Days Out & Travel
Holiday and day-trip ideas for families with young kids.
5 Ideas for Keeping Children Amused Whilst Travelling
Here are five simple ideas for keeping the children amused without playing yet another game of I-Spy.
Inexpensive Holiday Ideas with Kids
Ideas for making the most of a family holiday on a tight budget. Tips regarding travel packages, best times to travel, and lodging deals...
Easter Egg Trails
Get out with the kids this Easter and take part in one of the many organised Egg Hunts around the country. With free chocolate available, what's not to like?
National Trust Day's Out
If you think that stately homes full of antiques are no place for bored children at the weekend you are missing a treat. The National Trust offers some…
Museums for Kids
For a day out when the weather isn’t too great, regular museums can be a bit boring – but there are loads of museums especially for kids...
A Conker Encounter
We had only got to the start of the walk when we glimpsed our favourite tree…a horse-chestnut and there were conkers all over the floor!
Our First Family Camping Trip
There is something special about sleeping in a field under canvas. It was time to share the experience with the whole family.
New Forest Half-Term Break
Last weekend we were lucky enough to go to the New Forest for a few days. We absolutely love it there and autumn is definitely our favourite time of year to…
Surviving Our First Holiday Abroad
We survived our first holiday abroad! Yay, it seems a long time ago now, but this is the first chance I’ve had to write about it.
Booking a Holiday for a Large Family
We have never been abroad as a family before, so booking a holiday for a large family, was an unexpected experience!
Beach Fun
We are back in the New Forest and as the sun is shining we thought we’d hit the beach. It was a beautiful day with glorious sunshine.....what more could a…
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
When a friend asked if we’d like to join them visiting the Verulamium Museum in St Albans we couldn’t resist.
Holidays for single parents
A few tips on planning the perfect family holiday for single parents...
A Day Out at Coate Water Country Park
Coate Water Country Park is located on the outskirts of Swindon. A new place for us to explore, just 40 mins away. Well, it should have been, if we hadn’t got…
Easter Trail at Kingston Lacy
Our day at out at Kingston Lacy country estate in The New Forest, some very changeable weather and an organised Easter Egg hunt.
Crafty Craft Race, Newbury
Every year I hear about the Crafty Craft race in Newbury just after the event. It looks so much fun, but I always seem to miss it, so this year I was…
Longdown Farm & A First Pony Ride
The children always enjoy seeing animals and we hadn’t been for a while, so we headed to Longdown Farm
The Look Out Discovery Centre
Last weekend was daddy’s birthday and we wanted a family day out, so we headed to The Look Out. I am so glad we did, it was fantastic!
Treasure Trail Pirate Adventure
Our day out in Burley, New Forest and a pirate themed treasure trail...
Autumn Fungi Walk Turned Deer Hunt
Into the woods we went and discovered a fungi walk we could do, little did we know it would also turn into a deer hunt!
Donnington Castle, Childhood Fun
The summer holidays have begun, the fun has started and we found the perfect way to kick start it with a visit to Donnington Castle, Newbury
Woodland Wander
A walk through the woods, the kids collecting sticks and using tools.
First Time Flying with Children
Our first family holiday abroad and the kids first taste of flying by plane...
12 Days of Christmas Trail at Cliveden National Trust
For a change this year we decided to check out Cliveden National Trusts 12 days of Christmas trail in Berkshire...