Brighton Sealife Centre ~ The Snail & the Whale Trail

 The start of half term has been particularly cold. As a family of 6 with a wide range of interests we find it hard to please everyone on days out. However, the Sealife Centre is not only warm...but offers something to interest absolutely everyone, from toddlers to parents. This was our first visit to the …

Drusillas Zoo, Alfriston, Sussex

Drusillas is described as more than just a zoo....and it really is! Set in the beautiful Sussex countryside and shadowed by the Sussex Downs Drusillas is a small zoo, indoor play centre, Hello Kitty theme park, education centre and water play facility....yes, more than just a zoo. We have had an annual family membership for Drusillas …

Our Year of Adventures 2016

2016 was a year of finding our feet as a family of 6. We were pretty busy nursing and raising little Logan for the first part of the year meaning a lot of our adventures this year were days out and UK short breaks. Despite this...I feel pretty happy that we packed a lot in! …

Holiday Inn Express ~ Portsmouth North

We spent a night catching up with family in Portsmouth over the Christmas holidays. Over the years our brood has got too large for family sleepovers, so for the first time on one of these get together's we opted to stay in a hotel. I had a good look online before booking a family room …

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is so packed with attractions, historic ships and museums that one visit merely scratches the surface on all there is to see. The museum is situated within a working Naval Base so there is a real sense of being somewhere where the Navy and sailing life is paramount. We visited the Dockyard on …

Tunbridge Wells at Christmas ~ Outdoor Ice Rink

Something magical happens in Calverly Park over the Festive period. Tunbridge Wells' very own Winter Wonderland springs up gorging our senses with smells of freshly cooked doughnuts and mulled wine, the mood lifting sound of Christmas songs and the sight of wide smiles..a result of the sheer fun experienced on the frozen playground that is …

Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent

Leeds Castle sits in the depths of beautiful Kent countryside, yet is still easily accessible from the M20. Dating back to the 9th century the castle is described as England's loveliest castle and is set in 500 acres of parklands and gardens. Having visited most of the local castles and stately homes in Kent and Sussex....Leeds …

Urban Jump Trampoline Park, Heathfield

Urban Jump is a Trampoline Centre that goes far beyond just trampolining. The range of activities and facilities offered under one roof is substantial ranging from the obvious trampolining, to dodge ball, ninja warrior course, basketball hoops, gladiator balance beam and even a soft play for the littlies. As well as offering a wide range of …

Xenia Latin Lounge, Crawley

Xenia Latin Lounge is a new and unique dining experience. The restaurant is based around the Brazilian Rodizio style of dining. Rodizio means to return...which is exactly what your waiter will do until you tell him to stop! Xenia is proud to be the only Brazilian Steakhouse in West Sussex. Earlier this week I visited Xenia …

Roco Clothing ~ The Timeless Collection

Daisy was thrilled to be given the chance to try out the Anna Dress, part of the Timeless Collection by Paisley of London for Roco Clothing. The Anna dress is described as the prefect flower girl dress, we love it as smart party dress too! The dress features a delicate sweet heart neckline with floral …