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Ffestiniog Railway Review: Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway is the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway and has almost 200 years of history. Staying in the Llechwedd glamping lodges, we decided to take the journey and enjoy the beautiful journey through forests, mountains, lakes and waterfalls from the comfort of the train. The train runs between Porthmadog’s harbourside and the former slate mining…

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Things to do in North Staffordshire with kids on a rainy day

There is nothing better than spending time outdoors with the kids in the fresh air. Popping on the wellington boots, wrapping up warm and heading outdoors for a couple of hours away from the screens is great,  but what do you do when it is the weekend … you look out of the window and…

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A day trip to Manchester with National Express

Last weekend we enjoyed a family day out travelling from Stoke on Trent to Manchester by National Express coach. Disclosure: #AD This is a paid collaboration with National Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links – any purchase you make are unaffected but I may receive a small…

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A Visit to the World of Wedgwood with Kids: Review

A visit to the World of Wedgwood, with kids in Stoke-on-Trent Last weekend we were lucky enough to be invited for a family day out at The World of Wedgwood in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent. We love spending time exploring the area, and there are so many things to do with kids in Staffordshire. The World of…

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Half-term fun in Cheshire – Building dens, puddle jumping and snowdrop walks

Half-term fun in Cheshire We love to spend time outdoors and are always on the look out for local events over the school holidays. If you are wondering what to do this half-term with the kids…. Here are a few ideas for some Half-term fun in Cheshire. Families will find lots of ways to beat…

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Cycling in Churnet Valley with Churnet Valley Cycle Hire

Who fancies cycling in Churnet Valley today? I ask as I dish out the pancakes and strawberries. Me!!! The reply was unanimous. It was a Sunday morning and our first full weekend at home following a summer road trip to Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. As I looked out of the window, the…

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William’s Den Adventure Playground: Yorkshire

It was the last day of the Summer holidays, and we were looking for somewhere really special to take the children. A day when it was all about the kids. We were spending the weekend at the York Layerthorpe Travelodge, so when we were invited along to William’s Den in East Yorkshire, we knew it…

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Outdoor fun at Wildwood Escot A Family Day Out 

Wildwood Escot: Family Friendly Day Out During our stay at Andrewshayes Holiday Park in East Devon, we were invited along to explore Wildwood Escot for the day. We love a day out to enjoy the great outdoors, so of course we didn’t hesitate.  With a few threatening rain clouds in the sky, we headed off…

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7 Reasons to visit the National Forest Adventure Farm this Summer

We love to make the most of our weekends and days off, and we are always looking for things to do and new family friendly places to visit. When we were invited along to spend the day at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire,  I won’t lie – we jumped at…

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Lowther Castle and Gardens- A Family Day Out

We have recently visited the wonderful Ullswater in the Lake District. Have you ever been? It is such a beautiful part of the country.  We stayed for the weekend and enjoyed a great day with Ullswater Steamers and visited Lowther Castle and Gardens. There is so much to see and do – we didn’t even…

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Family Day Out -The Butterfly Farm and Stratford-upon-Avon

Today we visited the Butterfly Farm in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. With over 800 years of history and home of the famous William Shakespeare, Stratford -upon- Avon is a beautiful town in the West Midlands with so much to see and do with little ones. Visiting the Butterfly Farm We do love our…

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Days out with the Kids in Staffordshire – Our Favourite Family Days out

There is so much to see and do in the UK – we really have the most beautiful beaches, some wonderful attractions and some really great places to visit right on our doorstep.  As a family we try to make the most of the weekends, summer evenings and school holidays and we have soon come to realise…

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