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A Guided Fossil Hunting Walk in Charmouth with the Wobbly Fossiler

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May 8, 2023

Living on close to the Jurassic Coast, we often enjoy a trip to the beach in search of fossils.

Back in 2020, we attended a fossil hunting walk with the Charmouth Heritage Centre, which gave us more of an idea of what to look for.

Whilst we really enjoyed it, we…


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Best Places to Visit in the UK with Young Children

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April 21, 2023

The UK is packed with incredible places to travel with your little ones, whether seeking fun days at the beach or adventure-filled escapes at the country’s most stunning national parks. From the picturesque seaside town of St Ives to the historic small town of Ambleside, here are the best…

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Review: Spongebob the Musical

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April 19, 2023

This week we were invited to see Spongebob The Musical at the Hippodrome in Birmingham.

I didn’t see any previews before we went along, so wasn’t sure what to expect, but if you are planning on taking young fans of the cartoon, stop and read this first.

SpongeBob The Musical sees the…

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5 Family-friendly things to do in Bristol

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April 12, 2023

Days out with loved ones are cherished memories for both parent and child, but we can often get lost in the day-to-day and not find time to do the work in finding things to do, and finding activities that the whole family will enjoy can be a real pain…

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Jurassic Coast Walks: Lulworth Cove to the Fossil Forest

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April 9, 2023

Unlike many locations on the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove is easy to get to with a large carpark and visitor centre at its heart.

Lulworth and its neighbour, Durdle Door are possibly the most famous location on the Jurassic Coast, attracting thousands of visitors each year for their distinctive beauty,…


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Arundel Castle Tulip Festival

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April 3, 2023

Arundel Castle is proud to announce that its renowned Tulip Festival is returning in 2023. Held between April and early May, the festival is regarded as one of the top tulip displays in Europe, and is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the castle’s gardens.

A sea of colour awaits…

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Mothers’ Day Days Out Offers Dorset

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March 12, 2023

Can you believe that Mothers’ Day is almost upon us?

Instead of the usual flowers and chocolates, why not make it a Mothers’ Day she won’t forget with these fun activities

What can you do on Mothers’ Day in Bournemouth and Poole

Rockreef

One of my favourite local experiences – treat mum this…

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Review: Dinosaur Sleepover at Dorset Museum

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February 26, 2023

We have been members of the Jurassic Coast Trust for a number of years now and have attended many events, from activity days to dinosaur walks.

Last year they hosted a dinosaur sleepover at Dorset Museum and we just missed out on tickets, so when I found out they were…

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8 Indoor places to visit this February Half Term in Bournemouth Town Centre

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February 14, 2023

Half term is early this year, thanks to an earlier Easter break and we are already planning fun activities and days out for the kids.

I always find February the trickiest month to plan for, because the weather can be unpredictable and some more tourist friendly places to visit don’t…

Bristol Light Festival


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Bristol Light Festival 2023

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January 9, 2023

10-day light spectacular will bring fun and colour to the city in February

Bristol’s favourite winter event is set to return in 2023, bigger, better and more exciting than ever before. Bristol Light Festival will illuminate the city centre from 3rd – 12th February 2023, with stunning interactive and captivating…

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