We love days out with our toddler and child. We love having fun both in our local area (Greater Manchester) and further afield. We try and get a family day out every week and I share reviews and ideas here. Let’s face it, days out with toddlers are tricky to plan with the unpredictable British weather! So we like to have a whole host of options up our sleeve for all different weather conditions.
Attractions
The Highland Folk Museum Review
We visited the Highland Folk museum on a sunny August afternoon. And honestly, I think it might be the best museum (anywhere) I’ve ever taken the kids to. Here’s our review.
19th March 2024
Attractions
22 of the Best Things to do with Kids in Greater Manchester in 2024
Keeping three sons occupied means regular days out. And here are some of the absolute best days out in Greater Manchester I’ve ever had with ours. All tried and tested. And there’s nothing on here I haven’t been and done with the boys myself!
13th March 2024
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Deck 747 Flight Sim – My 8 Year Old’s Review
Deck 747 is the UK’s first flight sim built into a real aircraft. Taking part of a retired BA 747, this venue has created a realistic, fun and entertaining flight sim sure to keep aviation mad kids (and adults) entertained. Our eldest received a sim experience for Christmas and we went back for his birthday party. Here’s our review of both of those experiences.
6th March 2024
Attractions
Arcade Club Bury With Kids – An Honest Review
Arcade Club in Bury is reputedly Europe’s largest freeplay arcade. My sons received month long passes for Christmas so we went a few times and here’s our review of it!
4th March 2024
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Immersive Gamebox Manchester with Kids – A Review
As far as gaming experiences for kids go, Manchester has a growing and vast range of options. We headed off to check out Immersive Gamebox in the Arndale and here’s our review.
4th March 2024
Attractions
Legoland Windsor in February Half Term – Our Review
My eldest started school back in September last year and perhaps one of the things he’s missed the most is the random days out at
21st February 2020
Days Out
Afternoon Tea with Children at the Midland Hotel, Manchester
I do love a good afternoon tea. Who doesn’t love sandwiches and cake?! And my two sons, currently aged 2 and 4, like sandwiches and
20th January 2020
Days Out
Studfold Adventure Trail – A Magical Day Out with the Kids
We go on a lot of days out with our children. And we’re specifically keen on getting them out and about outside. They love running
10th July 2019
Days Out
Nostell Priory – A Day Out with a Toddler and Baby
We’re really making the most of our National Trust memberships recently. Our oldest is 2 and a half and loves exploring halls and gardens. And
18th October 2017
Attractions
In the Night Garden Live at the Trafford Centre, Manchester
Our 2 and a half year old is obsessed with In the Night Garden! Aren’t all toddlers? Even my husband and I enjoy the show and not
17th August 2017
Attractions
Sea Life Centre, Manchester – A Bit Disappointing :-(
We love our days out. And I’m currently on maternity leave, while my husband has the odd Monday off, so we like to spend the
12th August 2017
Days Out
Quarry Bank Mill with a Toddler – Our Review
Another summer week and another National Trust day out for us. This time we headed off to Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire (very close to Manchester
3rd August 2017
Days Out
Family Fun at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens
In a bid to get as many outdoorsy days out with the boys in before the winter turns up, we’ve been making full use of
30th July 2017
Days Out
Lyme Park, Disley – A National Trust day out with a toddler and a baby
I love Mondays! I’m on maternity leave at the moment and my husband is off some Mondays too, so a couple of times a month
24th July 2017
Days Out
East Riddlesden Hall Review – A National Trust Day Out With A Toddler and Baby
Another Sunday, another National Trust visit. We’re getting some cracking value out of our memberships. Today we opted for East Riddlesden Hall, which is close
23rd July 2017
Attractions
Things to do with Toddlers in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is amazing for kids! There are so many attractions, beautiful spaces and options for days out as a family. But what about for
17th July 2017
Attractions
Trains, Fishing and Slides – A Day at Gypsy Wood
We booked a very last minute family break to North Wales this weekend to catch up with a friend and enjoy the forecasted sunshine on
3rd July 2017
Attractions
What our Toddler Thought of the Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester
Legoland Discovery Centre in Manchester markets itself at children over 3. Our son is 2 so we were not so sure whether or not it would
19th June 2017
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And then there were two (teeth)
Teething. What a nightmare. I’d hoped the little one might be relatively ok with his teething. When he first started showing the signs, he handled
18th October 2015
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The Amazing Work of Tommy’s – St Mary’s Manchester Research Clinic
1 in every 10 women will lose a child after 24 weeks of pregnancy, making this type of heartbreaking loss 10 times more likely than
9th July 2015
Health
Meningitis B Vaccine Available from September
I was delighted to read that, after a very long dispute over the finances, the Meningitis B vaccine will be made available in September. NHS
21st June 2015