Catherine Thomson
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BalletLORENT Rapunzel at the Northern Stage
I wasn’t sure how my sons aged 6 and 8 would find watching a full length ballet, so it was ...
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Gent | Europe’s best kept secret?
Unlike the popular European cities of Amsterdam, Paris, Florence and Berlin, Ghent (or Gent) is a largely undiscovered Belgian city. ...
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Review | The Black Forest Open Air Museum
The Black Forest in Germany is famous for its gateaux, cuckoo clocks and rustic farmhouses. We wanted to visit the ...
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Illyria’s Outdoor Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare, popcorn and a picnic blanket – why outdoor theatre with kids is perfect. “The course of true love never ...
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Oi Frog and Friends Theatre Show Review
I’ll be honest – I had no idea what Oi Frog and Friends theatre show! would be like. How do ...
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Review | Birchover Residences – Luxury East Midlands apartment-hotels
We are a family of five – which is awkward for accommodation. Now that our littlest one is out of ...
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Nottingham Castle with Kids
If your kids are into Robin Hood, then a trip to Nottingham castle is a must. There’s something about Robin ...
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Zog and the Flying Doctors | Review
Zog and the Flying Doctors have bang-crash-thumped into a lively theatre production that we wholeheartedly recommend. Keep reading to hear ...
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Visiting the Eiffel Tower with Kids
Our kids were so excited to find out that we were going to Paris on holiday – their instant reaction ...
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Stick Man at the Lowry | Review
Our family loves Stick Man– we have the book, we love the BBC animation and our 2 year old even ...
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Paris with kids? This Vedettes de Paris boat tour is for you…
City breaks can be off putting for parents of young children. The traffic, the queues, the difficulty of navigating them ...
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Review | Night Owl 3-in-1 Sleeping Bag
Have you ever had a bad night’s sleep while camping? We have. There’s nothing worse than being away in a ...
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Seven Stories in Newcastle: A magical experience
If your children love stories then they will adore Seven Stories in Newcastle. Seven Stories; The National Centre for Children’s ...
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Is it worth buying a Jorvik Group triple ticket?
We recently had an amazing day trip to York. We visited three attractions and learnt about the Vikings, the history ...
