Summer holidays with kids are always a mix of optimism (“we’ll make memories!”) and reality (“we’ll make memories, mostly of whinging”). When I saw that the Portsmouth Fringe Festival was happening for the first time this year, thanks to PHub, on 26th July and 3rd August, I thought: why not? A family day out, lots of activities, and, crucially, other […]
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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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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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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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Disclaimer: We received complimentary tickets for the Paddington Lo-Commotion experience at Blenheim Palace to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This Saturday just gone it happened to be my partner’s birthday and, as any right-thinking person in their mid-40s would clearly choose to, we decided to go to Blenheim Palace to see this summer’s ‘Paddington Lo-Commotion’
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We were gifted tickets for a showing of I Believe in Unicorns to celebrate that Kids Week will be back again for 2023. During the whole of August, kids (under 17) go free to select performances at London Theatres with a paying adult, and you can take two more children for half price. You can find more information about Kids Week here. I Believe in Unicorns theatre show review
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This is a collaborative post: Yesterday we booked our first blended family holiday abroad. I haven’t taken the kids since they were babies; I’ve had to get them new passports and everything which is more stressful than booking the holiday, and almost as costly. (Have you seen the price of stamps? £1.10 each! I almost cried). We’re going to one
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Disclaimer: We received free entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the new Dive The Mary Rose 4D experience in exchange for this review. Words and pictured are mine. The last time I went to visit The Mary Rose was for the evening launch of the last interactive experience ‘1545, When Their World Ended‘. Before that, I’d not visited since I
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Disclaimer: We were invited along to the Sooty Land press day launch at Crealy Theme Park free of charge in exchange for this review, but words and pictures are mine. The Sooty Show was an integral part of my own childhood and, with only a tiny bit of forcing on my part, my kids have learned to love him too.
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This is a collaborative post: Kent is famous for its stunning English landscapes, dramatic white cliffs, historic castles, and bustling seaside resorts. Dubbed “The Garden of England”, this English county is a haven for nature lovers. Its lush green countryside is home to glorious gardens and scenic vineyards that produce the most delectable English wines. If you’re someone who loves
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