Category: UK Breaks
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Is the School of Rock Musical London Kid Friendly?
The School of Rock Musical London wasn’t on our todo list. We’d planned on fun outdoor sightseeing. After our riverboat cruise in the rain, walk through Canary Wharf in the rain and Trip to the Museum through the rain, we created a new plan. What was meant to be fun sightseeing activities turned into how can…
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Our Secret Scarborough Retreat
Nearly 10 years ago my parents decided to buy a holiday home in Scarborough. I hadn’t been to the seaside town for years and couldn’t really remember having visited in my childhood. I really had no idea what to expect. Myself, my Mam, Dad, brother Phil and 6 week old Imogen in the maxi cosi…
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Crashing a boat on the Norfolk Broads
Every other year we head down to our friends The Speeds at Great Yarmouth. Every other year we looks to do something different. We’ve done the beaches and pleasure parks, so what’s the plan this year? I suggested going on the broads in a boat. Ideally stopping on one over night, but apparently that isn’t…
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How we surprised the girls at Alton Towers!
Some people think a day out walking round a crowded theme park the equivalent of hell. Queuing for disappointing rides, being fleeced for overpriced hotdogs and listening to other kids whine is just not for them. If you have learnt anything from our blog ramblings you will know that is just not us! We…
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Drayton Manor Theme Park – Staffordshire
Drayton Manor Theme Park is located in Tamworth. Thomas Land is a huge draw to parents with smaller kids and is ideal for the under 5’s. This was our first visit to the Drayton Manor Theme Park and Drayton Manor Hotel. We were keen to see how it compared with the Merlin owned Chessington, Alton…
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Drayton Manor Hotel Deals- Stay & Play
Just a week after we returned from our short Easter trip to Drayton Manor we heard the terrible news of the death of 11 year old Evha Jannath. A full Health and Safety investigation has been launched to hopefully prevent something like this from ever happening again. Lessons need to be learned as no parent should ever…
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Park Foot Campsite – Pooley Bridge – Ullswater
If you are regular readers of this blog you will know that we are partial to a bit of camping. Last Summer we wracked up 15 nights under canvas tacking Kendal, Boroughbridge, Mid-Wales, Just So Festival Cheshire and Kendal Calling. All very different experiences with all of the weather unpredictability the UK could throw at…
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Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
Another weekend, another road trip. Our poor little car will be needing a rest from the A1. This weekend Manchester was the destination and budget was the theme. Handily my Dad’s friend Freddie has a big enough home to accommodate us all (my parents included) and we lined up some free family fun. First stop…
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Jamie Oliver’s Diner
After our unsuccessful attempt at getting a table in busy busy Central London, one day earlier. We decided to try again. This time our group had split from 8 people to just the 4 Hoopers. We wandered through the city, via Hamleys and the Girl Guiding Shop. The kids had been on their feet since 8am. It…
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Tower of London
Sadly all good things have to come to an end and it was the final day of our London adventure. However, we had a bit more history and culture ahead with a visit to the Tower of London. Myself and Alan had been on previous visits and knew it was a good day out. After…