Spooky season is in full swing at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo after the wildlife conservation charity’s Halloween trail opened to visitors this weekend (Friday 7 October 2022).
The Spooktacular! light trail has returned after its debut last year with new family-friendly frights, creepy crawlies and ghostly characters that come out at night while...
Winter is a great season for family time, from having fun in the snow to enjoying cosy nights in playing games and watching films. But just like in the summer months, there are also a number of hazards for parents to watch out for at this time of year. These hazards can occur both outside the home in the chilly weather, as well as inside from heat sources.
Rank Hiking spot Country % of hikes below 10 km % of 'kid-friendly' walks Number of family-friendly campsites % of child-friendly restaurants Family-friendly hiking score/10 1. New Forest National Park England 72% 27% 48 81% 8.51 2. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Wales 49% 26% 95 62% 7.30 3. Exmoor National Park England 61% 16% 40 78% 6.71 4. Lake...
Bargain Half Term Break to Cornwall: Three nights from £23 per person!!
Treat the family to a very wallet-friendly break to Cornwall this October half term.
There is a week’s availability at award-winning Sun Haven holiday park at Mawgan Porth near Newquay, in north Cornwall, with accommodation in a luxury three-bedroomed caravan sleeping six people. Set on the edge of a wood, and...
Get jitters with the critters Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October
For hairy but not too scary Halloween fun, families can trick-or-treat themselves to a trip to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this October half-term - with Boo at the Zoo .
From Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October , visitors to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family.
Outdoor experts have revealed the best places in the UK to go camping.
New research by GO Outdoors has ranked the best spots across the United Kingdom for camping, based on factors like price; pet friendliness and internet access. The research also looks at the best places for families, couples and luxury camping, for those who aren’t as keen to pitch a tent!
Internet expert reveals how keeping all devices in one room can protect your child online
Children have more access to screen time than ever before, in particular, access to the internet. Internet safety has become an increasingly worrying problem amongst parents, however internet expert Allison Troutner from VPNOverview.com has listed the best ways to keep your child safe online.
Kaatsheuvel, 03 October - For the 24th year running, Efteling is getting ready for Winter Efteling. On 14 November 2022, the fairytale theme park will once again be transformed into a winter paradise with crackling bonfires, atmospheric garlands and thousands of sparkling lights. The rides and inhabitants of the park will be preparing for winter in their own special way and, after two years,...
Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, offers advice on how to spot an energy scam text: “There are many fraudulent emails and texts circulating at the moment, aimed to trick people into believing they’re being offered extra help with their energy bills.
“Known as ‘phishing’ scams, these have been created by fraudsters who are posing as organisations such as Ofgem or the UK...
We live in a world reliant on technology. Unfortunately, a very real side effect of this can be overuse, and even digital addiction - a colloquial term used to describe a problematic relationship with technology involving impulsive and obsessive use (including smart devices, the internet and video games).
For many of us it may feel normal to use one or even multiple digital devices...
