Dunham Massey Christmas Lights 2019 – our review and guide
The National Trust property in Cheshire hosts its popular illumination display for the third year Thousands of visitors will be heading to Dunham Massey over the festive period to enjoy the magical light trail around the park and garden. And we’ve had sneak preview of...
The 9 top tips to finding cheap flights for you and your family
We reveal how to save money when flying As families think about booking flights for 2020 trips, we share some top tips for bagging a cheap fare. Secret Flying, which specialises in uncovering discounted plane tickets, has compiled its guide to saving money on a family...
Holiday fun with our children on a family holiday to Lake Garda and Verona
We try out family-friendly activities around the lake and take a trip to Verona We are holidaying in the beautiful Lakes - but for once it's not our beloved English Lake District. The waters are a clearer turquoise, there isn't a walking boot in sight and ice creams...
A family break in St Albans with our children proves a great mixture of old and new
We explore the family-friendly attractions in the city of St Albans and eat at the oldest pub in Britain https://youtu.be/rQ9kIOm2Bl4 As we climb up and up, twist after twist, turn after turn, the staircase gets narrower and narrower. The top of the Clock Tower is a...
Deserts, fairytales and glamping – a family trip to Efteling and the Brabant region of Holland.
We stay at a holiday park in the middle of the Netherlands with our children Sand stretches before us. A vast expanse of gold, nothing on the horizon save for a makeshift den of withered tree branches. Where is this extraordinary landscape? The Sahara? Outer Mongolia?...
Is Amsterdam child-friendly? We take a family trip to the beautiful capital of the Netherlands to find out
We take our children via mini-cruise to Amsterdam in Holland Amsterdam may be a stag and hen do favourite - but there is much more to the city than its infamous seedier side. We head to the beautiful Dutch capital with our children, in search of a family-friendly...
The 9 top tips to finding cheap flights for you and your family
We reveal how to save money when flying As families think about booking flights for 2020 trips, we share some top tips for bagging a cheap fare. Secret Flying, which specialises in uncovering discounted plane tickets, has compiled its guide to saving money on a family...
Harry Potter Studio Tour London – EVERYTHING you need to know
We answer ALL your questions about Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter The Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden near London were home to the hugely popular Harry Potter films for over 10 years. And now fans can go 'backstage' at the Harry Potter...
Amsterdam’s top attractions and activities for children
What to do with children in Amsterdam - our reviews and top tips Amsterdam isn't just for hen and stag dos, it is a family-friendly city with lots for children to do. We had a great time with our two, here's our video and lots of information below about what we...
Our full guide to getting around Amsterdam with children
Top tips for navigating Amsterdam with kids - car, tram, foot, bike, taxi, or ferry? Amsterdam in Holland is a good size in many ways but for navigating with children it can be awkward. The city isn’t huge like London or Paris where you have to get public transport to...
The UK’s largest habitat for world’s rarest lions opens at Chester Zoo
A pride of Asiatic lions have moved into a new home at Chester Zoo Chester Zoo has today opened a special new home for a pride of Asiastic lions – the world’s rarest lion species, on the brink of extinction. The lions have taken their first steps in the new...
The ‘World of David Walliams’ is being created at a popular theme park
Work has begun to bring the magic of David Walliams’ books to life at Alton Towers resort Alton Towers Resort has announced that a David Walliams World will be launched at the UK attraction from Spring 2020. The partnership with the comedian, actor and best-selling...
October half-term and Halloween fun – read our guide to the best events and attractions around England
We round-up some of the best half-term and Halloween 2019 events happening around the country Cornwall Eden Project There is a lot happening at the Eden Project for half-term and Halloween between October 19 and November 3, including a puppet cabaret show, a spooky...
We explain the new trend for ‘gramping’ holidays
Popularity for 'gramping' with grandchildren soars There is a a new travel trend known as 'gramping'. It sees grandparents taking their grandchildren on holiday - and leaving the parents at home. The idea is that the older generation get to spend quality time with...
Thomas Cook goes bust and all its flights and holidays are cancelled
Travel giant Thomas Cook goes into liquidation leaving families stranded abroad and upset over booked holidays Thomas Cook has collapsed and all flights and holidays booked through the firm have been cancelled. Thousands of families are stranded abroad and over a...
We review a mini-cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam with DFDS ferry operator
We take our children across the North Sea on an overnight ferry from England to Amsterdam https://youtu.be/Ef6ccBMGM4U Ferry operator DFDS Our journey Newcastle to Amsterdam The service This route runs every day linking England and Holland/The Netherlands, with...
Amsterdam’s park and ride service – all you need to know
Beat the hefty parking fees and hectic streets of Amsterdam with our 10 steps to the park and ride system We travelled to Amsterdam with our car, via ferry (full review here). Handy? Well, yes, especially for the next part of our journey. But drivers are warned to...
An English airport reopens to passenger flights after 26 years
Passenger planes fly again from Carlisle Lake District Airport The first passenger flight since 1993 has taken off from Carlisle Lake District Airport to the delight of families in the area and those wanting to holiday there. The airport, serving Cumbria and southwest...
Dunham Massey Christmas Lights 2019 – our review and guide
The National Trust property in Cheshire hosts its popular illumination display for the third year Thousands of visitors will be heading to Dunham Massey over the festive period to enjoy the magical light trail around the park and garden. And we’ve had sneak preview of...
Harry Potter Studio Tour London – our full guide, review and must-read tips
We take our children on a family trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter https://youtu.be/IRes47QtVTQ What is it: The Harry Potter Studio Tour is a magical long look behind the scenes of the famous wizarding films. It is at the actual...
Harry Potter Studio Tour London – EVERYTHING you need to know
We answer ALL your questions about Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter The Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden near London were home to the hugely popular Harry Potter films for over 10 years. And now fans can go 'backstage' at the Harry Potter...
Blenheim Palace in the Cotswolds – our family day out review and top tips
We take our children for a day out at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire What is it? Blenheim Palace is a grand historic house and gardens. This World Heritage Site was the birthplace and home of World War Two Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. It has over 300 years...
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