One of our finds in 2022 has been Walesby Forest Activity Centre, located near Mansfield, about 10 minutes away from Wheelgate Park. What is Walesby Forest Activity Centre? Walesby Forest Activity Centre is probably best described in 2 parts; the activity centre and the associated campsite. Now, we are definitely […]
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Wheelgate Park – Attraction Review
Located just south of Sherwood Forest, about 80 minute drive from Leeds, Wheelgate Park is an ideal day out for primary school aged children. Wheelgate Park is completely child friendly, especially for those who don’t like big rides. There are various size/age restrictions for the rides, but not a single […]
Read MoreLeeds Knights Ice Hockey – Attraction Review
One of the things that have bonded us as a family is going to watch the Leeds Knights ice hockey team. Not only has it been a source of entertainment, but it has also been a route into a new sport that the kids love – ball hockey (blog post […]
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Yorkshire Museum of Farming – attraction review
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming has been the find of 2020 for us. Located in east York, just off the A64, the location is perfect for a day trip, especially with free parking! Heidi wanted to come back the week after going, which suggests it is a good place to […]
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Puttstars – The Springs, Leeds – Attraction Review
Puttstars located in The Springs in East Leeds opening in mid-2020 and is an indoor adventure golf course and entertainment complex. With ample free parking, and located amongst a retail park, there are lots to offer. Puttstars – Golf Puttstars has 3 courses, each of which are 9 holes long. […]
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The Great Yorkshire Maze – attraction review
Located about 30 minutes away from Scarborough and Filey, on the A64, the Great Yorkshire Maze is perfectly located for people staying on the North Yorkshire Coast. The location is also perfect if you are planning a stop-off on the way to coast from West Yorkshire, or the way home. […]
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National Space Centre
If you’re looking for an “out of this world” day out, check out the National Space Centre in Leicester! (Ok, that’s the only pun I’ll make!) What is at the National Space Centre? It’s safe to say that the National Space Centre is an educational attraction. As such, don’t expect […]
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Playdale Farm Park
Located inland between Scarborough and Filey, in Cayton, Playdale Farm Park is hidden off the beaten track but is a wonderful way to spend a day in the area. We went when Heidi was 3 and had a lovely time, but now she is 6, she could enjoy it even […]
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Bodnant Garden
A very rare child-free weekend landed in our laps and we took the trip to North Wales, in part to go to Bodnant Garden. It is a National Trust property, and so if you are a member, it is free to go in! Location Bodnant Garden is about 5 miles […]
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The Best Place in Leeds…
Even though I have written about loads of different places in Leeds, I have not done a “Best Place in Leeds” blog post before. As a result, here are a few things which are some age appropriate selections for you! Best Place in Leeds for Crawlers Boomchikkaboom hosts one-off events […]
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