5 benefits for your child attending summer school
Summer School: As the summer holidays will roll around again, many parents find themselves thinking of ideas of what they can occupy their bright and energetic children with. Likewise, many older children will start to plan what they can do over the summer to help progress their education and the first steps of their dream
Discovering the Bugaboo Butterfly: A Mum’s Dream for Adventure-Packed, Stress-Free Holidays
As a busy mum who’s always on the go, finding the right pushchair can feel like an overwhelming task. My top priority is to ensure my little one is comfortable and secure, while I get the convenience and ease I need to handle our bustling day-to-day life. When I came across the Bugaboo Butterfly on
Wizz Air offers discount on all-you-can-fly membership
For a limited time, Wizz Air is offering travellers the chance to fly as much as they like for just £445 a year – but it’s not all smooth sailing, especially if you’re not a last-minute planner. The budget airline has introduced an all-you-can-fly membership, usually priced at £534, but available for a discounted £445
London Museum Docklands announces free family summer programme celebrating seaside fun and Caribbean culture
London Museum Docklands (formerly Museum of London Docklands) has announced a free and fun packed programme for families to enjoy during the summer holidays. Kites, sandcastles, and ice creams will be the order of the day at Seaside in the city, a new immersive play space for children under 8 years old running from 10- 26 August.
Working parents spend an additional £1,683 a month on childcare over the summer holidays
£1,683 monthly increase in childcare costs spurs demand for flexible work during school holidays Phoenix Group calls for greater access to flexible working, as two-fifths (41%) of working parents spend more on childcare during the school holidays.* The average monthly cost of childcare and children’s activities is £1,683 higher over the school holidays compared to
Glow Travel Sleep Easy from Glow Dreaming
As a mum constantly on the move, I understand the challenges of maintaining consistent sleep routines for children during summer adventures and holidays. Enter the Glow Travel Sleep Easy from Glow Dreaming, a product that has revolutionised our family travel experience. This compact and portable version of the renowned Glow Sleep Easy ensures that, no
How to Stop Children from Kicking Your Plane Seat
Strategies for a Peaceful Flight With school holidays fast approaching, many families are gearing up for travel. As delightful as vacations can be, the experience can quickly sour when you find yourself seated in front of a child who seems determined to turn your seat into a soccer ball. Misbehaving kids on planes can be
‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’
The list of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ was compiled 66 years ago by Robert Aickman, co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association. These amazing structures are still functioning today and make great destinations for canal boat holiday-makers. Here’s a list of the Seven, with examples of boats available at the nearest drifters.co.uk narrow boat
How to Save Energy with Kids Home for Holidays
While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays. Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down. Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Keeping
Matterhorn: One of the most photographed mountains
Matterhorn: One of the most photographed mountains in the world The Matterhorn is perhaps one of the most recognizable mountains in the world. He has become the protagonist of many brands and the logo of many companies. But this mountain can give you so much that you can not even imagine. You do not need
Burley Wagon Ride
On our recent trip to the New Forest staying at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village we visited: Burley for a great wagon ride. What a pleasant way to travel around the New Forest. They have starting to run again and have altered the wagons to be Covid friendly. Partitions in place and hand sanitisers on
Narrowboat Holidays
Narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home. Cruising along at just four miles per hour, watching out for wildlife along the way, canal boat holiday-makers can take all the supplies they need for an adventure afloat. Drifters offers over 550 boats for hire, operating from 45 bases across England, Scotland and Wales. Narrowboats range from
Holiday in an idyllic Cotswolds village
The Lygon Arms I Cotswolds, UK The Lygon Arms, situated within the idyllic Cotswolds village of Broadway in Worcestershire, is a part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels group, a collection of exceptional boutique hotels in Britain. With roots dating back to the 14th century, The Lygon Arms is steeped in history, not only in its superbly
Summer holiday fun to help your children thrive
the activities you choose can also have a positive impact on your child’s physical and mental health wellbeing.
February Half Term London Events
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Monday 18th – Mouse Story Time 11.45am + 2.15pm Drop in between 11-12.30 + 1.30-3.30 to make a set of Mouse ears and we’ll add a face painted nose and whiskers! See Harvest Mice on display. Tuesday 19th – Feed the Birds! Make your own bird feeder and encourage birds in
Tech-free tourism: the rise of digital detox holidays
Experts in science and mental health have been warning us for years about how damaging too much screen time can have on our health. But, just how harmful is our tech gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions, and is there anything we can do to reduce our reliance on technology? One solution that
Family Half Term Holidays in France & Crete
This October half term (from 22-28 Oct 18), families are spoilt for choice with a selection of unique ‘Just for You’ Family Hotel experiences at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, fantastic family savings at Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete, extensive kid facilities at Terre Blanche, Provence, a new Cinema Offer from Les Manoirs de Tourgeville and family city
Schloss Schneeberg: a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness
Nestled in a picturesque valley in the farming town of Trins, the Saker family’s ancestral home, Schloss Schneeberg, offers a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness. Despite being in the family since the 1700s, only in recent years have they opened their doors and welcomed guests seeking an active mountain retreat with a difference. A
Countryside capers at Kielder
So much country fun to be enjoyed at home! Countless famous writers have praised the beauty, calm and restorative effects of the countryside on the human spirit. And in this gloriously hot summer, even here in the cooler North East, where better to enjoy some peace than in our own idyllic surroundings? The Heritage Lottery-funded
7 Top tips for stress-free holidays with a baby
Travelling to places such as Marutitius, Tobago or Morocco may seem laughable to many parents but, believe it or not, holidaying to somewhere ‘grown-up’ before a baby is six months old is the best time to travel. Bilia Baby UK, the home of handmade and eco-friendly colourful moses baskets, have announced that new parents shouldn’t