On our trip to Orlando Florida last summer, we did all the big attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Kennedy Space Centre. On our very last day we had to check out of our villa by 10am, but the flight from Orlando wasn’t until 3pm so we had a spare morning to do something exciting. We researched attractions near the airport and discovered WonderWorks on International Drive, which isn’t too far from the airport. We decided to give it a go to end our holiday with something different.
Days Out
Our Thames Rockets Experience
Last year for Dave’s birthday we did Up at the O2, climbing the O2 as a family. It was an amazing experience and we wanted to find something just as exciting to do this year. I spontaneously booked a Thames Rockets experience and couldn’t wait to get out on the Thames!
RHS Wisley Glow 2022 at RHS Wisley Gardens
On the children’s last day of the school term we kicked off our festive activities with a trip to RHS Glow at RHS Wisley Gardens. We love a light trail and after going to Waddesdon Manor and Hampton Court Palace last year we wanted to try somewhere different – and chose Wisley.
Visiting the Rampion Visitor Centre in Brighton
As a family, we quite often enjoy going out for the day during the spring and summer to Brighton. We play on the penny arcades, get fish and chips on the pier and the children enjoy paddling in the sea.
On our last visit, we discovered the Rampian Visitor Centre, nestled under one of the red brick arches on the seafront. Free to enter, we decided to see what it was all about.
Walking with the Snowman at Winkworth Arboretum National Trust
At the weekend we had a lovely, festive day out, enjoy the Walking with the Snowman trail at Winkworth Arboretum National Trust. It’s free to visit as members and a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
An Alpaca Walk at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm
On our way back from a trip to Stoke on Trent we stopped off for an alpaca walk at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm in Warwickshire. We had a Buyagift voucher and it felt like a lovely pre-birthday treat for me although we didn’t really know what to expect.
Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park
Disclosure: We were invited on this day out for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.
Last weekend we were invited to Syon Park for their Enchanted Woodland event. It’s now been running for 16 years and yet we hadn’t been before – we had no idea what to expect and couldn’t wait for our trip.
Family Days Out in Stoke on Trent
We’ve been to Stoke on Trent a few times now and it’s always a fantastic base for a holiday or weekend away as a family. There’s so much to do in Stoke and the surrounding area, with so much history and a really eclectic mix of activities on offer.
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Stoke On Trent
On a recent visit to Stoke, we had a few hours spare on our last morning and decided to visit the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery that was literally a stone’s throw from our hotel. With free admission, it was the perfect place to learn a little bit more about the area.
Hanley Park Stoke on Trent
When we stayed in Stoke on Trent for a weekend we were within walking distance of Hanley Park and so started our break there. We didn’t know anything about the area but as soon as we walked into the park we were blown away – we don’t have parks like this at home!