Days Out with Kids

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Kingston Bagpuize House and Gardens

by Ros February 15, 2016, 12:45 pm 122.7k Views

Kingston Bagpuize House is a beautiful 1660s red brick manor near Abingdon in South Oxfordshire. It is set in mature parkland and gardens containing a notable collection of plants including rare trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs. I love a stately home and gardens. Indeed, my kids have spent so much time in their short lives […]

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Shakespeare 400: February Half Term Activities for Kids

by Janis P. February 14, 2016, 5:08 pm 103.8k Views

Celebrating Shakespeare’s life didn’t immediately strike us as the most obvious thing to do with the kids this February Half Term… but with a legacy of delightfully engaging plays, creative language and stories that have stood the test of time, Shakespeare is unsurprisingly a huge hit with children. Layer on top of that the fact that […]

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Oxford with kids: Things to do on rainy days

by Ros January 31, 2016, 5:53 pm 113.4k Views

Looking for things to do in Oxford with kids on those wintery rainy days? We’ve invited an adventurous Oxford mum to share her tips – here’s what our guest author Ros from Socks and the Settee has to say about rainy days in and around Oxford with young children… Winter is always difficult when you have […]

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5 Reasons to Visit SeaWorld Orlando (Florida)

by Janis P. April 27, 2015, 10:13 pm 160.5k Views

This week in our Picture Yourself In Florida series, we go behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando, in Florida! We meet the Animal Rescue team and learn how rescued manatees are cared for and released, we take in some of the most magical live shows, shriek with terror as we soar through the sky on […]

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Discovery Cove review: 5 reasons to indulge in a visit!

by Janis P. April 18, 2015, 12:57 am 103.8k Views

With pristine white-sand beaches, stunning lagoons and the most immersive animal encounters you’ll ever experience, Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida is quite unlike anywhere else. We can think of hundreds of reasons we’re dying to come back to Discovery Cove – here are our top 5! 1) SeaVenture SeaVenture has got to be one of […]

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5 Tips for an Awesome Day Out at Aquatica (Orlando, Florida)

by Janis P. April 18, 2015, 12:21 am 169.9k Views

Our family holiday in Florida just keeps getting better! Today we headed over to Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark in Orlando Florida for what we thought would be a bit of a splash around and maybe some chilling out beside the wave pool. Our moment of calm lasted perhaps 8 seconds. Danger Boy was so excited he […]

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7 Best Things to Do at Busch Gardens (Tampa, Florida)

by Janis P. April 16, 2015, 12:00 am 141.6k Views 1 Comment

First up in our “Picture Yourself In Florida” series are 7 absolutely amazing things to do at Busch Gardens in Tampa, near the West Coast of Florida. Bringing together a beautiful safari park, an outstanding animal care centre, and some of the most exhilarating rides in the country, Busch Gardens is the perfect spot for […]

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Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

by Lilinha August 8, 2014, 6:08 pm 113.3k Views

Going to Nickelodeon Land? We asked Brazilian-born mum Lilinha to tell us all about a day out at Nickelodeon Land with her little boy – the best places to eat, the coolest rides and attractions, and opportunities to meet Nick Jr characters. Here’s what she had to say… Nickelodeon Land is a six-acre kids attraction home […]

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DUPLO World of Play at Legoland – A magical visit for 3 yr old Isla

by Janis P. March 31, 2014, 8:59 am 113.3k Views

Last week, mum of two Melissa ventured to Legoland with 3 year old Isla and baby Esme to explore the colourful DUPLO World of Play. Here’s how she got on: When my daughter Isla was about fifteen months old she never sat still. Not for more than two minutes. She would not watch television for […]

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Octonauts at SEA LIFE London Aquarium

by Janis P. November 2, 2013, 10:28 pm 160.5k Views

For fans of the cBeebie’s show, seeing The Octonauts at SEA LIFE London Aquarium is too exciting for words. Even when it’s just about peering into tanks of fish and watching the jellyfish float about, the kids absolutely love the London Aquarium. With the opportunity to meet Captain Barnacles and Peso it’s pretty safe to […]

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Top 10 Rainy Days Out in London for Crawling Babies

by Janis P. April 14, 2013, 11:03 am 141.7k Views 4 Comments

Crawling babies are hard work especially when the weather’s bad – they refuse to sit still and it’s too cold and wet to let them loose in the park like dogs. With the British weather being so unpredictable I have put together a list of things to do in London with your little ones when […]

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Best in the West: Top 5 Places to Go with Kids in West London

by Janis P. July 28, 2012, 10:12 pm 94.4k Views 39 Comments

There are so many amazing places to go with kids in West London, it was actually quite hard to narrow it down to just our top 5! We’ve no doubt missed out some of your favourite child friendly spots, so feel free to leave a comment below sharing your favourites or send a tweet to […]

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