From free days out to fantastic family events, here are our top days out in and around the East Midlands in the summer holidays.
Family-friendly UK music festivals not to be missed in 2022
Are you looking to take your family to a weekend music festival, but unsure where to start? Here’s my list of festival weekenders in 2022
Review: Hey Campers, motorhome hire, Leicestershire
Check out our review of Hey Campers, a motorhome hire company in Leicestershire.
Review: 10 things we loved about Gloworm Festival 2022
Check out our review of the awesome Gloworm Festival 2022!
Review: Junior Zookeeper Experience Day at Chessington World of Adventures
Check out our review of the Junior Zookeeper VIP Experience at Chessington World of Adventures.
10 tips for taking the kids solo to a family festival
Thinking of taking your kid on your own to a festival, but wondering how to do it? Read on to check out our top tips!
Review: Tic Tac Skate School
Check out our review of the Tic Tac Skate School from Camp Bestival!
Review: Alton Towers Splash Landings Hotel
Check out our review of the Alton Towers Splash Landings Hotel.
Splash parks & water parks in the East Midlands
From outdoor splash parks to indoor water fun, there’s so many water play days out to be enjoyed across the East Midlands and beyond.
Review: Alton Towers Splash Landings Waterpark
Check out our review of the Alton Towers Waterpark at the Splash Landings Hotel.
Review: Mardi Grrra, Chessington World of Adventures
Check out our review of the spectacular Mardi Grrra event at Chessington World of Adventures.
Review: Skunk Experience at Chessington World of Adventures
Check out our review of the VIP skunk experience at Chessington World of Adventures
Review: Elderflower Fields Festival 2022
Our top 10 things to do from the Elderflower Fields Festival’s 10th birthday!
Activity ideas to keep kids busy on flights
If you’re heading on a flight, you may be worried about how to keep the kids busy, particularly if you’re flying long haul. Check out our ideas for keeping kids busy on the plane.
30+ ideas for family days out, May Half Term 2022 – East Midlands
From free days out to fantastic family Jubilee events, here are our top days out in and around the East Midlands in May Half Term.
Our top 5 sun protection ideas for kids
Whether you’re heading on holiday, to the park, a festival or a garden, check out our top 5 sun protection ideas for kids here ahead of Sun Awareness Week.
Things to do in the Easter holidays with the kids in the East Midlands 2022
From Easter egg hunts through and water sports adventures through to mini golf and snowsports, there really are some great days out in the East Midlands with the family this Easter.
10 things to do at the Chessington World of Adventures Zootastic Sleepover
Check out just some of the things you can do at an off-peak Zootastic sleepover at Chessington World of Adventures.
Review: Learning Resources UK Measure Mate (gifted)
Check out our review of the 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate from Learning Resources UK (gifted).
Review: Mini Bikers, Learn to Cycle courses, Leicester
If you’re looking for an award-winning Learn to Cycle course, look no further than Mini Bikers.
Epworth Forest Women’s & Girls’ Football Club, Leicestershire
If you’re looking for a friendly and welcoming football club for women or girls in Leicester or Leicestershire, look no further than Epworth Forest FC. Find out more here.
Review: GeoSafari Talking Wildlife Camera (gifted)
Check out our review of the GeoSafari Jr Talking Wildlife Camera from Learning Resources UK and the Good Play Guide (gifted).
Review: Chessington World of Adventures Father Christmas Sleepover & Winter’s Tail
Our review of the Chessington World of Adventures at Christmas event and Father Christmas sleepover.
Twixmas: Places to visit with kids between Christmas & New Year – Leicestershire & beyond
Here are some of our top places to visit with the kids during the school holidays between Christmas and New Year, in and around Leicestershire and the Midlands.
Review: Christmas in Leicester events 2021
Here’s our review of the Christmas in Leicester city centre activities and events for 2021.
Review: Jaques of London – Wooden Noughts & Crosses (gifted)
Check out our review of the beautiful Jaques of London Wooden Noughts & Crosses game.
Eco-friendly small business Christmas craft & activity ideas
Here are just a few of our favourite small businesses, with some beautiful crafts and activities that we know you’ll love this Christmas!
Review: Sundown Adventureland Christmas Spectacular Event
Check out our review of Sundown Adventureland at Christmas including the Night Before Christmas ride.
Review: Geomag Magnetic Building Toys (gifted)
For a gift idea that will be played with again and again, check out Geomag, with magnetic building toys suitable for kids of all ages.
Review: Fuzzikins Home Makers & Cozy Cats (gifted)
Check out our full review of the Fuzzikins Home Makers and Cozy Cats sets.
Christmas present ideas for kids who love adventures
Check out some of our top gift ideas for kids who love adventures, from stocking fillers and activity ideas through to useful items for explorers of all ages.
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