So, it’s almost Easter, and I don’t know about you, but I love it! The weather is starting to get warmer, there are jolly yellow daffodils everywhere and a deluge of chocolate comes into the house. What’s not to love? If, in the unlikely event you have enough chocolate (is there such a thing?) then … Read more
Play it VR, Virtual Reality Games in York, Review – We visited Play it VR in Acomb in York recently and it was so much fun! For those of you who haven’t been, there are 6 virtual reality stations. You can play games on your own or together with others, and they have 80 games … Read more
While it’s mostly known for its airport, Luton has a lot more to offer. If you’ve been thinking about travelling there for a day out, don’t delay it – with so much to see and do, this location can keep a whole family entertained. So, what can Luton offer you? Boasting beautiful parks, a huge … Read more
A Winter Visit to Beamish in County Durham – Over Christmas we visited Mr W’s Mum in Newcastle and took the opportunity to visit Beamish while we were nearby. As a primary school child I visited Beamish and although I couldn’t remember much detail, remember that it was definitely a highlight of my school years. … Read more
This year’s Flamborough Fire Festival promises to be the most spectacular ever! The Festival organisers plan to burn their Viking Longship by setting fire to it with a ring of two thousand flaming Viking torches! The Festival, now in its fifth year, will take place at 10.30pm at the Festival Arena in Flamborough on New … Read more
Garden of Screams at The Alnwick Garden at Halloween Review – We arrived at The Alnwick Garden on a cold but bright day at the end of October, during the half term holidays. We have explored the gardens before and love it there, but that day we were there to take part in their Halloween … Read more
The Sandcastle Waterpark at Blackpool Review – The kids love a waterpark so when we were offered the chance to try out The Sandcastle in Blackpool we jumped at it. It’s on the South Pier, right opposite the Pleasure Beach. It’s the largest indoor waterpark in the UK and has 18 slides! We spent most … Read more
While I write this, we’re bang in the middle of a heatwave, and even though the idea of getting the big coat out of the wardrobe for autumn shouldn’t be on my mind, I have been looking up several spots on the map that are tickling my fancy for a little city break. I thought … Read more
Coral Island Giant Amusement Arcade, Blackpool, Review – Coral Island is a massive pirate themed amusement arcade right on the seafront at Blackpool, and when I say massive, I mean massive! There is lots going on for the kids in Blackpool, but this was one of our favourites! It’s stuffed full of every kind of … Read more
The 29th of June is a special date as it’s the big Wild Night Out – an initiative which once a year encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the outdoors for the evening. Millets, the outdoor clothing and camping people are getting behind this idea and kindly sent us some camping gear to … Read more