There’s a lot to be said for small things. Where would we be without atoms, for instance? How could I get through a day’s teaching without a shot or two of espresso in the morning? Damn it, even my Lilliputian wife is awesome. However, when it comes to festivals, most seem intent on pursuing a…
So, you fancy a few nights away camping with the kids, but your expectations seem to surpass the reality of what’s on offer? Unfortunately, perfect campsites are a bit like mythical creatures…they don’t exist. Or do they? Aberafon, on the Llyn Peninsula, is pretty damn close! Firstly, it must, of course, be family friendly….
So, you’re a music fan. I’m not talking disposable tokenistic pop rubbish. I’m talking about actual talent: bands and artists who play their own instruments, write thought provoking, toe-tapping songs themselves and actually sing live without the support of a mass of well-groomed backing singers or digital auto-tune devices. But, let me guess, the closest…
Taking kids of any age to a music festival is a daunting experience for most parents. Despite many modern festivals welcoming families with open arms, we have to always remember that they weren’t designed solely for the benefit and enjoyment of critters. They are major events with a mass appeal. You’ll bump into everyone from…
Having read part 1 of our guide you’ve already selected the perfect festival to attend this summer. You’ve also considered sleeping and eating arrangements after reading part 2 in this series. So in this, the third part of our taking kids to festivals guide, we’ll share our best tips for getting your critters moving seamlessly…
So, you’ve read part one of our taking kids to festivals guide and you’ve now carefully selected the perfect festival for you and your family. Well what next? Next, you need to think about what gear you need to take. In this second part, we’ll take you through accommodation options, sleeping arrangements and eating and…
A hell of a lot of people wouldn’t even dream of taking kids to a music festival. But why? With festivals becoming ever more family friendly, offering everything from dedicated kid’s areas with organised activities to cinema tents with family friendly screenings, there has never been a better time to introduce your little ones to…
Tyddyn Isaf is a multi award winning camping and touring park located right on Lligwy Beach in Anglesey. To say they have a good location would be a massive understatement. It’s brilliant! But Tyddyn Isaf is also blessed with great family friendly facilities and staff who go above and beyond the call of duty to…
Dying a bell tent inner has got to be one of the simplest and most affordable ways of beautifying your beloved canvas structure. Not only that, but it’s functional too, providing a little change in light which is often perfect for helping little critters stay in bed just that little bit longer during camping trips….
Being festival veterans it seemed like a natural progression to want to introduce Jesse to the wonders of a British summer music festival as early as possible. But had we underestimated the difficulties associated with taking a 1 year old? Moreover, would Nat at 34 weeks pregnant survive the trip to tell the tale? Looking…
