School holidays sometimes get a bit of a bad press. Working parents often find annual leave hard to come by or childcare cost crippling. Stay-at-home parents suddenly find that their cupboards are increasingly bare and their kids, who are used to structured, unitised segments of tasks and activities at school, break free and run wild….
For a guy who, over his lifetime, has, at most times, been considered pretty fit, not being able to reach my previous heights has undoubtedly affected me. Take running for instance: I went for a 5 mile run last week and my pace was significantly slower than the last time a ran a marathon a…
Last weekend we decided to take a late afternoon hike into our local hills. While this may seem pretty innocuous, we are very much morning people. It wasn’t long before we were reminded why. When toddlers don’t nap they’re hard work. VERY hard work! In all honesty, this late afternoon hike was never…
Oh Nat, where have the years gone? From skinny teens in baggy jeans, Hanging round with mates in white Kappa trackies, To waking blurry eyed To responsible jobs, paper bills and cries of ‘Dad I need a wee!’ The biggest decision used to be Sam’s Chippy menu with the quid we’d pocketed from home,…
Well, we did it. At the beginning of the year we challenged ourselves to Walk 1000 Miles with our two toddlers and, with well over two months left of 2017, we’ve smashed it. So, how do we feel about completing the challenge? What are some of our most memorable moments, and what advice do we…
We’re always on the lookout for things to keep us occupied and engaged when we’re away as a family in our beloved bell tent. So, when University Games asked us to try a range of their games we couldn’t resist. Despite most definitely being an all-weather family, we still need a range of activities for…
Autumn is one of my favourite times to get some quality outdoor time. The trails and lakes are quiet and everywhere is saturated by amazing autumnal colours. Whether you want to embrace the cooler weather and empty summits, or seek the shelter of warmer activity centres; our guide to autumn family adventures is sure to…
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…
