5 Outdoor Swimming Pools within a 2 Hour Drive of Newcastle

I asked over on my Facebook page if Haltwhistle Outdoor Pool was worth a visit and it was a resounding yes (click here to read the responses). A few people mentioned cheaper alternatives though so I decided to put them together in one handy post. Let's hope we have the weather for it this summer! Let me know in the comments if you have any outdoor pool recommendations too. 

An A-Z Guide to Coral Island, Blackpool

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Coral Island is Blackpool's largest free admission indoor attraction. There is loads of pirate-themed fun to enjoy for all ages. From traditional 2p machines and Bingo to the latest VR games and Camel Derby, there's plenty to keep you entertained & Kids Eat Free at all of Coral Island's restaurants too. Conveniently located on Blackpool Seafront just by the tower, it's a brilliant destination to head to for a bite to eat and some family fun.

As there's just so much to do here, I have decided to put together a handy A-Z guide featuring just some of the fun you can have at Coral Island Blackpool. You can find out more over on their website here:  https://www.coralisland.co.uk/

A Short Break in Leeds with Holidays by National Express

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At the start of July, we spent the weekend in Leeds and had such a lovely time. We booked through Holidays by National Express who offer fantastic value short breaks around the UK. We decided to visit Leeds.

The Ultimate Guide to What's On in the North East for Kids | Summer Holidays 2019

Welcome to my guide to what's on in North East England over the school holidays this summer. If you're looking for more ideas or visit somewhere and would like to share with others, please join and post in my UK Days Out Facebook group here. We'll be out and about most days and the best place to see what we're up to is over on Instagram Stories here.

Falling Foss Tea Garden (near Whitby)

I'm not sure where I first read about Falling Foss Tea Rooms but it's been on my list of places to visit in North Yorkshire for what feels like forever. I'm so pleased we made the trip recently as it is such a natural beauty spot and a real hidden gem.

Kynren 2019 & A Summer of Historic Events | #Durham19

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I'm delighted to announce that I've been asked to be a regional ambassador for #Durham19 this year - an unmissable year in Durham packed with festivals, events, exhibitions, performances and openings. There is a packed programme of events taking part across the region and I am so excited to be part of it. Across the year, I'll be sharing some of Durham's top family days out and activities and I kicked things off in style with a trip to watch a rehearsal of Kynren, An Epic Tale of England and take a peek at their plans for this year's shows ahead of their season launch on 29 June.

Driving An Electric Car - #WhyNot Give It A Try?

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We were recently given the opportunity to drive an Ultra Low Emissions Electric Vehicle and share our experience with you all. Our vehicle of choice was the super stylish Audi e-tron which was kindly provided by Lookers for the weekend. If you're interested in what it's really like driving an electric vehicle, read on. I'm sharing the ups and downs and lessons learned in this post. #WhyNot try an electric vehicle yourself? I'm almost certain you'll be pleasantly surprised.