Family Adventures and Travel

Ideas for family days out, holidays, and cultural experiences tailored for midlife parents and their children.

Family holidays in Corfu: sun, sea and unforgettable adventures

A slice of sunshine If you’re craving a holiday where both kids and grown-ups can actually relax (yes, it can happen), Corfu, Greece, is your answer. This Ionian island is a sun-soaked playground, with golden beaches, charming villages, and Corfu…

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Sunday lunch North East: St Mary’s Inn review for families

There’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned Sunday roast and St Mary’s Inn in Stanington, Northumberland, certainly has something unique to offer its diners.

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A guide to pottery classes for kids at Canny Crafty in Gosforth, Newcastle

Canny Crafty: Toddler Tuesdays in Gosforth Discover Canny Crafty in Gosforth: a family-friendly pottery studio perfect for toddlers. Mess, creativity, and keepsakes await. If you’re looking for a way to spend a Tuesday with a toddler and not just end…

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Why this year’s Aladdin panto is the perfect festive family day out in Newcastle

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration. All opinions, experiences, and recommendations shared here are entirely my own. We don’t get out much as a family, so when I suggested taking three-year-old Cyrus to his first pantomime, H gave me that…

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Santa on the rooftop Newcastle: magical Christmas fun for families

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration. All opinions, experiences, and recommendations shared here are entirely my own. I’ve been to my fair share of Christmas grottos as a new mum over 40, but our first Santa on the Rooftop at…

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Great North Elmer Parade Newcastle: a fun family day out with little legs and big smiles

As a new mum over 40, I’ve learnt the importance of keeping moving, not just for me, but for little legs Cyrus too. So when this year’s St Oswald’s Hospice Great North Elmer Parade came around, I grabbed the chance.…

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Jurassic mini golf in Morpeth: fun family day out for toddlers and mums

I never thought I’d be wielding a mini putter in my mid-40s with my son, but here I am. This week, we ditched the usual weekend routine and headed to Dinosaur Encounter Golf at Heighley Gate Garden Centre in Morpeth,…

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