Emma Reed has kindly written about Dunster Castle in Somerset for us. This New Year we decided to forget sitting at home and watching the telly (cursing those who woke our son at midnight with fireworks) and chose to take a weekend trip to Exmoor to enjoy the countryside, the peace and quiet and to see the … Read more
We are always keen to try new family friendly restaurants in York so were really pleased to be invited to dine at 88 Walmgate. Atmosphere It’s a bright, modern restaurant, and was a lovely snug haven on a dark, wet January evening. It was early in the evening and the restaurant was yet to get … 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
Jollydays Glamping – Our woodland tent was huge. I think perhaps the name tent is misleading. Whilst technically it is a tent as it’s made from canvas, it has the feel more of a woodland lodge. Outdoor Living You approach the lodge via a very large deck, so large that is makes the patio table … Read more
I asked Master T what his favourite thing about our Halloween trip to York Maze was and he told me it was carving his pumpkin. He loved it when we visited Farmer Copley’s Pumpkin Patch so this didn’t surprise me. Golden Ticket Pumpkin He saw the ‘Golden Ticket’ notice that somewhere in York Maze’s … 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
Afternoon Tea York – It does not happen very often, but recently I went out without the kids! You can probably tell that I love my days out with the kids, but every so often it’s nice to go somewhere on my own. And what better place to go for a treat than for afternoon … Read more
We spent a lovely day at Xscape this last weekend. There really is lots to do from soft play, crazy golf, cinema, climbing and even skiing. We had a full day out there and managed The Raid, 4D Golf and Soft Play as well as a pizza at Pizza Express (there are loads of great … Read more
I had a completely proud Mummy moment when we visited Dig in York. The attraction isn’t huge and is built inside an old church. Each visit is completely guided by your own personal guide. We were lucky as we visited quite late in the afternoon and there was only the four of us in our tour group. … Read more