Finding the best places for parents in the Cotswolds and beyond
(We were invited along to the Falconer’s Quest show to review and given a media rate for the Knight’s Village stay. These are my honest views.) If you have children (or adults!) who love all things knights and castles, it’s really worth a stay at the wonderful Knight’s Village at Warwick Castle. Overnight stays in... Continue Reading →
(Ad/press trip) If you’re into biking, walking, castles and history – the Welsh Valleys will have something to interest you. Now there’s no toll on the bridge into Wales, there’s even more reason to go and visit! Here’s our list of reasons why you should check out the Welsh Valleys: It’s easy to get active... Continue Reading →
(We were offered a complimentary stay and visits at the hotel and attractions mentioned here in exchange for our honest opinions and reviews.) We love Cornwall and often explore different parts when visiting family here. A few people I spoke to about visiting Newquay gave it a bad rap – how it can get very... Continue Reading →
Cool Places and Placeswithed are swapping blog posts! Cool Places is the only website of its kind to focus purely on all kinds of UK accommodation, recommending great places to stay all over the country. This is not an ad nor does it contain affiliate links. Time was when Britain was a terrible place to travel with kids. But hotels, pubs, restaurants... Continue Reading →
You could spend all day at the wonderful We The Curious science centre in Bristol! There are so many absorbing interactive things that kids (and adults!) can get their hands on, play with and work out. We spent nearly four hours there including a visit to its awesome Planetarium which is inside the big silver... Continue Reading →
My home city of Bristol has changed so much since I was brought up there in the 80s and 90s. I guess most cities have but Bristol is one place that has become so much more child-friendly! I often go back to visit and would highly recommend a day trip or stay. Here’s our pick... Continue Reading →
Would you like to save money on going to places with kids in the Cotswolds? A Kids Pass membership can get you up to 40% on tickets to attractions locally and nationwide. Placeswithed is trying out the Kids Pass app which you can download, sign up and search for offers. It includes discounts on cinema... Continue Reading →
If you’re anything like us, your thoughts have turned to holidays in 2019. Last year we booked an all-inclusive holiday with On The Beach to Majorca. This year, we haven’t decided where to go but we’re taking a look at some of the following for ideas: On the Beach On the Beach is a UK-based... Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for the real Father Christmas you may find him at Warwick Castle! We went along to a fantastic ‘Stories with Santa’ session which was a bit different to the usual experience in meeting the big man. We were greeted by elves in the historic castle’s beautiful great hall and escorted to another... Continue Reading →