family things to do Cycling between Harrogate and Ripley with Kids – what it’s really like April 06, 2016
The views of Ripley were lovely, getting out in the fresh air is always great and keeping the kids active is always a positive thing. The cycle path felt safe and relatively easy, I'm sure we'll be doing it again soon.
family things to do Six lovely things to do in Harrogate, with kids, for free (…or very cheaply) April 03, 2016
Some you might be well versed in, some might be new to you and some might just remind you that you don't always have to spend a fortune to keep everyone happy in the holidays.
Harrogate Lightwater Valley Theme Park, with Younger Children – A Review April 02, 2016
There were loads of rides suitable for all ages. The park was clean and well looked after, the staff were all friendly and it was really well laid out and easy to get around.
family dining Fish and Chips – Old School Heaven March 31, 2016
Sometimes only Fish and Chips will do.
Harrogate A Mama Day Trip in Harrogate; The Turkish Baths and Stuzzi March 25, 2016
Lying down in the daytime and eating pasta and donuts for lunch. It can only mean a Mama day trip in Harrogate!
family places to visit Adventuring in Hookstone Woods, Harrogate March 23, 2016
Last weekend we went with the kids to Hookstone Woods in Harrogate as part of a (brilliantly) organised, self hosted (by someone else!) party. (More on that another time…) Spending the afternoon in the woods made me wonder why we don’t do that more often. The ...
Harrogate How, as a Mum, I Stand with Brussels March 23, 2016
Just because you can't stand in solidarity in a city square, share your outrage with your work colleagues or speak out about your feelings to others doesn't mean they matter any the less.
family dining Pizza loving in Harrogate at Caffe Marconi March 22, 2016
A family friendly place to eat, with amazing quality food, at a decent price.
Harrogate Van Morrison and Emma Bridgewater – it can only mean the Harrogate International Festival March 16, 2016
if, like me, you love Emma Bridgewater and Harrogate then what better combination than an actual Emma Bridgewater - Harrogate mug!
Harrogate Why Race for Life still matters – 2016 dates announced March 14, 2016
Where many women gather, great things can happen.Each time I take part I think of Caroline and the millions of young women like her who face their challenge quietly and determinedly at a time in their lives when Cancer should be the last thing on their minds.
Harrogate Spring and Gin. Two things to celebrate the end of Winter March 11, 2016
The Small Boy and I had a lovely trip this morning to Crimple Hall. Which confusingly is not a hall at all, but a gorgeous ‘retail experience’ on Leeds Road, Harrogate which is delightfully filled with all-sorts of loveliness. From antiques to a garden centre.(More ...
family things to do Almscliffe Crag; Family Adventures with a View March 08, 2016
Almscliffe Crag, North Yorkshire; perfect for filling a couple of hours on a dry but chilly Sunday afternoon. The children love it as it holds a sense of an adventure, climbing is involved, and we love it as it has something for everyone.
family things to do RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate; A parenting life saver November 13, 2015
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate is not only a Royal Horticultural Society Garden it is also the place that have saved my parenting life on more than a few occasions over the last eight and a half years. During my childhood I spent quite a lot of time hanging out at Harlow ...
