The Best Value Annual Passes for North East England

Buying an annual pass can save you lots of money on days out across the year. I always think they\re a fantastic idea for birthdays or Christmas gifts as they really are the gift that keeps on giving!

They are also a great investment to make at the start of the year as you can use them throughout every school holiday if needed (in most cases).

It also means that once you've paid the one-off cost, your day out is free (or super cheap) and it's nice to know you have the option to enjoy a day out when you're skint and need to get the kids out of the house.

A Guide to Visiting Northumberlandia

Northumberlandia is close to where we live in Cramlington and somewhere we visit a couple of times each year. It is a fantastic FREE place to visit so when I realised that the last time I mentioned it on my blog was 6 years ago when Jack was just two years old (click here to see that post), I thought it was about time I shared more info.

Choosing the Best Center Parcs Holiday in the Netherlands

Last year we travelled to the Netherlands over May Half Term. We travelled via DFDS ferry from Newcastle-Amsterdam with our own car for the first time.

The crossing cost around £500 return for the 5 of us including our car and I loved it so much that I think we will probably make the same kind of trip every May and make it a bit of a tradition.

NEW Gangsta Granny Ride & Rooms at Alton Towers

Did you hear the news? The World of David Walliams will arrive at Alton Towers this Spring. A few attractions are planned including a new ride dedicated to everyone's favourite Gangsta.

Top Tips for Finding Cheap School Holiday Flights Online

I have found some bargain flights in my time - £10 flights to Poland in February Half Term, flights to Italy for £50 return during October Half Term and flights to France in the Summer Holidays for £60 return.  I am often asked where I find these flight deals so today I thought I would share a few top tips for keeping the cost down.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for 7 Easter Holiday flights for less than £50 per person.

My main tip is to use Skyscanner and to remain flexible. I seriously cannot believe how many people still book holidays without checking Skyscanner first.

10 North East Hidden Gems to Visit this Year

I love nothing more than discovering a hidden gem on our doorstep and luckily for us, the North East has many to choose from. I have put together 10 of my favourites (with a little help from my friends) - perfect if you are looking for somewhere new to visit this year.

Planning a Trip to Cornwall - Ideas & Top Tips

A few people have asked for links to my Cornwall posts recently so I thought it would be useful to pop all of my posts together in one post. Simply click on the blue links to read more in-depth reviews/for more information.