-source products and ingredients. 

Buy kitchen accessories and appliances at ToTT, which also runs cooking and baking classes for adults and kids. 

Text: Andre Theng/The Finder