We're a family that loves to be outdoors, so when it's raining in the way it has been recently, we start to get a little glum. I'm always looking for things to do and places to visit on rainy days and one of our go to places is Techniquest Glyndwr in Wrexham. That's exactly where we headed to ... READ MORE »
Days Out
The Dinosaur Trail at Gullivers World
Anyone who knows us will know that we have a little man who is dinosaur mad. So, when I saw the dinosaur trail at Gulliver's World advertised on social media, I immediately knew this was something that he would love. So, earlier this month we wrapped up warm and headed out exploring into the ... READ MORE »
Beach Fishing Tips for The Novice
Ask any seasoned fisherman and they’ll tell you that beach fishing is an art, and one that doesn’t come easily, as there are so many aspects that you need to get right in order to be successful. Of course, there are big rewards for those who persevere and with that in mind, here are some useful tips ... READ MORE »
Christmas at Attingham
Yes I know Christmas is over but the good thing about this blog being my little corner of the internet is that I can use it to capture our memories no matter what the time of year it is. Just before Christmas we headed out to Attingham Park for a little family time before the chaos arrived. ... READ MORE »
Christmas at Chirk Castle
Last year Christmas was packed for us. Event, grottos, and experiences booked in every weekend. It was fun on a schedule and to be honest, it wasn't the best. Don't get me wrong, we have some amazing memories from last Christmas. However, there were times when no one was particularly feeling it and ... READ MORE »
Hull Gin: back to (gin) school
AD | press trip Come to Hull they said. There will be gin they said. My response? Where do I sign up?! Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining 9 other bloggers to experience everything that Hull had to offer. Top of the list for me - no doubt - was Hotham's Gin School, the home to Hull ... READ MORE »
A day out at RAF Cosford
The rain arrived for the weekend, so yesterday we decided to head down to the RAF Museum at Cosford. It's been years since we've been - the last time being when Henry was still a tiny baby - so it seemed like a good chance to head back down that way. ... READ MORE »
A Magical Visit to Alnwick Castle
AD | review Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 20 years, then you will be aware that there is a rather famous boy in the wizarding world by the name of Harry Potter. However, what many people may not be aware of is that a lot of the outdoor filming in the first two films took place ... READ MORE »
A Day of Fun at Thomas Land
If you follow the blog, then you know that it was the little man's third birthday a few weeks ago. To celebrate, we decided against a party this year and instead headed out for a birthday treat. As Henry is both dinosaur and Thomas mad in equal measure, there was no doubt that we were headed to ... READ MORE »
A Day Out at Llanerchaeron
Last weekend we had a wonderful four days away with family celebrating my parents ruby wedding anniversary. A full weekend with some of my favourite people in a beautiful place and with no work. It was bliss! It was also around 4 hours away in mid-Wales. As we always do, we try and break up any ... READ MORE »
Fun for little monkeys at Monkey Forest | AD
With the return of the warm weather is the return of day trips for us. We love nothing more than getting outside, having adventures and making memories. So, when the opportunity came up to check out Monkey Forest, we jumped at the chance. ... READ MORE »
Llangollen Wharf – taking it easy on a horse drawn boat ride
Despite living relatively close to Llangollen and visiting on many occasions over the years, we have never taken a ride on the canal. Last weekend we changed that. The weather was glorious, so we decided to pop along to Llangollen Wharf to visit the horses and take a ride. ... READ MORE »
