Located in the heart of north Wales, sandwiched between the towns of Denbigh and Ruthin to the east, and the vast Snowdonia National Park to the west, Alwen Reservoir is a truly beautiful hiking destination. What’s more, its well managed and maintained trails are perfect for getting your kids in on the action. …
I know it can be hard, particularly during the school holidays, to find affordable and engaging things to do as a family. It can be even more difficult if you want those activities to involve some element of learning or social enterprise. You know what I mean…the sort of activities that help kids (and adults)…
A Great Event…Unless You Have Accessibility Issues! On the surface it sounds an all-round great idea: a magnificent cathedral using a popular Lego exhibition to raise a vast sum of money for their education fund that, at the same time, provides swathes of families and tourists with something fun, educational and of wider interest than…
The time is 3:04pm. I’m standing excitedly waiting behind my desk, chair pushed neatly under, of course, eagerly staring at the bell in the corner, wishing it to signal the end of not only the school day, but the school year. There it is! An ecstasy of fumbling as bags and belongings are gathered up…
Wepre Park is a place that I used to love going to when I was little. Back then, in my pre-teen days, with just little legs and scabby knees to carry me, the walk from home to the park entrance felt light years away, like we needed the phone box from Bill and Ted’s Excellent…
Moel Famau Country Park is one of our ‘go to’ outdoor family destinations. Located less than 15 minutes from our home in north Wales, Moel Famau boasts the highest summit in the Clwydian Range at 554m/1818ft and, thanks to the Jubilee Tower ruins at the top, it has become a landmark feature that can be…
Llyn Brenig reservoir is a stunning place for you and your family to walk or cycle in north Wales. Located in Cerrigydrudion, Conwy the lake offers beautiful scenery, multiple trails, fishing and boat hire as well as a very good visitor centre, making it a great destination for a mini adventure. It always surprises me…
A few months ago when we were looking to have some new family photos done we turned to Liam Crawley ( www.cgweddings.co.uk and www.lifeiscrawesome.co.uk ) who had previously been our wedding photographer. As such, we knew exactly what to expect with Liam (and Bee, his wife who is responsible for the post-shoot editing). He’s a…
Loggerheads country park is one of our favourite local destinations for a mini adventure. Located only about 15 minutes away from our home, this Denbighshire beauty spot is accessible enough to spontaneously decide upon a quick walk, run or hike at the last moment. However, it also acts as a convenient gateway into the Clwydian…
The year is 1987. My skinny, gangling 7 year old self is sat on the toilet. In fact I seemed to sit on the toilet at precisely the same time of every week. And not just once either. I would pretty much park myself there from the moment I anxiously arrived home from school until…
