From Christmas markets and meeting Santa to magical lights, train journeys and family-friendly festive events, there are plenty of fun events already being announced for 2020. With tickets often limited this year, it’s worth booking up early!
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
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.
Review: Cwtch Cabins & Camping, Ledbury
Find out more about our unique night away in a cabin at Cwtch Cabins & Camping, Ledbury.
Review: Alpine Adventure Park, Snowtrax, Dorset
This was our first time at the Alpine Adventure Park in Dorset and we could not wait to check it out. Here’s our review.
Review: Jaques of London Wooden Board Games (gifted)
Check out our review of these fantastic wooden, plastic-free games from Jaques of London that are great for gifts for children of all ages.
Review: Little Live Pets Cozy Dozys Charlie the Puppy (gifted)
Lily now has a new best friend, Charlie the Puppy thanks from Little Live Pets. Find out more here!
Review: Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm 2021
The brand new Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm for 2021 has completely blown us away! We had an incredible day out – read on to find out more…
Review: Purple Badger campsite, Leicestershire
Find out more about camping & glamping at Purple Badger in Leicestershire.
Review: Coding Critters MagiCoders – Learning Resources UK (ad)
(gifted) We were super excited to review the MagiCoders from Learning Resources UK – it really would make a fantastic fun and educational gift for preschool and primary age kids.
20 ideas for indoor family days out – Leicester & East Midlands
Ideas for indoor days out with the family around Leicester, the East Midlands and beyond.
Review: Ninja Warrior UK, Leicester
The Ninja Warror UK Adventure Park in Leicester is a great day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Here’s our review…
Review: Spring Wood Pop Up Campsite
Here’s our full review of Spring Wood Pop Up Campsite near Cannon Hall Farm & Barnsley.
Review: 5 on the Farm Festival 2021
Check out our full review of 5 on the Farm festival at Cannon Hall Farm in Yorkshire.
Pumpkin picking, Halloween & October half term ideas for days out 2021
From pumpkin picking to half term Halloween & autumn fun in and around the East Midlands, here’s my top picks for family days out this October!
15 family festival camping essentials
Are you heading to a festival with the family and wondering what to pack or looking for some tips for your first family festival? Read on…
Learning to tell the time with Learning Resources UK (gifted)
We can’t recommend Learning Resources UK enough, for free downloadable activities as well as fun games, clocks and resources for telling the time.
Review: Gloworm Festival 2021
If you’re looking for a festival for all the family to enjoy, look no further than Gloworm Festival in Nottingham – here’s why…
Review: Go Ape at Chessington World of Adventures
Check out our review of the Treetop Adventure at Go Ape Chessington World of Adventures
Review: Explorer Glamping at Chessington World of Adventures
For a family weekend away or a staycation with a difference, the Explorer Glamping at Chessington World of Adventures is a great option! Find out more here…
Review: Camp Bestival 2021
We were so excited to finally step foot into Camp Bestival. Check out our full review here.
Review: Elderflower Fields 2021
After such a crazy year, we were so excited to finally get to experience all the magic of Elderflower Fields 2021. Check out our full review here.
Giraffe feeding experience at Chessington World of Adventures
Check out our full review of the giraffe feeding VIP Animal Experience at Chessington World of Adventures!
30+ ideas for days out, Summer holidays 2021
From free days out to fantastic family events, here are our top days out in and around the East Midlands in the summer holidays.
Birthday parties at West Lodge Farm Park
If you’re looking for a birthday party in Northamptonshire or near to Leicestershire, we really do recommend West Lodge Farm Park. Check out our review here.
Review: Bluebell Dairy camping weekend
The camping weekend was really lovely, whether you’re looking for something different to do with the kids in the school holidays or a unique family staycation – with tent room service included too!
Review: Bundle Beds
If you’re looking for a hassle-free, long-lasting sleep solution for camping, overnight stays and more, look no further than Bundle Beds. Here’s our review!
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