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Marwell Zoo is one of our most visited local attractions, as there is so much to do and see, that the kids don’t get bored.
Now, for 2022, they have a world-first collection of 55 prehistoric creatures made using more than 2 million toy bricks – BRICKOSAURS! Evolution.
Step back in…
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France is a popular European destination for travellers all around. It doesn’t come as a surprise as the rich history of arts, the stunning buildings and natural landscapes make it hard for tourists to leave.
Although having a picnic in the French countryside and then strolling to the nearest beautiful…
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When is a hotel not a hotel?
When it is an aparthotel.
We were invited to review Residence Inn, in Slough which shares the same building as the Moxy, but occupies the upper floors of the building.
The hotel is in the perfect location for visiting nearby attractions, including Legoland and Windsor…
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Winchester Science Centre is 20 years old in 2022 and to celebrate they’re bringing back some of the best shows and demos from the past 20 years all with a retro 2002 twist!
Until 13th March you can join the audience of their very own noughties cooking show, Science Chefs where…
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We are always on the look out for new activities to try, so when the kids spotted Hope Farm, near Wimborne, was offering Alpaca walks, I booked it in as a half term treat.
Alpaca walking is a great way of getting the family out for a walk in the…
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Living here in Dorset, we often take for granted some of the fantastic days out on offer.
It has been a good few years since we last visited the Tank Museum in Bovington, but this weekend we headed there for the start of half term.
The Tank Museum is located in…
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We first saw Matilda the Musical in London back in January 2017 and then last year we took Eliza to see it and she fell in love.
Now Isaac is performing in a version at school, playing the part of one of Matilda’s friend’s, Tommy.
Ahead of the 10th birthday performance, the Royal…
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It is just 3 weeks until the kids break up for February half term and with restrictions easing, we are looking forward to a half term full of fun and adventures again.
I have collated some of our favourite local places to visit and extra activities and discounts below.
East Dorset
Cool…
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When is a hotel not a hotel?
When it is an aparthotel.
We were invited to review the Hyatt House Hotel in Manchester, which shares the same building as the Hyatt Regency Hotel, but occupies the upper floors of the building, 13-18 giving you spectacular views over the city of Manchester.
Situated…
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
