Summerfields Miniature Railway running 17th April

Summerfields Miniature Railway running 17th April

Over the last year I’ve learned to appreciate what makes a good miniature railway. We’ve visited quite a few now. Summerfields near Haynes in Bedfordshire is lovely. You go on a good length journey, it’s reasonably priced and there’s...
The Dragon Park in Great Linford

The Dragon Park in Great Linford

I feel like we’ve become frequent visitors over the last few months to Great Linford in Milton Keynes. Our trips to the area started with the Dragon Park when it had it’s grand re-opening in June 2015. It’s a good size park with a variety of play...
Half price cinema tickets this weekend

Half price cinema tickets this weekend

We love going to the cinema, but it can be expensive and so has become a treat for us. However, if you’re looking for a cheap(er) indoor activity for the kids then you can get 50% off tickets at the Odeon in Milton Keynes (and other Odeons as well) this weekend...
A Jurassic Park style adventure in Milton Keynes

A Jurassic Park style adventure in Milton Keynes

DINOSAURS… ROAR! Yep, more than 30 animatronic dinosaurs have now taken up residence at Gulliver’s Dinosaur and Farm Park in Milton Keynes. They’re a welcome addition to the park which is now open again for the summer season. We found that there was...
A pub with a train – Fancott Miniature Railway

A pub with a train – Fancott Miniature Railway

Occasionally we treat ourselves to a pub lunch. As the weather improves it’s quite nice to go somewhere with a garden so we can sit outside and ideally an area where the children can play. Last year we visited the Fancott near Toddington. It’s the last pub...