Catherine Thomson

Cultural Tour in Essaouira, Morocco
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Cultural Tour in Essaouira, Morocco

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Catherine Thomson

We recently holidayed in Essaouira, Morocco – which is a charming ancient fishing port. We loved the winding medinas, mouthwatering ...

Villa near Essaouira
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Villa near Essaouira | A idyllic haven outside of Essaouira

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Catherine Thomson

We booked our flights to Morocco before the earthquake happened. When we saw the images of the suffering in the ...

Where is Essaouira
Africa Blog Morocco

Where is Essaouira and is it worth visiting?

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Catherine Thomson

Essaouira is the perfect holiday destination. Located on a vast sandy beach on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, Essaouira showcases ...

Kynren – the most amazing outdoor theatre experience in the UK
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Kynren – the most amazing outdoor theatre experience in the UK

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Catherine Thomson

We have been fortunate enough to go and see Kynren twice. We reviewed it back in 2021 and we leapt ...

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain Review
North West Theatre Theatre

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain Review

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Catherine Thomson

Horrible Histories is pure brilliance – the way that humour and learning come together is a win for kids and ...

The Air Trail at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Days Out North East England

The Air Trail at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre

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Catherine Thomson

I have aspirations for our family to be an extreme sports kind of family. The sort of family that loves ...

Happy Tours Turkey Dalyan Boat Trip
Adventure Turkey

Happy Tours Turkey Dalyan Boat Trip

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Catherine Thomson

If you are weighing up what trip to spend your money on when holidaying in Marmaris, then look no further ...

Tour of Ephesus with kids
Adventure Turkey

Tour of Ephesus with kids

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Catherine Thomson

We believe that our children are more adventurous and capable than others would think which is why we decided to ...

Jeep Safari with Happy Tours Turkey
Adventure Turkey

Jeep Safari with Happy Tours Turkey

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Catherine Thomson

Imagine you’re being whisked around the Marmaris countryside in a jeep – your hair flying in the wind while your ...

Horse Safari Turkey
Adventure Turkey

Horse Safari Turkey with kids

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Catherine Thomson

We had so many amazing experiences in Turkey – but the horse safari was my absolute favourite and is a ...

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Newcastle’s Northern Stage | Review
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Newcastle’s Northern Stage | Review

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Catherine Thomson

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Newcastle’s Northern Stage theatre had our children suitably spellbound. The play is a Christmassy tale of ...

Christmas at Murton Park, York  
Christmas Yorkshire

Christmas at Murton Park, York  

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Catherine Thomson

This year, all our children at the perfect age to understand about and delight in Christmas – our 8 year ...

Christmas at Gibside | Gibside Illuminated Trail
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Christmas at Gibside| Gibside Illuminated Trail 2023

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Catherine Thomson

Unfortunately we have now heard from Gibside that they will not be hosting another illuminated walk this year but will ...

I wasn’t sure how my sons aged 6 and 8 would find watching a full length ballet, so it was with some trepidation I took them to see BalletLORENT Rapunzel at the Northern Stage.
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BalletLORENT Rapunzel at the Northern Stage

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Catherine Thomson

I wasn’t sure how my sons aged 6 and 8 would find watching a full length ballet, so it was ...