As soon as you walk into The Botanist you know it’s a special place. I’ve never visited any of their restaurants before but on arriving at their York branch the vibe was stylish, cosy and inviting. The concept behind The Botanist is somewhat olde worlde. Taking guests back to a time of adventure and exploration.…
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Pub in the Park – Tunbridge Wells 2019
Read morePub in the Park offers a series of events bringing together a host of Michelin starred chefs with world class musicians to create the perfect blend of good food & drink with outstanding entertainment. Put together by Tom Kerridge this year’s event has seen stops in Bath, Knutsford, Leeds and Marlow with featured artists including…
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Art Therapy Brunch Party At Patterns, Brighton
Read morePatterns in Brighton have added a unique twist to the Bottomless Brunch concept for a limited time over the Summer months. Thanks to ART + BELIEVE the sun drenched terrace area has undergone a colourful make over featuring a host of bright, geometric murals and artwork. Here lies the twist. In addition to enjoying a…
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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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The Dukes Head, Crawley Down: Bringing a new level of sophisticated dining to Sussex
Read moreThe Dukes Head at Crawley Down near Turners Hill opened its door to the public last weekend after a huge refurbishment project. We were lucky enough to be invited to a preview night in the week leading up to the big reveal..and were blown away by the whole experience. Here’s what to expect from a…
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The Christmas ‘Festivo Menu’ at ASK Italian with bookatable.co.uk
Read moreWith the festive season now in full swing the issue of balancing multiple nights out with a limited bank balance may seem very real. It’s important that we see all our social groups during the party season…but dining out at pricey restaurants several times in the same month might leave you looking for excuses to…
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Wickham Manor House on the Charles Palmer Vineyard
Read moreSleeps: up to 4 people Price: £170 / night for bed & breakfast for a family of 4 in the William Penn Suite Location: Winchelsea, Sussex Charles Palmer planted the first vines on this stunning estate in Winchelsea near Rye back in 2006. Since then the vineyard has gone on to produce a selection of…
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The Old House Inn: A Country Retreat Perfect for Gatwick Stopovers
Read moreSleeps: 2 people Price: from £110 / night for bed & breakfast Location: Copthorne, West Sussex The Old House Inn is a pretty, period pub with guest rooms on the outskirts of Copthorne in West Sussex. The historical pub looks as though it belongs in the heart of the countryside, but in actual fact it’s…
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Family Favourite Cherry Desserts ~ #LoveFreshCherries
Read moreCherry season is currently in full swing here in the UK and we feel this delicious fruit needs celebrating! Whether you find your cherries at your local supermarket or farm shop one thing is certain….these plump little beauties will certainly taste juicy and sweet. Packed with vitamin C cherries can help improve sleep patterns and…
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The Ultimate Culinary Road Trip Machine: Jamie Oliver and his Land Rover Kitchen
Read moreJaguar Land Rover have partnered up with chef, Jamie Oliver, to design and create a fully functioning kitchen inside an SUV. The Land Rover Discovery Kitchen is a truly bespoke model that highlights complete versatility of the Land Rover Discovery. Jamie Oliver worked alongside Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team to bring his…
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Destination Vineyards in Sussex: Tours, Food and Accommodation
Read moreWe recently visited Oxney Organic Vineyard to stay in one of their farm cottages. I was fascinated by the tour of their vineyard and really impressed with the range of services they offered on the Estate, from themed dining to Glamping breaks in their pretty shepherd huts set right amongst the vines. Our visit led…
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Food Poisoning whilst Travelling: How to avoid it, what to do when it happens & real life horror stories.
Read moreWhen you’ve been looking forward to a holiday or travel experience for weeks, maybe months it can come as a huge blow to spend a significant chunk of your break confined to the bathroom with a serious case of food poisoning. Sadly it happens. It happens a lot. The combination of unsanitary preparation and storage…
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Rustlers Burger Hacking Challenge
Read moreWe live busy lives here at jugglingonrollerskates HQ. With both of us parents at work and four hungry children to feed….meals need to be quick and simple. I was asked to try Rustlers Southern Fried Chicken Burgers as one of our weekly evening meals so that my family and I could share our verdict of…
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Bottomless Brunch at the Waterhouse Hilton Metropole Brighton with Bookatable.co.uk
Read moreThe Waterhouse Bar and Restaurant sits directly opposite the West Pier at the front of the grand Hilton Metropole Hotel. The Restaurant is smart and spacious with dark panelled walks and monochrome tiled floors. The room is furnished with comfy leather chairs, wall libraries and relaxed lighting. The floor to ceiling windows offer a vista…
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La Famiglia sharing menu, Prezzo, Lewes
Read moreDining out is never an easy task with a young family but the clever folk at Prezzo think they’ve come up with a solution. They have recently introduced the new La Famiglia sharing dish…catering to everyone’s needs and embracing the traditional Italian style of family dining. We were invited to take part in the #PrezzoLaFamiglia…
