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Our Amazing Time at The Ellerby Country Inn in Yorkshire

amomentwithfranca · 27 February 2017 · 51 Comments

The last time we spent a few days away as a family was last year in Durham. Since then we have been away a few times visiting family, but not to stay somewhere we haven't visited before.  We were all very excited, especially the girls. I love that they both have a sense of … [Read more...] about Our Amazing Time at The Ellerby Country Inn in Yorkshire

Filed Under: Press Trips, Family, Food, Lifestyle, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: B&B, Ellerby, eviivo, The Ellerby, Travel, Travelling with Kids, Yorkshire

A Moment In Switzerland – Basel

amomentwithfranca · 31 January 2017 · 71 Comments

Last year was a fantastic year for me because I got the opportunity to travel to some wonderful places. It's something I love doing and I'm always looking out for new places to explore. On this occasion, I was sent to Basel in Switzerland for 3 days thanks to Basel Tourism. I … [Read more...] about A Moment In Switzerland – Basel

Filed Under: Press Trips, Christmas, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: Press Trip, Travel, Travel Bucket List

Visiting Hong Kong with the Kids

amomentwithfranca · 13 October 2016 · Leave a Comment

Visiting Hong Kong and feeling stuck for ideas of what to do? You shouldn’t be, as Hong Kong is packed with things to do for families. Spoiling visitors and citizens alike with inspiring views, thrilling activities and simple locations for respite from all the action, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Visiting Hong Kong with the Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Holidays, List Tagged With: kids, Travel

Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

amomentwithfranca · 12 October 2016 · 47 Comments

During the summer we were contacted by Virgin Trains East Coast to review their First Class service to one of the destinations on the East Coast line, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Aberdeen, Durham and Lincoln among others. We chose Durham as we have never … [Read more...] about Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast

Filed Under: Press Trips, Bella, Family, Lifestyle, Nick, Reviews, Sienna, Travel Tagged With: Durham, Family Trip, First Class Lounge, First Class Trains, James Martin Menu, Kings Cross Station, London, Travel, Travelling with Kids, Virgin Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast

5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon

amomentwithfranca · 6 September 2016 · 1 Comment

The summer and all its festivities may be coming to a close, but all is not lost! There are still plenty of events to keep you entertained for the remainder of the year, with many taking place in one of the UK’s most popular cities.Glasgow has become well known for its … [Read more...] about 5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts Tagged With: Events, Glasgow, Travel

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 · 2 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

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

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

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

My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016

amomentwithfranca · 31 December 2015 · 43 Comments

I love travelling and especially visiting and exploring new places. Now that we are a family of 4, travelling abroad becomes a little more difficult to do. It can be quite expensive and takes a lot of planning with 2 young children. Last April we travelled to Peru to introduce … [Read more...] about My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, List, Travel Tagged With: Bath, Bucket List, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Travel, UK Travel, UK Travel Bucket List 2016

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