I’m sure I say it every month but how is it November on Wednesday? October includes both mine and my husband’s birthday. We have also just returned from a weeks holiday in the lakes during half term. So it’s been busy but fun. We started October with a trip to forest school. After enjoying the […]
Category Archives: Days out & UK travel
We love having fun packed family days out as well as UK holidays. Here you’ll my recommendations for the best places to visit with your family across the UK. We’re based in the North West so I have a lot of content for this area but also other areas of the UK from our travels.
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Oct
Oct
September has been a quieter month for us. The weather has been mixed and with F starting school, we’ve had fewer days out than over the summer. F has adjusted to school really well though. She seems to be loving it and making friends easily. This month E has been gaining more and more confidence […]
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Sep
Sep
I’ve really enjoyed putting together this post. It’s nice to be reminded of all our adventures this month. As I mentioned in July’s post, we had no plans for August and the weather has been mixed. Never the less, we have been fortunate to enjoy some lovely days out. Here are my highlights from our August […]
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Aug
Aug
We are lucky to visit the beautiful Isle of Anglesey frequently. Anglesey is very family-friendly so I thought I would share with you the best things to do in Anglesey with kids, along with some suggestions of places to stay and eat. Find more UK family days out and holidays here. Things to do in […]
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Aug
Aug
Penrhyn castle is a National Trust North Wales castle just outside Bangor, North Wales. As soon as we left the A55 we spotted the large castle in the distance. We were using the satnav for directions but it soon became clear these were unnecessary as the castle was so big we were left in no doubt […]
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Jul
Jul
We’ve packed a lot into July despite a lot of illnesses. The weather has been mixed too. We’ve had plenty of sunny days as well as some rainy days. We started the month at my friend’s house warming party on a very sunny Saturday. The kids enjoyed playing on a bouncy castle whilst we chatted, […]
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Jul
Jul
We were invited at the weekend to visit and review Blackpool sea life centre. I still remember visiting as a child, particularly the ocean tunnel so I jumped at the chance to take my girls. We started our visit in the new rockpool area. Here you get the chance to touch creatures such as starfish, […]
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Jun
Jun
Back in March, we visited Eureka! in Halifax, West Yorkshire. I grew up in West Yorkshire and my family still live there so we often revisit places I remember from my childhood. I think we only visited Eureka once and I was probably at the upper end of the suitable age range. Nether the less, […]
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Jun
Jun
Hare Hill is a small National Trust site but don’t let its size put you off visiting. In fact with young children it’s size is a positive thing. It is a small woodland and beautiful walled garden in Cheshire. There is a walled garden in the centre which is well maintained. It’s the perfect place […]
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Jun
Jun
If your kids love Lego, they’ll love the Legoland Windsor hotel. I mean what’s not to love about a Lego-themed hotel? There is Lego everywhere, literally. Our 4 year old loved it, in fact, she said she wanted to stay forever. Combining a stay here with a day in Legoland Windsor is a fantastic UK […]