Future Engineers returns to the National Railway Museum for two weeks over half term. It runs from the 21st of October until the 5th of November. The York Railway Museum is free. This October half term, the National Railway Museum’s biggest event ‘Future Engineers’ returns for a second year, promising a series of free, hands-on … Read more
London is a great city for the family and no matter where you visit there is no doubt that you will have an exciting day out. So with that in mind, we have made a list of the top 4 things we believe you should do on a family trip next time you visit London. … Read more
I managed to get a last minute booking for T-REX in Disney Springs on our recent trip to Walt Disney World and I am so glad I did! We thought it was brilliant! The whole restaurant had fantastic theming both outside and in. [singlepic id=1211 w= h= float=center] It was very comfortable with a feeling … Read more
What a brilliant, high energy show Footloose the Musical on tour is! We went last night to the opening show at The Grand Opera House in York, and had a ball! It was action packed right from the start with lots of songs I knew and could wiggle in my seat to! All of … Read more
Every so often I get chance to go down to London, visit a good value pub, have a meal, a girly natter and see a show. On my last trip I managed to visit the Adelphi theatre to see the London musical Kinky Boots. I was a bit worried as I didn’t know any of … Read more
Yesterday I had a rare day out without the kids at Busaba, Covent Garden (they were at school anyway, so they barely missed me and Mr Wonders made them egg and chips for tea, so it was all good). I took the train down to London with my friend, Vikki, to see a musical (Kinky … Read more
Flamingo Land have really got into the Halloween spirit this week (did you see what I did there – out with the Halloween puns in the very first sentence!). They’ve gone to town decorating the park and so many of the staff were dressed up (and looking like they had a good time doing so … Read more
Now, straight off, let’s just say, I love chocolate. So what better place to visit, umm, what better place to take the children than York’s Chocolate Story? It’s an attraction that is a clever mix of theatre, museum and audience participation. [singlepic id=210 w= h= float=center] Guided Tour The experience began in a darkened room (watch the … Read more
Emerald Princess Cruises – Ever fancied a cruise but ruled it out because you have kids? Think again! Now, more than ever, the cruise industry is becoming increasingly child friendly and family oriented. Also have a look at our review of Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas and this great review of MSC Bellissima. … Read more
Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington is so close to us, we have an annual pass and visit regularly. They have lots of lovely themed events for the children throughout the year from Easter through to Christmas, with summer and Hallowe’en activities in the middle. In the long six weeks holiday they have an event on … Read more