High Oaks Grange Review : A Dog Friendly Weekend with Hot Tub

Advert - This post includes a press stay for our writer Gaia in May 2023. 

Gaia and her family recently spent a weekend in North Yorkshire staying in a luxury 2 bedroom lodge with a hot tub at High Oaks Grange.

It's only a half hour drive from Scarborough and they had a great weekend in this luxurious and comfortable self catering lodge.

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT Washington

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Drawn to Water is a year long partnership between WWT and Quentin Blake who is one of the UK's best-known illustrators probably best known bringing the stories of Roald Dahl to life. 

Quentin Blake is a huge nature / wetlands lover and the partnership aims to connect us more with nature, encourage us to slow down, pause and take in our surroundings and notice the changes throughout the seasons. 

Sycamore Glamping Pods in Northumberland | A Review

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post. Photo Credits: Sycamore Glamping and Girl About Northumberland. Photos in this post are from both pods. This post is based on a stay in May 2021. Please check with venue direct for the most up to date info. Owner Debbie is lush and will be happy to answer any questions. 

Last May (2021), we had a fun family night away glamping in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. It was everything I love about camping with the added bonus of a hot shower, microwave, hob and fridge. Oh, and a comfy bed to sleep in, plus no extra socks needed to keep warm. Amazing!

Disney On Ice Returns to Newcastle in December 2023

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It's time for my favourite announcement of the year....... 

How to Plan a Day at Brimham Rocks

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for this post which was published in May 2023. Please check with venues direct for the most up to date information. 

10 Fun Things to do in Wooler

Thanks to our writer Bethanie for their help in writing this article which was published in May 2023. Please always check with venues direct for the most up to date information.  

Despite only being up the road from where we live, it is very rare we seem to visit Wooler. However, we recently enjoyed an overnight stay in the area and spent some time exploring this small market town in the very north of Northumberland.

My family all agreed it was such a lovely location and couldn’t think why we didn’t visit more. 

 

In case you also have been wondering “what is there to do in Wooler?” I have put together this guide on how to spend either a day or a weekend break in Wooler. 

PaddlePod Whitley Bay

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There are currently three PaddlePod venues across North East England (Killingworth, Shiremoor and Whitley Bay). They're best known for their state-of-the-art swimming facilities but did you know, they're also a fantastic hub for activities aimed at families with children aged 5 and under?

You can expect lovely play areas, fantastic cafes, baby/toddler/pre-school classes, sensory rooms and more. Check out everything that's on offer here: PaddlePod Facilities