Gear up for a fun filled and adventurous August bank holiday weekend at The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
If you’re still wondering what to do for the weekend, then why not take a look at the National Sea Life Centre Birmingham – it’s not just a wander around looking at the amazing sea creatures; there’s a range of activities and talks too. New this summer, visitors can go on a Behind the Scenes Tour, guided by an expert aquarist! For just £3.50 per person*, you can find out how thousands of marine and fresh-water...
Madness – ever tried Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District?
I eyed the drop off the ledge and tried to work my feet slightly closer through the water without slipping. Jeepers it was high. No. 1 son turned, flashed a grin, took a deep breath and leaped confidently off into the swirling narrow channel below. Well, he would wouldn’t he? Unbelievably, frightened-of-heights Boy stepped up next. He nervously eyed the drop, fixed his eyes on the security of Phil’s reassuring face on the...
Say Goodbye to Grumpy and Hello to AWESOME this Summer! (*Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale!*)
Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale is on NOW – which means you can have a whole summer full of fun (no matter what the sun does) – keep it going for a whole year! Don’t think you’ve missed out on the best part of the season, because the pass is valid for a full 12mths no matter WHEN you buy it – so get it now, and it’ll be valid through the early part of next year too! We all know haw fast the summer...
Are your kids standing on their own two wheels? Cycling. It’s a Good Thing.
I think every kid loves to cycle – not only is it just about the very fastest they can go without someone else being in control, but it also gives them an enormous sense of independence and freedom. And what parent objects when their child says “I’d like to go out on my bike”? “No, you may not go out in the fresh air and get some really good exercise.” said no parent, ever. And of course it’s...
Trying Harvester’s Brilliant New Kids Meal Deal (and groaning under chocolate cake)
On Monday we had a spontaneous trip out, courtesy of the lovely folks at Harvester, who thought we might like to try their new Kid’s Menu. I did point out that only one of us would be on the kid’s menu – teen boys tend not to be satisfied with the portion sizes for a 7yr old, I find – but that was all fine, so we duly headed off to Salisbury, to the Old Castle which happens to be very close to Old Sarum, a...
The Enchanted Illuminations at Abbotsbury – #GreatDaysOut
Friday saw us head down to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens (between Weymouth and Lyme Regis on the Dorset Jurassic Coast) for their Enchanted Illuminations event. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle, Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens is a fabulous place to spend a few hours. It’s a 30 acre garden, filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world – and it...