Hubs had taken the day off work on Friday and, as a special half-term holiday treat, we decided to head out to the Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria. It was another hot day, so the boys put their shorts and t-shirts on and we all lathered up in sun lotion. We… Read More
During the holidays, we’re always looking for new places to visit and interesting things to do. Partly to occupy our 4 year old, O, but it’s also nice to find activities that we can all enjoy together. We had been told about the Puzzling Place centre in Keswick and decided it was worth a trip!
Last weekend, we enjoyed the company of Donna and her family and so wanted to find something fun for the children to do that didn’t put too much strain on my heavily pregnant self. We decided to visit The Beacon Museum in a town nearby called Whitehaven, as it’s always been a great day out… Read More
I was approached by thinkmoney to go on a budgeted family day out, as a contribution to their UK Travel Guide. So, last weekend we made a trip to Tullie House in Carlisle for an afternoon out. Hubby was spending the afternoon at the Races with his friends so I invited my best friend, O’s… Read More
On Tuesday last week, my husband and I were very kindly invited to Hutton-in-the-Forest by Armstrong Watson to see a performance of The Taming of the Shrew by Illyria Theatre. Armstrong Watson and Bond Dickinson had kindly sponsored the Illyria Theatre company for the performance and had a delightful evening planned for their guests. It… Read More