• Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar
    days out - the Netherlands

    {Amsterdam} Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar

    August 26, 2022 - By 

    A few years ago we had a day trip to Amsterdam from Wassennaar. I love Amsterdam but it wasn’t so much fun with two kids. So when we planned another day trip to Amsterdam we made sure to do our research on fun places to explore with kids. If you’re looking for fun things to do with kids in Amsterdam then I have a few recommendations. Our kids love travelling so whilst we arrived in Amsterdam by train at Amsterdam Centraal we knew we wanted to try the trams. They were super easy to use and a great way to…

  • The Obliteration Room Tate Modern
    days out - London

    Exploring the Obliteration Room with kids

    August 13, 2022 - By 

    My son just loves art and has been taking art lessons for a few years now. We love to take him out to art galleries and museums wherever we can and there’s always something to see and do in London. A few years ago we went to Yayoi Kasuma’s Infinity Mirrored Room which was an amazing experience. So when I heard about Obliteration Room at Tate Modern I knew we had to go. Exploring the Obliteration Room with kids Tate Modern is currently showing two of Yayoi Kasuma’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. These immersive installations will transport you into Kusama’s unique vision…

  • Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors {review}
    days out - London

    Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors {review}

    August 3, 2022 - By 

    Yesterday we were invited to watch Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors. We are huge fans of Horrible Histories, my son has alllll the books, so we couldn’t wait to watch a live performance. He’s been studying the Tudors in his history lessons so I thought it would be fun and educational too for the school holidays! Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors Birmingham Stage Company’s Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors make its West End premiere at the Garrick Theatre this summer as part of the company’s 30th anniversary programme. Birmingham Stage Company’s Neal Foster directs Benedict Martin and Emma Swan. The show opened on…

  • Dinosaur walks on the Isle of Wight
    days out - Isle of Wight

    Dinosaur walks on the Isle of Wight

    July 13, 2022 - By 

    Have you ever thought of going on a dinosaur walk before? We recently spent some time on the Isle of Wight and we were looking for different things to do. We’ve visited Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House lots of times, so wanted to find something a little unusual. The kids both love learning about dinosaurs and as the Isle of Wight is famous as a site of many dinosaurs finds, we thought we would try a dinosaur walk, looking for dinosaur fossils. Dinosaur walks on the Isle of Wight We love exploring the Isle of Wight. It’s a great place…

  • Exploring London theatre: Back to the Future the Musical
    days out - Local Review - London

    Exploring London theatre: Back to the Future the Musical

    June 26, 2022 - By 

    Last weekend we were invited to  celebrate at this year’s Olivier, WhatsonStage and Broadway World Award-winning Best New Musical, Back To The Future, at the Adelphi Theatre. We hadn’t been to the theatre for years so were really excited to visit and see a show based on one of our favourite films. Exploring London theatre: Back to the Future the Musical Back to the Future tells the story of Marty McFly, a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown.  Before he can return to 1985,…

  • Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids
    days out - Isle of Wight - National Trust

    Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids

    June 18, 2022 - By 

    Despite having grown up on the Isle of Wight I didn’t know it was possible to take a guided tour of Bembridge Fort which is owned by the National Trust. We recently spent a week on the Isle of Wight and booked a load of fun things to do with the kids. If you’re looking for something a little different to do then why not book yourself on a tour of Bembridge Fort? It’s on the top of Culver Down with the most amazing views over the Island. Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids It’s important to note that access to…

  • Exploring Walpole Park with kids
    days out - Local Review - London

    Exploring Walpole Park with kids

    May 28, 2022 - By 

    A few weeks ago we found ourselves with a free afternoon in west London. Pitzhangar Manor had been on our list for a while and we decided to go and explore Walpole Park in Ealing. Exploring Walpole Park with kids Walpole Park is in the London Borough of Ealing.  It’s located at the edge of Ealing Broadway behind Pitzhanger Manor House. We were lucky to get a parking space outside and walk through the impressive gates at the front of Pitzhanger Manor House. The House was once the early 19th-century country home of Sir John Soane, and is now a museum…

  • Church Gardens
    days out - Hillingdon

    Re-visiting Church Gardens, Harefield

    May 8, 2022 - By 

    A few weeks ago we had the chance to re-visit Church Gardens, Harefield. This is a private garden but open on certain days throughout the year. It’s in a lovely part of north Hillingdon, well worth a visit with kids as there’s always something new to see. Re-visiting Church Gardens, Harefield Our last visit was six months ago so we were looking forward to seeing the gardens in a different season. Our first stop was the walled garden. As it was the beginning of Spring the daffodils were in full bloom. The greenhouse was full of seedlings and it was…

  • How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids
    days out - Local Review - London - Royal crafts

    How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids

    April 29, 2022 - By 

    In June, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (a whopping 70 years of service). The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place between 2nd – 5th June with events taking place all around the country. How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids Trooping the Colour (Saturday 2nd June) Trooping the Colour takes place annually to celebrate the Queen’s birthday . More than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen’s official birthday. Platinum Party at the Palace…