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Away with the Kids Blog - September 2009

 

Notting Hill Carnival with Children

Posted by Away with the Kids on: 30/09/2009
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We were lucky enough to visit London on August Bank Holiday weekend when Notting Hill Carnival was on. I would not recommend taking anyone under 6 as pushing a pram in a large crowd with confined spaces is a bit unnerving. It is also extremely loud when the floats go past and even Hannah, my 6 year ...

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Check out our family trip to to the award winning Ribby Hall

Posted by Away with the Kids on: 20/09/2009
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On a rather blustery September weekend we arrived at Ribby Hall Holiday Village with high expectations. While registering our arrival, the kids immediately spotted the outdoor play area and ran off to stretch legs after the journey. We were a bit eager, so our cottage was not quite ready but we were...

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Child friendly Hotel in London next to Buckingham Palace

Posted by Away with the Kids on: 03/09/2009
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Arriving at The Rubens with the prospect of residing so close to the Queen sent the kids into an excitable over-drive. With friendly welcomes all round from the dedicated staff we were greeted by the Director of Fun who was at our services to help suggest, plan and book any activity if we were stuck...

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Fancy a trip to London with the Kids – see what we can suggest

Posted by Helen on: 04/09/2009
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Tips for travelling to London with children including our stay at top child friendly hotels and things to do while you're there.

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Tower of London and the Crown Jewels

Posted by Helen on: 03/09/2009
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Emily(8) and Hannah(6) enjoyed a trip to the Tower of London and actually were genuinely interested in the costumed re-enactments on the South Lawn. Encouraging audience participation kept little ones enthralled and the meet and greet at the end of the knights dual certainly made their day. You can'...

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