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!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · March 10, 2018

Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids

Disclosure: We have been gifted Merlin Annual Passes for the year however all opinions are my own.

Although we have had Merlin Annual Passes for two years now, and visit London regularly, until now we have never taken the children to Madame Tussauds. At age 4 and 6 they are not very familiar with actors or actresses and even political figures so I wasn’t sure whether they’d enjoy it. Being indoors though it’s a great family activity whatever the weather.

But, having visited recently I can safely say that LP and Little Man had a great time and it’s a fantastic London attraction for children. So here are my top tips for taking children to Madame Tussauds:

  • When you get to Madame Tussauds there are a lot of different doors to go in for different things. If you need to buy tickets it’s door 4. If you have fast track it’s another door and if you have tickets already it’s another door. Fast track tickets get you in the quickest and the standard ticket queue was quite long. Be prepared to queue and take something to keep the children amused – snacks work wonders there.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • If you have a pushchair you can’t take it inside with you. Instead there is a pushchair ‘valet park’ that you can visit before joining one of the ticket queues.
  • Once inside Madame Tussauds it’s very busy if visiting at peak times. The start and end of the day would be quieter – as would term time weekdays.
  • There are a lot of stairs inside as Madame Tussauds is set over quite a few floors. If you have a baby then a baby carrier could be really helpful.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • Children could get lost easily at Madame Tussauds – we found we lost sight of LP and Little Man numerous times. It should go without saying but, make sure you look around together. It’s so busy that little people can easily get separated.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • The children loved having their photos taken with the stars but, you did have to wait a while for some of the wax works to be available. Queuing systems were a little haphazard and at times a bit of a free for all but we found waiting patiently and making note of who else was waiting really helped and the children always got a turn to have their picture taken. Be aware though – other people were not always as patient as LP and Little Man.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • There are some parts that the children loved more than others. LP loved all the pretty female celebrities in their pretty dresses and both the children loved Shrek, Tinkerbell, ET and the whole Star Wars and superhero sections.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • But, there are also some bits the children might find scary. The music in places is a little dark and when you see King Kong be aware that he moves – LP really didn’t like the giant gorilla head moving and making noises behind her.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • There are plenty of places to stop and have a drink or a snack – or feel free to pack your own. We found that keeping the children refreshed throughout helped them enjoy the experience so much more.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • Each wax work has an information sign with it telling you about the person and letting you find out more about them and their achievements. LP especially loved this as she loves learning new things and it made Madame Tussauds quite an educational experience.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids
  • Towards the end of the experience there’s a Marvel 4D movie. You may have to wait for the next showing to start but it’s well worth waiting for and a highlight of the day for the children.
Top Tips for Visiting Madame Tussauds with Kids

Madame Tussauds was a really lovely day out, although it was incredibly busy. The next time we visit we’ll arrive for opening time or do it right at the end of the day to avoid the crowds. But, the whole family loved it and it’s definitely somewhere you can go with children of all ages.

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