My boys were really excited when we told them we were going to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London last weekend. We got there for 10am when it opened and entered via the Red Gate, (the nearest tube is Marble Arch), which is perfect for families as it takes you straight to Santa Land …
We kicked off the festive season indulgently early, with our annual trip to Willow’s Activity Farm’s Santa Spectacular. This the third year we have been to the Santa Spectacular and our three daughters, now aged 9, 7 and 4, enjoy it more and more each year. We thought perhaps our eldest daughter, being nearly ten …
Usually when I visit a city, I plan ahead by identifying what attractions I would like to see and then plan a route / days around it. So when I started planning our trip to London for October half-term I did just that. Then I came across The Original Tour and realised there was a …
When I saw a new venture from Oak Tree cottages while scrolling through Facebook, I was drawn to a new location in Norfolk we were yet to explore. A family-run business located in East Ruston, there are currently three beautifully decorated cottages available, catering for families of four or six plus four legged friends. After a …
There is so much going on this Christmas in Liverpool 2021 from the Christmas Markets, to Liverpool ONE festivities, to family events and the Ice Festival down on Pierhead! If you’re looking for Christmassy days out in Manchester and the the surrounding area this festive season, why not take a look at some of the …
After a crazy busy summer it was lovely to spend September mainly at home on the Wirral. There has been sunny days, rainy days and lots of fun too. I tag my Instagram photos #UKexplore when we are exploring the UK and we’d love you to join in too. Just in case you aren’t aware …
Good Evening Legoland Following my comment on your Legoland Windsor Facebook page on Saturday 21 Sept, I am writing to explain my disappointment in relation to our weekend trip to Legoland. Over the past few years, my family and I have been privileged to visit a number of popular family attractions and sadly, our opinion …
Top Places to Visit Father Christmas in North Yorkshire. National Trust Fountains Abbey, Ripon 2019 dates were Saturdays and Sundays from 23rd November – 22nd December – No dates have yet been published for 2020 £10 per child (2019 rate) The big man is back in Fountains Hall this year but with a twist. He’s …
NB: I was asked to attend but all views and opinions are my own. I love a festival, well one where I am with my friends drinking cider in a field and dancing to my favourite tunes into the night. Though I have always vowed that I want to introduce my children to Glastonbury one …
Over the last 3 years we have become a very keen camping family and have tried to fit in at least 3 or 4 trips each summer, usually using it as a good excuse to catch up with friends and get away from the stresses of work. So, we were really excited to try out …
During our stay at the Tregurrian Camping and Caravanning Club Site we ventured out to Newquay to explore a fabulously unique attraction, Pirate’s Quest in Newquay. Pirate’s Quest is an immersive walk-through experience where you are guided around some super 360 degree sets by a trio of talented and energetic actors who are dressed as …
Cheddar Mendip Heights Camping and Caravanning Club Site is located next to Priddy, a little village which lies in a small hollow near the summit of the Mendip Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a sweet village with a tiny school and lovely old church dating back to the 1300s, a pub …
This weekend we set off on our very first narrowboat adventure as a family, but not just the 5 of us, as a multi generational family with aunty, uncle, cousins and Grandma and Grandad too! Narrowboat Holiday Company, Anglo Welsh, who have been providing this type of holiday for the past 50 years, very kindly …
After a stunning summer sadly comes to an end, we are already looking ahead to the winter months and the best spots for a winter family break. While many people will know of (or possibly visited) Center Parcs, many will associate the iconic British holiday destination with summer time. However, a visit to the forest …