• Review: West Midland Safari Park Ice Age Exhibit

    May 23, 2018

    West Midland Safari Park is one of our favourite family days out. It’s only a 90-120 minute drive from our home in Cardiff, and it’s an absolutely brilliant day out! The park opens at 10am, so we like to arrive a good twenty minutes beforehand so that we can be as close to the front…

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  • West Midland Safari Park: Santa Safari Review. Video Special!

    November 12, 2017

    Scroll down for video Yesterday we visited West Midland Safari Park so that we could experience their Santa Safari. Santa Safari is a magical, festive day out for the whole family. As well as the four mile self-drive safari, children will have the opportunity to visit Santa, as well as Mrs Claus’s Kitchen, and even…

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  • A day out at Heath Park Miniature Railway

    October 3, 2016

    I’m always amazed by how many attractions are local to us here in Cardiff. We’ve got parks, farms, castles, museums, splash parks and so many other wonderful places to visit all on our doorstop. Another such place is the Heath Park Miniature Railway & Tramways. Run by volunteers the miniature railway is open to the…

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  • A day out at Walnut Tree Farm Park

    September 7, 2016

    Located in St Brides, Newport, Walnut Tree Farm markets itself very well. The website is professional and shows off the best of what’s to offer.  Sadly on a recent visit, I was left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. That’s not to say that this isn’t a good farm, as I do think I’d return again, I just…

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  • A morning of fun at Rhondda Heritage Park

    April 14, 2016

    The Rhondda Heritage Park in Trehafod, Pontypridd is one of the many cultural attractions you can find in South Wales. I remember many a school trip there when I was younger. It certainly makes for a fun and interesting day out for people of all ages.  You can go on a guided tour, explore the…

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  • West Midland Safari Park – The Best Day Out Ever!

    September 7, 2015

    West Midland Safari Park is a place that I’ve longed to visit for a good number of years. It’s home to some of the worlds most beautiful and critically endangered exotic animals. The 6km route through the 45-hectare safari will provide you with the opportunity to experience the 600 or so animals living there at…

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  • A day out at Barry Island

    August 20, 2015

    Last week I drove down to Barry Island from my home in Cardiff. I’ve been trying to take our three year old twin girls to new places this summer holiday and although Barry Island isn’t a new place for me, it was for them. I have fond memories of visiting Barry Island when I was…

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  • Our trip to the farm

    June 30, 2015

    Last year I took R and M on regular trips to the farm. They love the freedom they have to run around the fields independently, feed the animals and play in the park. I took the girls on their trip to the farm of 2015 a few weeks ago. The farm I go to is…

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  • A trip to the farm

    July 14, 2014

    We recently went on a spontaneous trip to the farm and I thought I would share our experience with you! Unfortunately, Twin Daddy was working so he couldn’t come with us, but he will definitely be coming next time! It was a lovely, sunny day and although it wasn’t hot it wasn’t cold either!  Whilst the girls were having their afternoon nap, I hurriedly…

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