Visiting Aira Force Waterfalls, Ullswater

Aira Force

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!

National Trust

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

Summer Home Safety Tips

Home Safety

Most people associate summertime with relaxing, vacations, and beautiful weather. It’s the season to feel less stressed and worry-free. However, it is important to keep in mind the fact the home burglaries increase during the warmer months. Keep in mind the following tips on home safety so you can have a restful, worry-free summer! Make … 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

Jurassic World roars into Queensgate this Summer

Jurassic World roars into Queensgate this Summer

Mini explorers, budding palaeontologists and little adventurers are wanted to help explore Queensgate’s new ‘Dino-gate’, a Jurassic world themed adventure, coming to the centre this summer. Date for your Diary On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, Central Square will reveal a hidden oasis set in a deep jungle and filled with hidden treasures, games, … Read more

Summer Health Precautions For The Busy Family

Beach

Will it be a scorcher or a washout? The summer is coming, but you never can tell what you’re going to get. Of course, if you’ve booked a sunny summer holiday, you may have a better chance of getting what you want! Still, with the kids at home, you’ll have a lot more to contend … Read more

Summer’s Coming: The Educational Activities To Prep Now

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With spring firmly underway, summer is only around the corner. As the months warm up, we get one step closer to the super long summer break. Whether your children are in school are homeschooled, school being out for summer doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. If you’re passionate about educating your child, you can … Read more

A day at The Stables with friends #MummyMattersSummer2016

The Stables Pony Parties

During the second week of the Summer holidays the Beans and I caught up with friends and had a few days at home. Top of our list for a catch-up was a trip to Skegness to see MumtoC and her kiddies. This time around we had a ride along the coast to Sutton-on-Sea, somewhere I … Read more