Author Archives: GarciaFamilyUK

Our Trip to Lapland, Finland

This time last year everything felt really flat. Boris had cancelled all of our Christmas plans and after such a difficult year, it was something we had been really looking forward to. So I made a really spontaneous decision that the following Christmas we would feel as festive as possible and that meant a visitContinue reading “Our Trip to Lapland, Finland”

Festive Theatre Shows 2021

Theatre is one of our favourite things to experience but theatre during the festive period is something else! There is always so much to chose from and it doesn’t have to cost the earth either. Here are my winter 2021 suggestions! The Snowman Sadlers Wells – Peacock Theatre, Holborn This is the magical stage adaptionContinue reading “Festive Theatre Shows 2021”

Skating Lessons with Planet Ice Review

Last winter we decided to enrol Ita into a 6 week ice skating course at Planet Ice. Unfortunately we went back into another national lockdown and so her lessons were postponed until May time! It felt a little odd going to an ice rink in the Spring/ Summer, but hey! The pandemic has thrown everythingContinue reading “Skating Lessons with Planet Ice Review”

Bristol Zoo Gardens Review

During the end of the summer holidays we visited Bristol Zoo which is one of the oldest zoos in the world. The zoo opened to the public on Monday 11th July 1836 and there is no denying that the historic decor of the zoo is evident. It is possibly the most beautiful zoo we haveContinue reading “Bristol Zoo Gardens Review”

Standalone Farm, Letchworth Hertfordshire

Although I had heard of this little farm before, only last month did I think it was about time we visited. I therefore went on to their website and booked two events; the Fairy and Mermaid ones, because I knew Ita would enjoy these most. Each ticket was only £10 and although their photos onContinue reading “Standalone Farm, Letchworth Hertfordshire”

Everyone Active, review

A few weeks ago, Everyone Active contacted us and asked us to try one of their family programmes which has been designed to keep you active, especially during the summer holidays. We have always been a family who get out and about loads but lockdown slowed us down completely so we couldn’t wait to tryContinue reading “Everyone Active, review”

Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Cruise

I’ve been working on this blog post now since we returned from our Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Cruise. This was something that was requested and I have tried to factor in quite a few of the questions we were asked, but also things we think may be helpful to know too. Its quiteContinue reading “Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Cruise”

Teddy the pony Afternoon Tea, The Goring Hotel (review)

Yesterday we visited The Goring Hotel for their Afternoon Tea with Teddy, the Shetland pony. Having put stories up on social media of our visit, I received quite a few questions and as such I thought a blog post would be the best place to share our experience. We booked this tea quite a numberContinue reading “Teddy the pony Afternoon Tea, The Goring Hotel (review)”