Margate has seen a lot of changes in the past few years, the latest of which is the opening of Dreamland- Margate's newest attraction- the re-imagined funfair that has been a part of Margate's landscape since the 1880's, though the name came in the 1920's when the park's scenic (and listed) rollercoaster popped it's head above the facade of shops and arcades along the seafront. Since 2003, the lot has been vacant and decaying, and the town … [Read more...]
Duinrell Holland may be the best holiday you’ll ever have
I'll confess that when the DH told me we were going to be staying in a Lodge Tent, I didn't immediately picture Holland. But when we spent May half-term glamping at Duinrell last year, I was won over. In fact if you have come across me in real life or online talking holidays since then, you're likely to have heard all about it. DH and I may well be responsible for the Lodge Tents being booked out this year, so enthusiastic are we about it as a … [Read more...]
Knights, Dragons and Fairy Tales: Family Fun at Leeds Castle
You can never really rely on the weather in the UK, which is how we found ourselves visiting Leeds Castle on a snowy day at the end of February. The white carpet had dissolved by the time we arrived after lunch last Sunday but the drama was still plentiful. Leeds Castle, nestled in the heart of Kent, rather than Yorkshire, is imposing but not in a scary way. It's a castle of fairy tales, surrounded by water and looking out across green … [Read more...]
EdinburghAtoZ: an Instagram tour of our family visit to the Scottish Capital
We were in Edinburgh over Christmas. We shared the fun of our latest Home Exchange trip over on Instagram in the form of an #EdinburghAtoZ. If you missed it, then I have compiled the images here so that you can see what a fun place Edinburgh is to visit at any time of year. A is for Arthur's Seat. B is for Bagpipes. They sound less unpleasant North of the Border. C is for Cobbles. D is for Drambuie. Or a dram of something else. E is for … [Read more...]
The Art of the Brick London exhibition
The Art of the Brick London exhibition has been extended to April 12th 2015 due to popular demand. I confess I had heard nothing about it but DH was very excited when he booked tickets for us all- due in part to the fact that we would be taking The Girls to his old stomping ground around Brick Lane in London. Housed at the Old Truman Brewery, one of CNN's Top Ten Must See Global Exhibitions features sculptures created by former lawyer Nathan … [Read more...]
48 Hours in Edinburgh with children
Packing for Christmas is always challenging. But we were lucky with the weather when we went to Scotland last month. If you are heading North of the Border soon, here are some things you could do if you have 48 Hours in Edinburgh with children. A quick hour or so from Gatwick, you barely have time to enjoy the proffered complimentary crisps-or-cookies with your on-board beverage, before The Girls want to know why their ears are popping. It … [Read more...]
Visiting Santa in his Harrods workshop
Last year we were invited to visit Harrod's Santa for review purposes, and whilst we enjoyed our experience, we had a few criticisms. This year, assured that these had all been addressed, we once again travelled into London to experience the wonder of a "Big Name" Santa, visiting Santa in his Harrods workshop. And I have to say that Harrod's Santa 2014 was a vast improvement on 2013. It was an actual Winter Wonderland- a forest of white … [Read more...]
