Ullswater ‘Steamers’ in The Lake District

We love to travel and there are some amazing Lake District adventures to be had.  How about learning how to train a sheepdog for example?  Or sailing on one of the magnificent lakes?  The views from the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ boats are stunning. We boarded our boat at Pooley Bridge, after a full English breakfast at … Read more

Lowther Castle – Finding the Fairytale Lost Castle in The Lake District

Lowther Castle was a real high point of our trip to the Lake District. The castle itself is derelict but still beautiful with lots of nooks and crannies for the children to explore. [singlepic id=1472 w= h= float=center] You can take some really gorgeous photos of the children here!  (And even ones with them poking … Read more

The Sledmere Deer Safari at Sledmere House, Driffield

The Sledmere Deer Safari over May half term at Sledmere House was magical. When the opportunity comes up again, you must go. [singlepic id=55 w= h= float=center] You sit sideways on in a large trailer pulled along by a tractor, so you get a fabulous view. There are hundreds of deer, so don’t be thinking you … Read more

Child Friendly Lunch at Planet Hollywood London

On the day we visited Ripley’s Believe it or Not, we had lunch at Planet Hollywood, London.  It’s about a two minute walk round the corner so a perfect pairing.  (Check the deals on the Ripley’s ticket page too as they do a special ‘Ripley’s ticket plus Planet Hollywood or Bubba Gump’s meal’ promotion that … Read more