Nestled into the sleepy hills of the north Yorkshire countryside lies the charming village of Rievaulx where there’s both an Abbey and a Terrace. One is owned by English Heritage and the other by National Trust. These places are distinctive and both have something unique to offer but what’s the difference between the two? What…
Whilst we were staying on a narrow boat on Gloucester’s canals, we took a day trip to the Slimbridge Wetland Centre. It is one of the only places in the world where you can see all five species of flamingos. Having spent a month on Sardinia chasing these pesky creatures to little avail, I was…
After we’d finished in Wales (visiting the Big Pit) the kids and I (Emma) had no where to go. Rich had to be in London for a week but we were really enjoying the lush green rolling hills of the British countryside. The prospect of London didn’t appeal so we hit airBNB (£15 off your…
Coal mines and steam trains play a significant role in Welsh (and British) history so what better way to teach kids than a trip on a steam train and a visit to an old pit. This is how we visited Blaenavon Steam Train and the Big Pit in Wales. Driving over the moor Staying in…
On our latest trip to London I was testing out a plethora of phone apps that could help us find cheap or (even better) free things to do as a family. I came across Fever and booked us three activities to do that each cost less than £12. Searching and booking with FEVER After I downloaded…
Ever since I took their older sister to see The Nutcracker, our younger two have been pestering me to see the ballet. At the age of seven and eight though, would they be able to sit through an entire three hour production? And sit still? As it happens I shouldn’t have worried because we tested them out…
When I recently downloaded the AirBNB app these strange ‘experiences’ popped up on my screen. Totally baffled and probably busy battling children, I ignored them… until they again popped up on my screen the next day and caught my interest. This is how we booked an Urban Bees Airbnb experience in London’s busy Kings Cross….
As part of our family’s christmas present (to ourselves) we thought we’d book a lesson in rock climbing at a local centre in Norwich – which is where we were based at the time. We chose the Highball Climbing Centre that is located in the Twickenham Road Business Park. It’s about a 10-15 minute journey from the…
