As busy working parents school holidays bring a mixture of joy and trepidation. How will we cover the days off? Will the children still have fun? Whilst we are very lucky to have my parents nearby, they are wonderful at helping out with the children, we typically still have some days to cover. Back in… Continue reading Plum Activities – Holiday Camp
October half term was once again upon us. As a university lecturer I don't get breaks during term time so it's always a case of fitting in what break we can. However busy we are as parents though it's absolutely vital to have quality time as a family. This half term we chose to head to… Continue reading Snowdonia with children
In 2011 we honeymooned in Kenya (and Zanzibar) and had a wonderful time staying in a luxury safari tent. Since then I've wanted to repeat the whole glamping thing. In fact a few years back my husband and I had an incredible night (without the children!) near Brecon staying at Argoed Barns but until this… Continue reading Safari tent experience in the Dordogne
Looking for a free day out? Then look no further than the Jet Age Museum. Ok so it's not as amazing as the Coventry Transport museum (another incredible free day out) but there's enough to keep little people occupied for an hour or so. Top Tips for visiting If you want to look inside… Continue reading Jet Museum
A work trip took me to Edinburgh. Given that it was half term it felt right to go up on mass (cue a 6 hour drive with two delightful little people!). We set out from Alcester at 8am, heading north. Now long car journeys with children are always daunting - but as always it's all about… Continue reading Edinburgh with children
Most children have a dinosaur phase and unless you live in London (or fancy a day trip) then it can be hard to find any on display. The Oxford National History Museum is the ideal place to take little people. It's a gem of a museum with a wonderful range of animal skeletons (including a… Continue reading Oxford National History Museum
I grew up near Windsor (in fact I went to school in the town for a number of years). Since then my parents have moved away but we still find the time to visit as and when we can. We recently returned on a gorgeously hot weekend over Easter. Here are my top tips for… Continue reading Top Tips for a family day in Windsor
Legoland Discovery Centre is the ultimate indoor Lego playground with 3 rides, 10 Lego build and play zones, a 4D cinema and much more! Top Tips 1. Book in advance - The attraction regularly sells out, especially during school holidays and weekends. 2. Book a slot for early or late in the day - Once… Continue reading Lego Discovery Centre – Birmingham
Before children my husband and I enjoyed an annual ski holiday (definitely a holiday and not a trip!). Since having our two children (now 5 and 2) we’ve managed to squeeze in a few ski holidays (once to Val Thorens in France and more recently to Grindelwald in Switzerland). I’m not going to lie, it… Continue reading Top Tips for a Family-friendly ski and snowboard holiday
New Year is one of those funny occasions as parents - you feel like you should be doing something but in reality you have nowhere to go and the chances of getting a baby sitter are slim at best. 'Let's do something different' we thought. My aunt and uncle live in Barcelona. They have often… Continue reading Family friendly Barcelona
