One thing we’ve really missed this year is catching a wave. Being located in the middle of the country, far away from the coastline has made it almost impossible to get to the sea. I was over the moon to discover an inland surfing lake in Somerset. Here’s what you need to know about visiting
What do you buy the man who has everything? It’s a question I’ve asked a lot over the past month. And one I think I’ve finally managed to answer. My husband is one of those annoying people who never seems to want for anything. He’s either already bought it or doesn’t really want it. And
Wightwick Manor and Gardens makes for a lovely little day out near Wolverhampton with kids. If you’re anything like us, we’ve loved exploring some fabulous locations close to home this year. And our National Trust membership has been absolutely invaluable. Travel restrictions have meant that we’ve had more time (and inclination) to visit places that
This weekend we celebrated Piper’s tenth birthday with an amazing meerkat feeding experience at Twycross Zoo. This wasn’t our original plan, she normally has a big party with friends and family which obviously wasn’t possible this year. Then we booked a trip to our favourite holiday home on the Llyn Peninsula but had to cancel at
One of my favourite things about North Cornwall is the food. Being on the coast there’s a huge focus on fresh and simple seafood. And of course an abundance of another – considerably more stodgy favourite – the Cornish pasty! As we travel with kids and a dog, the restaurants need to be both child
North Cornwall is home to some of the best beaches in the whole of the UK. I’ve been visiting the area every year since I was 5 so have had plenty of time to discover the best beaches in North Cornwall. I have so many happy memories of rockpooling, discovering forgotten caves and learning to
We’ve lived on the outskirts of Lichfield for ten years now and it really is a brilliant place to raise a family. Here’s what you need to know about Lichfield with kids. What is the best thing about this destination? I’ve lived near Lichfield for around 5 years now and have found it a great
For many people, London is a dining heaven. The wealth of restaurants, bistros, cafes and eateries spread around the city is endless. But when you’re out with the kids, settling on a place to eat and convincing them to try some of that “green stuff” on the plate seems like a real nightmare. Today’s children
Join me on a magical Treasure Trail through Lichfield. Right now our need to be outside, entertain the kids and pretend life is half normal is more important than ever. We’ve had 15 long weeks of attempting to homeschool whilst struggling to work from home, simultaneously checking the news or our preferred social media feed.
Is there anything more festive than a family trip to a pantomime? Oh no there isn’t! (sorry I couldn’t resist). And the Panto at the Regent Theatre is definitely one of the best. On Friday night we were invited to the opening night of Sleeping Beauty at the Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent. A