Everynow and then when we’re trawling the wibbly wobbly web we come across concepts which are truly innovative. Mission Explore captured our imagination immediately, it’s a mixture of exploring, treasure hunting and geography all based around a game. We got in touch with Dan who runs the project to give us some more information; Hi [...]

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ROKT – Indoor climbing gym in Brighouse

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by admin on January 30, 2012

ROKT Climbing Gym is just down the road from us in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. We were lucky enough to be invited along by Euan Noble on of the Directors, to have a tour and a ‘bouldering’ session. Now before you read on, this is going to be one of our longer reviews so if you [...]

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Fountains Abbey has been on our to-do list for a while but were initially deterred by the cost taking a family as it is one of the National Trusts (which runs the estate in partnership with English Heritage)more expensive properties to visit however we are now fully paid up members of the trust which gives [...]

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Cresswell Beach – Northumberland

January 6, 2012
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This year, technically last year as well, we spent New Year with friends in a rented holiday home in Northumberland just near Morpeth. We had a wonderful time not doing a great deal, and drinking probably a little too much. Northumberland is a lovely area with plenty to see and do so we figured we [...]

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Alternative activities: Take the kids shopping (no we’re not mad, honest!)

November 21, 2011
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These days it’s pretty easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there are set activities for families to do, like go to the movies for the next animated blockbuster, head to a play gym or an actvity farm but there is a whole world out there which, while it may never have been [...]

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Rockscrambletastic: Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire

November 13, 2011
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  Brimham Rocks is owned and managed by the National Trust so members will get their parking for free, although typically it’s only about £4. However it can save you quite a bit of money if you intend to combine a trip to Fountains Abbey which is only about 10minutes away in the car but [...]

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Grizedale Forest, Cumbria – Trail and Play Area

October 23, 2011
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Grizedale Forest (run by the Forestry Commission) is deep in the heart of Cumbria and hosts a number of outdoor activities including cycle trails (and hire) and Go Ape rope walking but this day we went for the walking on several of the kiddy friendly trails. Now before we get started, apologies for the “it’s all about [...]

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park including Jaume Plensa exhibition

October 16, 2011
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of our favourite local attractions, we’re so lucky to have this amazing resource only 20 minutes away from where we live. This year they have been hosting a major exhibition by Jaume Plensa which has been excellent for both kids and grown ups as many of the exhibits themselves can [...]

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Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire

October 15, 2011
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  Ladybower reservoir is a bit of a special place. Not because of the enormous body of water which along with the nearby Derwent and Holden reservoirs keeps Sheffield and the surrounding areas in bath nights. Not even because of the village that lies submerged beneath it’s waters, Not even because of the beauty of the surrounding [...]

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