Why a trip to the World of Wedgwood Pottery Museum is a must when visiting Staffordshire with kids. My daughter and I are keen crafters, we spend hours at the kitchen table painting, drawing and creating. We’ve been known to spend days on those annoying school projects, up to our elbows in papier maché so … Read more
Visiting Trentham Gardens with Kids I like pretty flowers and well-tended gardens as much as the next person so was really looking forward to our visit to Trentham Gardens in Stoke but would the kids enjoy walking round and smelling the flowers as much as I do? It seems that private gardens have changed since I … Read more
If you’re looking for brilliant family days out in Warwickshire read on. The British Motor Museum has recently risen to the top of my list of fun days out in the Midlands. Read on to discover why it’s definitely not just for speed freaks or classic car enthusiasts – my daughter and I are neither … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more