Christmas is a fantastic time to spend at home with your loved ones. Watching Christmas movies, eating festive treats and simply enjoying being together. But, sometimes a trip can add some extra magic to what is already a wonderful occasion. There are many breath-taking sites to visit at Christmas time, and whether you are looking …
Home Education
Home education Having moved 300 miles down the country and not having been successful in achieving places in any of the desirable schools in our new area, I found myself contemplating the idea of home educating. I could, of course, have accepted that my children would have to attend the schools with poorer Ofsted reports …
Travelling Is The Best Education Your Kids Will Ever Have
As anyone with more than four days in the adult-slash-parenting world will tell you, there is no better teacher than experience. It just does something to our brains that allows us to connect with lessons in a way cooler and way more advanced level. Think of it like this: are you going to learn …
Plan Your Tour Of Gaul With The Kids
Travelling with kids doesn’t always feel like a holiday for a lot of parents. When your trip is paced around keeping the kids entertained, you can find yourself growing tensed and stressed. A lot of parents feel stuck to visiting children-friendly destinations, which can sometimes be a little dull if you’re not an energetic eight-year-old …
Fantastic Ways to Travel Long Term
If you have the travel bug, and just can’t get enough of holidays, and discovering new people and places, then you might be considering some long term travelling ideas. There a few ways you can travel long term, and there is so much you can do to make your experience more fulfilling and enjoyable. Long …
Great Traveling Ideas You Should Try With Your Kids
Family time If you find yourself too busy to spend much time with your kids, then sometimes planning a family holiday just for that is completely necessary! Whether that is an all inclusive or camping at a festival. When your time is limited, you might find yourself feeling guilty, and need a way to …
A Day Out at Bolton Abbey with Kids
Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey is beautifully situated upon the banks of the River Wharfe, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We had been told it offers the most tremendous variety of activities for the family to enjoy. So, we packed our wellies, fishing nets, picnic and dogs into the car ( oh, and the children …
Piglets Adventure Farm York
Piglets Adventure Farm We have visited Piglets Adventure Farm quite a few times since we moved to York in 2010 and the children were very small. It has changed, grown and evolved much since our first visit. We have enjoyed so many fun filled family days here I was very keen to review them for …
Lightwater Valley
If you are looking for a family day out filled with more fun, excitement and adventure than you could wish for, then get yourselves to Lightwater Valley. It is easily accessible, incorporating a beautiful drive through picturesque Ripon. (sat nav post code – HG4 3HT) and there is plenty of free parking. Check out …
Diggerland, Yorkshire
We were very excited to be invited to review Diggerland in Castleford, Yorkshire. Petrolhead A was particularly giddy at the thought! The prospect of riding, driving and operating real full sized construction machinery is literally the stuff dreams are made of for 10 year old boys – right? Let me assure you though, there is plenty …