Our little boy now 4 has always liked his trains especially of the steam variety. So when we heard that the Mallard would be travelling from London Kings Cross to York my husband took a close look at the map and early one weekend morning we were on our way to Welwyn Garden City to… Read full story
If you have the opportunity to make your way to the JW Marriot Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London today (Wednesday 5 June 2013) or tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. you will have the opportunity to view in collaboration with Christie’s one of the world’s pre-eminent book collections. Arthur and Charlotte… Read full story
There is something rather special that awaits you on the 5th Floor of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel on Park Lane, London. If you are looking for a luxurious, special stay at a five star hotel in London with your young children you have booked into the right place. With a one night package… Read full story
A new website and booking service for family friendly hotels has recently been launched by the creators of Mr & Mrs Smith. www.smithandfamily.co.uk aims to bring together a collection of stylish hotels and resorts which are not only child friendly but friendly for all the family. Packed with local information, facilities and activities the collection… Read full story
We recently decided on a luxury weekend away. The criteria were within an hour’s drive of London and child friendly. It did not take long to find Coworth Park in Ascot, Berkshire part of the Dorchester Collection. I booked on the telephone which I find easier now especially travelling as a family. About a week… Read full story
A couple of weekends ago my husband decided to take our train obsessed little boy and his father to a model railway exhibition. I politely declined and took myself off for some of that very rare ‘me time.’ What could I possibly go and do? The choice was endless. In the end I decided to… Read full story
Yesterday in the pouring rain we made our way to see Father Christmas. An appointment we made a little time ago. Whether you agree with the ‘commercialism’ around Christmas or not there is nothing quite as spectacular as Harrods at Christmas. The world famous building in Knightsbridge covered in fairy lights with beautifully designed window… Read full story
A few years ago my husband and I decided that instead of buying each other items for birthdays, anniversaries etc. we would buy weekend breaks. With his 40th birthday looming this required a special weekend break which we both decided should cater for us and our 3 year old son. I have to say that… Read full story