The Knights, Squires, Archers and men-at-arms of Raven Tor will meet in tournament over this August weekend. With competitors using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the combatants will be the nearest recreation of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th Century. With a story teller, falconry and archery displays and a tented encampment, there is plenty to see and experience over…
Diego (9) and I went to watch a new Summer play based on THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and were not disappointed. At the end of the show we even met the illustrator who wrote a lovely dedication on our book, which we have read and treasured for many years. Call me childish or infantile, but I totally loved the way the story was brought to life by just three…
Jousting & Medieval Tournament Week at Arundel Castle (26 – 31 July 2016). Under the shadow of the mighty Castle, experience the thrill of the renowned Arundel International Jousting Competition, as revered knights from around the world gather to test their chivalry and skill at mounted combat in full plate armour. Set within an authentic medieval style encampment, with the knights and…
To celebrate the end of school I took my son and a couple of his friends Pizza Express. The great surprise was a delicious new children’s Piccolo menu alog with the new film Ice Age – Ice Age Collision Course activities to kill waiting time. We had an amazing time and felt we started Summer with a bang emulating Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn which the new movie catapults him into…
The summer holidays are here! Which means one thing…you have 6 weeks of quality time with the little terrors- don’t fear! I’ve 10 brilliant activities and boredom busters that can help you survive!
1. Library visits. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. There are always free events you can sign up for so head to a library near you!
2. Trips to the park. Throw the bikes, scooters, bird…
Sea Life Brighton has teamed up with Disney Pixar to enable its visitors this summer to share the excitement of Finding Dory!
Special Finding Dory events will be hosted from 16 July to 11 September 2016 at the 12 Sea Life centres in the UK and Ireland.
Visitors will be led on an interactive trail inspired by one of the new movie’s star sea creatures Hank (voice of Ed O’Neill), a cantankerous…
Last night Take That, Olly Murs and guests put up a show of a lifetime in Hyde park as part of the BST concerts.
I saw them in concert before and knew to expect great things from them but the magic atmosphere of a warm and sunny afternoon and night in one of London’s iconic parks has certainly helped turning this concert into a memorable one for Londoners.
Olly Murs was a great supporting…
Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, Living History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. Visitors can also enjoy have-a-go at archery, fencing and medieval skittles. Certain days will also include falconry, face painting, and a puppeteer. (Please note – for have-a-go fencing or archery a lower age limit…
London Mums have the chance to lunch at Atrium Kitchen. You can eat here for just £10, seven days a week (11.30am – 3.30pm). Atrium Kitchen is based at North Yard Stables Market, Camden Town NW1 8AH.
The £10 menu
You can choose from either:
Buffalo mozzarella ciabatta (v)
Atrium chicken caeser salad
Daily vegetarian pasta (v)
Classic eggs Benedict
This deal also includes a:
Bottle of…
We don’t care what Kylie Minogue might say: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ isn’t Christmas; it’s the summer. It might not last very long, but when the Great British Summer gets into full swing, there’s no beating it. BBQs, festivals, burnt noses, and Wimbledon on the telly… But nothing gets us more excited for the sizzling-hot season than the chance to cool off by leaping into a…