Enter a world of enchantment and festive wonder in the heart of the Forest of Dean, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive in the most magical way. In this guide, we’ll embark on a journey through the woodland charm and discover the best places to encounter the jolliest figure of them all, whether you …
As parents, we take on countless roles, from chef to chauffeur, counsellor to caregiver. However, there’s one role that often catches us off guard and demands a touch of magic: that of the Tooth Fairy. For generations, the tradition of the Tooth Fairy has been a beloved, whimsical character who sneaks into our children’s rooms …
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The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event and is in fact the largest annual free ballooning event in Europe. It started in 1979 when some hot air balloon enthusiasts got together at Ashton Court Estate and flew 27 balloons. These days there are over 100 balloons that take part and around 500, 000 …
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STEAM play is an essential part of learning for young children. it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics and as I’m sure you’ll agree, the world we live in today demands that learners are competent across all of these areas. We’ve been testing out the Connetix Tiles 62-piece starter kit in our STEAM …
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The CBeebies Hotel is inspired by the CBeebies children’s television channel and is part of Alton Towers Resort, one of the biggest and best theme parks in the UK. Alton Towers theme park is in the scenic valley village of Alton in Staffordshire and is home to Alton Towers amusement park with its several iconic …
During the May half-term break, we spent a few days staying at one of the UK’s favourite theme parks, the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. Our accommodation was on a bed and breakfast basis (we stayed at the CBeebies Land Hotel, read our review of that here) so at dinner time on our first night, …
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Dumfries House is a stunning 18th-century Scottish estate located in Ayrshire. It was saved from being sold at auction in 2007 by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who led a consortium of charities in purchasing the property to preserve it for future generations. The house itself is a masterpiece of Georgian architecture, with …
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Calum’s Cabin is a charity that provides holiday retreats for children facing cancer. The charity is named after Calum Speirs who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour when he was just 11 years old. During his treatment, he was aware of how lucky he was to live in a beautiful part of the world …
The Royal Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a great place to visit to reconnect with nature in the ancient forest. The whole area is around 68 square miles and is one of the most fascinating regions of Britain nestling between the River Wye and the River Severn which itself is one of the …
There are an awful lot of places around the UK that offer free holidays and mini breaks for children with cancer and their families. They are often close to major hospitals should the need for a visit arise and the majority are owned or operated by people who have experienced childhood cancer in some way. …
