If you’re based in the south, or even in the capital, then it’s worth taking a trip or two to the home counties and beyond to check out some of the amazing festive events being planned for the coming holiday season. But there are great things happening inside the city, too. Let’s start in the […]
Day out in London with Virgin Trains
I am always travelling by train, especially to London, yet rarely get to see the sights of the city. I realised even though I travel to London my children had not taken a trip there since they were little and hardly remember seeing the great sights from our capital City. When Virgin asked if we’d like […]
UK Festivals for the young at heart
People normally associate festivals with fields of Teenagers having fun and watching their favourite bands take to the stage. What about if you are a little more on the mature side as am I and don’t feel you are the right fit for festival life, We’ll don’t despair as festivals here in the UK are not just for […]
Top Fun 5 Things to do in scarborough you do not want to miss!
Scarborough has some really great attractions. whether you have never been before or you are a returning visitor here you will find my top 5 fun things to do in scarborough, which are really fun and in my opinion hidden gems. It’s the School Holidays and what better time to escape the nightmare of building work […]
Happy 30th Anniversary Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families – the collectible toy range which uses woodland animals and dolls houses to inspire a child’s imagination and teach them about nature and family relationships – is marking its 30th anniversary in 2015. As a child of the 80’s, I grew up playing with and I was an avid collector of Sylvanian families. […]
Ripley’s Mini VIP Day Out & Family Ticket #Giveaway
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Mini VIP Day Out & Family Ticket Giveaway! You can imagine the excitement in our house when I was invited with a guest to attend a Ripley’s Mini VIP Day in London. I wanted to make the experience a real treat for my son Jake, so I arranged to travel […]
WIN A FAMILY SIZED PICNIC HAMPER WITH POM-BEAR
Big Birthday Blog Competition: Day 30 WIN A FAMILY SIZED PICNIC HAMPER WITH POM-BEAR POM-BEAR are encouraging families to enjoy a summer of picnics together and to celebrate the teddy-shaped snack brand have launched a competition with umeandthekids to give Two lucky readers the chance to win a limited edition family sized picnic hamper. Including a […]
Turtle Fest 2013 At Sea Life Centre’s
Turtle Fest 2013 At Sea Life Spring 2013 sees the arrival of Turtle Fest – three weeks of children’s activities and adventures dedicated to the endangered sea turtle. Held at Sea Life Centre’s across the UK the event celebrates the opening of a £250,000 rescue centre in the Mediterranean for sick and injured turtles, which […]
Top 10 Places to go with Kids at Halloween
It’s the Halloween half term holidays and your desperate to go somewhere spooky this hollows eve. If the prospect of keeping the kids amused here are 10 of the best places to go this Halloween in the UK. Each year I will updated this article with current information to keep your little ghouls amused each […]
Military Adventure Park, Scarborough Review
Military adventure Park is Scarborough’s best adventure park. Here you will find an adventure for the whole family all year round. The attractions allow you to be in charge. Want to go faster? Then crank that tank up! Want to play Call of Duty Modern Warfare for real? Then grab one of our state of […]