15 Reasons we love going camping
As a family we do a lot of camping but what is it exactly that we love about going camping so much? Let me tell you our reasons . . .
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Visiting Aira Force Waterfalls, Ullswater
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
Grandparents are the most adventurous of us all!
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
West Runton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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
Wellies at the ready for William’s Den
William’s Den, the £3million indoor-meets-outdoor timber crafted play adventure near North Cave, Yorkshire, opens its doors for the first time ever this summer. The attraction is believed to be the UK’s largest bespoke indoor timber play experience. O?wners Christian and Tor Carver describe William’s Den as a ‘nostalgic nod to a bygone era of child’s play’. William’s … Read more
Red Paddle Co choose Tallington Lakes for nationwide tour
British stand-up paddleboard (SUP) brand, Red Paddle Co is packing up its bus for an epic road trip around the UK, giving everyone who joins it the opportunity to ‘have a go’ and see for themselves why SUP is the world’s fastest-growing watersport. Stop two of the tour is Tallington Lakes, Peterborough on Sunday, 30th July … Read more
Overnight camping at Sacrewell Farm
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
Our Top 5 Outdoor Activities for kids
If we ignore the last week of yucky weather, it’s been nice to see the sun shining again. When the weather warms up and the days get longer it’s the perfect opportunity to peel your kids away from their games consoles and get them outdoors enjoying the fresh air. All four of our children thrive … Read more
Natural playgrounds can improve childhood development
Whether you know it or not, outdoor playground equipment can play a key role in childhood development. Climbing structures help with confronting dangers, while the interaction involved with a play environment helps to develop social skills. Clearly, playing outside helps children grow and develop. Within a wide variety of landscapes, outdoor playground equipment is a … Read more