Family Travel & Lifestyle Blog: UK Days Out, West Midlands Attractions & Dog Friendly Adventures
Welcome to Plutonium Sox, a family travel and lifestyle blog packed full of honest reviews and inspiration for getting the family outdoors for days out across the UK. Whether you’re planning a dog friendly weekend away, searching for theatre reviews in the West Midlands, or looking for attraction discounts to keep costs down, you’ll find real experiences from a family exploring the UK with kids and dogs.
I focus a lot on the West Midlands and surrounding areas because they’re nearby and I love supporting local businesses. I write a lot about things to do outdoors and I review some amazing local theatre shows. These days I’m also on a mission to share discounts for days out and attractions all over the UK to help families save money. I update my discounts and deals post every week, so do check it out before you pay full price for any UK attractions.
UK Family Travel Blog: Days Out, Discounts, Dog-Friendly Adventures: Recent Posts
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Best October half term and Halloween events West Midlands 2026
With October half term 2026 approaching, there are plenty of things to do in the West Midlands for families, from Halloween events and spooky trails to pumpkin picking, family attractions and autumn days out. Whether you’re looking for Halloween activities in Birmingham, a family day out in the Black Country, somewhere to take the kids…
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Things to do in Warwickshire October half term and Halloween 2026
Ad – some Warwickshire October half term and Halloween 2026 links are affiliate. With October half term 2026 approaching, there are plenty of things to do in Warwickshire for families, from Halloween events and spooky trails to pumpkin picking, family attractions and autumn days out. Whether you’re looking for Halloween activities in Warwick, a family…
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Things to do in Staffordshire October half term and Halloween 2026
Ad – contains some affiliate links There are lots of things to do in Staffordshire during the October half term and Halloween 2026, from spooky family events and Halloween attractions to pumpkin picking, autumn days out and activities for younger children. I’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best October half term days out…
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Things to do in Shropshire October half term and Halloween 2026
If you’re looking for things to do in Shropshire this October half term, there are plenty of spooky and family-friendly activities to choose from. From Halloween trails and pumpkin picking to animals, museums, historic attractions and outdoor adventures, there’s something for children of all ages. I’ve put together this guide to the best Shropshire October…
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Things to do in Herefordshire October half term 2026
If you’re looking for things to do in Herefordshire during October half term 2026, there are plenty of family-friendly days out and Halloween events to choose from. I’ve rounded up the best Herefordshire October half term activities for families, including Halloween trails, pumpkin picking, spooky events, National Trust days out, outdoor adventures and things to…
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How to Get That Hotel Bed Feeling at Home – Plus a Pillow Giveaway
This post contains gifted products. All opinions are my own. There are some things that hotels just seem to do better. Fresh white bedding, fluffy towels, a beautifully made bed and, perhaps most importantly, that feeling of climbing into bed at the end of the day and sinking into a really comfortable pillow. If you’ve…
