Category: Days Out
Cool spot: The Observatory Science Centre
Sussex is a brilliant place to live, but many of the amazing attractions are outdoor-based. Luckily we seem to exist in a weather microcosm most of the time, but when it’s less clement (please tell me the rain is going to stop soon) we’re not exactly spoilt for choice. There is, however, the completely brilliant Observatory [...]
Christmas at Marwell Wildlife
Last week we were invited to take the children to the opening night of Christmas at Marwell Wildlife. Santa having skydived into the park earlier in the day he was in residence at the house and ready for visitors. We visited after the park had closed and at five o’clock it was already dark. Fairy [...]
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink and other cool spots for skating
Last week, we were lucky enough to attend the launch of the 2011 Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton and I’m happy to report that it’s at least as fabulous as last year. Now, between you and me, I’m no Jayne Torvill, so I sent my envoys out onto the slippery stuff, while I [...]
Cool Spot: Alex James Presents Harvest 2011
Following two successful Harvest festivals at Jimmy’s this year saw the first Alex James Presents Harvest. A mix of musical, foodie and family entertainment it offers something a little bit different from your average summer festival. Held over three days on 9 – 11th September 2011 the festival featured performances from The Kooks, Athlete and [...]
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Given that it’s the National Children’s museum, it’s perhaps odd that we haven’t featured Eureka! before – but then, it’s located in Bradford Halifax, meaning it’s not necessarily on everyone’s beaten track. For us, holidaying in Yorkshire, it became clear it was going to feature on our agenda, even before we’d arrived: the train track passes [...]
Cool Spot: Just So Festival 2011
Last weekend saw the second annual Just So Festival held at Barneswood near Leek, Staffordshire. I took my family along to check it out on Sunday and Eve was there on Saturday. Just So Festival is all about the children with extras to keep their parents happy while they have fun. Held over three days [...]
V&A exhibition goodies: The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Practically every household has a fondness for one of Judith Kerr’s picture books, whether it’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea or one of the Mog series. Somehow, this purveyor of slightly naive drawing, whose style became noticeably more adept as the years went by, has come to be regarded as a seminal illustrator. Now [...]
Paradise Park
If you’re looking for a day out in Cornwall then Paradise Park in Hayle is perfect for young families. With a wide range of birds and play areas there is plenty to entertain. Paradise Park is an attraction boasting a wonderful collection of birds from all over the world, farm animals and a variety of [...]
Hot Spots: Festivals for Families 2011
With our last Summer before Milla starts school stretching in front of us we’re planning to make it a Summer of good times. We will be hitting a couple of festivals as our kids thrive on the outdoor lifestyle and diverse entertainment. The only trouble will be narrowing down the selection, with so many high [...]
Last day to apply for 2012 Olympics tickets
If you’re anything like me you’ve been meaning to apply for tickets to the 2012 London Olympic Games but haven’t quite gotten around to it. It is one of those rare opportunities to be a part of something exciting and magnificent.We’ll be applying for tickets to see some of the more entertaining events such as [...]
