Days Out

Helping Children Connect with History on Family Days Out

History comes alive for children when they can touch, see, and experience it firsthand. They offer real-life learning that children may not find in classrooms or from books.

For parents across the UK, planning educational yet enjoyable outings can be challenging. The good news is that Britain's rich heritage offers countless options for families to visit together, from ancient abbeys to royal...

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The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival Announces February 2026 Programme

The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival is the only comedy festival in the UK dedicated entirely to children, young people, and their families. The event runs alongside the Leicester Comedy Festival – the largest and longest-running comedy festival in Europe.

Celebrating its eighth year in February 2026, the UK Kids’ Comedy Festival is bigger than ever, proudly presenting 70 shows aimed at...

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Our Family Day Out at Newquay Zoo

We had the day to ourselves today, and since my son loves zoos, we decided to try out a new one — Newquay Zoo . It’s about an hour and forty minutes’ drive from Exeter, really easy to get to, and most importantly, it ticked my son’s essential zoo checklist: penguins, meerkats, and tortoises!

Penguin Talk 🐧

The penguin talk was one of the highlights of the day. We learned so...

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GRAB THE KIDS AND HEAD TO BOUNCE BATTERSEA THIS AUGUST FOR SOME FAMILY FUN

Bounce, London’s home of ping pong, is turbocharging the summer school holidays with an epic line-up of family adventures. Get set for wall-to-wall excitement, friendly competition, and unbeatable offers, all designed to keep kids (and grown ups) entertained this August. This is not just another day out: it’s a summer-long celebration packed with non-stop action for everyone!

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A Lovely Summer Holiday Activity for Kids (and Parents!) – Our Pottery Painting Session with Something Lovely at Greendale Farmshop

We’ve had such a fun and adventurous start to the summer holidays – packed with big days out , lots of fresh air and plenty of excitement. So, to slow things down a bit and finish off the week on a calmer note, I went looking for something a little more relaxed. And I found the perfect thing.

A few weeks ago, I met the lovely owners of Something Lovely Pottery , a local pottery...

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A Family Day Out at Greendale Farm Shop, Exeter

The summer holidays are finally here, and I’m so happy to have my two children home for six whole weeks! We’ve got a long list of places we’d like to visit, and first up was Greendale Farm Shop — a spot we’ve loved for years.

Now, you might be wondering why a farm shop was top of our list… but Greendale is so much more than just a farm shop. We’ve been coming here since my two were...

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Our Day at the Mammoth Slip and Slide, Greendale Farm Shop Exeter

The sun finally decided to make an appearance (thank you, British summer!) and it turned out to be the perfect day for a bit of family fun at the Mammoth Slip and Slide , tucked away at Greendale Farm Shop in Exeter.

We’ve seen this plastered all over Instagram and knew it was only a matter of time before we gave it a go. And I have to say… it did not disappoint!

First Impressions

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Bounce South West at Greendale Farm Shop: A Brilliant Family Morning Out

The summer holidays are finally here, and after spending our first day off having a well‑earned rest, we headed out to Greendale Farm Shop to try some of the fun activities we’d been spotting all over Instagram.

First on our list: the Bounce South West inflatables —and we had SO much fun! The sessions last 90 minutes, and at just £12.95 per person, we thought this was great value for...

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Puttshack London Review: The Ultimate Fun-Filled Family Day Out

If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll know that we’re a bit obsessed with crazy golf. Whether it’s outdoors, indoors , themed, or totally bonkers—we’re always up for the challenge. So imagine our excitement when we stumbled across Puttshack during a recent trip to London!

We were visiting family and had planned to meet at Westfield London. For once, we were early (a small...

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE – A Perfect First Theatre Trip for Your Wiggly, Giggly Little Ones

When your toddler has a playlist that consists solely of Wheels on the Bus , If You’re Happy and You Know It , and Animal Dance … you know you’re in deep. So when I heard that CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE was coming to London’s West End this summer, I knew it was something our readers would love to know about — especially if you’re thinking about that all-important first theatre trip ....

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Visiting Babbacombe Model Village with Kids – Full Family Guide

Babbacombe Model Village has been on our list of places to visit for such a long time, and today we finally got around to going. I’m so glad we did, as we had such a lovely day out, and we’re already looking forward to coming back again soon – especially as we can return for free within 7 days using our ticket voucher.

What is Babbacombe Model Village?

Babbacombe Model Village is a...