*Ad – Paid Collaboration Last summer I spent a whole day basking in the sunshine in the stunning grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall and I became rather captivated by this little gem in the National Trust’s crown. You can...
Days Out Archive
My Top 10 Indoor Family Attractions in Newcastle City Centre
*AD (features places we have previously visited with gifted tickets) One of the many benefits of living in Newcastle is that there is no shortage of fun things to do and my family often choose to come here for...
12 Experiences to Try In and Around Newcastle in 2019
With nearly five year’s worth of blogging about Newcastle under my belt, you could assume that I’ve tried just about everything there is to experience in this fine city and the surrounding areas, but you’d be wrong! There are so...
24 Hours in Durham with Hotel Indigo
*Collaboration (This post features a review of Hotel Indigo and MPW where we stayed and dined on a complimentary basis) The historic city of Durham attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year, but luckily for James and...
5 Things I Learnt From The Great Exhibition of the North
On Sunday 9th September we said a fond farewell to The Great Exhibition of the North, the jam packed summer programme of events that shone a light on Northern achievements in art, design and innovation. Along with millions of others, I...
Top Ten Things To Do Along the North Tyneside Coast
*Sponsored The variety of things to see and do plus the ever growing list of amazing places to eat and drink draws me back to North Tyneside time and time again! The unspoilt coastline has some of the best...
Summer Fun at Seaton Delaval Hall
*Sponsored When I want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre, I’m often drawn to the tranquil surroundings of the North East’s National Trust properties. Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house with...
Exploring Hadrian’s Wall Country by Train
*Collaboration Picturesque views, no traffic jams and no bickering over who’s going to be designated driver! What’s not to love about travelling by train? James and I enjoyed a wonderful day out by train recently when Northern got in...
A Family Day Out at Life Science Centre in Newcastle
If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that I am a very proud Auntie and love spending time with my nieces and nephews. Jack and Emily have featured on my blog several times, a trip to Newcastle is like...
North Tyneside’s Hidden Gems
*This post is sponsored by ‘We Are North Tyneside’ During my pre-Christmas shopping spree in North Tyneside I couldn’t help but notice some of the other unique and quirky attractions in the area. From cute coffee shops to tranquil...