Amsterdam wasn’t top of my list of places to visit with my child. But honestly? It should have been. I’ll be real: we arrived at Amsterdam Centraal a bundle of nerves and excitement. My giant backpack weighed me down, and my eight-year-old’s hand was clasped tightly in mine. Coming straight from the laid-back magic of … Read more
Here’s what happened when we took a nine-year-old to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Glow n Fire. January (for me anyway) is grey, cold, and practically a countdown until spring. But it’s also my son’s birthday month, so when he turned nine at the start of the year, I wanted to gift him an experience. … Read more
Are you struggling with writer’s block? Here are 6 of my favourite places that will inspire you to write. As writers, we don’t need to travel to get inspiration. It can come from people watching throughout the day, wandering through a local park, or even doing the dishes. (Some of my best ideas have come … Read more
The Wirral Peninsula has many walking routes, including coastal routes, country parks, woodland trails, and even a walk to Hilbre Island. I love that most of Wirral can be explored on foot! You can wander through the countryside, explore the pretty towns and villages, or escape along miles of beautiful beaches. Therefore, you will find … Read more
Halloween is just around the corner, and picking your own pumpkin is a great way to spend time outdoors with the family. Here’s a selection of places in Wirral you can go pumpkin picking. Hello spooky season! There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than to go to a pumpkin patch and choose the … Read more
The Summer Hops Beer Festival, Wirral -incredible beers, brilliant live music, proper family fun, and the kind of community spirit that makes you feel lucky to live here. The Summer Hops Beer Festival, Wirral, delivered in every way! Hosted at Hoylake Rugby Club from 26th to 29th June, it was four days of sunshine (mostly), … Read more
Here’s my honest review of Commonwood Leisure in Wrexham for camping and fishing with an 8-year-old. Since my son developed a passion for fishing, we’ve discovered that Commonwood Leisure in Wrexham, just a short drive from the Wirral, has become our ideal weekend getaway. Commonwood Leisure is an award-winning campsite and fishery that we’ve been … Read more
If there’s one thing Liverpool does well, it’s bottomless brunch and Bamboo on Bold Street is totally worth the hype. Trust me when I say my girls and I have done the rounds when it comes to bottomless brunch spots in Liverpool. After hearing countless recommendations about Bamboo on Bold Street, we finally decided to … Read more
We stepped into a juror’s shoes for an evening of drama and twists. Here’s what I thought of Murder Trial Tonight III. I had the chance to attend Murder Trial Tonight III, The Doorstep Case by Tigerslane Studios with my friends. This is theatre like no other. We joined the audience in participating in a … Read more
Over the years, I’ve discovered some incredible spots to watch the sun go down across the Wirral. Here I share a few of my favourites with you. Thanks to its coastal location, the Wirral is known for its stunning sunsets. Whether it’s a relaxed evening walk, a picnic on the beach, or a quick paddle … Read more
Our visit to Port Sunlight was quite the journey back in time! Here’s what we learnt and what to expect from Port Sunlight Museum. We love nothing more than a weekend wander, and if we can make it educational for my son, even better! Despite living in Wirral for more than 20 years, I was … Read more