Woodhorn Museum Review

This is an advert for August 2023. Any edits / reshares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. We have visited Woodhorn a lot over the years and this post shares photos and information from previous visits but is up to date and checked for correct information as of August 2023. If you're visiting after this date, please check with venue direct for the most up to date information as changes may be made. 

What is Woodhorn Museum? 

Woodhorn Museum is a popular visitor attraction in Northumberland. The museum brings to life Northumberland's mining history through a range of permanent interactive exhibitions, special tours, art and contemporary exhibitions and events.

FREE Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this guest post. 

Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Another day- another challenge! 

This one will not have you walking 5-10 miles like my usual challenges - instead, I'm encouraging you to put your feet up and relax - there are so many ways to take part and it’s completely free! *insert happy dance here* 

Check out Alyssa's previous challenges here: 

Visit 12 Lighthouses in One Day Challenge 

Cross the River Tyne via 7 Bridges in One Day Challenge 

This challenge is fantastic for encouraging children (ages 4-11) to continue reading throughout the summer, avoiding that pesky summer slide (the decline in reading/ other academic skills over the course of the summer).

Danby Lodge National Park Centre

This is an advert for August 2023 and based on a visit in July 2023 - any edits/shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Please check with the venues direct for the most up-to-date information when making plans as info can change. 

This post shares an idea for a fantastic low-cost family day out in the beautiful location of the North York Moors National Park.

When many of us think of the National Park, we may think of woodland and forests but there is so much more to explore including 700 Scheduled Monuments, 26 miles of coastline and lots of local businesses including cafes, restaurants, galleries and visitor centres. 

A Trip to Albania - 5 Reasons to Visit

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If you enjoy a cheeky TikTok or Instagram scroll, no doubt you'll have noticed videos from beautiful unspoilt beaches in Albania popping up.

The country is currently undergoing a huge tourism boom, especially with younger travellers and this is largely thanks to their rising social media presence. 3.4 million foreign nationals have visited Albania so far this year. 

Scran! & A Trip on the Shields Ferry

This is an advert for August 2023 and is based on a visit in August 2023. Any shares or edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date information. 

Scran! A history of Food & Drink in South Tyneside is a new exhibition at South Shields Museum & Gallery which runs until 25 January 2025 and is FREE to visit during normal museum opening hours. No booking is required - just pop in.

Myth Quest at Great North Museum - A FREE Day Out

 This is an advert for August 2023 and based on a visit in August 2023. Any reshares/edits beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. 

Myth Quest: Monsters and Mortals is a FREE interactive exhibition available for all to enjoy at Great North Museum : Hancock (Newcastle City Centre). Myth Quest runs daily until 3 September and you don't need to book - just drop in during normal museum opening hours (10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat and 11am-4pm Sun). 

Ephesia Holiday Beach Club in Kusadasi - Review & Tips

This post is based on a visit in July 2023. We paid for our own holiday but there are AD- Affiliate Links in this post. Information can change so do check with the venue direct for the most up-to-date information. 

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We decided to book an all inclusive hotel in Turkey for our annual summer holiday this year. We last visited (Antalya) in 2009 and the kids were keen to return. I do feel like you get better value for money when visiting Turkey when compared to Spain etc..... too but as a family of 5 choosing to travel during school holidays, it's still not cheap.