We love a festive light trail and the Winter Glow at The Three counties show ground has it all. Not just a light trail but a huge ferris wheel, amongst the new fair ground, an ice skating rink and a unique Santa experience. A truly wondrous journey awaits you this Christmas at the Three Counties … Read more
The songs are starting to play and the shops are beginning to sell decorations, so it can only mean one thing ā Christmas is soon approaching. While it may sound too early, if youāre planning to take the kids away for Christmas now may be the time to start organising your getaway. When thinking of … Read more
Quite possibly the most beautiful festive experience we have ever had. Itās impossible to describe just how magical the light trail around the riverside gardens is but I will do my best – my pictures do not do the enchanted garden at Webbs of Wychbold justice at all. Arlo at age four was enthralled throughout … Read more
Las Vegas is often associated with glitzy casinos, vibrant nightlife, and adult-oriented entertainment. However, this iconic city has much more to offer than meets the eye, making it an excellent destination for a memorable family vacation. From thrilling attractions to educational experiences, here are 10 ways to create lasting family memories in Las Vegas. 1- … Read more
Ā I am always on the hunt for things to do in the Midlands which donāt cost the earth and keep the kids busy. Arlo is growing up, so I can’t use the “kids under three go free” deals anymore on family days out. I’m constantly searching for cheap things to do in Birminghm and … Read more
Are you looking for a Pumpkin Patch in the Birmingham? Here’s a selection of some awesome places to visit to pick pumpkins in and around Birmingham. Find a perfect pumpkin patch for those all important family pictures, or find a farm shop which has done all the hard work so you can make a beautiful … Read more
Top free places to visit for days out in the midlands include parks, gardens, historic sites, and museums with free entry. Our favourite spots include a wealth of free to access parks. You can go for walks, have picnics, and see wildlife on free days out in the West Midlands. If you’re looking for free … Read more
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.
A friend of mine yesterday asked me about which football grounds you can visit in the Midlands. Her son has decided that he wants to visit as many of the U.K. based football grounds as he can and get a treat from each gift shop along the way. This is a huge challenge as there … Read more
Roxy Ball Room will open next to Victoria Square whilst their Digbeth site will re-brand and become a Roxy Lanes Roxy Leisure have announced plans to open their second site in Birmingham in February 2023 whilst their Digbeth site will be re-branded and become a Roxy Lanes, to mark the shift in focus from ball games … Read more
Step outside, summertimeās in bloom! Well we have had one day of a heatwave and itās got me all excited dreaming about running through flower fields in floaty dresses and taking some glorious pictures for Instagram. I have my favourite flower fields in the West Midlands and thought Iād collate a list for you to … Read more
I am looking forward to the lighter nights and spring florals. When the weather starts to warm up we like to explore outdoors and often lose track of time. When it’s still a little bit too cold and damp for a picnic there’s nothing better than finding a place to pause for a good meal. … Read more
Look out for Zog and more flying into Warwick Arts Centre this February break! There’s plenty to keep families occupied this Spring Half-Term at CoventryĆ¢ā¬ā¢s Warwick Arts Centre, including classical music and the arrival of the mighty Zog! Zog and The Flying Doctors (24-27 Feb 2022) is the roar-some sequel to the best-selling Zog, by Julia Donaldson and Axel … Read more
This evening was the press night for Winter Funland – a brand new family friendly festive event for the midlands. All I knew in advance was that it was billed as an indoor funfair hosted by the NEC and I figured that the kids would enjoy this so we snapped up the invite and went … Read more
We love all things spooky – Halloween is bigger than Christmas in this household and so we jumped at the chance to attend a press day at Warwick Castle at the launch of their Halloween extravaganza. With all sorts of spooky attractions thereĆ¢ā¬ā¢s great fun for all the family to enjoy with the castle providing … Read more
I canĆ¢ā¬ā¢t believe itĆ¢ā¬ā¢s September and IĆ¢ā¬ā¢ve skipped autumn, Halloween and all of the festivities and already begun planning ahead for Christmas. Last year we did manage to squeeze in some activities but just like everyone else, most of our plans were scuppered at the last minute and we were unable to participate in many … 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
I’ve written previously about how I lost a sense of self over lockdown. A year of sitting at home with nothing to do but bake really had an impact on my waist line which in turn had an impact on my identity. As the world tentatively re-opened I decided I needed to turn things around … Read more