Getting away for a family holiday is such an important part of the calendar year, a time when you can fully focus on each other without the distractions of daily life. No work schedules, no ‘homework’ and a more relaxed way of life mean that everyone gets the chance to unwind, connect, explore, have fun … Read more
For travel enthusiasts, the phrase “road trip” means adventure. For others, it can mean being locked in a small space, uncomfortable and cranky for hours. Family roadtripping during the winter holidays can be frustrating, but with a little planning, you can turn your experience from the dreaded slog through the snow and traffic into a … Read more
On Saturday, whilst Albie enjoyed some quality time with Nanna, the rest of us hopped on a train into London to see one of my favourite musicals, Wicked. I first saw Wicked last year with Simon to celebrate my 40th birthday and absolutely loved it, so when we were asked if we would like to … Read more
Aira Force is a National Trust site situated on the banks of Ullswater which has been receiving visitors for more than 300 hundred years. Aira Force shows the beauty of nature as the rain from the fells runs into Aira Beck and drops over 65 feet over the falls. The adventure begins . . . … Read more
The CAA is a not-for-profit, industry-led independent association committed to setting and raising standards in organised children’s activities across the UK.
To mark the start of the school summer holidays, the National Trust has run research revealing that it is, in fact, our grandparent’s generation that is the wildest of all: Three quarters (76%) of grandparents say they were far more adventurous and daring in their youth compared to both their children and grandchildren – with … Read more
We kicked off our Summer holidays this year with a trip to West Runton Camping and Caravanning Club Site in Norfolk near to Cromer. The children love to be beside the seaside and I had remembered staying in the area camping before the children were born so I was keen to go back. FINDING THE … Read more
Horse racing isn’t really something that I have ever considered taking the Beans to see. As a child, I used to love watching the horse racing on the TV with my Grandad on a Saturday afternoon but the older that I have got, the more horse racing hasn’t really crossed my mind. A couple of … Read more
Whilst Hubby was doing his 100 mile bike ride for Parkinsons UK (which actually turned out to be 117miles), my Mum and I took the Beans to Sacrewell Farm for the night camping. We have been camping at Sacrewell a number of times since living in Peterborough and apart from the time that the Beans … Read more