The first thing that surprised me when we visited Newquay Zoo in Winter was the size – Newquay Zoo was much bigger on the inside than it had looked from the outside. I was surprised to learn that it covers 14 acres and is home to an incredible 1641 animals of which several are critically … Read more
Last night my son & I were invited to the Liverpool Empire to watch the Meatloaf inspired Bat Out Of Hell Musical. As we took our seats, the stage certainly looked interesting and then came the amusing announcement “please save your best Meatloaf impressions for your way home” – a brilliant way to ask the … Read more
I was recently lucky enough to spend 72 hours in Marrakech without kids recently. I shared a few pictures on Instagram and received so many messages about what we did and questions about what we would recommend. So here is our 72 hours in Marrakech without kids post. Flight to Marrakech The average flight time … Read more
Camp Kindling- billed as Summer camp for families is an activity camp by day and a festival by night. It sounded perfect for us: we had recently returned from an adrenaline-fuelled 3 years living in Colorado and a weekend together having fun to forget the stress of moving was just what was needed. How doesCamp … Read more
There have been lots of fun, new releases over the month of August, here’s a selection of the fabulous books we have been reading. I do hope you find something you enjoy: Board Books Where’s Frida Kahlo? – Text by Nosy Crow Ltd, Ingela P Arrhenius (illustrator), Nosy Crow Ltd (publisher) Bold, vibrant, beautiful, interactive … Read more
4.5 stars – an excellent first-show of the day, highly recommended Friday morning at the Fringe and we file into Studio Two at George Square Gardens. It’s a beautiful day, sometimes Festival time in Edinburgh can start to feel a bit autumnal, but this year it’s been warm and Edinburgh has really looked beautiful. Several … Read more
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North Wales is an area full of natural beauty, breathtaking views and home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the UK. Bursting with history and culture and boasting areas to be explored such as fantastic coastal paths and unspoilt bays, North Wales is a great choice for a family holiday or day out. … Read more
Non-fiction works never used to be so wonderful, I am convinced of it. Children’s non-fiction is now absolutely brilliant. Visually stunning and filled with fascinating facts, designed to engage your young reader and absorb them in learning about a specific subject, these books deserve a blog post all to themselves. Here are my top works … Read more
There is no doubt that Cornwall, with its stunning beaches and breathtaking nature, is one of the most beautiful counties in the UK, but sometimes it can be difficult finding accommodation which caters to families with children. So we have put together the top family friendly places to stay in Cornwall: 1. Bedruthan Hotel & … Read more
Come rain or shine, there are so many fun things to do in Leeds with kids to get them out of the house. No matter what your child’s preference, there is something for everyone; whether you are local to the city, visiting for the weekend, renting a flat in Leeds or just passing through, you … Read more
Spring is finally here: the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, the sun is shining (oh no, wait… it’s snowing!)… and it’s time for us to take a look at some of the most fantastic books out there with that in mind. So, here’s a list of our best books about Spring and nature, … Read more
There is a lot going on in the bookish world during the month of March so I thought I would strip it right back this month and look at books which really help young readers engage with nature and, where possible, try to get outside and even encourage mindful activities, breathing and yoga. There are … Read more
It’s February, the month of luurve. It’s also the month which shines a light on the importance of children’s mental health. In the main (other than some of the non-fiction), I have therefore chosen books which focus on love in its various guises and strengths and also picked some books which might help children who … Read more