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Destination UK

A Visit to Blackgang Chine – March 2017

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March 24, 2017

Mention the words Blackgang Chine and it is amazing how many people mention the fact that they visited as a child and have very fond memories of Britains oldest theme park which turns 174 years old in 2017.
I loved Blackgang Chine as a child and have fond memories of…

The Gruffalo


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The day the Gruffalo came to life at Moors Valley

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March 21, 2017

Today we were one of the first to visit a new augmented reality trail at Moors Valley.
The self-led trail is packed with fun facts about forest animals with fantastic activities to enjoy along the way and is completely free to do although you can purchase an additional activity pack at…

Blackgang Chine


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Watchet


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Planning a Literary Inspired Break in Somerset

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March 14, 2017

Can you believe that it is just 12 days until Mother’s Day and 3 weeks until the kids break up for Easter!
It doesn’t seem like 5 minutes since the kids were on half term and we made the epic journey to Scotland but the reality is that they will soon be…

Tile Mate


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#Win a Tile Mate – the world’s leading Bluetooth tracker

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March 12, 2017

Mother’s Day gifts can be hard to find, luckily, there’s one gadget that will ensure Mum keeps track of what matters most.
Do the kids have a habit of hiding her keys or mobile phone, like mine do or do you worry about your luggage going missing whilst travelling?
Tile, the…

Lambs


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Destination UK

A visit to the National Museum of Scotland

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March 10, 2017

After visiting Edinburgh Castle we headed off down the Royal Mile in search of something else to do.
We liked the look of the Camera Obscura but being half term meant the queue outside was huge, so we left that idea behind and headed for the National Museum of Scotland instead…


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Keep ’Em Quiet’ – The ULTIMATE travel pack for Kids

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March 7, 2017

We are seasoned travellers with children and the key to a peaceful journey is keeping the kids occupied.
What parent hasn’t been here?
You’re five minutes into your journey with the kids, the immortal phrase “Are we nearly there yet?” has already been uttered, the tantrums start and they just won’t…

Arthurs Seat


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Climbing Arthur's Seat with the Kids – Edinburgh

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March 6, 2017

During our visit to Edinburgh castle, you cannot help but admire the surrounding countryside and I was particularly struck by the beauty of Arthur’s Seat.
Arthur’s Seat is the main mountain in Edinburgh at 251 metres high and forms most of Holyrood Park. It is actually an ancient volcano and it…

London


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KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk