Over half term we had a great day out at Snozone in Xscape at Castleford. We tried one of their fabulous sledging sessions. At the moment they have a special summer offer on for just £4.99 each! Make sure you wrap up warm as it’s -7 on the slope. You can hire ski clothing, but … Read more
Splash Landings Waterpark and Alton Towers Review – We recently had a lovely short break at the Alton Towers resort trying out their new Stargazing Pods. We had some time on our first day there so we decided to go into the Splash Landings Waterpark. You do need to pay extra for this – but … Read more
Birthdays come and go, but only a few stand out in one’s lifetime. These typically involve the milestone celebrations, such as the occasions when your child turns 18 or 21. Gifts can be highly important for these birthdays, as you are acknowledging your child becoming a fully-grown adult. Therefore, here’re some ideas for presents that … Read more
Stargazing Pods Review and The Crooked Spoon at Alton Towers – Over half term we visited the Alton Towers resort and stayed in their Stargazing Pods. Brand new for 2019 they are the latest addition to Alton Towers accommodation, and the most budget friendly way to stay on the resort. They are sited just near … Read more
As a child we had a large, family sized 4 berth caravan and kept it in the corner of a friend’s field who owned a pub near Hornsea. This was heaven for my parents and as kids we loved it too. There are all sorts of items that will make your caravan holiday more fun. I … Read more
Now, it would be true to say that we are big techy family. Both Mr Wonders and I worked in IT before having the children and have always loved anything tech related. The kids are the same and love their tablets. They use them to play games like Roblox, and they Are huge YouTube fans. … Read more
Next week we are embarking on a mini cruise to Bruges, what better way to prepare than hopping aboard the SS Italian Castle at Leeds Grand Theatre for a peek at Rough Crossing? Having not seen Rough Crossing before but being intrigued by the synopsis, we really wanted to like this show. The six-handed cast … Read more
Check out these excellent tip from other great family travel bloggers on getting the best from your trips regarding sightseeing and activities. Full Time Field Trip Sometimes we plan our whole vacation based on the things we want to see and the activities we want to do. Our bucket list just keeps growing. I believe … Read more
Have a look at these great tips from other family travel bloggers on how to choose accommodation fro your next family trip. Full Time Field Trip These days there are a variety of accommodations for family vacations. But at some point, you’ll probably have to stay at a hotel. When that’s the case, here are … Read more
Alpamare Waterpark in Scarborough Review – We were in Scarborough recently staying at the lovely Crown Spa Hotel and took the opportunity to visit Alpamare. It opened in 2017 and we hadn’t yet got round to visiting, but have always wanted to. I’ve used press photos rather than my own for this review – as … Read more