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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Dog friendly days out West Midlands
There are lots of dog friendly days out in the West Midlands. Some only allow dogs outside, others welcome them indoors with open arms. This guide covers the whole West Midlands region, so I’ve split it up by county. If you’re looking for activities in a particular area, please click on one of the links…
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Top 10 Dog Friendly Things to do in the Cotswolds
This post about dog friendly things to do in the Cotswolds contains some affiliate links. I may earn a small amount if you make a purchase after clicking on a link, but it will never make a difference to the amount you pay. The Cotswolds is a popular place to go for a short break…
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Discount Deals on Attractions and Days Out
AD – Post includes some affiliate links Last updated: 18th July 2026 These days, we’re all looking for discount deals on attractions and days out. Let’s face it, a family day out is expensive. Having recently paid the eye-watering full price for the London Eye, I realised I needed to look harder for available money-off…
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Money Moves for Teens: Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Investing
Disclosure: This post may provide an opportunity for me to earn compensation. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you’re a teenager, “investing” might sound like something only adults in suits do. Something you’ll worry about when you have a “real job”….
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UK Family Food & Drink Deals This Week
AD – Family Food & Drink Deals Post includes some affiliate links Last updated: 15th July 2026 Feeding a family is expensive, especially when it comes to school holidays. I find myself constantly searching for better deals on both eating out and general day-to-day meals, so I thought it was time to start sharing that…
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How to Make the Most of Your Merlin Annual Pass in the West Midlands
Ad – Contains Affiliate Links Whether you opt for the Essential, Gold or Platinum, there are loads of local attractions that make it well worth having a Merlin Annual Pass in the West Midlands. So, let’s take a look at its benefits, the top attractions to visit and using your pass effectively – including making…
