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Six by Nico review (Bristol)
I've seen ads everywhere for Six by Nico and I finally gave into the marketing and the hype and booked a table for my husband and myself for dinner for my Birthday.
By Lisa8th May 2025 -
Malvern Spa review 2025
My massage at Malvern Spa, and what I thought of the facilities in Malvern, Worcestershire.
By Lisa6th May 2025 -
What's at Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury?
We love Westonbirt Arboretum! Whether we're visiting for the walks and trails or the seasonal activities and Christmas Lights, it's fantastic, and I haven't even accounted for the runs I'm planning to take, or the concerts I keep meaning to book yet!
3rd May 2025
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How big is the new Oxford Street IKEA?
The new Oxford Street IKEA opens today in London, and will give shoppers 3 floors to shop - but how does that compare to other IKEAs?
1st May 2025 -
Get entry to Lego Festival with your Legoland day ticket
Legoland Festival is exclusively coming to Legoland resorts around the world - including in Windsor UK.
28th Apr 2025 -
What's on for May Bank Holiday weekend
The Early May Bank Holiday weekend isn't far away so you might want to start looking for ideas of things to do!
24th Apr 2025 -
A family day out at Cheltenham Racecourse
A surprising but very reasonably priced day out for all the family - have you ever thought about taking the kids to the races?!
22nd Apr 2025 -
The Apple Tree Kitchen, Clifton, Worcestershire
The kids absolutely love going for breakfast here because of everything there is to see outside afterwards.
By Lisa21st Apr 2025 -
What age kids can watch A Minecraft Movie?
I took an 11 year old Minecraft fan, a 7 year old and a 3 year old to see A Minecraft Movie - and this is how we found it. Spoiler alert, I wish it was funnier!
By Lisa18th Apr 2025 -
A day out at WWT Slimbridge
We live locally to Slimbridge, and therefore love WWWT Slimbridge as a day out! Before my son started school, we visited at least once a week. The membership is so reasonable, it is definitely worth looking into!
17th Apr 2025 -
The BIG guide to Legoland Windsor in 2025: how to get on the most rides
We went to Legoland Windsor as a family of 5 in 2022, and have just been back again in 2025 - and quite a lot has changed! Not least, the age of our kids.
By Lisa16th Apr 2025 -
Spring at Cotswold Farm Park, with baby animals aplenty!
Spring at Cotswold Farm Park is a brilliant time, with baby animals aplenty! This Easter we saw kids, lambs, calves, and foals, to name but a few!
15th Apr 2025 -
Everything you ACTUALLY need to know about The Buzz in Worcester
The Buzz is a large inflatable play area. Before we went, I had a few questions I was trying to find the answers to - and so now I've been, I can report back fully!
By Lisa14th Apr 2025 -
Paradise on Disney+ - definitely worth a watch
Your next TV box set binge. At first it's kind of your typical president gets shot, FBI guy is his friend, has to investigate kind of thing. But very well done. BUT THEN...
By anneterrance12th Apr 2025 -
Easter at The Grand Pier in Weston-Super-Mare
On Saturday we visited The Grand Pier in Weston-Super-Mare. The sun was shining, and the sea was in. It was perfect!
10th Apr 2025 -
Baboon Adventures at Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury
We recently had an epic afternoon at Baboon Adventures! We did their electric scooter tour at Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury. However, they also have a tour at Kinsclere Estate, Hamshire.
3rd Apr 2025 -
An authentic London night out at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
My friend and I recently spent the evening watching Emma Smith at the legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's in Soho, London.
By Megan Wright2nd Apr 2025 -
How to ACTUALLY spend your Tesco Club Card vouchers on days out
I recently tried, for the first time, to redeem some Tesco Club Card vouchers for tickets to Legoland Windsor, and found the process surprisingly frustrating and uncommunicative for a new visitor.
By anneterrance31st Mar 2025 -
Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl Review at UK cinemas
Last night I went to view a screening of an Imagine Dragons concert. I'm not a big Imagine Dragons fan, but my 11 year old loves them.
By Tom Freeman27th Mar 2025 -
We The Curious in 2025: how much has changed since the fire?
As a Primary School teacher as well as a Mum, I was interested to see the newly revamped science museum and assumed it would be a completely new day out for us, as they were closed for such a very long time after the fire.
10th Mar 2025 -
The London Eye celebrates it's 25th Birthday!
As the iconic attraction marks it's 25th Birthday, the team at The London Eye are sharing 25 lesser-known facts about the modern landmark.
7th Mar 2025 -
21 Birthday freebies to make your special day even more special
It’s always great when it’s your birthday - but I’ve been compiling a list of treats to make birthdays even better! There are lots of places who will give you a freebie when it’s your special day so bookmark this post and be sure to refer back to it ahead of your next Birthday.
5th Mar 2025 -
Visit Bristol Zoo Project for just 1p
During March 2025, Bristol Zoo Project's Pay What You Can scheme can help you get cheap entry at certain times.
4th Mar 2025 -
Fun for all the family at Party Peeps Family Rave, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
It was recently our wedding anniversary. 5 years! Did the kids care? No! It was half-term and they wanted entertaining! So, entertain them we did! We visited the Party Peeps Family Rave, at Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham.
3rd Mar 2025 -
Is Disney+' High Potential worth watching?
High Potential follows neurodivergent Mum of 3, Morgan, as she falls into solving murders for LAPD's finest.
By anneterrance2nd Mar 2025 -
Cocktails in the Cotswolds: a weekend itinerary for foodies
If you're looking for a relaxing but decadent, fun but laid back weekend with friends, you can't beat the Cotswolds. Especially if you and your friends are Foodies, like we are!
28th Feb 2025 -
Hands on fun at the Oxford Natural History Museum
Yesterday we went to the national history museum in Oxford. It was EPIC! My dino-obsessed child loved becoming a Dino Detective for the morning!
20th Feb 2025 -
Educational sight seeing in London for Primary school children
On another day trip to London recently, we hit up a few sights that our kids have been learning about at school.
By Lisa17th Feb 2025 -
Luxmuralis and 8,000 paper doves at Tewkesbury Abbey
There are two breathtaking art installations happening at Tewkesbury Abbey during February, including one with free entry during the day.
15th Feb 2025 -
Poo at the zoo - and snow leopards - at Chester Zoo this February and March
If you love the book Poo in the Zoo, you need to head to Chester Zoo. Chester is also one of only a handful of places in the UK to have resident snow leopards.
By anneterrance14th Feb 2025 -
Last minute Valentine's presents for quality time
BuyAGift and Red Letter Days currently promotions on their "Activities for Two" and "Afternoon Tea for 2" box sets, along with lots of other options, for a great Valentine's Gift idea.
13th Feb 2025 -
5 Things to do in Cardiff with kids next week (as it's not half term in Wales)
Everyone in England might be preparing for half term next week, but in Wales it's the week after - meaning if you're close to the border, you can go and explore Cardiff without the crowds.
By anneterrance12th Feb 2025 -
Pot Painting for children this half term, at The Ark Cafe, Newent
Paint Pot Parties are back for February half term. We had such a lovely time when we went to one last August, and now have our pots at home, to remember it forever!
11th Feb 2025 -
Back to the Future the musical: is it worth seeing?
We went to see BTTF the Musical because it was due to finish at the beginning of 2025 so we booked in quickly before the end. It's now been extended until 2026, and if you're a fan, you should definitely go and see it.
By Lisa10th Feb 2025 -
Free main course from Bella Italia - for a limited time only
Another day, another Italian restaurant chain offering discounts! And we're here for it!
7th Feb 2025 -
Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations across the UK
We've had a look around to find some of the best Chinese New Year Spring Festival activities going on across the UK...
6th Feb 2025 -
FREE pizza at Pizza Express THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday (9th February) Pizza Express are re-running their amazing Earn Your Stripes promotion. If you turn up at any of their restaurants wearing a black and white striped top - in homage to their "famous monochrome aesthetic", you'll get a free pizza. It really is that easy!
4th Feb 2025 -
Golf Fang: 18 holes of the coolest adult only mini golf in the heart of Cardiff - what's not to love?!
I was recently lucky enough to be invited to Golf Fang in Cardiff - the coolest 18 hole mini golf course I’ve ever been to - or can imagine there ever being!
4th Feb 2025 -
February half term fun on the Grand Pier
From Saturday 15th February until Sunday 23rd February, there's even more fun to be had than usual with our mascot, Dani the Donkey making regular appearances, as well as free face painting being on offer.
By Grand Pier3rd Feb 2025 -
The best kids' burger around - available across the UK
If your kids are bored with small rolls, dry patties and no salad in their burgers, then you need to visit one of these restaurants to get a 10/10 burger for a good price.
By Lisa1st Feb 2025 -
Half prize tickets to the World's oldest aquarium for residents of Brighton
Sea Life Brighton is 150 years old, making it the world's oldest aquarium, and from now until the 6th April, people who live in Brighton can get 50% off a visit. But hurry because whilst you can use this offer up until April, the sale ends soon.
31st Jan 2025 -
Only Fools and Horses the Musical: what's the format and is it any good?
I wondered if it was a mistake to have booked the tickets; how could a musical of Only Fools and Horses work? I had no idea what to expect as to the concept behind it, the story behind it, or how it would be put together.
By Lisa30th Jan 2025 -
£5 pizza all across the UK - but hurry.
You've got until the end of January to bag yourself a £5 sourdough pizza from one of 60 Franco Manca UK restaurants.
28th Jan 2025 -
Your nudge to budge this New Year: getting active in 2025
Active Wellbeing Week is back with another fun filled campaign to get you moving, and to help you start 2025 in the best way.
28th Jan 2025 -
A day out in London with a budget of £10 - what can you do?
What can you do in London with a budget of just £10, including food and world-class experiences? Lara Joanna Jarvis recently set herself that challenge and shared the results with her Instagram followers, and said we could write up her adventures to share them with you too!
26th Jan 2025 -
A day in Lugano with kids - and why we ended up in McDonalds.
We spent a few nights in Lugano recently and between family engagements and travel had a day to ourselves to explore.
By Lisa24th Jan 2025 -
West End Theatre tickets for £10 in the New Year Sale
Official London Theatre are selling 2025 tickets for 55 shows at reduced prices. The sale ends on the 31st January.
22nd Jan 2025 -
Free National Trust day pass for up to 5 people
The National Trust is giving away thousands of family day passes for a free day out at a National Trust property in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
22nd Jan 2025 -
Get a 2nd day for FREE in Thorpe Park this Spring
Take advantage of a completely free second day at the UK's most thrilling theme park when you book an overnight stay by midnight 2nd March 2025.
21st Jan 2025 -
Our year with a National Trust membership - and how I'd save money next time
We've had a family membership to the National Trust for the last year. Here's why we're not renewing but what I'd do next time we do take out membership to get it cheaper.
By anneterrance14th Jan 2025 -
Begin a new woodcarving hobby for 2025 - now free on YouTube.
Mastercarver Chris Pye is taking his woodcarving workshops lessons to YouTube so you can access them without a monthly suscription.
9th Jan 2025
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