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. […]
Bridlington is in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is a seaside town and a popular destination for holidaymakers from West Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and other surrounding areas. We visited a lot when we lived in Lincolnshire and we have now settled here. So welcome to my town. I can guarantee you won’t be bored in […]
The Harry Potter A Forbidden Forest Experience has returned to Arley Hall in Cheshire for 2022. We absolutely loved the whole experience and even if you haven’t seen the films you can’t fail to be immersed in the wizarding world. The trail is on now until the end of December and with limited tickets available […]
There is a wide range of self-catering accommodation options at Ribby Hall. They have 7 different cottages which sleep up to 4-6 people. Some of them are semi-detached and the larger ones are detached. You can also stay in a Pine Lodge or there is a choice of larger properties if you want to visit […]