Amsterdam, known for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, might not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a family vacation. However, this charming Dutch city has plenty to offer for families with children of all ages. In this blog article, I will explore a range of kid-friendly activities and attractions that will make your visit to Amsterdam unforgettable for the entire family.
When you are travelling with children it can make a massive difference when you stay somewhere that is child-friendly. Whilst travelling and being away from home is an adventure, it can be stressful for families trying to do the dinner, bath and bed routine when in a different place. Crikey, that whole part of the […]
When I’m considering furniture, the primary decision is always how family-friendly it is. Our children are little whirlwinds, so anything that doesn’t seem child-friendly doesn’t get a look in normally. Considerations There is so much to think about when deciding if a piece of furniture is family-friendly. Does it have sharp corners? Is it the […]
We recently spent a couple of days in Blackpool visiting some of the places that Blackpool has to offer families. We decided to stay overnight in the area to make sure we had as much time as possible to enjoy all the attractions. As we were visiting Blackpool Zoo on the morning of the second day, […]
We’ve been to Blackpool a few times over the years. It’s about an hour and a half drive for us so it’s not too far for a day out. We’ve still never been to the illuminations though. Something for the list maybe? Have any of you ever been? A few years ago we visited The Pleasure […]
In the modern era, mobile phone apps are almost a necessity. Nowadays, young children are becoming technologically aware and enjoy playing games such as Angry Birds and watching films on Netflix. In fact, adults are also using apps on a much more regular basis, whether they’re keeping up with colleagues on Facebook, playing games on […]
Welcome to part nine of our series on family-friendly days out. For this we headed to Car Fest at Oulton Park. Now before I say anything else, I have to acknowledge that the day was overshadowed by a tragic accident during one of the air shows. Pilot Kevin Whyman was killed flying a Folland Gnat aircraft […]
Welcome to the first in our series of articles on family-friendly days out. For the first installment of this series we headed to the Monkey Forest in the grounds of the Trentham Estate. This is about a one hour drive from us. When you arrive you pull into a large car park which is free of […]