The best things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon for families
Where to visit with children in stunning Stratford, home of William Shakespeare The medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is famed for being the birthplace of English playwrite and poet William Shakespeare. Many of the family attractions here are linked with the...
Warwick Castle – review, guide and top tips 2022
All you need to know about popular Warwick Castle - the perfect family attraction Name Warwick Castle. What is it? Warwick Castle is a medieval castle, originally built by William the Conqueror as a wooden fort in 1068, and rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. This...
Feline amazing on a family holiday to Cyprus
Exploring Cyprus - and the Columbia Beach five-star resort - with our children Leo is sauntering airily through reception like he owns the place. “He’s the leader here,” says the receptionist. Leo’s a cat and at Columbia Beach you share your five-star stay with a few...
Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon review and guide
We try out a city centre hotel in Stratford close to its top family attractions Name Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon. Where is it It is in a great location in the centre of Stratford, opposite two tourist attractions – Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Shakespeare’s New...
Mallory Court Country Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire – review and guide
We stay at the magnificent Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa Could there be a warmer welcome than the one we received at the glorious Mallory Court Country Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire. This stunning venue is everything a hotel should be – a luxurious home from...
The Gresham Aparthotel, Leicester – review and guide
We stay at this revamped aparthotel in the centre of Leicester with our children Name The Gresham Aparthotel. What is it This is an aparthotel (apartments with a hotel booking system), which opened at the end of 2021 following a £17 million refurbishment. It’s in an...
The best things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon for families
Where to visit with children in stunning Stratford, home of William Shakespeare The medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is famed for being the birthplace of English playwrite and poet William Shakespeare. Many of the family attractions here are linked with the...
The best things to do with children in Leicester
The top family attractions in Leicester Leicester is a city in the East Midlands area of England with plenty for families to do, here is our guide to the best attractions to visit with children. The National Space Station The National Space Station is arguably the...
Warwick Castle – review, guide and top tips 2022
All you need to know about popular Warwick Castle - the perfect family attraction Name Warwick Castle. What is it? Warwick Castle is a medieval castle, originally built by William the Conqueror as a wooden fort in 1068, and rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. This...
Pantomime review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Blackpool Grand Theatre 2021/2022
Family fun, laughter, dance and song - plus Covid references - in Snow White panto at the Blackpool Grand Christmas pantomimes are a fun festive tradition that fans had to forgo last year – oh yes they did! So we decided to enjoy a bit of ‘he’s behind you’ this year...
Annual passes and membership at top attractions across the UK in 2022 – our tips and advice
We investigate some of the popular annual passes for 2022 including Merlin, National Trust, English Heritage and Chester Zoo There are so many amazing places to take children across the UK but the cost can really add up, especially over the holidays. So is it worth...
Canal boat holiday guide for beginners – EVERYTHING you need to know
Our 14 most important tips for first time canal boaters You don't need a license or even any training to 'drive' a narrowboat but it can be a daunting experience to take the helm of such a long vessel for the first time. Boat hire companies should tell you the basics...
Our 10 top tips for taking children on a canal boat holiday
How to keep children happy and safe on a narrowboat trip To our children's great excitement, we recently took them on a narrowboat holiday - the prospect of our own barge for a few days really captured their imagination. Home for the break was a 67-foot boat along...
Coronavirus home-school guide: How to teach your children, have fun and stay calm!
What to do with children at home during schools closures and our top tips to educate them Schools have shut and parents all over the country are wondering how best to look after their children at home. It’s daunting to realise you are now their sole educator for the...
New Cheshire family attraction BeWILDerwood has opened
A 70-acre adventure park has opened in South Cheshire a year later than planned Tickets are now on sale for a new family day out, which opened its doors for the first time on April 12 (2021). BeWILDerwood Cheshire - the Curious Treehouse Adventure - was meant to open...
Big, family, all-inclusive hotel with water park opens in Dubai
A first for Dubai with four-star beachfront hotel from Riu The first four-star, all-inclusive, beachfront hotel has opened in Dubai. Hotel Riu Dubai is a large family hotel with children’s pools and a water park. It is Riu’s 100th hotel in the world and the chain’s...
Children can meet Santa live from Lapland over video call this Christmas
It's a Digital Christmas 2020 with the new Santa's Lapland video call experience Taking your children to meet Santa may not be possible this year due to lockdown restrictions. So holiday company Santa's Lapland is bringing Father Christmas into children's homes using...
Opening date revealed for one of the world’s biggest LEGOLAND parks
Work starts next year on one of the biggest LEGOLAND resorts in the world Work to build LEGOLAND Shanghai is set to start in 2021, Merlin Entertainments has announced. The huge new park is expected to open in China in 2024 and will incude a 250-room themed hotel....
Canal boat holiday guide for beginners – EVERYTHING you need to know
Our 14 most important tips for first time canal boaters You don't need a license or even any training to 'drive' a narrowboat but it can be a daunting experience to take the helm of such a long vessel for the first time. Boat hire companies should tell you the basics...
Our 10 top tips for taking children on a canal boat holiday
How to keep children happy and safe on a narrowboat trip To our children's great excitement, we recently took them on a narrowboat holiday - the prospect of our own barge for a few days really captured their imagination. Home for the break was a 67-foot boat along...
We review an Anglo Welsh canal boat with our children – is it family friendly?
We share all the details of our 67 foot bond class Anglo Welsh barge https://youtu.be/IuCDQDJtlxA Boat hire company Anglo Welsh has more than 160 narrowboats at 11 bases across England and Wales. We hired one from its Trevor Basin site in north Wales to take across...
Coronavirus travel tips: How to keep children safe from germs on aeroplanes
How to protect your family from germs on a plane – all the precautions you need to take I’ve always been a bit OTT when it comes to germs and my children – I’m the mum brandishing a hand gel at parties and soft play. But the spreading coronavirus has seen us all...
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