AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell and there’s so much to entertain the whole family whilst you do your Christmas shopping! 

Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

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AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! We had our first Glow Marwell experience tonight - and we loved it. It may even be the best light trail we have been to.

We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparent AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparents this year? @famileo_uk is a wonderful gift, giving the recipient a personalised gazette of family news regularly throughout the year - and it costs from just £5.99 a month. 

Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing the Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing these updates every week but I like having somewhere to put all these photos!

They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
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Reading for pleasure is a key indicator of a child’s future success, but if your child doesn’t love to read, what can you do? We know it’s not always easy keeping kids entertained and away from screens, so we’ve partnered with the award-winning @banjorobinson to gift you a FREE activity pack, worth £9.99.

Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

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[AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing abo [AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing about our half term break at @pottersresort and it’s over on the blog if you want to go have a read.

I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

How has your half term been?
[AD - Press Trip] We’ve loved spending half term [AD - Press Trip] We’ve loved spending half term at @pottersresort in Norfolk. With great food, an action packed schedule of entertainment and activities plus everything included in the price of your break - even drinks - it’s a fantastic way to holiday as a family, giving quality time together in the nicest of surroundings. 
I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel  of our trip.
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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · April 19, 2022

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park | AD

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Last week we spent the day at Wembley Park as a family and it was such a fantastic day out. Wembley Park has been developed a lot over the last few years, making it a real destination for families or anyone looking for a nice, relaxed day out.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

What is Wembley Park?

Wembley Park, in the London Borough of Brent in west London, is best known for Wembley Stadium and Arena. The surrounding area is a recreational hub for the community, full of shops, activities, bars and restaurants that make it a great place to spend time, not just if you’re seeing a show!

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Getting to Wembley Park

We drove to Wembley Park and there is plenty of car parking available but Wembley Park is also easily accesible by public transport. Just 12 minutes from Central London, Wembley Park has three local stations and can be accessed from three tube and rail lines making it so easy to get to from both in and out of London.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

The Wembley Park Art Trail

We started our day in Wembley Park doing the Wembley Park Art Trail. A great way to explore the local area whilst immersing yourself in art and culture, the Art Trail showcases 18 different art works across a variety of mediums, with painting, digital mixed media and upcycled materials.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

The Art Trail takes you on a journey around a vast free public gallery, highlighting Wembley Park as a diverse, distinctive and vibrant neighbourhood. The trail can be explored in order – walking from Wembley Park tube station towards the London Designer outlets, starting with the Bobby Moore Bridge Tile Mural and ending with Floating Seasons bunting by Sarah Blackwell.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

We did the art trail backwards, starting near where we parked our car – in the Red car park – and ending at the Bobby Moore mural. There were some clear favourite pieces – with the children loving the Shadow Wall that lit up their shadows as they moved past and I really liked Let The Good Times Roll in the centre of the shopping centre. It was such an eclectic mix of art.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Along the trail we got to teach the children about Wembley’s history, the times that we had visited in the past and the big moments it had featured in the country’s history too. From hosting the olympics through to winning the world cup, Live Aid and so many historic concerts over the years too. It’s a really iconic place to visit and it opened up so many conversations for us as a family.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

The Wembley Park Scavenger Hunt

Whilst exploring the art trail we also took part in the Wembley Park Scavenger Hunt. With six different things to find along the way, children get an extra incentive to explore the area and claim a sweet treat from Guest Services at the end!

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Wembley Park Play Areas

During our walk around Wembley Park we came across multiple play areas that were perfect for a little break and to burn off some energy. Just outside the London Designer Outlet there’s an all-weather play park with so much equipment for all ages – climbing frames, slides, swings and even a roundabout.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

There’s also the all-weather Union Park playground with a wooden train and plenty of swings plus trim trails, climbing ropes and roundabouts. Plus, the children loved discovering the park at Elvin Gardens with a fantastic climbing structure and their favourite kind of roundabout. You can find more free London play areas here.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Eating at Wembley Park

There are so many places to eat at Wembley Park from the social, street food outlets in Boxpark Wembley to so many big name restaurants and familiar favourites. Whether you fancy Italian, Mexican or classic fast food, there’s something perfect at Wembley Park.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

We had lunch at Big Moe’s Diner and immediately loved the retro diner vibe. With a jukebox, cars made into seating and a fantastic ice cream selection, it’s a great place for a family meal. The kids loved the colouring sheets and the diner menu has something everyone will love.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Dave and I had some of the nicest burgers we have ever experienced and the kids had a burger and chicken nuggets from the kids menu – and the portion sizes were fantastic!

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Shopping at Wembley Park

Wembley Park is home to the London Designer Outlet where you are sure to pick up a bargain. We had a lovely wander around the shops and really liked how colourful and welcoming the whole shopping centre is. With favourite stores like Next, Lindt, Denby and even Claire’s Accessories, there are stores for the whole family.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

Things to do at Wembley Park

As well as shopping and eating, there’s plenty to do at Wembley Park. There are so many attractions, with everything from a Cineworld cinema to axe throwing, a VR experience or ping pong, pool or shuffleboard at Playbox, Wembley Park has so much to do for all ages whether you’re looking to spend a day there or an evening.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

We finished our trip to Wembley Park with a Pop Golf session in Boxpark Wembley. We’ve never done indoor crazy golf before and Pop Golf was awesome. Each different golf hole had a theme and was set up to be a fantastic photo experience whilst enjoying a challenging but fun game of crazy golf.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

The kids loved playing golf, striking a pose and having so much fun together. It was different, entertaining and the sort of place you’ll always be talking about. I can imagine it being a great place to spend an evening too – with all the buzz of Boxpark around you.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park

We had such a nice day at Wembley Park and know we’ll be visiting again soon. You can find out more about Wembley Park over on their website and make sure you make the time to explore Wembley Park too – it’s a great place for a day out.

A Day of Family Fun at Wembley Park
Family Fun at Wembley Park

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