Two excited little girls stood on the railway platform dancing a train dance. As their carriage puffed up, they jumped up and down. We were off! Family and Friends Railcard A day out in Birmingham is always a treat. They’ve been going to the National Sea Life Centre regularly since they were tiny, but they…
We whizzed around on the bumper cars, laughing at each other getting stuck. I couldn’t believe we were in a shopping centre. Not the sort of place I’d naturally go for a day out with young children. Let’s face it, shopping really is no fun for them. So, when I was asked to review the…
If you’re Looking for Halloween days out in the West Midlands for 2018, please use the link below: Best October Half Term and Halloween Events 2018 West Midlands. Standby for creepy crawlies, ghosts and ghouls across the West Midlands this Halloween. This guide incorporates both half term and Halloween days out for families. There are…
Update: Check out my new post for Best West Midlands Christmas days out 2019. Here in the West Midlands, Christmas events for 2017 are selling out incredibly quickly. So, I make no apologies for publishing this so early and I would recommend purchasing tickets relatively soon. I’ve linked to all relevant websites, plus comprehensive reviews where…
From the bottom of the big wheel at Drayton Manor Park, I glanced over at the fast rollercoaster. There, on the front seat, was a familiar little face. Suddenly, they were off. Backwards up the track to the top of the hill. A short pause and whoosh! They accelerated past me, the tiny little figure on…
The girls leant their bikes against the wall and ventured into the secret garden. It was like stepping into the Georgian era. Being transported back to a time when the produce from this expansive garden would feed everyone on the Croome Estate. The history of the Walled Gardens at Croome Court 17 years ago, a couple by the name of…