UK Travel
Knights Retreat Lodges Leeds Castle Review
Over the weekend, we headed to Leeds Castle to stay in the new Knights Retreat Lodges. The eight cosy lodges are new for 2025 and
The Wave Bristol Surfing and Camping A Review
At the weekend the boys were invited to The Wave Bristol. To try out a surfing beginner lesson in the wave pool. This was the
Marwell Hotel Review – A Bespoke Hotel in Winchester
Marwell Hotel Review. Over the weekend we visited Marwell Zoo which is one of our favourite zoos, we have visited many times before. Only this
Crowne Plaza London Docklands Review an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Docklands Review. Over the weekend I visited London with some mum friends for our annual Christmas get-together. We all met when we had
Review Bankside Hotel Autograph Collection London
Bankside Hotel London review – Last weekend we spent a festive couple of days in London. Visiting the Christmas markets and trying out one of the many Christmas shows over
Glynn Barton Cottages – Family Farm Stay in Cornwall
Over the October half term the boys and I visited the beautiful Glynn Barton Cottages, a family-friendly farm stay in Cornwall. We always really enjoy a family
UK DAYS OUT
Top 10 Family-Friendly Days Out in the UK for Every Season
AD Guest Post Finding the perfect family day out can sometimes feel like a challenge, particularly when trying to balance fun, convenience, and budget. Fortunately,
Bedgebury at Christmas 2024 – Review Light Trail
We love visiting Bedgebury at Christmas, having visited for several years in a row now. It is always the start of our festive season. The
Golden Eagle Zipline in Durness Good to Know
When we went on our road trip around the North Coast 500 in the Summer. I did some research about the best things to do with kids
New Scientist Live Review – World’s Greatest Science Event
At the weekend we visited New Scientist Live at Excel London. Having never visited before we were not sure what to expect. What we found
Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade PYO in Surrey – What to Expect
It has been a long time since we went pumpkin picking at Garsons Farm Esher. Since our last visit they have launched Garsons Pumpkin Parade,
Tulleys Farm Sunflowers – Sunflower Festival PYO Review
One of the things on my summer bucket list was to see the sunflowers, after all, I do love flower fields. So I was delighted when
WORLDWIDE TRAVEL
Family Cruises: What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Set Sail
AD Guest Post Thinking about taking the kids on a family cruise? The idea of a holiday where you unpack once but wake up somewhere
The Best Eurocamp October Half Term Holidays
We have long been fans of a Eurocamp holiday. But until this year, we had never considered a Eurocamp break over the October half-term. I am
The 10 Best Things To Do Near Vilanova i la Geltru
The 10 Best Things To Do Near Vilanova i la Geltru. We stayed in Vilanova Park in a mobile home with Eurocamp in October. Although there is
Vilanova Park Eurocamp Review – Read Before You Go
Over the October half-term, we stayed with Eurocamp at Vilanova Park in Spain. Having not stayed with Eurocamp during the October half-term before or visited a Parc in Spain,
8 Tips for Visiting Garmish Gorge Partnachklamm in Germany
When we stayed in Garmisch Partenkirchen for two nights, during our German road trip we had not planned to visit Garmish Gorge. However, for most of our visit,
Efteling Theme Park Itinerary – 3 Day How Many Rides Did We Manage?
Efteling Itinerary – One of the things I love about Efteling. And the reason we return over and over again is that you can get
PARENTING & LIFESTYLE
Making Old New: Revitalizing Your Home Decor
This is a collaborative post Giving your home a fresh look doesn’t always mean starting from scratch or spending a fortune. Sometimes, the biggest changes
Pretty Flower Gift Ideas for People Who Love Their Home
AD Guest Post Some people are simply at their happiest when they’re at home. Rearranging a shelf, lighting a candle, plumping a cushion, these small
11 Game-Changing Tips For Your First Marathon
Sponsored Post You can decide to become a marathon runner on a random Tuesday, full of confidence, until you are four minutes into your first
WORK WITH ME
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Welcome to Mudpie Fridays where I share our travels. Both here in the UK but also across Europe and further afield. My name is Clare and I am married with two mischievous boys, Charlie aged 9 and Harry who 5. Read along as we find hidden gems, pack as much holiday time in as possible while working a 9-5 and find amazing and unusual experiences. Proving travel can be fun, educational and hugely rewarding with kids. Grab a coffee and come and join us on our latest adventures.