Travelling with Boys

Australia

Your Guide to Traveling from Australia to the United Kingdom

Planning a trip from Australia to the United Kingdom is an exciting prospect, but it requires thorough preparation to make your journey smooth and enjoyable. From understanding entry requirements to…

Europe

The Ultimate Guide to Partying in Croatia: Tips for First-Time Visitors

Croatia has become a hotspot for party enthusiasts, drawing in crowds from around the world to its sun-soaked beaches, lively festivals, and legendary boat parties. If it’s your first time…

UK Travel

8 Scenic UK Walking Trails for Families with a Sense of Achievement

The UK is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe and there’s no better way to explore these landscapes than on foot. Whether you are exploring the…

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Walking Among Giants on the Legendary Everest Base Camp Trek

The highest point, where Land meets the Sky on Earth is none other than Everest. Standing at the peak is a feeling like no other. When you step into the…

Travel Tips

Top Reasons to Book a Taxi for Stress-Free Airport Transfers

Travelling to and from the airport can be stressful, whether it’s dealing with early flights, traffic, or the pressure of arriving on time. Booking a taxi for your airport transfer…

- Days Out
- Midlands
Trentham Monkey Forest | Days Out

5th August 2019

This week, we travelled a little further afield and visited Trentham Monkey Forest in the Midlands. We are lucky in west Lancashire that we are so close to the M6 motorway, which means we can get down south pretty quickly.…

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- Days Out
- Scotland
Dundonald Castle | Days Out

29th July 2019

Whenever we travel far away from home, we much prefer using A roads to motorways and stopping off at fun or historic sites for a break, instead of the usual boring motorway service stations. When we stayed at Wemyss Bay…

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- Days Out
- North West
Fairy Glen, Parbold | Days Out

21st July 2019

One of our favourite days out in West Lancashire is Fairy Glen, which sits the other side of Parbold Hill, just minutes away from the M6 motorway. Sprodley Brook has cut through the sandstone in this area to create a…

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- Days Out
- North West
Leaf Open Farm Sunday @ Taylor’s Farm, Burscough

10th June 2019

Leaf Open Farm Sunday took place this last Sunday, June 9th and we visited our local farm: Taylor’s Farm who have a gorgeous farm shop that’s popular in West Lancashire and beyond.

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- Days Out
- North West
The Best Family Days Out in West Lancashire

8th June 2019

Welcome to West Lancashire, an historic borough with so many family friendly attractions, you could spend months here and not get bored. Whether you’re a wildlife lover, a historic building aficionado or just a lover of being outdoors, West Lancashire…

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- Scotland
- UK Travel
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park | Review

29th April 2019

We have just returned from a four night stay in Wemyss Bay Holiday Park located in Renfrewshire in Scotland. I booked this Parkdean Resorts holiday via Hoseasons for the absolute bargain price of £169 for the four of us, despite…

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- Midlands
- UK Travel
Malmaison Hotel, Birmingham | Review

28th March 2019

We were recently invited to spend the weekend in Birmingham by Visit Birmingham, and as part of the weekend we stayed the night in the Malmaison Hotel Birmingham, located next to the Mailbox in Birmingham City Centre. We love a…

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- Days Out
- North West
West Lancashire Light Railway, Hesketh Bank | Days Out

10th September 2018

Dexter is at the stage where is OBSESSED with anything that comes with wheels, whether it be cars, aeroplanes, tractors or trains. He takes a particular interest in choo choos and enjoys activities at home which involve building tracks, running…

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- UK Travel
- Wales
A Weekend Away in Herefordshire and Beyond

18th April 2018

This past weekend the three of us jumped in the car and headed down south for a weekend in Herefordshire where we had booked an Airbnb for the weekend.

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