The first full day of our Manchester mini-break saw us drive the few miles around the M62 and M60 to the Intu Trafford Centre. Our first appointment was with the Sea Life Manchester, an attraction that opened in 2013. Continue reading
Santa is here! Well, he is at Princes Quay in Hull anyway. I’m not 100% sure it’s the real Santa, but the twins say he is, so he must be.
We were invited to the VIP launch event of the new grotto at Princes Quay shopping centre, in Hull. We’d spent the week recovering from double illnesses, and needed to get out and see other people. A trip to Santa was the perfect excuse. Continue reading
Thousands of years after the Ruthless Romans, Savage Saxons and Vicious Vikings stormed ashore on the coast of Britain and the Gruesome Greeks competed in the first ever Olympic Games, you can relive those horribly exciting times by bringing your family to see Birmingham Stage Company’s brand new Horrible Histories stage shows.
Last night, we did just that – at Hull New Theatre where the Horrible Histories stage show will be performing until Saturday 14th November.
The Sagas of Noggin the Nog, a live stage show for families is doing a mini-tour of Britain. So far, the Nogs have left their native Brighton and performed in Wimbledon, Buxton, Hull, and Peterborough. More tour dates for 2016 are yet to be announced. Continue reading
Before I begin, this is my 200th post! I know, amazing right? *miniature fanfare*. We’ve had a lot of fun exploring the UK and all of its family fun delights, and this week has been no exception.
For our 200th post, we give you……..Knowsley Safari! Continue reading
Yes I know it’s still October but I like being prepared and I’m feeling a bit left out as the rest of the blogging world seem to be circulating their Christmas gift guides already. I thought I’d do one for those who love days out and travel. Continue reading
Annie the stage show starring Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan has arrived in Hull, and the twins especially have been very excited since I told them we would be attending the opening night as guests of Hull New Theatre. Continue reading
Tamworth castle is a complete castle boasting a really diverse past. Each room in the castle shows an example the role the Castle played at a different point in history with everything from Normans to the Tudors and the Victorians. Continue reading
Have your children gone back to school yet? Mine have another week, so of course I’m filling it with fun and educational days out, right? Erm, wrong. This week is all about catching up with sorting the school uniforms, and trying to restore some sort of routine ready for the 7am starts instead of the perhaps 9am or later than we seem to have slipped into. Oops. Continue reading
Any parents local to St Albans are bound to know Willows Activity Farm simply because it has such a great reputation as a perfect day out for children. But the farm’s position just off junction 22 of the M25 means it’s ideally located for families from outside the area too. Continue reading