There are a number of accommodation options at the fairytale Efteling theme park in the Netherlands. There is the Efteling hotel, Efteling Holiday Village Loonsche Land, Efteling Loonsche hotel and Efteling Bosrijk village. To compare the options please visit their website (link below). At the two Efteling hotels, you can choose from a range of […]
We were so excited about the rides at Efteling in the Netherlands and they didn’t disappoint. We watched quite a few videos on YouTube to get our son used to the bigger thrill rides. The main reason was that he was tall enough for practically every ride there and that includes a big rollercoaster and […]
We stayed at Efteling for three nights and with our stay, we had tickets included for four days. With flights and work commitments, we managed to visit for three full days. On two of the three days, we managed to do just about everything bar one ride which we could have easily done on one […]
There is so much to discover in the Fairytale Forest at Efteling. So much so that I decided that it needed a full review. It’s a twisty-turning trail of discovery with plenty to be found. Everything is based on fairytales. The Fairytale Forest was once the main attraction at Efteling in the Netherlands. The park […]
This is a comprehensive list of all of the soft play centres in Lincolnshire. It is not a list of recommendations or endorsements but ideas on where to go. We have not managed to visit all of these indoor play areas ourselves. Unless they are running limited play sessions each centre should be somewhere you […]
Kids will love spending time at a splash park or outdoor swimming pool this summer. They are such fun for little ones and there’s a great range of places to choose from in Lincolnshire, some are even free! Below you will find a list of 11 outdoor swimming pools and splash parks in Lincolnshire. Most […]
If you want a truly unique holiday that will leave you and your family with life-long memories, there are few better options than an adventure in the Arctic. Encompassing eight different countries, the Arctic Circle boasts magnificent fjords, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and a wealth of fascinating and unusual flora and fauna. With so much […]
I don’t know about you but we love a good swim. We also love to visit pools that have something more than just a pool. Or even visit an outdoor swimming pool. We have compiled a list of the best family-friendly pools across the 4 counties of Yorkshire. There is something to suit young and […]
Last summer I booked a glamping holiday for my son and I at Pinewood Park near Scarborough. I like to take him away just the two of us every year and this is what I chose for that year’s adventures. It’s a relatively small site with a range of glamping options plus a field for […]
Not so long ago the Skelf’s moved into the grounds of Castle Howard, North Yorkshire. Skelf Island is great fun and so is the adventure playground next to it. More on both of those below. We also love walking around the grounds of Castle Howard and without all the foreign tourists it felt eerily quiet. […]
When you think of Canada theme parks aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, for me, it’s the opposite as I think of expansive country parks with lakes, mountains and bears. Canada is actually home to some of the world’s best theme parks and I will list each of them below. Hopefully, […]
If you’re anything like me you will love staying somewhere a bit different. I am always on the lookout for new and unique places to stay in Yorkshire as it’s such a wonderful area of the UK to visit. We live in Yorkshire and we even have most of our staycations in Yorkshire. It’s a […]