When we’re planning a trip we always like to make sure the kids are as excited as we are. For London it was easy, Ted (age 4) and May (age 2) already knew all about our nation’s capital from watching
Where Would Santa Go? – Book Review
Where Would Santa Go? I’m always looking out for books to inspire wanderlust in my small children. When I heard Julia Inserro was looking for people to review her new book, I jumped at the chance. Where Would Santa Go?
Beatrix Potter in the Lake District
Beatrix Potter has deep roots in the Lake District. She made her home there, and the tourist industry in the National Park embraces the association. There are several places around the Lake District that you can learn more about Beatrix
Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top on a Rainy Day
Hill Top Farm is top of the list for a Beatrix Potter tour of the Lake District. Although the lady herself never lived here, she filled the home with personal effects and mementoes. The National Trust now lovingly manages the
World of Beatrix Potter – Lake District
My favourite attractions are those that genuinely surprise us. The Lake District is one of our favourite short breaks because everything we chose to do surpassed all our expectations. The World of Beatrix Potter certainly did. We were not actually
Wray Castle, Lake District – A Rainy Day Review
The first thing you wonder as you approach Wray Castle is, is it a real castle? The answer might be disappointing. There are plenty of medieval castles in the UK, but Wray Castle isn’t one of them. It’s actually a
Heights of Abraham in Matlock
We were not intending to take the kids to the Heights of Abraham when we arrived in Matlock this August. David and I had done it before, a few years pre-kids, so we had planned to check out Gullivers. However,
Shepreth Wildlife Park Review
Shepreth Wildlife Park is a fun small animal zoo located near Cambridge. It’s easy to get around with small children and has some fascinating animals to spot. We spent the day there, checking out some of the shows and exploring
Things to do in Great Yarmouth with Kids
Great Yarmouth is a popular holiday destination on the Norfolk coast. It is one of our favourite seaside towns to visit. We even spontaneously booked a room there in January once, just to refresh. There are lots of things to
Whitby Museum, Pannett Park
We loved finding unusual things to do in Whitby, as well as eating fish and chips and playing on the beach. Whitby Museum in Pannett Park was a fantastic discovery. This small, local museum is jam-packed with displays and exhibitions