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10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

amomentwithfranca · 16 August 2016 · 2 Comments

If you run or are involved with a kids football team, through a school or otherwise, you might want to consider travelling to and taking part in an international football tournament. You can only imaging the challenge and excitement that comes with taking part in a top European … [Read more...] about 10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Countries, Europe, Football, Football Tournaments, kids

Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

amomentwithfranca · 15 August 2016 · 50 Comments

Last week, Bella and I were invited to visit Eltham Palace and Gardens which is an English Heritage property. We have never been before so we were very excited to spend our day there. Since Bella's little sister was born we haven't been able to give her the same attention that … [Read more...] about Eltham Palace & Gardens Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Bella, Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Travel Tagged With: Art Deco, Eltham Palace & Gardens, English Heritage, Gardens, Palace

5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius

amomentwithfranca · 23 July 2016 · 1 Comment

Mauritius is the beautiful Indian Ocean island famous for its white sandy beaches and lagoons, but if you're looking for some time away from the beach or to perhaps even get a little closer to the ocean, then read on for some ideas about some great things to do. My husband who … [Read more...] about 5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Travel Tagged With: Holidays, Mauritius, Things To Do

Bella Italia Baker Street Review

amomentwithfranca · 20 July 2016 · 48 Comments

We recently had the great opportunity to review the brand new Bella Italia branch in Baker Street, London. This branch is in a great location, only a short walk to the famous Madame Tussauds and Baker Street Tube Station. It is a perfect hideaway to enjoy delicious Italian … [Read more...] about Bella Italia Baker Street Review

Filed Under: Reviews, Family, Food, Travel Tagged With: Eating Out, food, Italian Food, Italian Restaurant

Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)

amomentwithfranca · 18 July 2016 · 10 Comments

Like music festivals, summer here in the UK wouldn't be the same without the various airshows that take place during this time of the year. Airbourne is an annual airshow in Eastbourne, East Sussex on the south coast of England. Not only is it one of the UK’s largest airshows, … [Read more...] about Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Eastbourne, Families, kids, Red Arrows, Things To Do, Travel

5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families

amomentwithfranca · 10 July 2016 · 38 Comments

In this post I have selected 5 things to do in Battersea for families. Living in London it always seems like there is one area or another within the city that is up and coming. One such area is Battersea, which has traditionally been the less favourable neighbour to the likes of … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, List, London, Travel Tagged With: Families, kids, Things To Do, Travel

10 Great Festival Camping Survival Tips

amomentwithfranca · 4 July 2016 · 1 Comment

Summer is here and the festival season is in now in full swing. Many families enjoy going camping to music festivals, and its great that there are many music festivals now which are family oriented (Latitude and Camp Bestival to name a couple) where you see artists like Fatboy … [Read more...] about 10 Great Festival Camping Survival Tips

Filed Under: Tips, List, Travel Tagged With: Camping, Festival

Sea Life London Aquarium Visit

amomentwithfranca · 22 June 2016 · 79 Comments

We were so lucky to be invited to go and visit the Sea Life London Aquarium with the girls. I was really excited to go because its been a few years since we last went. It has been refurbished since we last visited and they have also added two additional areas which are fantastic. … [Read more...] about Sea Life London Aquarium Visit

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, London, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Fishes, Jellyfish, London Aquarium, London Sealife Aquarium, Penguins, Polar Bears, Sharks, Tropical Fishes, Turtles

Time To Go Camping?

amomentwithfranca · 21 June 2016 · 16 Comments

Half Term is upon us which means it's that time of year when we all head off for that well-deserved holiday for a week. Holiday tastes and trends are changing, and it seems that with each year, more and more families decide to take up camping, and now more than ever it’s a hobby … [Read more...] about Time To Go Camping?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Holidays, Travel Tagged With: Camping, Travel

4 Privet Drive Launch Event at Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studios Tour London

amomentwithfranca · 2 June 2016 · 67 Comments

I'm incredibly excited to tell you about the great opportunity that Nick and I received to be invited to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London near Watford. In celebration of the upcoming 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour … [Read more...] about 4 Privet Drive Launch Event at Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studios Tour London

Filed Under: Events, London, Nick, Travel Tagged With: Fiona Shaw, Four, Harry Potter, Petunia Dursley, Privet Drive, The Dursley's Home, Warner Bros. Studions

Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich

amomentwithfranca · 1 June 2016 · 36 Comments

Regular readers will know that I'm always on the look out for places to visit in the UK, so today I'm writing about another location that you might not have visited previously. Why not pack up the family and head out for a great day or weekend in Norwich and the surrounding area … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Norwich, Travel

3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

amomentwithfranca · 18 May 2016 · 1 Comment

At the start of the year I put together my UK Travel Bucket List for 2016, which I also updated recently to include Woolacombe. I also started to think about flying to Portugal which I shared some delicious Portuguese dishes. More recently I have shared some advice about choosing … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Tips, Travel Tagged With: BE safe, Summer Break, Sun protection, tips, Vaccination

Should We Take A Cruise?

amomentwithfranca · 12 May 2016 · 1 Comment

The weather has definitely been warming up just lately and you know summe is near when you start thinking about what places you'd love to go to. Regular readers will know I just recently updated my UK Travel Bucket List. In this post I'm going to talk about another type of … [Read more...] about Should We Take A Cruise?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Holidays, Travel Tagged With: Cruise, Holidays

I’ve Added Woolacombe to my UK Travel Bucket List

amomentwithfranca · 29 April 2016 · 57 Comments

I wrote a post a few months back about my UK Travel Bucket List for 2016, explaining my love of travelling and exploring new places. We are getting closer to Summer and naturally I've started to think about getting out and about visiting places. One of the places I have come … [Read more...] about I’ve Added Woolacombe to my UK Travel Bucket List

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Holidays, Travel Tagged With: Bucket List, Travel, UK Travel, UK Travel Bucket List 2016, Woolacombe

Steam Train Adventure

amomentwithfranca · 9 April 2016 · 34 Comments

Hola chicos, over the Easter weekend we spent some time with family in the pretty Cotswolds, so we took the opportunity to do a bit of tourism. We decided to visit Toddington Railway station, so we could embark on a Steam Train adventure! … [Read more...] about Steam Train Adventure

Filed Under: Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: Cotswolds, Easter Bunny, GWR, railway, Steam engine, Steam Train, The Polar Express, Thomas the Tank Engine, Toddington Station, train, Winchcombe station

Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm

amomentwithfranca · 2 April 2016 · 42 Comments

You may have seen my recent post about the Easter Egg Hunt we did with the girls at Willows Activity Farm in St Albans. As part of our visit we had a little sneak preview of the brand new Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground that is now open to the public. … [Read more...] about Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm

Filed Under: Events, Days Out, Family, Family Days Out, Travel Tagged With: kids, Outdoors Actvities, Peter Rabbit, playground, The Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, Willow Activity Farm

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