The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is one of London’s most loved museums. Kids adore its fearsome T rex, shuddering earthquake simulator, glittering gems, fossilised giants and preserved animals. There’s bound to be something to capture their imagination among its 70 million specimens, covering 4.5 million years of history. But, without planning, a visit to the Natural History Museum…
View PostWelcome to the January edition of Cultured Kids, our first for 2021. Cultured Kids shares blog posts on culture for families, and everyone is welcome to join in. Whilst I was personally very glad to see the back of 2020, we still of course have some way to go before we can wave goodbye to the pandemic. As I write…
View PostBookended by towering cliffs, Hastings in Sussex is a heady mix of historic streets and lively seaside attractions. Look past the seafront crazy golf and casinos and you’ll find a fisherman’s quarter still hard at work, an old town crisscrossed with winding twittern lanes, and a thriving artistic community. Hastings is also a great base to see more of 1066…
View PostBetween the medieval landscapes of the Sussex High Weald and the south coastline lies 1066 Country. As the name suggests, it’s an area where history was made, leaving behind iconic battlefields and majestic castles, as well as smugglers caves, secret passages and historic fishing fleets. Boasting over 150 miles of beaches, the area stretches from the golden dunes of Camber…
View PostLooking for things to do with kids during the Summer holidays 2021? Click here for my latest post. Wondering how on earth you’re going to keep the kids busy during the summer holidays? After 16 weeks of at-home learning, the summer break is much needed – for this reluctant teacher at least! But we still need to keep them occupied.…
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