Today we decided to visit Eden Camp, near Malton, North Yorkshire, it is a British Military Museum set in an original prisoner of war camp. With lots of huts and large machines there is plenty to keep you busy for at least 4 hours, or longer depending on your group’s level of interest. Our journey … Read more
As we were in Birmingham for ‘The Snowman’ at The Rep we decided to pay a visit to one of our favourite family places, Birmingham’s new Library. For those of you who haven’t visited, the Library has been met with mixed reviews due to its contemporary exterior, however, if you have children, especially if it … Read more
When we first went away with our 6 month old to a family friendly cottage in the Cotswolds, we took absolutely everything with us. We didn’t need to have done, the place contained everything we needed, but the car was packed to the rafters and we even packed a jumperoo!! Looking back at that holiday now, 5 … Read more
We don’t live too far from Liverpool, only across the water in fact, but I would really recommend it as a city to visit for the weekend if you’re visiting the UK, or live in the UK and are thinking of somewhere different to visit for the weekend. There is the Albert Dock, some great parks, … Read more
On Tuesday (during term time) I spent a lovely 3 hours at the Blue Plant Aquarium with my four year old twin girls. We arrived just after 10 and left around 1. This fits in with the time the Blue Planet suggest it will take to tour the Aquarium and see everything they have on … Read more
This guest post has been submitted by Mark whose family write a blog Wyld Family Travel describing themselves as City Wanderers Country Explorers History Junkies Castle Seekers they are Mark, Bec, Willow and Marley. The Wyld Family can be found tweeting @wyldfamtravel and on facebook here. Why not take a look and follow. Tarra Bulga Nation … Read more
Here are our 10 Top Tips for Flying with Babies! We first flew with our three mini travellers when our eldest was 18 months and the twins were 6 months old. We went to Bordeaux in France and we survived. The airline staff might have looked at is incredulously when we checked in, but we … Read more
We hadn’t planned a holiday but as work was becoming increasingly stressful, we decided to book late, just before the end of school holidays and go. We have 2 boys aged 9 and 12. They can be boisterous. We also have an 18 month old baby girl (BG) who all our lives revolve around. So, … Read more
On the 21st August my wife and I set off for the Just So Festival at Rhode Hall in Cheshire with our three children: 2 boys aged 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 and our 10 month old girl. To say I was nervous was an understatement as camping at a festival with three kids under … Read more
It’s the middle of another busy school summer holidays and we (my husband and I and our three kids; boys aged 4 and 2 and our 10 month old baby girl) headed on out to Blackmore Camping and Caravan Site for a few days rest and relaxation together. We booked a Ready Camp Tent to … Read more
Here’s our thoughts on Knowsley Safari Park close to Liverpool I’ve wanted to bring the girls here for ages, but as we are members at Chester Zoo we always end up there if animals are what we want to do that day! So when we were asked if we fancied a day trip to Knowsley … Read more
This summer holidays (25th July to 2 August) Tarvin Sands Reindeer Centre, has put on a Fairytale in the Woods Experience. This event is similar to the Frozen Experience that we went to at Christmas! We arrived not long before it started, after arriving a little too early for the Christmas one and standing in a line … Read more
Cornwall is always a firm favourite with our readers and we have had lots of reviews submitted. If you are looking for a child friendly family holiday in Cornwall this year, or next, why not take a look at some of our favourites: 1. Coombe Mill There are countless reviews on Coombe Mill about why … Read more
The Welsh Mountain Zoo which we visited whilst staying at The Granary with Sykes Cottages.is (funnily enough) set on a hillside high above Colwyn Bay in North Wales. My husband and I decided to go with our three children (age 4, 2 and 9 months) for a day out. We had no expectations of what … Read more
