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Tag: York

Mother and daughter stood outside the main entrance to YHA York

Family adventures at YHA York

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | press stay Finding great accommodation for families can be tricky when you’re exploring somewhere new. YHA has you covered though, with both shared dorms and family friendly private rooms. Discover why we loved YHA York in this post!

Category : TravelTagged Accommodation, Travel, UK Travel, YHA, York, Yorkshire6 Comments on Family adventures at YHA York
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Afternoon tea in the Belmont Room at Betty’s, York

Afternoon tea in the Belmont Room at Betty’s, York

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Whenever I asked anyone what I should do on a girl’s weekend in York one of the suggestions that came up numerous times was afternoon tea at Betty’s. Actually, it was said that you cannot go to York and not go to Betty’s.

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We went to see My Neighbour Totoro in the West End We went to see My Neighbour Totoro in the West End during February half term and it was such a lovely show... one of the best I've seen actually. 

This one is a show for the whole family, whether you've already seen the film or not. The theatre and set have loads of interesting bits to look at even before the show starts. There's even a cool photo op in the lobby! 

For us, the thing that blew us away, is the puppetry. The way it is done is so magical and there are some really wow moments throughout. Of course, the minute you meet Totoro is really special but we particularly loved the Catbus and the soot sprites.

Although this one says it's for age 6+, there are some darker themes throughout and a few bits could be quite upsetting. The theatre was filled with families though and no one really seemed bothered at any point. 

I’ll be sharing a full review on the blog soon, but if you’re thinking about seeing it while it’s in the West End we’d definitely recommend it.

Have you seen My Neighbour Totoro yet?

#myneighbourtotoro #westendtheatre #londontheatre #londonwithkids #familydaysout familytraveluk
I'm always looking for somewhere with a fantastic I'm always looking for somewhere with a fantastic burger and today I may have found the best in Norwich.

@bunxnorwich is tucked away down Pottergate, and you'd never know what's there if you walked past.

For a birthday lunch, me and Mum shared a feast tray which includes 2 burgers, 2 sides and dips. A classic burger was an easy choice for me while Mum had the 'Camemjam', which has oozing camembert, crispy onions, cheese, pickles and sauce! 

The burger was absolutely phenomenal and I cant think of somewhere I've had better. The chips too were pretty great, somehow having the perfect mix of fluffy inside and crispy on the outside.

There's quite a lot of food so make sure you visit when you're really hungry.

#NorwichFood #NorwichBurgers #NorfolkBloggers #Norwich
Have you seen @pixar's new film Hoppers yet? Me a Have you seen @pixar's new film Hoppers yet?

Me and Erin used our free @vue cinema tickets to see this one, thanks to being Sky Cinema customers! I love that we get to go to the cinema once a month and enjoy a free film. 

You can only use the tickets Sunday to Thursday though, so we have to be a bit pickier about when we go. We've made it into a nice Sunday tradition now though so it's always something to look forward to. 

#Vue #HoppersFilm #NorwichCinema #CastleQuarter #Hoppers
AD | Looking for a cheap but delicious place to ea AD | Looking for a cheap but delicious place to eat on your next trip to London? @icco_pizza has been around since 1999 and you can get a pizza from only £3.95!

We visited the SOHO branch, just a short walk from Chinatown and Piccadilly Circus. This was perfect for us as an early dinner before seeing a show.

After a busy day sightseeing, Erin and I were starving and couldn't wait to tuck in to a delicious pizza. You could go for a classic like a margherita or pepperoni pizza, or create your own... There's plenty of choice here! 

Pizzas are made fresh on site and we loved being able to watch them being made. The pizza was pretty amazing too, and a great size if you want one for yourself or to share.

Although we didn't get one this time, there are children's meals available, as well as sides and desserts. 

Whether you want to grab dinner, or something after a late night, @icco_pizza is open until 3am Thursday to Saturday. There's plenty of seating downstairs if you want to eat in or you can also grab a takeaway! 

Something I know for sure is that we'll be back on our next trip to London. 

#iccopizza #LondonPizza #LondonFood #LondonForFamilies #LondonWith Kids
AD | We've been to London so many times now and we AD | We've been to London so many times now and we're always looking for something different to do. @twist_museum was exactly that!

Just a short walk from Oxford Circus tube station, Twist Museum offers over 80 different exhibits with something exciting to see around every corner. Whether it's a mind-bending illusion to a fun interactive room, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We had a great time figuring out some of the different exhibits, seeing how things worked and whether or not me and Erin saw some things the same way. It was great to see Erin so excited everytime she found something new and interesting, or figured out how something worked. 

There are lockers available if you want to store your bags etc. before walking around, as well as toilets near the gift shop. 

Visits last around 60-90 minutes, depending on how long you take to look around or take pictures. We visited in February half term so it was pretty busy and we had a short wait for some of the more popular areas. 

#LondonForFamilies #LondonWith Kids #TwistMuseum #LondonMuseum
The best Valentine's Day with the best girl! It's The best Valentine's Day with the best girl!

It's taken us a few years but Erin and I finally managed a trip to @christophescrepes for their Valentine's platter. A board full of heart shaped mini pancakes, fruit, whipped cream and dips meant that there was plenty for the two of us to share. 

We both had our favourites, and a surprise for Erin was liking the white chocolate to dip as much as she did. I loved trying a bit of everything, even raspberries which I don't normally like. 

This was such a fun way to spend Valentine's Day this year and we had the best time.
A relatively new find for us in Norwich is @cosmic A relatively new find for us in Norwich is @cosmic_jos and it's shot right up to the top of our favourites list!

Not only is this a super cool shop, where you can get Pop figures, collectibles and pins, but there's an awesome cafe tucked away in the back. 

With Grilled Cheese sandwiches (that come with crisps) only costing £4, and the most amazing pancakes at £7.95, this is a really affordable place for a family lunch. Erin and I couldn't decide so we shared a little bit of everything, including a delicious cookies and cream milkshake. There's vegan options too!

The only problem here is, you might want to buy so much while you're there! Me and Erin picked up a few new pins each to add to our collections, but we could have spent loads. 

#NorwichBloggers #CosmicJos #FamilyFriendlyNorfolk #NorfolkFood #NorfolkForFamilies
Me and Erin try to go to the cinema at least once Me and Erin try to go to the cinema at least once a month, thanks to our free tickets for being a @skytv cinema customer.

Usually I have a list of things I'd like to see, but I have no idea what's coming out over the next few months.

What are you looking forward to this year at the cinema?
I've been drooling over posts about @gonzostearoom I've been drooling over posts about @gonzostearoom for far too long so it was about time me and Erin visited for lunch!

Although it doesn't scream family friendly from the outside, we were welcomed immediately and actually, there was only 1 table there without children during our visit.

Even before looking at the menu I knew the poutine would be my choice, having missed them since living in Canada. Erin went for a cheeseburger and I also got some chicken strips.

I'm assuming there isn't a children's menu as we weren't offered one but this meant Erin's meal was stupidly big with an adult price tag to match. It’s safe to say she didn't even nearly finish her food, which is just a bit of a waste.

However, the food is pretty amazing. A poutine with real cheese curds is hard to find and this one was delicious. The chicken was a hit with us both and Erin declared the burger one of the best she's ever had. 

Will we be back? Absolutely, but we'll be a bit more careful with how much we order.

#NorfolkFood #GonzosTearoom #NorwichFood #NorfolkBloggers #Poutine #FamiktFriendlyNorfolk #FamilyFriendlyDining
🌟 Flying Tiger Treasure Days 🌟 Grab a bargain at 🌟 Flying Tiger Treasure Days 🌟 

Grab a bargain at @flyingtiger with all items being a maximum of £5!

We loved a look around one of the shops in Norwich today, and came out with a few bits! Erin got a couple of cool pens and a cool pencil, while I got us a table top air hockey game to play at home.

Offer runs online and in store 22-28th January.
Erin's had a birthday party most years, and we've Erin's had a birthday party most years, and we've never been to the same place twice. This year she wanted somewhere most of her friends had never been to, so we chose @spymissions in @castlequarter_.

We booked for 12 people so the cost was around £14pp and we also added spy themed party bags for £3 each. 

As we arrived, Erin's table was set up and ready and we were given a form to take food orders (included in the price). Think your average beige options such as pizza, sausages or chicken nuggets and chips. 

Erin's party host took all of the children through to the mission, where honestly I'm not entirely sure what happens. Erin tells me there was a bomb, lasers and a cool slide! 

Food is served after the mission, which takes around 1 hour. Sadly, the food is what let the party down. While it was served quickly, it wasn't good quality. A couple of children didn't really want to watch and even the grown ups didn't want to pick and the extra meals we had (because people didn't turn up).

I had messages from a few parents saying how much the kids enjoyed the party though, and Erin said she had the best time. It's just a shame the food isn't better. 

#CastleQuarter #SpyMissions #NorwichBirthdayFamilies #NorfolkBloggers #NorfolkForFamilies
Have you had snow where you are? Here in Norfolk Have you had snow where you are?

Here in Norfolk we've had quite a lot and me and Erin couldn't wait to go out and play in it as soon as it had settled.

We've only been able to make snowmen a handful of times but this year's was by far the best. Unfortunately, Bob (Erin named him) fell over as soon as we walked away. 

It was fun to walk around the park and see what other people had built, which were much better (and more solid) than Bob!
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