Discover family-friendly adventures, local attractions, and travel tips for making the most of your days out with kids. From hidden gems in the Midlands to unforgettable weekend getaways, we share our favourite places to explore together.
Welcome to Thomas Land, the ultimate destination for family fun! Located in the heart of the UK, just 30 minutes drive from Birmingham city centre Thomas Land is a theme park within a theme park based on the popular children’s television show, Thomas & Friends. With over 25 rides and attractions, Thomas Land is the … Read more
We all like traveling with kids. Even though it might be challenging, the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Getting around a big city like London can be quite costly, particularly since kids have extra requirements like entertainment. Most importantly, driving around the city with a kid can be quite complicated. In this guide, we will … Read more
Birmingham offers an array of indoor family activities for rainy days, from Star City’s laser tag and games to Cadbury World’s chocolatey delights. Attractions like Rock Up Birmingham provide climbing challenges, while educational experiences can be found at Thinktank Science Museum. Nearby, the Butterfly Farm and Splash Landings offer immersive nature and water-based fun, respectively. For movie fans, local cinemas provide a dry escape, and thrill-seekers can visit the Bear Grylls Adventure. All these and more ensure kids and adults alike have ample entertainment, regardless of the weather.
There is nothing better than getting some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by going travelling. There are some wonderful destinations in the UK to explore. Travelling is a great opportunity to experience new cultures and seeing countries, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in new environments, but theres also … Read more
For those of us without our own home swimming pool,surely the next best thing is a trip to the beach! How convenient then, would it be to have your very own indoor space whilst you’re there? Over 20,000 British beach hut owners have prioritised exactly that. Many UK coastline destinations have options for hiring beach huts. A creation that … Read more
This secret beauty spot is on the very edge of Birmingham, I consider the canals at the Hopwood to be the border, I don’t know if that’s official or not but we always used to cross the canal and joke “now we’re in Brum, and now we aren’t” because when I was a kid it … Read more
When you’re half way into the holidays and running out of ideas for things to do then a trip to the local park is the easiest thing to organise. Take a backpack with your lunch and some water, pop the bike or scooter in the car boot and away you go. You can keep kids … Read more
Paultons Park is perhaps best known for being the home to the one and only Peppa pig world, however there is so much to explore, this family owned and family friendly theme park is one of the best in the U.K. and with so much to explore I wanted to share with you some of … Read more
Finally one of Arlo’s favourite places to visit in Birmingham has re-opened – Thinktank – home to Mini Brum, the science garden and so much more – and we were delighted to visit and explore this weekend. Navigating around the ever changing roadworks in the city centre was a nightmare but eventually we found the … Read more
We had a wonderful day out last week at Warwick Castle. The unpredictable weather we’ve been experiencing lately seemed to settle for one day and the sun shone down on us as we explored the castle grounds. I booked our tickets online in advance and the trail was included in the ticket price. If you … Read more
Embark on a Safari Adventure at West Midlands Safari Park West Midlands Safari Park, nestled in the heart of the British countryside, is not just a destination; it’s an immersive journey into the wonders of the wild. As you approach the park, anticipation builds for the four-mile self-drive safari, a thrilling odyssey through African and … Read more
We had a wonderful afternoon at Kingsbury Water Park, we opted to hire bicycles to make sure we could see as much of the space as possible – and with fifteen different lakes and 600 acres to explore we will most certainly be coming back again. Open from 1st April every day (subject to the … Read more
Spring has sprung and the days are now mild enough to enjoy a walk in the great outdoors. Cannock Chase Gruffalo Trail is one of our favourite places to visit for a wander and is great value – as all you really need to pay for is the car parking. We usually park up near … Read more
Just before Christmas 2020 many of our planned activities were cancelled. I felt heartbroken for all of the businesses struggling amidst the chaos of 2020 and was delighted to see places such as Umberslade Farm try to make the most of things. During the summer we visited and went on a 5k trek around the … Read more
Introducing "The Amazing Adventures of Me" - A fun filled kids journal designed to help little explorers record their big moments, silly stories and awesome ideas. With some hints and tips for grown ups to help plan and plenty of journal pages to fill in.
This is perfect for recording memories of road trips, school holidays, travel, weekend activities and more.
Great for curious kids aged 5+
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