Coed y Brenin – Forest Park in Wales

Coed y Brenin – Forest Park in Wales

On Saturday 22nd of April 2019 we set off for a day at Barmouth beach with friends. Little did we know that that was not actually going to happen! After having to set off later than planned, coming across traffic, a bit of car sickness, crazy drivers in front of us and witnessing a car [...]

Days Out for Easter Holidays in the North West

Days Out for Easter Holidays in the North West

It's the end of the spring term, which means 2 weeks off of school! We like to have some chill at home days, but we also like to have some days out. Here are a few ideas for days out. Knowsley Safari ParkĀ  Knowsley Safari Park have a discount offer on their website! Click here [...]

Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle

Recently we celebrated Dave's (my husband) birthday. In our family, you get to choose a family day out on (or the nearest Saturday to) your birthday. Dave decided that he wanted to go to Chirk Castle. It was a very good decision! It was such a great place! The surrounding views are stunning! Unfortunately there [...]

Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank

As a kid and right through up until now I have found the sky and the universe fascinating. No matter the time of day or the weather, I could just stare at it and learn about it forever! I have been blessed (or cursed....but I'm trying to think positively!! haha) with an appalling memory! It [...]

Biddulph Grange Gardens

Biddulph Grange Gardens

So you may or may not know that we are National Trust Members (I may or may not talk about it... a lot!). It's great for days out! Before the older three went back to school (after the Christmas holidays), we went to Biddulph Grange Gardens. We had been there before and liked it but [...]

Delamere Forest, Cheshire

We spent our last day of 2018 at Delamere Forest in Cheshire, England. We've not been there for a while, but always enjoy being there. It has a path so you can take buggys, bikes, etc. There are picnic benches by the car park and in the forest. You have to pay for parking and [...]

Christmas Events In and Around Cheshire

Christmas Events In and Around Cheshire

Christmas in coming up fast! Have you planned you days out and visits to Father Christmas yet? Here are some of the events happening in and around Cheshire. Weston Christmas Lights Display This is a great way to get in the festive mood! Lots of lights to enjoy, music and visit Santa in his sleigh! [...]

Kedleston Hall

Yesterday we met up with some friends who we haven't seen in a couple of years. We met up at a National Trust place in Derbyshire called Kedleston Hall. It's a neo-classical mansion from the 1760's. Wow!! It was stunning! Sadly the house was closed so we didn't get to go inside, but the kids [...]

Visit to Wheelock Hall Farm

Visit to Wheelock Hall Farm

With the older 3 Freckled Faces all being in full time education now, me and number 4 have more time during the day to play....work, I meant work....hard.... A few weeks ago we decided to ditch the housework and all our other responsibilities and have a play date with some friends at the farm! We [...]

5 Places to visit during Halloween Season in Cheshire

5 Places to visit during Halloween Season in Cheshire

Halloween is coming up and so is Half Term! So we thought we would share with you a few of our favourite places to go around Cheshire. They have some fun things going on over the Halloween season! 1. Malpas Pick your Pumpkins and Halloween Spooktacular We have been here for the 2 years and [...]