The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Having a rare free day together as a family we decided on a trip to the railway museum at Shildon in County Durham. It’s a sister museum to the huge railway museum at York. The…
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Eating out on a budget
Eating out isn’t cheap. If hubby and I want to go out for a meal together we’re looking at £100 for a nice meal, a couple of drinks and a taxi ride there and back.…
View Post15 months old
Personality He’s such a little monkey. He’s always looking for trouble and mischief. I can’t take my eyes off him for a second otherwise something important is in the bin or the loo roll is…
View PostEshott Heugh Animal Park, Morpeth
A rare day off together and a sunny morning means a family day out. After checking Tripadvisor for inspiration we decided to head to Eshott Heugh Animal Park near Morpeth in Northumberland. Eshott Heugh is literally 5…
View PostPractical summer travelling with Thule
Now the summer is here, families are packing up for weekend trips and summer holidays. UK travel often means long journeys, stressed parents, irritable children and a car jam packed with travel essentials. The amount…
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