Welcome to The Ladybirds’ Adventures
A blog about getting kids outside in nature and UK family travel.
Do you love outdoor play? Seasonal kids activities? Family walks? UK family travel? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Who are we
Claire
I’m the writer and photographer behind this blog. I’m also the planner. I love nothing more than planning our next trip.
I’m a married, mum to two young girls, living in Cheshire.
My childhood memories all involve being outside, crafting or baking and this is what I want for my girls. Childhood is short and no one remembers their best ever day of watching tv!
I also write the website North West for kids which is all about things for families to do in North West England.
James
My husband, James isn’t spotted on the blog often but he’s the chief Bongo driver. He also creates all the illustrations I use in my printables.
F, born 2013
F is our eldest. She loves anything creative and going on adventures. She has a sweet tooth and has always been a great sleeper. She has always loved camping and adores our new campervan.
E, born 2016
E is in many ways the polar opposite of her big sister. She’s our little daredevil, sleep hater and knows her own mind! She also loves getting outdoors and Betsy adventures (our campervan).
Betsy the Bongo
After many years of tent camping, we recently realised our dream and purchased our first campervan. We went for a Mazda Bongo as they are such an affordable family campervan.
The kids have named her Betsy and we’ve already had lots of trips away with her. I can’t wait to share all our travels with you.
Read all about our Mazda Bongo campervan here.
What to expect from the blog
UK family travel
We are truly spoilt for choice for places to travel with kids here in the UK. We love exploring the UK coastline, woodlands, countryside and even the occasional city break.
If you’re looking for inspiration, some of our favourite UK places to visit are:
- I share a lot about family days out, walks and events across Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool, Greater Manchester and the Lake District. Find loads of ideas here – Family days out North West
- Anglesey and North Wales – find ideas for things to do in Anglesey with kids here.
- We love the Lake District so much – find ideas for things to do with children in the Lake District here.
- We loved our stay at YHA The sill and definitely need to go back and Explore more of Hadrian’s wall and Northumberland.
- Our favourite family city break has to be York. It’s compact, beautiful and packed with history. It’s also filled with loads of fantastic things to do in York with kids.
- My kids would insist that I add Legoland Windsor to this list. They love it! Here are my tips for visiting Legoland Windsor with under 4s.
Family walks
We love family walks. It’s one of the easiest ways to get children outdoors. I know it’s not always easy to motivate children on walks which is why I have lots of posts filled with ideas for things to do on a walk with kids.
If you are based in the North West I have lots of posts on the different pram and child-friendly walks in the different regions of the North West. Find them all here – The best family walks North West.
Join the Family walks North West Facebook group to be part of a community sharing the best walks for families across the region. Click here.
Outdoor play
Outdoor play is so important for children and something I’m very passionate about. If you are too, then you might like to join our free Facebook group filled with parents who enjoy getting their kids outdoors as much as you.
Here are my favourite posts on outdoor play
- Find loads of ideas for outdoor activities for children here
- Have you tried Geocaching with kids?
- Who doesn’t love a trip to the beach but I bet you haven’t tried all these beach activities for children.
Seasonal activities for kids
When we’re at home I love to do seasonal activities for kids. We love reading seasonal books and doing lots of creative activities. Here are a few posts to get you started.
Where to next?
If you are a brand considering working with me then head to my work with me page.
You can also find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
I’d love to hear from you so please leave me a comment or you can email me at claire@theladybirdsadventures.co.uk
I would just like to say that your blog on Anglesey with toddlers and Anglesey in the rain were brilliant. Thanks to you we had a fantastic week in Anglesey with my 21 month old. I had listed your activity suggestions and was fully prepared regardles of the weather. We will have to return as there is still so much to do on my list.
Your work is appreciated!
Thank you
I’m so glad they were useful. We love Anglesey