Places to see Snowdrops in Yorkshire – Snowdrops can be enjoyed all over the UK, both in the wild and in gardens. Interestingly, the snowdrop isn’t a UK native. They became popular in the Victorian era but, due to the flower being known as several different things (for example milk flower and Galanthus) no one … Read more
Bluebell Woods Yorkshire – Witnessing a carpet of stunning Bluebells is such an enchanting sight, and one of the UK’s great seasonal highlights. Bluebells usually flower from mid-April to late May, depending on the weather. If spring is mild they tend to bloom early. A captivating carpet of native bluebells is an excellent indicator of … Read more
Filey Brigg – we love Filey and it’s perfect for rock-pooling on Filey Brigg. Fishing Nets The kids had a fabulous time! We bought them a fishing net each. Have a look at these (photo below!) on Amazon if you haven’t bought fishing nets lately, they have telescopic handles so fold up really small. Revolutionary … Read more
Becoming a new mum is an exciting ordeal… until the fateful day comes. Then panic and anxiety can set in, as it suddenly dawns on the new parents that they need to take of another life! There’s a lot to do and think about, and in many cases, the pressure can be overwhelming. After all, … Read more
With kids having so much screen time these days, it’s good to get them outside. There’re many benefits to introducing animals to your young kids. After all, pets such as dogs and cats can bring a tremendous amount of joy to their owner’s lives. The same goes for kids too, as they learn how to … Read more
I’ve written about Fraisthorpe beach before but wanted to also write about our recent visit the day after Boxing Day. It was a gloriously sunny day and – the crucial factor – there was no wind! Mr Wonders gave me a metal detector for my birthday at the end of November. I’ve always wanted a … Read more
More and more people are choosing to live in city centres in the UK. The tradition of moving to the suburbs and buying a house is diminishing, with a wide range of people choosing to live in the heart of the city in rental accommodation. City centre populations are experiencing huge increases, like Liverpool, which … Read more
We first came across the Woodland Adventure Company several years ago when we were invited to a birthday party hosted by them. Adam was great with the kids and it was a fabulous mix of magic (tiny bells on a hidden string tinkling throughout the forest) to popcorn making and fire lighting. More recently we … Read more
We are very lucky to live on the Yorkshire Wolds. Our house is high on a hill overlooking the Vale of York. We have fabulous views but often get snowed in over winter (I always stock up on food when winter approaches, just in case!). Not too far from us, in Thixendale, is The Robert … Read more