Dreaming of a white Christmas?
As we head into the festive period, many people will be dreaming of a white Christmas. However, with many places across the UK not always guaranteed a sprinkle of snow, Omio, global travel booking platform, has analysed weather data, from AccuWeather, to predict the places in Europe that Brits can visit in hopes of catching
Brighton Marina to Welcome Grotto and Toy Appeal This Festive Season
Brighton Marina has announced that it will be hosting a Toy Appeal and the Brighton RNLI’s Christmas Grotto this festive season. Families are invited to meet Mr. Claus himself at Brighton Marina this Christmas, as he visits the Brighton Lifeboat Station. Open on Saturday 7th December between 10am-4pm, adults and children on the ‘nice’ list
Eco-Inspired Kids Gifts: Fun Ideas to Spark Creativity and Sustainability
This Christmas, give the gift of creativity, learning, and sustainability with our curated Kids Gift Guide. These fun and educational presents are designed to inspire young minds to think outside the box while promoting eco-friendly values like reusing, reducing waste, and protecting the planet. Games like Mission Ocean and Polar Adventure go beyond fun, teaching
Road Safety Week.
“Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support,” says charity Brake at the start of Road Safety Week. 1,695 people died on UK roads in 2023 and 28,967 were seriously injured – road deaths and serious injuries show no significant signs of reduction. 3,717 people killed or seriously injured on roads in London
Soft or Spiky at Polka Theatre: Brilliant first theatre for babies
At first glance, Soft or Spiky at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon might seem a touch surreal for little ones. When we sat down with our 9-month-old, we weren’t sure how he would respond to the abstract shapes, sounds, and textures that unfolded before us. But to our delight, he was utterly mesmerised from start to
The Best Christmas Markets in UK for 2024
Bath Christmas Market – A Georgian Gem 28 November – 15 December Bath’s Christmas Markets boasts a beautiful Georgian backdrop, with over 170 twinkling chalets offering handmade gifts, crafts, and food. With its charming atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot to find unique, local presents for family and friends. Don’t forget to sample the mulled wine!
How to create the PERFECT Environment for your Newborn to Sleep, so you can get some well-earned rest!
When it comes to newborn sleep, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice and products out there. Should you invest in blackout blinds? Does your baby really need a white noise machine? And what about room temperature — how cold is too cold? Renowned sleep specialist Gemma Coe, author of Newborn Sleep Foundations,
ALTON TOWERS RESORT ANNOUNCES BLACK FRIDAY OFFER FOR FAMILIES
The Resort’s hugely popular deal returns for Black Friday, meaning kids can stay and swim free in 2025, with prices starting from just £35pp* Alton Towers Resort has unveiled its special Black Friday offer for families, where kids can stay and swim free at Britain’s greatest escape. Those looking to kickstart the new year with
Weaning with Joy
The Swedish family company, BabyBjörn has launched two new products. Clever solutions in appealing design will make babies’ first tastes more enjoyable for the whole family. The vision to simplify life for families with small children has always been the guiding star for BabyBjörn. As mealtimes can be a struggle for parents, kitchen products have
Mother’s Passion for Accessible Travel Inspires Affordable Holidays for All
Driven by her own experiences traveling with a disabled son, Paula Hansen is transforming accessible holiday planning with World Accessible Holidays—a unique service designed to offer stress-free, budget-friendly trips for disabled travellers. Despite her own struggles with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, Paula has built a flourishing business from the ground up. Occasionally managing operations
O2 Centre Unveils Unique Christmas Tree to Spread Warmth This Winter
This winter, O2 Centre has partnered with charities HandsOn London and The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) to warm hearts and bodies this Christmas as temperatures start to drop. The O2 Centre in North West London has installed a unique Coat Christmas Tree, inviting guests to bring unwanted coats, jackets and outerwear they no longer
Best Unicorn and Dinosaur Stocking Fillers for Kids
Build Your Own Unicorn – £9.99 Perfect for the junior builder, little ones will love creating their very own mythical creature. The cute moving head action, stardust markings, and multi-coloured rainbow mane will delight unicorn fans of all ages. Your majestic unicorn comes complete with grooming accessories, colourful gems, a miniature toadstool friend and more
Do You Believe? THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrives at Spa Valley Railway!
The Magical POLAR EXPRESS™ will be leaving Tunbridge Wells West Station this weekend and on selected dates until 23 December 2024. With Christmas quickly approaching, PNP Events, Spa Valley Railway, Rail Events Inc., and Warner Bros. are celebrating the return of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Tunbridge Wells! This immersive family-oriented experience returns for
Kenward Place first ever Art Fair
Kenward Place Christmas is filled with promises of talent and colour. Based in Yalding Kent, Kenward Place is thrilled to announce its first ever Art Fair, with 20 exciting Kent & Sussex Artists exhibiting their stunning work from Acrylics, oils, pastels to ceramics – High quality art investments and a great excuse to meet the
Santa Claus is coming to London Transport Museum
Christmas at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Saturday 23 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025* All aboard at Covent Garden for festive family fun Meet Santa before he heads back to the North Pole Follow a festive family trail across the Museum Stock up on gifts in the London Transport Museum shop Enjoy Christmas treats
How to create a Healthy Gut for our little Ones
Where are we going wrong with babies/kids gut health? Being a parent is so tough as it is, and your babies gut health seems like another thing to worry about, but the first 1000 days of your child’s life are crucial for the blueprint of their microbiome for life. With the gut microbiota undergoing most
Train your dog like a pro – the launch of a new hub providing free advice from some of the world’s best dog trainers
Some of the world’s most respected dog trainers and brands have come together this week to launch a free online training hub to share tips and advice to help owners address an increase in common behavioural issues and build a stronger relationship with their pet. According to this year’s PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 60% of
‘Get Out and About with THE OUT at The Harper’ – The Only Way to Travel this Autumn
Dreaming of that countryside getaway? Stunning boutique hotel in Norfolk, The Harper, is thrilled to announce its partnership with THE OUT, as they launch their brand-new campaign ‘Get Out and About with THE OUT at The Harper’, making getting out of the city for that much needed R&R all the more straightforward. The collaboration between
Tropical Escapes to Gift & Unwrap
Festive Breaks & Limited-time Year-End Offers for the Holiday Season With the year coming to a close and the holiday buzz in the air, it’s the perfect time now to start thinking about your annual getaway to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Whether you’re craving sun for the whole family on a sandy beach,
Kandima Maldives Unveils ‘Fire & Ice’ Festive Celebrations
Experience an #AnythingbutOrdinary Holiday Season at Your Kind of Place! Kandima Maldives is turning up the heat and cooling things down this festive season, inviting guests to embark on an anything but ordinary holiday experience where the elements of Fire and Ice collide in style. From 22nd December 2024 to 7th January 2025 Kandima Maldives
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