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Pumpkin carving at Hughenden Manor

Pumpkin carving at Hughenden Manor

Posted on October 29, 2016August 3, 2020 by jenny

I’m so pleased we were able to squeeze in a trip to do some pumpkin carving at Hughenden Manor today. It was a great way to round off a very exciting half term. It’s also one of my favourite National Trust properties. Hughenden Manor was the home of Benjamin Disraeli, once Prime Minister, but also…

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TNMT: Out of the Shadows DVD Cover

TNMT: Out of the Shadows skateboarding masterclass and DVD giveaway

Posted on October 25, 2016May 4, 2019 by jenny

Yesterday we were invited to KidZania London for a turtely awesome skateboarding masterclass to celebrate the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. My children love visiting Kidzania and I knew this would be a fun start to their half term week. My 6 year old loves his mini-skateboard so I knew he…

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Year 2 school book

Monday Happy List – Week 109

Posted on October 24, 2016 by jenny

It’s Monday and it’s half term which makes me very happy. This half term has felt long and I am glad the children can relax for a bit. Don’t let’s mention the ridiculous of amount of homework they were given considering they are in Reception and Year 2! Anyway, time for my weekly Monday Happy List…

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A spooktacular Halloween at Warwick Castle

A spooktacular Halloween at Warwick Castle

Posted on October 23, 2016July 13, 2022 by jenny

Yesterday we were invited to visit Warwick Castle and see how six all new spine-tingling attractions have turned Warwick Castle into The Haunted Castle over Halloween! It’s been a long time since I last visited Warwick Castle so I was looking forward to going back with my children. My 6 year old is currently studying castles in…

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Scary Fun week at KidZania

Win a family ticket to KidZania London

Posted on October 19, 2016February 25, 2021 by jenny

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids in London during half term then I might have the perfect day out. Have you heard of KidZania London? Based in Westfield London it features more than 60 real-life role play adventures where kids can earn and spend KidZo’s (the Kidzania currency). It’s the perfect…

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Play-Doh Imaginarium at the Science Museum

Play-Doh Imaginarium at the Science Museum

Posted on October 9, 2016March 25, 2025 by jenny

Yesterday we visited the Science Museum to experience the extraordinary at the Play-Doh Imaginarium. To celebrate its 60th birthday, Play-Doh launched an exclusive free event at the Science Museum combining tech and creative play. Fronted by ex-Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, the Play-Doh Imaginarium is a unique experience for kids combining the worlds of tech…

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Barton Farm Country Park

Posted on October 1, 2016February 16, 2022 by jenny

Just to prove that we don’t sit indoors and spend all our time crafting a few weeks ago we spent the morning at Barton Farm Country Park near the pretty town of Bradford-on-Avon. Every time we visit we find something new and this time was no exception. When we arrived we headed straight for the…

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Monday Happy List – Week 105

Posted on September 26, 2016September 25, 2016 by jenny

This past week has been a strange one. I’m still adjusting to both my children being at school. There was no time to relax at home though as our new kitchen was installed. We ordered it through Wickes and they had a cancellation which meant we were offered a really early slot or had the…

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Lanhydrock House in Cornwall

A week in Cornwall

Posted on September 23, 2016November 6, 2022 by jenny

Cornwall is a long way from where we live in West London but we always have a great time when we go. A few years ago the whole extended family rented a lovely old house in the picturesque village of Looe. It was a great base to explore that part of Cornwall and pretty much…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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