Family Friendly Premier Inn : Sunday Night Special Offer until the end of the year.

October 9, 2016 by siteadmin Leave a Comment

Until the end of the year Premier Inn are running a “Reclaim your Sundays – Rooms from £35” promotion. With half-term approaching I thought this was bringing to your attention. I know lots of people don’t like to take too much time off work this time of year, having just got back from the summer holidays and with Christmas not far away… that said sometime’s taking a long weekend and going back to work on Tuesday is a good compromise.

We’ve stayed in Premier Inn’s a few times now with our children and they always find it a great adventure. The hotels are family friendly, clean and reliable. They mostly have onsite restaurants that are reasonable priced with good kids menus. Our children enjoyed the hotel breakfast buffet the next morning.

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Three Ideas for keeping the kids busy this half term in the garden.

May 27, 2016 by siteadmin Leave a Comment

Now the nights are getting warmer and frost free it’s a good time to start doing some planting in the garden. Kids love learning about seeds, plants and generally getting their hands dirty in the garden. Here are some ideas for things you can do this half term to keep the kids busy and get them interested in growing plants:

1. If you haven’t already done this trying growing a sun flower from seed. You just need a little pot with some moist compost and a sun flower seed. Put the seed in the compost about 10mm deep. Then put the pot somewhere it will be warm, keep it moist and don’t let it dry out. You should see the see start to shoot after 7 to 10 days. Once the plant is about 50mm to 100mm tall plant it out in the garden in a sunny spot.

2. Talk to your children about all the different types of tomatoes. My children like the little cheery tomatoes. Then you can buy a simple grow bag and two or three different varieties. They can then decide which ones they like best and track which plants give the best crop.

3. Prepare a small bed in the garden and plant some courgette plants. Getting the kids involved with growing these from small plants that they help pick out at the garden centre through to picking them and cooking them can help encourage them to eat some green food!

I hope you find these children gardening tips helpful this half term. They really don’t need much garden space. I’ve seen all of these done successfully in containers over the years. Let me know how you get on or if you have any similar tips.

The Best Half-Term Getaways in Britain

October 21, 2015 by siteadmin Leave a Comment

Escape to the countryside this half term

This weekend children up and down the country will rejoice as they break up for a week’s half term holiday (schools reopen on Monday 26^th). Aside from being a great opportunity to regroup with the family after the stress of getting back into the school routine post-summer break, it’s also the chance to have one last adventure before the winter settles in proper.

But before you decide to chase the sun across southern Europe, here’s a guide to the best of what’s on offer throughout the UK this autumn.

Welcome autumn at South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lake District

Enjoy a breathtaking drive across northern England’s most exquisite countryside, revelling in the scenery of the Yorkshire Dales before arriving at South Lakeland, a holiday lodge park that offers the perfect setting to relax, be cosy and observe the coming of autumn in all of its glory.

Spark the Kids’ Imagination at Legoland, Windsor

Now approaching its 20^th year, Legoland Windsor has become one of the UK’s best loved theme parks visited by almost two million people a year.

Your little ones will love diving into their very own Legoland adventures, with over 50 rides and attractions waiting to be discovered at the resort. From following pirate trails and joining the fleets of Vikings battling sea monsters, to escaping dragons and exploring the mythical underwater city, Atlantis.

Cycle Cornwall’s Camel Trail

If you’re more of an active family that struggles to stay put for any sustained period of time, perhaps a cycle holiday is the way to go this half term? The Camel Trail in Cornwall is one of the UK’s most popular trails, with over half a million people of all ages and abilities cycling the 17 mile route every year.

Originally used as a railway track the entire circuit is flat, which means there’re plenty of opportunities to take in the un-spoilt countryside and the River Camel itself. There are lots of watering holes en route and with the world famous Eden project as well as the area’s stunning coast line, you’ll have no shortage of things to see and do during your stay.

Enjoy the Heritage of the Blackpool Illuminations

A family destination for over 100 years and a truly iconic event, Blackpool Illuminations is the planet’s biggest free lighting exhibition at Britain’s most popular seaside resort.

There are plenty of other attractions to take in around Blackpool; from the Pleasure Beach and The Blackpool Tower to The Grand Theatre, which offers shows such as The Nutcracker, The Whitney Houston Experience and Jimmy Carr’s Funny Business.

Taking the kids away for October half term is a great way to bring the family together and give the kids a memorable experience before the countdown to Christmas begins.

Author Bio

Scott Beaman is a Digital Writer for Pure Leisure Group, the holiday park company based in the heart of England’s countryside.