There was one thing that saved our summer this year: a caravan. Now we've always been campers. We love heading out in the tent for a weekend of adventure, but a caravan never appealed if I'm honest. Until now that is. The convenience of a caravan is something we've been playing around with ... READ MORE »
Adventures
Exploring The Heights of Abraham | Derbyshire
Last weekend in the midst of a weekend camping in the Derbyshire Dales, we found ourselves taking to the Heights of Abraham. It's been a little while since we've shared one of our adventures, so I thought I'd share what we got up to on our visit. ... READ MORE »
Techniquest Glyndwr: a different kind of science museum
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 »
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 »
Curlew Cottage – a Northumberland getaway
AD | review As a family we love exploring new places. So, when we were invited to Northumberland this summer to visit the area, we didn't hesitate to accept. Staying as guests of Outchester and Ross Cottages Farm Cottages, it looked like a great base to explore from. Before we even arrived we were ... READ MORE »
Eskdale Camping – a family friendly site
A few weeks ago, we headed up north to the Western Lakes for a weekend away with friends. Each year, a group of us all pack our kids and our kit into the car and meet up for a weekend of camping. It's easily one of our summer highlights as we love the simplicity of camping while catching up with ... READ MORE »
