Heritage Weekends at Hopetown Darlington – review (AD)
We were kindly invited to Hopetown Darlington to explore one of their Heritage Weekends – and what a lovely family day out it turned out to be.*
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Sunday Lunch at Miller & Carter Newcastle – Review
We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at Miller & Carter in Newcastle so I thought I’d share a honest review.
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Goodbye 2025 hello 2026
As we get ready to say goodbye 2025 and hello 2026 I thought it would be a good idea to take a look back on this year.
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Festive favourites from 2025
Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2025.
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Lapland Manchester Review: A Truly Magical, Storybook Christmas Experience
If you’re looking for a festive day out that goes far beyond the usual “quick visit to Santa”, Lapland Manchester is in a league of its own.
It’s not just a grotto. It’s not just elves. It’s not even just snow (though there’s plenty of that!).
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Top Tips for Visiting Lapland Manchester
We recently visited Lapland Manchester as a family of three with our excited six-year-old, so I thought I’d share my top tips to help you get the most magical experience possible.
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Stepping Behind the Curtain: A Behind the Scenes Tour at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
For my birthday, Steve surprised me with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House — and what an inspired choice it was.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at Gala Durham – review (AD)
We were kindly invited to watch Jack and the Beanstalk at Gala Durham in exchange for an honest review.*
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Birthday Lunch at Dodgin’s Yard, North Shields – review
I celebrated my birthday with lunch at Dodgin’s Yard so thought I’d share an honest review.
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Pinch-Pot Pumpkin Workshop at Ravn Clay Pottery – review
During our recent week away at the beautiful Northumberland coast, we tried something a little different and booked onto a pinch-pot pumpkin workshop at Ravn Clay in the pretty village of Ford.
