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Making the most of your garden with children

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:March 25, 2020
Post category:Activities for children
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I feel so so lucky to have a garden at the moment, and hope to make the very most of it! Here are some ideas on just how to do…

Challenges we faced on our first Mexican holiday

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:March 24, 2020
Post category:Worldwide Travel
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(And how we overcame them) We had the BEST holiday to Mexico, and in hindsight it was perfect timing. We landed back the day before Boris told everyone to stay…

Five Reasons that I love Cragside (National Trust)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:December 26, 2019
Post category:Days out National Trust Northumberland

Or reasons to make a visit to Cragside in 2020 a priority. Cragside is, in my humble opinion, the greatest National Trust property in the country. And I've been to…

Great walks for Christmas with a country pub!

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:December 18, 2019
Post category:Leeds Wakefield Yorkshire
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Amidst all the craziness of shopping, nativities, wrapping and parties it's easy to lose sight of what we should be treasuring over Christmas; families! What better way to enjoy time…

Ponderosa, Heckmondwike

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:September 9, 2019
Post category:Days out Yorkshire
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This was one of the best surprises I've had in a long time. For a small zoo, there is loads to keep you entertained, and it's got great facilities. It's…

4km circular walk along Ilkley riverbank and through Middleton Woods

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 28, 2019
Post category:Hills and Mountains Toddler friendly Woodlands and Forests Yorkshire
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The bluebells of Middleton Woods have been calling me since the first pictures started appearing on Instagram! So today we combined this with a visit to Ilkley Riverside Gardens (mainly…

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 23, 2019
Post category:Buggy Walk Days out Ripon Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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Easter Saturday was our first time to visit here- and what a visit it was! Absolutely gorgeous woodland to explore and there was loads to keep Jess entertained. The weather…

Hackfall Wood, near Ripon

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 23, 2019
Post category:Ripon Rivers and Canals Toddler friendly Woodland trust Woodlands and Forests Yorkshire
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Over the Easter weekend we visited this stunning wood. Of course, it helped that the weather was fantastic, but aside from that, the surroundings were truly beautiful, and Jess found…

This Green Moon, Swillington

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 21, 2019
Post category:Days out Story, character and adventure walks Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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The sunny weather has matched our sunny spirits this morning as we searched for Big Foot at This Green Moon. We had an amazing time, even better than last year's…

A few hours of fun at Pugneys Country Park

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:April 2, 2019
Post category:Buggy Walk Days out Lakes and Reservoirs Perfect for Little Bikes Toddler friendly Yorkshire
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If you're local to South Leeds or Wakefield, and are looking to fill a few hours and burn off some toddler energy, a trip to Pugneys will be well worth…