Brilliant Bottle Rockets at Ushaw Historic House – review
We kick-started our half term with a visit back to Ushaw College for Brilliant Bottle Rockets.
Share this:
Zog at Gala Durham – review (AD)
We were kindly invited to watch Zog at Gala Durham – and what a lovely, feel-good day it turned out to be.* This was another special girls’ day out for me and Elsie, and we made a whole adventure of it. We hopped on the park and ride bus into Durham, which Elsie absolutely loves…
Share this:
Galentine’s, Giggles & Getting Creative at Spotty Giraffe
I recently went to a Galentine’s sip and paint night at Spotty Giraffe Play Café in Consett, so I thought I’d share my thoughts – especially if you’ve ever considered booking something like this on your own.
Share this:
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.*
Share this:
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.
Share this:
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.
Share this:
Festive favourites from 2025
Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2025.
Share this:
A Pre-Panto Tea at The Food Pit, Durham – Review
Before heading to the Gala Theatre to watch Jack and the Beanstalk, we decided to treat ourselves to tea — and just like last year, we made a beeline for the riverside hoping The Food Pit had a table for us.
Share this:
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.
Share this:
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.*
