As a child my parents would take me and my brothers pretty much every month to Loch Katrine for a cycle ride. Even now over 20 years later I love going to Loch Katrine for a walk or a cycle ride. The scenery is amazing and it is great for families as it has tarmac …
Bamburgh Castle wasn’t actually on my list to explore, even though we were staying in Bamburgh! However, I changed our plans (always best having backup plans when travelling with kids!) and decided to go check out Bamburgh Castle. We walked down from our self-catering accommodation. Although there is a car park up at the castle …
If you’re visiting Bamburgh, one of the best family-friendly walks is the Bamburgh to Seahouses beach walk. This lovely stroll stretches just over 3 miles one way along a stunning beach with fantastic views. Want to mix it up? You could take the St Oswald’s Way, which meanders through fields and quiet country roads. But …
Exploring new places with kids is always fun and good for learning. The one thing you must do when visiting Lindisfarne with kids is to check the tide times. The island is cut off from the mainland so to get over the causeway is one of the main attractions. As you drive across the causeway …
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortress, which has been turned into a tourist attraction. Dogs are welcome on the property but must be kept on a leash at all times. It is also necessary to keep your dogs on a lead on the walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle due to their being livestock about. …
Cragside was the first house to be lit by hydroelectricity. There are over 40 miles of trails to be explored which is fantastic if you are an outdoor family and/or have dog(s). The estate drive is also lovely and gives you more places to explore at the far end of the park. You can park …
The RSPB Loch Leven has never really been a place I thought to visit with kids…especially not my two boys! However, we were invited along for a family fun day out for their Easter Weekend Event. My boys had so much fun and Big K was already trying to arrange a day to go back …
Ford & Etal are two villages in the stunning Northumberland countryside that boasts so many great attractions for your family. On our recent trip to Northumberland we visited the Heatherslaw Corn Mill, the Heatherslaw Light Railway and Etal, before we headed to the Heavy Horse Farm Centre on our way home. For more information you …
