Warwick Castle & Staying at the Knights Village

Logistics: Warwick Castle throughout the year: Warwick castle has quickly become one of our favorite attractions included on the Merlin Pass and we have visited at various times throughout the year. Attractions available year round (weather permitting as the playground and maze can be closed at short notice due to rain and ice): Attractions available at…

Rye & Camber Sands

LOGISTICS: Trains from London Kings Cross (via Stratford) to Ashford International. Then change to train for Rye. This train connection can be very crowded on warm weekend days because 8-12 carriage trains from London to Ashford connect to a 3-4 carriage train to Rye.On our most recent trip we did Rye & Camber Sands as…

Singapore

For those seeking to go further afield for some winter sun, Singapore is a great place to spend some time with kids. It also makes a good stop over on flights to Australia or South East Asia.

Hastings & 1066 Country

Hastings offers a nice mix of beach, history, culture and shopping, making it a great destination for a long (or short) weekend break,

Barcelona

Barcelona has always been a favorite for weekend trips, combining architecture, culture and beach time. This time we got to visit friends and enjoy some of the activities I previously haven’t had time for.

Historic Rochester

Historic Rochester, with its Norman castle and stunning cathedral was a home and inspiration to Charles Dickens. Take a wander through the historic town, follow in Dickens footsteps or visit for the yearly Dickensian Christmas festival.

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

A lovely garden with a mix of formal gardens and woodland, just a few minutes outside of Sevenoaks. Great adventure playground on site and a toy shed next to the cafe allows the adults to enjoy a drink/meal in peace,

Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden

The area around Eynsford has loads of fun things to offer. We spent our day out apple picking at Castle Farm and exploring the gorgeous World Garden at Lullingstone Castle.

Swarovski Kristallwelten – A day trip from Innsbruck (Austria)

Swarovski Kristallwelten make an exciting day trip from Innsbruck, with a gorgeous garden, extensive play areas and galleries full of stunning modern art.

Innsbruck (Austria) – Summer Fun

Innsbruck, my home town, is a gorgeous place to visit at any time of the year. For the summer months it offers a fun mix of sightseeing and family friendly hiking trails to make the most of the stunning alps.