Three years ago we got National Trust Membership and it has been literally the best investment we have ever made. For under £10 a month for a family membership we get as many National Trust days out as we like. We can take a Thermos and a picnic, meaning there is no additional cost and we can spend just an hour there or a whole day. It’s perfect for us.…
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This autumn and winter Moana, Maui and friends are embarking on their ice debut in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big and we cannot wait to go and see the show at Christmas. The all new production is reminding audiences that every story begins with a dream as they set sail with the Moana. It’s a collection of inspiring stories featuring a cast of characters with an urge to explore…
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During our half term break in Wiltshire we made our first trip to Stonehenge. Now, that’s a little bit of a lie as both Dave and I have been to Stonehenge before but as young children and it’s changed massively since then. Plus, LP and Little Man have never been to Stonehenge so it felt like the first trip for all of us. We drive past Stonehenge all the time…
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During our half term break in Wiltshire our favourite day out was to Bowood House and Gardens. It’s somewhere we hadn’t been to before and so we had no expectations but the children were really excited when we arrived and they were given a Halloween trail to complete – so that was the first thing we did. We explored the grounds around Bowood House, finding all of the scarecrows that…
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Last weekend we took the children to The Old Market, Brighton to see their very first concert. I can safely say that by the time I was LP’s age I hadn’t been to a concert – and was actually an adult by the time I first saw live music. But, LP and Little Man were treated to quite an experience – Andy and the Odd Socks live on stage! LP and…
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When we went to Florida we stayed in a villa as we knew we didn’t just want to do the Disney parks – we wanted to see more of what Florida had to offer and venture a little further afield as well as having a break from the Disney bubble. So, if you’re looking to do the same, here are a few ideas of things to do in Florida as…
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When we were planning our trip to Florida Dave was keen to go back to the Kennedy Space Center, somewhere he had such amazing memories of from his own visit as a child. I wasn’t sure whether it would be family friendly – and whether the children would really understand much of it. But, with the assurance of an Under 10’s Itinerary on the Kennedy Space Center website we planned our…
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