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Destination UK

Exploring Castle Ward and Audley's Castle

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February 19, 2019

There are a number of reasons that we chose Northern Ireland for our half term break this year, but one of the main ones was to find as many of HBO’s Game of Thrones® filming sites as possible.

With a young family in tow, we decided against doing a structured…

Staybridge Suites - Manchester


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A Stay at Staybridge Suites – Manchester

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February 19, 2019

During February half term, we were invited to stay at Staybridge Suites Manchester.

Situated in Oxford Road, in the heart of Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter, the suites are nestled in between The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University Campuses. 

The hotel does not have its own car park and I have to admit…

Ferry Across the Mersey


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Audition


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Destination Just for Us Reviews UK

The Full Monty, Mayflower Theatre – Review

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February 15, 2019

Way back sometime last year, Hubby booked tickets to see The Full Monty at the Mayflower Theatre as a Valentine’s Date Night with a difference.

The stage show, adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, has been running for an incredible six years, but this is the first…

Power Boat


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Destination UK

The ultimate Valentine's Experience for him

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February 13, 2019

Valentine’s Day is one of the few celebration days that is held on the same day every year, 14th February.

It is a day when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts and although it has origins as far back as the Roman times, it became celebrated as a…

Ice Pond


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Sebby Aquarium


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Destination UK

Discovering wonders of the deep at Bristol Aquarium

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February 9, 2019

Back in November, we spent a weekend in Bristol visiting Kian who is now at university in the city.

During our visited we enjoyed some of the city’s top tourist attractions including Bristol Zoo, We the Curious, SS Great Britain and Bristol Aquarium.

Bristol Aquarium is just a stones throw from…

Science of Magic (1)


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Experience Science of Magic at Winchester Science Centre this February half term!

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February 6, 2019

We are huge fans of Winchester Science Centre and we all know that February half term (15th – 25th Feb) can be a bit hit and miss weather wise.

Now you can treat the kids to the perfect fun-filled day out, by sparking their curiosity with an awe-inspiring live science…

Airport Carpark


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Destination UK

Top tips to save money on airport parking

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February 4, 2019

When you’re heading off for a winter holiday it’s all too easy to forget about planning your transport to the airport. 

However, a study on airport parking popularity and costs by the UK travel insurance provider Staysure, revealed that it definitely pays to prebook a parking space if you’re driving…

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