AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · June 11, 2019

Babbacombe Model Village Review

At the start of May half term we spent a weekend in Devon and were looking for an activity to do on our last morning before driving home. We had heard many things about the award winning Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay, a short drive from our hotel in Dawlish. As the weather was forecast to be good, we decided to visit the village before going to a nearby beach.

Babbacombe Model Village

We arrived for opening time at 10am to find a decent sized car park, a pay and display which is owned and operated by the local council. There were plenty of spaces and it was signposted from the main road. We made our way to the entrance and were met at the ticket booth by a very friendly member of staff who graciously accepted our £1 off each person coupon that we’d picked up from a tourist leaflet stand at our hotel. He also asked us if we wanted to see the 4D show, but we declined as we weren’t sure what it was about or how long it was and had only really come to see the village. He gave us a map and also a sheet with specific items for the children to spot, including character letters and Where’s Wally characters.

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

As we stepped into the site we were blown away by the sheer scale of the place. We saw that there was a vantage point that let us overlook the whole village with views that simply took our breath away. The site seemed to be ginormous, letting you see for miles, but it was hard to remember that it was actually a miniature village and that we weren’t standing on top of a hill looking down on a typically English town. The scale was bought back to us when we noticed a member of staff tending to the gardens and it was all very confusing! So although the site isn’t as vast as it first appears it does still cover over four acres of gardens!

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

Before going down the hill into the village, we went into a little exhibition that had a recreation of a typical Victorian town in the grips of a cold winter, close ups of the interior of the model houses and even a miniature scene of perhaps the country’s most famous East End square! It was great to see the models close up and learn a bit about how they are made.

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

When it was time to go into the village the children wanted to see everything! They enjoyed pointing out funny people in their houses, animals doing silly things and watching out for moving vehicles. There’s even a train that goes around the village making stops which the children loved to spot as it trundled down the track.

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

The activity sheets given to the children at the gate kept them alert and keen to take in every detail. As grown-ups, we enjoyed seeing that the models were very up to date, with the latest Great British Bake Off crew, a whole mansion (Professor Xavier’s School for the Gifted) of superheroes and even references to the final Game Of Thrones episode that had only aired a week or so before, complete with a fire breathing dragon!

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

A separate room was also dedicated to miniatures of cinema and pop culture, including Lord of the Rings, rock stars and science fiction heroes. It was obvious that a lot of time, thought and love had gone into every scene and character that live in the village – with an estimated population of 13,160! We even found a small crazy golf area half way around, which broke up the day nicely for the children. The whole site was surprisingly pushchair friendly and there were toilets dotted around too.

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

We spent about 2 hours wandering around Babbacombe Model Village and in all and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. They also had a tea room at the top of the hill, next to the gift shop which was reasonably priced for such a tourist attraction. The staff were all friendly and we had a great morning out. It’s definitely somewhere everyone should visit at least once. Afterwards there’s the Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Oddicombe Beach to enjoy too.

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

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  1. Dana says

    June 11, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Oh my goodness what a lovely place to visit. Reading this review has brought back memories of a miniature village I went to as a child. I can’t remember where it was however, I was totally obsessed as the place really resonated with me . I hope to take my kids to have the experience sometime soon as I’m sure it would create some great memories x

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  2. Emma T says

    June 11, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    We loved it there too. So much to see and we spent so long there. It’s by far the best miniature village I’ve seen

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