Halloween at Warwick Castle

skeleton heads at warwick castle

We have previously visited LEGOLAND Windsor for Halloween but this year we used our Premium Merlin Annual Passes to visit Warwick Castle for their Halloween offerings – as I thought it would be better suited for their age. We arrived early to ensure a parking space and to book our tickets for additional Halloween attractions … Read more

London Merlin Attractions

LONDON Merlin Attractions with Premium Pass

If you are going to London it makes so much sense to have a Merlin Annual Pass as there is just so much to do there that it really will entertain you and save you money. This is also one of the really good reasons to have a premium annual pass as there are some … Read more

Alton Towers Educational Workshops

cups and cards to learn about forces and motion

As children headed back to school last week we headed for Alton Towers Resort with our Merlin Annual Pass. You may recall we have already been this season but this time however was to attend one of their educational workshops. The day was arranged by a kind lady in one of the Home Education groups, … Read more

Stand-up Paddle Boarding with Inspire 2 Adventure

leg attached to stand-up paddle board

“Stand-Up Paddle boarding is the UK’s fastest growing water sport and its popularity is rapidly increasing. With inflatable boards now available for increased ease of transport the opportunities to partake are also bigger than ever. It is accessible to everyone, of all ages, sizes and skills and you can do it anywhere there is water.” … Read more

CBBC Summer Social 2018

mark rhodes and Chris Chibnall hugging

I love festivals, an opportunity to see live those acts I enjoy. So how wonderful that the CBBC have provided the same for children with the CBBC Summer Social. Now kids can meet their favourite acts and performers from CBBC and CBeebies at Croxteth Hall and Country Park in Liverpool. CBBC Summer Social 2018 The … Read more

BBC Country File Live 2018

boys sat in from of BBC Country File Live 2018 poster

Countryfile Live covers four days of live arena shows, hands-on activities, farm-animal demonstrations, debates, food, drink and shopping. The show brings together everything there is to cherish about the British countryside, in the grounds of the famous stately home Blenheim Palace. We were invited along to BBC Country File Live on its opening day. Things for Children … Read more

Thorpe Park Resort Perfect on a Hot Day

children playing on amity beach thorpe park resort

Thorpe Park Resort is in my opinion the Merlin Attraction for the big kids (that is those over 1.4m). YES there is lots of other stuff to do for those shorter than the magic height but it is the park you want to head to when you are tall enough. This can cause problems for … Read more

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort with Merlin Annual Pass

legoland windsor entrance

We our Merlin Annual Pass Ambassadors and so now the weather is being so nice it is easy and cheap for us just to visit one of the many attractions not really mattering how much or little we do there because we can always go back another day at no extra cost. We are big … Read more

Nature Trail Checklist for You and Your Little Ones

snail close up

Whether you’re six or sixty, a walk in the woods is one of the best things you can do. The fresh air is brilliant for both your physical and mental health, and it connects you to nature in a way that we sometimes don’t even realise we’re lacking when we live busy lives and spend … Read more

Slightmare at Overfarm Market

Slightmare at Overfarm Market

Overfarm Market in Gloucestershire is well known for its scary Halloween Attraction Frightmare – which happens after dark and is aimed at adults. But did you also know that there is a one-off toned down version called Slightmare. This is so that younger children who feel too old for the Spookyard (or adults who are … Read more