May has been a month packed with sunshine (well, a bit), family adventures, and some brilliant parenting chats. With half term in full swing, we made the most of the time off — from Cornwall to Crealy, and even a magical mini world in Babbacombe! Here’s everything we’ve been up to this month on The Parenting Daily .
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.
My idea of the perfect Sunday is some kind of family adventure followed by some great food. So today, we headed off to Dartmoor to do just that!
One of our favourite places to explore on Dartmoor as a family is Dartmeet , also known as Badgers Holt. A few reasons this place tops the list for us are:
It’s set on the river and full of rocks to climb – which my children (
We had a rare teacher training day this week, so, along with some friends, we decided to pack up a picnic, our bikes, and a change of clothes and head out to the River Dart Country Park for the day.
Location
Nestled within the stunning Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is conveniently located just half an hour from Exeter, easily accessible off the A38. For those of...
Hop on down to London Zoo this Easter for an egg hunt like no other – as families visiting the conservation zoo are tasked with cracking secret codes to help the Easter bunny find eggs hidden among the Zoo’s incredible animals.
From Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April, young animal detectives can embark on a Zoonormous Egg Hunt , following a trail of hidden eggs to celebrate some of...
Meet the animals that lived alongside dinosaurs, hear stories from a life-like T.rex, take guided tours and visit the Museum out-of-hours
This October half-term, those searching for rainy day activities for all the family, or a free green space to make the most of any October sunshine, should look no further than the Natural History Museum. From 26 October to 1 November , children and their...
Summer is a time of relaxation and sunny days, but having the kids at home all day often leads to a lot of excursions and expensive outings. For parents who are at a loss as to how to save money in these increasingly expensive times, there are still many fun ways to entertain the kids and save money while doing it.
Jason Higgs , the Senior Deals Strategist for Bountii , is an expert...
PLAYHENGE! Bring your Family and Your Wildest Imagination to Build a Dream Adventure Playground at Stonehenge Fri 17 May - Tues 4 June 2024
Stonehenge, a site steeped in ancient mystery and wonder, will play host to an extraordinary building event over May half term, as English Heritage invites children and adults to grab hammers, saws, nails and wood and construct Playhenge – the temporary...
As the Spring Bank Holiday and half-term break approaches, families across the country will be gearing up for a week of fun, exploration, brighter evenings and (hopefully) some sunshine. Whether you’re looking for last-minute ideas to keep the kids busy, or planning a great British day out, let National Rail’s Days Out Guide inspire your week of adventure for less.
Devon is a great place to visit with children, with plenty of family-friendly beaches, adventure parks and outdoor activities – there’s something for everyone. To help families, local experts at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed the best attractions for families in Devon.
The family holiday cottages company analysed TripAdvisor reviews for a number of popular places in Devon...
