Moonlit Canoeing on Windermere
Following our brilliant afternoon ghyll scrambling in the Lake District we grabbed a bite to eat in Keswick (amazing burgers – and one ‘mac & 4 cheese’ – from Bar Metro – TOTALLY recommended, they were brilliant) and headed down to the National Trust’s Low Wray campsite on the shores of Windermere to meet up again with Phil – we had plans for moonlight canoeing. I had been excited about...
Why Personalised Tickets Aren’t the Perfect Answer…
Touts can’t re-sell tickets for eye-watering sums when they’re stamped with your name and photo, but a recent survey discovered that almost 75% of us aren’t willing to buy personalised tickets… Not all secondary resale sites are evil, you understand, but many are run by touts – who hoover up as many tickets for gigs, festivals and sports events as possible using automated bots, only to put them back on sale minutes later with...
Gear up for a fun filled and adventurous August bank holiday weekend at The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
If you’re still wondering what to do for the weekend, then why not take a look at the National Sea Life Centre Birmingham – it’s not just a wander around looking at the amazing sea creatures; there’s a range of activities and talks too. New this summer, visitors can go on a Behind the Scenes Tour, guided by an expert aquarist! For just £3.50 per person*, you can find out how thousands of marine and fresh-water...
Madness – ever tried Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District?
I eyed the drop off the ledge and tried to work my feet slightly closer through the water without slipping. Jeepers it was high. No. 1 son turned, flashed a grin, took a deep breath and leaped confidently off into the swirling narrow channel below. Well, he would wouldn’t he? Unbelievably, frightened-of-heights Boy stepped up next. He nervously eyed the drop, fixed his eyes on the security of Phil’s reassuring face on the...
Say Goodbye to Grumpy and Hello to AWESOME this Summer! (*Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale!*)
Merlin Annual Pass Summer Sale is on NOW – which means you can have a whole summer full of fun (no matter what the sun does) – keep it going for a whole year! Don’t think you’ve missed out on the best part of the season, because the pass is valid for a full 12mths no matter WHEN you buy it – so get it now, and it’ll be valid through the early part of next year too! We all know haw fast the summer...
Are your kids standing on their own two wheels? Cycling. It’s a Good Thing.
I think every kid loves to cycle – not only is it just about the very fastest they can go without someone else being in control, but it also gives them an enormous sense of independence and freedom. And what parent objects when their child says “I’d like to go out on my bike”? “No, you may not go out in the fresh air and get some really good exercise.” said no parent, ever. And of course it’s...