At some point this summer us parents and grandparents are bound to start running short on money. It can get so expensive taking your little ones here there and everywhere. So to make sure we all have fun yet don’t spend lots of money every day here’s my list of 25 free things to do […]
During our weekend away to Stratford-Upon-Avon we were able to spend 2 full days exploring. We managed to pack in many different things and each experience was unique and great fun in its own right. Stratford-Upon-Avon isn’t just about the famous playwright William Shakespeare. There are so many non-Shakespeare, family-friendly things to see and do. […]
The Jaz Lamaya Resort in Marsa Alam, Egypt enjoys a superb location right on a private, golden sand beach which is flanked by the Red Sea. There is a stunning coral reef just waiting for you to explore just off the coast too. The hotel itself is an elegant property with an aesthetic mix of […]
Living in a seaside town we don’t have very many award-winning restaurants to choose from. There are a few in the old town but they are mostly only open evenings at 6 pm which as a family doesn’t really suit us. After messing up Father’s Day (we were away on a weekend break with my […]
We enjoyed a wonderful 6-day bucket list family holiday to London. Our 6-year-old had never been before so we wanted to fill our days with the ultimate things to do. On our last day, we had the most wonderful Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon tea at the Taj 51 on Buckingham Gate. Please Note – This […]
We spent six nights of our wonderful bucket list family holiday staying at the excellent Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residence. It is a five-star hotel in the heart of London. Buckingham Palace is a very short walk away and the closest underground station, St James Park, is just a 4-minute walk away. The […]
Following on from my epic post of 20 Great Things to do in Bridlington I am now bringing you a big list of things to do near Bridlington. Honestly, there is just so much to do I couldn’t possibly put it all in just one post. Some of these things to do are really close […]
We recently had a rather wet day out at Wentworth Garden Centre near Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It’s not just a garden centre though as they have a children’s farm, historic gardens, gift shop, pet shop, play areas and two places to eat. The Bothy is a very recent addition and I’ve been keen to […]
I am posting a helpful list of essentials to pack in your caravan for your caravan holiday, especially for touring caravans. This includes a free printable which you can right-click to save and then print at your leisure. *This post contains affiliate links. It will cost you no extra to purchase any products via these […]
How to get to Falling Foss Waterfall, in North Yorkshire? Well, that’s a question! One that takes a rather long answer. It’s something I tried to look up on Google before we left home for the day. I couldn’t find anything about getting right down to the bottom of the fall. Maybe they just don’t […]
There is often a lot of days to fill over summer for families. When the nice weather comes we often head for the beach or a local splash pad. But how about finding somewhere free (or cheap) and beautiful to cool down and enjoy nature? This post covers lots of streams and even rivers where […]
The search for places to cool down and paddle in a stream is always popular in the summer. This post has some lovely beauty spots to enjoy shallow paddling as a family in the East Midlands across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. All of the places below have been recommended to me by my readers. […]