Penrhyn Castle is one of North Wales most spectacular castles. Owned and managed by the National Trust, this 19th Century fortress is simply huge. Despite it not being quite as old as some of its North Wales contemporaries, it still has a rich history and the ability to impress…a lot! Despite being less than…
On Saturday 16th September 2017 people from all over the world will take part in Coastal Cleanup Day. To date, nearly 12 million people have given up their time to collect rubbish, particularly plastic, from coastal regions. Consequently, Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s biggest volunteer effort to protect our seas and oceans. Will you…
When we heard about the National Trust’s 10 legendary days out in North Wales, we jumped at the chance to experience them. We’ve been big National Trust fans for a long while now. Strangely, however, we had always tended to visit properties and landmarks further afield than our native North Wales. Daft, I know, but…
As some of you may remember, one of my New Years pledges was to learn a new watersport. We spend so much time as a family on the land that I just wanted to mix things up a bit. Canoeing with kids may seem off-putting to some. Scary even. But, with the right approach and…
The awesome people at Daisy First Aid recently got in touch with us to offer us the opportunity of experiencing one of their child-specific home first aid classes. Like any parents, the safety and wellbeing of our kids is our number one priority; so we jumped at the chance. Offering a range of paediatric…
The Newborough to Llanddwyn Island walk has got to be one of our absolute favourite family friendly walks. This short 5 mile/8 km walk hosts some truly stunning coastal scenery. With spectacular views of the mountains of Snowdonia as your backdrop, you’ll struggle to find many better beach walks in Wales. Beginning your mini…
It’s our birthday! Potty Adventures turns one today! What started out as a simple way to digitally document our family adventures has grown beyond all expectation. We simply wanted something for the kids to look back on in years to come; our little corner of the internet, if you will. I wasn’t even sure I…
To celebrate World Book Day tomorrow we’ve compiled a list of must-have outdoor books for kids. Packed with ideas and inspiration, these are a sure-fire way to get you and your family outside. As an English teacher, I’m a big fan of World Book Day. Every year my school runs a themed event with…
With a week off due to a break in her lessons, now seems like the perfect time to reflect on how Amelie has taken to swimming as a Konfidence Swimologist. Has she taken to it like a duck to water? Or have we plunged her into a metaphorical horror film where she provides the screams? …
Learning to swim is a rite of passage; it’s also an essential life skill that could save your life. What many of us underestimate, however, is that being able to swim is so much more than this vital ability to sustain yourself and survive in water. Swimming opens up so many other adventurous doors. It…
