This time of year is expensive, there’s no denying it, not only are there the pressies to buy but then there’s the mountains of food we all feel the need to buy (no down branding in December!) and the constant kids activities, parties and plays, scouring charity shops for second hand shepherd’s costumes. It all
My brilliant friend has been kind enough to write me a Lapland UK review blog. It’s somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for ages. Reading about all the happy memories she’s made with her family has made me shed a tiny tear. And convinced me to book for next year. Read on to find out everything
Shugborough Estate, National Trust Complete Estate managed by the National Trust. It has a mansion house, servants’ quarters, working farm and walled garden. Shugborough makes for a great day out for kids (and dogs) in Staffordshire. It’s free for National Trust members to visit and makes a great base to explore the rest of the
One of my absolutely favourite places to explore in the UK with kids is the Cotswolds, a beautiful area in the middle of England full of chocolate box villages, plenty of places to get outside and play and some of the most delightful cafes we’ve visited. We like it so much we got married there
Travelling with kids can be tough, jet lag, hours on the road and early starts make for a less than perfect start to any holiday. We recently booked a flight from Gatwick at 6am, so instead of waking up super early or just not bothering to sleep at all, we spent the night at the
If you visit London with kids you’ll be spoilt for choice with all the family friendly activities available but if you’re only visiting for a short while, where should you spend your time? Here are our insider tips for all our favourite family friendly places to visit in London. What is the best thing about
London is a brilliant place to take the kids, there’s so much to do and whilst hotels and meals out can be pretty expensive most of the activities are free! The hard part is working out where to stay in London with kids. But don’t get too worried about location, the underground system is so
If you’re wondering what to do when it’s raining and you’ve got some energetic kids to entertain, indoor rock climbing is a great way to spend an hour or two, it’s healthier than a trip to the cinema and helps kids (and you) build confidence and have fun without the use of a screen. Rock
Our UK Hotel Reviews The UK has some amazing family friendly hotel ranging from the super luxurious to the very basic. Finding ones that don’t break the bank but deliver everything you want from your next family holiday can be tough. Check out these amazing hotel reviews from all our favourite hotels we’ve visited around
When I was growing up my dream was to be an astronaut, Space absolutely captivated me and I’m so glad I have passed that fascination on to my daughter (although currently the astronaut career aspirations come in second place to Street Dance Teacher!). I’d read heaps of National Space centre reviews so I was super