Things to do, days out & travel

We love to travel and go on days out, and that kind of thing can be found in this section.

Haven Perran Sands Review dog friendly

A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review

Note: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from their dads. It struck me that we had absolutely no plans for the week – aside from a little bit […]

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Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground review

A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kids

Disclaimer: We received complimentary tickets for Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. We last went to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in the summer to review the Paddington Lo-Commotion Experience which was notable because, despite being the middle of July, we had absolutely torrential weather to deal with. The February half term

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dog friendly uk holidays and staycations

A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK

This is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday) in the UK with your furry friend has never been more appealing. If you’re new to the world of dog-friendly

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Five Christmassy events to attend in London this year

This is a collaborative post: England’s capital, with its magical charm and rich history, transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. From dazzling lights to festive markets, there are a plethora of Christmas London events this year (2023) to make your holiday season truly memorable. Here are the top five Christmas events in London for 2023: 1. Walk

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weekend 48 hours in Budapest

48 hours (or so) in Budapest, Hungary: Another crap travel guide

I took most of these photos of Budapest myself druing our weekend there – but a couple of them I nabbed from Unsplash. You can tell which ones because they’re actually good and I’m not in them. Howdy, and a very warm welcome to the first blog post I’ve written whilst in my forties. I was planning to do one

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play bingo at Merkur bingo cricklewood london

A night at Merkur Bingo in Cricklewood, London

Disclaimer: This post was written in collaboration with Merkur Bingo and I was gifted the experience below. All words and pictures are my own. I’ve never been into gambling as I’m far too sensible and risk-averse but I do enjoy a game of bingo. Saying that, I’d never played properly; strictly holiday camps and PTA events only! However earlier this

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Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review

Review of Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park, Bréville-sur-Mer, Normandy

This Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review is entirely my own opinion and not paid for or endorsed in any way. After a fairly successful group trip to Bluestone last year, my partner and I decided that we would try taking our kids abroad for a family holiday in 2023. Obviously with six of us flights become very

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Is the play that goes wrong suitable for children?

The Play That Goes Wrong review: A great West End theatre show for kids

We were gifted tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong in exchange for this review, words and pictures are mine. I’ve taken my kids to theatre shows before, but so far only ones specifically aimed at children. They’ve enjoyed them and I have loved taking them, but the shows themselves are often a bit dry (or entirely unbearable) for adults

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