A lovely place to visit with the family, including forest school, play areas, cafes, animals and more, whatever the weather. Check out their events all year round.
Forestry England – Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trails!
Wondering how the Forestry England Shaun the Sheep Glow Trail works or just looking for a fun autumn adventure for the family? Find out more here…
Preparing for primary school: things you’re never told about before they start!
If you’re preparing for your child to start primary school, here’s a few things I wish I’d known before we started our school journey!
Top 10 ideas for places to visit this Christmas for a fun family day out
If you’re looking for a family-friendly festive day out to visit Santa or just enjoy that Christmas magic, in and around Leicester, look no further.
Taking your kids to the mountains: Part 2 – Mint Snowboarding
We can’t thank Mint Snowboarding enough for giving Lily her snow legs. If you want to teach your kids to snowboard, look no further than the amazing team at Mint Snowboarding.
Taking your kids to the mountains: Part 1 – Treeline Chalets
We can’t recommend Treeline Chalets enough for making mountain holidays as easy as possible with the family. Here’s the first of 2 parts about taking kids to the mountains!
Twin Lakes Theme Park & Family Scream Park review
Twin Lakes is a fantastic day out in Leicestershire for all the family, whatever the weather. Here’s my review, and what happens at the Family Scream Park too!
Hawkwise Falconry – a family experience with a difference
Hawkwise Falconry offer unique experiences for all ages and abilities. We got involved in their magical spell jar making activities at the beautiful Cattows Farm.
West Lodge Rural Centre – Farm Park & Halloween event review
West Lodge Farm Park is a great day out for all the family, whatever the weather, with friendly staff, animal encounters, and some fantastic well-organised events.
Windmill Farm Park, Leicestershire
A brand new Farm Park set in the Leicestershire countryside, that is friendly, affordable, and a fun day out for all the family, whatever the weather.
Top family-friendly places to visit this Halloween in and around Leicester
From pumpkin picking in pumpkin patches to half term Halloween fun in and around Leicestershire, here’s my top picks for family days out this autumn!
Carsington Water, Derbyshire, Peak District
Carsington Water is a great day out for all the family to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors, with some great visitor facilities and play areas too.
Matlock Farm Park, Matlock, Peak District
A fun-packed day out for all ages, with animal encounters, animals of all sizes, cafe and coffee shop, as well as indoor and outdoor play areas set in Matlock, Peak District.
Middlehills Farm, Matlock, Peak District
If you’re looking for an affordable, family-friendly campsite in the Peak District with plenty of facilities, I can’t recommend Middlehills Farm enough.
Screen-free travel activity ideas for pre-schoolers and Early Years
If you’re looking for screen-free activities for toddlers and young children that are fun or educational, check out our review of some of our favourites for travel, days out and quiet time!
The National Forest Adventure Farm
With seasonal events running throughout the year as well as both indoor and outdoor activities, the National Forest Adventure Farm is a great day out for all the family.
Wistow Maze and Wistow Rural Centre, Leicestershire
We visit Wistow Maze and Wistow Rural Centre every year, and once again it didn’t disappoint. A great day out in the Leicestershire countryside with the family. Here’s the review…
Twycross Zoo review – plus the Rhino & Unicorn Bank Holiday Weekend event
We’ve had an amazing day out with friends and family at Twycross Zoo. Super educational, fun activities, play areas and the most beautiful animals. Here’s our review…
Tips for festival camping with the family – Gloworm Festival 2019
Festival camping with a 4-year-old was a whole adventure in itself. Here’s what we learnt as well as a few essentials. Thank you again Gloworm Festival for an epic weekend!
Gloworm Festival 2019
Gloworm Festival weekend in Thoresby Park was just epic. The family festival completely blew away our expectations, and more. Here’s my review of our first festival camping experience with a little one…
