Category: Travel

With the sun shining on its historic colleges, there are few UK cities as lovely as Cambridge (although Oxford always has a special place in my heart) – and with some fantastic things to do in Cambridge with kids, it’s ideal for families. contains affiliate links* If you’re looking for a family city break that… Continue reading The best things to do in Cambridge with kids

Heading off to explore one of the most unusual museums in Leeds, I admit I wondered if I’d allowed more time than we needed to visit the Royal Armouries with kids. review visit/contains affiliate links* Would there really be that much to appeal to a nine-year-old girl who loves history but isn’t exactly fascinated by… Continue reading The Royal Armouries with kids – day out in Leeds

Growing up, I always fancied being an archaeologist (slightly still do) – so it was no surprise that one of my favourite things to do in York with kids was getting to break out a trowel at Jorvik Dig: An Archaeological Adventure. review visit/contains affiliate links* The sister attraction to Jorvik Viking Centre – which… Continue reading Jorvik Dig Archaeological Adventure, York: review

If you think you know what to expect at England’s historic homes, a day at Harewood House with kids is enough to shatter a few of those illusions. review visit* Because while you have the elegantly grand mansion itself, that’s really only the start of the family-friendly temptations here – how about penguins? A secret… Continue reading Visiting Harewood House with kids – day out in Leeds

As the nights draw in, it’s time to embrace all things spooky, from ghosties and ghoulies to things that go bump in the night, with the best Halloween days out. contains affiliate links* From the most haunted places in the UK to spine-chilling family attractions, you can embrace pumpkins and witches with younger kids, dial… Continue reading 29 Halloween days out in the UK with kids

There’s something I find incredibly tempting about the thought of being cut off on an island – temporarily, at least. So a visit to Holy Island was top of my Northumberland wishlist, and I set about checking what there was to do on Lindisfarne with kids. contains affiliate links* Half the attraction is the visit… Continue reading Lindisfarne with kids – visiting Holy Island, Northumberland

There’s nothing which says Christmas is coming more than watching the Christmas ice rinks in London start to appear – but if you’re looking for the best places to ice skate in London with kids, how family-friendly are they all? Having taken to the ice with my daughter and alone, there are plenty which make… Continue reading Best places to ice skate in London with kids

The wonderful Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is probably best known for its unusual poison garden – which is as darkly fascinating as you’d expect – but with far more than just this to enjoy, a visit to Alnwick Garden with kids makes a great family day out. review visit* We teamed our visit with a trip to… Continue reading Alnwick Garden with kids, Northumberland: Review

The UK is blessed with some amazing coastline, but one of my favourite parts of the country has to be the fabulous beaches in Norfolk with kids – when the tide’s out, there seems to be twice as much sky and sand here as almost anywhere else. contains affiliate links* Huge stretches of sand backed… Continue reading The best beaches in Norfolk with kids

From its links to royalty and fantastic wall walk to a string of fun family activities, there are so many reasons to love visiting Framlingham Castle with kids. includes review tours/affiliate links* One of my own favourite castles, I seized the chance to head back with my daughter on our latest visit to Norfolk, staying… Continue reading Framlingham Castle with kids: Suffolk day out