Yearly Archives: 2016

16Mar/16

(Re) Discovering Barcelona with my family

March 16, 2016FeatureBarcelona, Holidays abroadKidsDaysOutReviews

Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain is somewhere I’ve visited in the past. Do you remember those heady days without children, when you could go anywhere without worrying about school attendance, or how to keep little ones entertained, or having to pack for more than just yourself? It seems like a lifetime ago for me, but I’d love to revisit some of the places I’ve seen in the past with my children, though I suspect the activities once we were there would be a bit different! I would hope so anyway. Continue reading →

14Mar/16

The Museum of Science and Industy Manchester

Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester

March 14, 2016Days Out, Lancashire, museumManchester, museum, ScienceKidsDaysOutReviews

The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (also known as the MOSI) is one of the free museums managed by the Science Museum Group. Like other museums in this group (The Science Museum, and the National Railway Museum in York), it is huge and there is a lot to see and do for all ages. Did I say it was FREE? Continue reading →

13Mar/16

Didn’t we have a lovely time? March 2016

March 13, 2016Days Out, LinkyDays out, dwhalt, kids days out UKKidsDaysOutReviews

With spring fast approaching, it’s about time we got about and about a bit more. We need your inspiration!

Have you had a day trip somewhere this March which you can share with others? Whether it’s a theme park, the beach, a zoo, or a museum, if it’s in the UK and you can go with children then we want to know about it. Continue reading →

12Feb/16

3 things to do at half-term

February 12, 2016Days OutDays out, half termKidsDaysOutReviews

With half-term just around the corner, I’d like to share with you three things to do with your children. As it’s looking likely to be a bit cold and wet this coming week, I’ve given you suggestions for indoor ‘days out’. Hopefully, the forecast will be wrong and we’ll be able to get outside for a while but you know, best to be prepared! Continue reading →

25Jan/16

An urban adventure with Jo Brand and Sport Relief

January 25, 2016Days Out, Feature, Featured, FeaturesDoncaster, Jo Brand, sport relief, team honkKidsDaysOutReviews

On Sunday, I had a little child-free day out of my own. To Doncaster in South Yorkshire. I know, right? It’s not the most glamourous of towns, but then I’m used to that. It wasn’t to do anything particularly adventurous, well unless you call walking at a steady pace through the town centre adventurous. There wasn’t even a prize at the end of my walk. So why did I bother? Continue reading →

02Jan/16

The Spa at Butlin’s Skegness

January 2, 2016Days Outadult, Butlins, Butlins Skegness, parent fun, spaKidsDaysOutReviews

UPDATE – The Spa at Butlin’s Skegness has now closed and in its place is yet another amusement arcade. I am keeping this post up as a lovely reminder of some of the best few hours I’ve had to myself over the last 20 years! Please don’t try and book the spa now as it’s not there, sorry.

See our review of Butlin’s Standard Accommodation

From our trip to Butlin’s Skegness in 2016………

During our recent family holiday to Butlin’s Skegness, I was invited to try out The Spa. While I tend to focus on family activities, the chance to do something for me, for just a few hours is too much to resist. Well, would you say no? Continue reading →

01Jan/16

What to do at Butlin’s Skegness at Christmas

January 1, 2016Family HolidaysButlins, Butlins SkegnessKidsDaysOutReviews

This year we again spent the few days between Christmas and the New Year at Butlin’s Skegness. This was our fourth year in a row here and it’s becoming a bit of a Christmas tradition. Why go stir crazy and eat your body weight in chocolate at home when you can do it in a Butlin’s apartment with entertainment thrown in? Continue reading →

Year: 2016