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Cadbury's Great British Egg Hunt at Kingston Lacy

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April 15, 2017

Last week I told you all about the Cadbury’s Great British Egg Hunt for this year and yesterday we took part in the one at Kingston Lacy in Dorset.
Kingston Lacy is one of our favourite National Trust properties. Not only is the house a treasure of artwork and all…

Hilton Leicester


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Our stay at the Hilton Leicester #StayPlayExplore

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April 12, 2017

Last week I wrote a post about what we got up to on our Stay, Play, Explore break in Leicestershire, but what was the accommodation like?
As part of the Stay, Play, Explore package, we stayed at the Hilton in Leicester as it is an excellent base for exploring the…

Kenilworth Castle


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Cadbury’s Great British Egg Hunt is on!

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April 7, 2017

Cadbury is gearing up for a hopping great Easter by inviting chocolate fans across the country to join in Cadbury’s Great British Egg Hunt.
As the last Cadbury Easter Egg rolls off the production line at Bournville, the Cadbury Easter Bunny has set off on his Easter mission to gather…

National Space Centre


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A Stay Play Explore Short Break in Leicestershire

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April 4, 2017

This weekend we were invited to try a Stay, Play and Explore short break in Leicestershire.
For just £149 (£159 during bank holiday weekends) a family of 2 adults and 2 children can visit any 3 out of 10 exciting attractions and enjoy overnight accommodation including breakfast at a choice…

Train Travel


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Egg-cellent Easter Sale: £5 off Family & Friends Railcard

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March 28, 2017

As the kids are getting older we are using trains a lot more now that we don’t have a buggy in tow.
With a family in tow I always recommend people invest in a Family and Friends Railcard as it can make a big saving on rail travel and this…

Moor Valley


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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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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