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Park Plaza Conty Hall at night

Review : Park Plaza County Hall

Saturday morning we set off across London to reach the Park Plaza County Hall Hotel to review their family friendly environment and “mocktails” in the bar in the early evening. We managed to drive into London and found parking very easy and extremely reasonable.  £10 for 24 hours, which we were amazed at.  As we…

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Bay Retreat Villas

Review: Bay Retreat Villas, Cornwall

When you have little ones, the appeal of a UK break is not only understandable, it’s sensible!  No need to worry about planes, passports and all the stress that goes with flying with babies, instead you can pack the car full of all the bits and pieces that you’ll need and escape, safe in the…

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The TOMY First Years Digital Monitor TF525

Win a next generation TOMY monitor

TOMY is launching its next generation of baby monitors and with over 25 years of expertise, TOMY is without doubt the UK’s most trusted baby monitor brand.  Over the past three years the TOMY baby monitor range has won every major parenting award available, and achieved a reputation for design and performance that provides parents…

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Family cruises

Increasing trend of UK holiday makers setting sail on a cruise

As we start to wonder if we will ever get any summer, it appears that many families are looking and planning their holidays and a trend in setting sail on a cruise seems to be a popular choice. Figures released in the build-up to the holiday season,  is showing that UK holiday makers are choosing…

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LateRooms Simply the Guest Award

British family friendly hotels named for 2012

Family friendly hotels are not always easy to find and you know that when you book a hotel for you and your family that you will want to have a special and relaxed time.  Clearly, it helps to have a guide and with help from the Simply The Guest Awards, you can find some reassurance…

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The Langham Hotel entrance

Review – A special family time at The Langham Hotel

When you hear the name The Langham, you immediately think luxury, elegance and prestige.  Surely not a place to take children! The Langham Hotel You could not be more wrong!  The Langham Hotel in London cater for the family in such a beautiful way that once you read this review you will be eager to…

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The Baby Show at Earls Court

The Baby Show, Earls Court, ticket offer

The Baby Show, the UK’s biggest and best pregnancy & parenting event, returns to Earls Court, London from 26th – 28th October for its 10th anniversary show. As well as providing a superb shopping experience, with 1000s of products from over 300 trusted brands and exclusive show-only offers, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity…

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The Polar Express arrives in the UK

Win exclusive Family Ticket to The Polar Express™

The officially licensed The Polar Express™ train rides are coming to the UK for the first time this winter. Inspired by the popular Warner Bros. film The Polar Express and storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the new rides will take passengers on a magical journey to meet Santa. Set to the sounds of the motion…

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Top ten family friendly restaurants in London

Dining out with children brings unique challenges for parents and can be a nightmare experience if you don’t select a restaurant that caters specifically for kids. However, when picking a restaurant you need to ensure that there is something for the whole family meaning there is no need for adults to forego a good wine…

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Children listening to the Ski Instructor

Review : The Snow Centre

Visiting the Snow Centre in summer may seem a bit strange, but The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is at a constant “frozen” temperature, which we experienced at our review session. My husband Graham, James and Charlotte and myself went along to have a ski-ing lesson.  None of us have ever put a ski on…

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