Thanks to the easing of lock-down restrictions life is slowing being breathed back into our local leisure and outdoor pursuits businesses. If you’re like me as well as itching to get back outdoors you’ll also be eager to know which facilities are now open and what changes have been put in place to ensure our…
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5 Beautiful places to take the kids & cure cabin fever across East Sussex
Read morePubs, restaurants, cinemas and an ever increasing list of public spaces are becoming no-go zones in the wake of the Corona-Virus pandemic. If, like me this leaves you scratching your head and starting to panic as to where exactly can we go you’ll be relieved to hear that (for the time being) there are a…
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Knockhatch Adventure Park: The Ultimate Day Out For Families in East Sussex
Read moreWhat? Knockhatch Adventure Park is a fun filled, one stop, action packed family attraction. Activities include a petting zoo, giant soft play, castle themed adventure playground, boating lake, high ropes course, birds of prey, jumping pillows, go karts, quad ride, virtual mine ride, crazy golf….the list goes on! Where? Knockhatch is located just north of…
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Bedgebury at Christmas 2019: Everything you need to know before visiting
Read moreThe Christmas trail at Bedgebury is a unique, festive sensory experience featuring numerous light shows and interactive art displays as you walk through the forest. Where? It takes place on a designated trail at the main Bedgebury site near Goudhurst in Kent. How long? The trail takes about 1.5hrs to complete, although you are not…
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A Guide to Visiting York’s Chocolate Story
Read moreIf you’re like me then you won’t be aware of the great significance that the City of York has had on the history of chocolate! York’s Chocolate Story takes you right back in time as far as the Mayan Empire to share the incredible story of how chocolate arrived in this part of the world.…
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10 Wholesome Outdoor Activities to get you #WildAboutAutumn
Read moreThis post has been inspired by the book ‘Wild Things’ by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield as part of their Wild About Autumn blogger challenge created by AliKats Mountain Holidays. If you follow our adventures you’ll know we’re huge fans of the outdoors. As a family we have a natural pull towards exploring and nature.…
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The Van Gogh Immersive Experience: Everything you need to know
Read moreBringing art and history to life the Van Gogh Immersive Experience is unique in it’s ability to engage all ages in a multi-sensory event. Taking place in the majestic surroundings of York St Mary’s the multimedia experience showcases over 200 pieces of Van Gogh’s artwork projecting the images 360 degrees and set to an evocative…
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Pumpkin Patches in Sussex & Kent 2019
Read moreIn the run up to Halloween it’s become a tradition for lots of families to visit a local farm to pick their very own pumpkin to carve ready for trick or treating. I’ve put together a selection of some of the best places to visit for pumpkin picking and Autumnal antics for 2019. And don’t…
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Into the Trees: Reconnecting with nature through family festival fun
Read moreWe’ve been lucky enough to attend Into the Trees each of the four years it’s been running. Since it began in 2016 the event has established itself as a family festival with a difference. Here the headliners are kayak trips, first art trails and camp fire story telling sessions. Days are spent exploring the Ashdown…
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The Wizard of Oz Summer Production at Groombridge Place
Read moreGroombridge Place is a magical place in itself, but throughout the school holidays the Enchanted Forest is visited by the talented Acting Moon Events team bringing something extra special for guests to enjoy. This Summer sees the theatrical group performing their charming version of The Wizard of Oz until August 11th. Performances take place in…
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5 Activities for Family Fun at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Read moreQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park was built to host the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. Today the park is a sporting and leisure complex with the Olympics still very much in it’s heart. The site comprises of a Velodrome, Aquatics Centre, The Olympic Stadium (now home to West Ham football team), ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower and Lee…
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GoBoat Paddington: Seeing London from a new perspective
Read moreWhat is GoBoat? GoBoat is a unique self drive, electric powered boat experience allowing guests the opportunity to captain their very own motor boat along the canals of London. GoBoat is ideal for groups of friends or families wanting to do something a bit different and fun. Guests are encouraged to bring food and drink…
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An Afternoon Exploring London Bridge & Borough Market
Read moreOne of my favourite ways to spend the weekend is pottering about London taking in the sights, tastes and flavours. It’s a past-time I rarely get to indulge in now I have a young family..but over the bank holiday weekend my husband and I were given some much needed time out thanks to the grandparents…
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Edwardian Life Week at Hever Castle – May 25 – June 2
Read moreEdwardian Life Week takes place at Hever Castle for May Half Term 2019 running from May 25-June 2. Read on for more details of this event and other family activities to enjoy during your visit to Hever. Where? Hever Castle is found in the village of Hever or 3 miles outside of Edenbridge in Kent.…
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Six Amazing Playgrounds from around the UK
Read moreGetting children away from their tablets, televisions, and computer screens can sometimes be a difficult task. There is perhaps no better way than to enlist the aid of a well-designed, safe, spacious, and above all – fantastically fun playground. Among the very first lessons children learn at school is how much fun a wide open…
