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We enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend with a trip to Brighton. We went on the @brightoni360official which is right by the sea front.
The i360 pod take a slow journey up, allowing you to take in views across Brighton and the South Downs 450ft above ground. There’s a bar inside with drinks and snacks available to purchase and the experience lasts 25 minutes.
Afterwards, we headed to the open air roller rink for a roller skating session!
The roller rink is:
⭐ Suitable for over 5s
⭐ £6.50 if you have your own skates or £9.50 if you need to hire them
⭐ 45 minutes per session
Full details to visit the i360 + skating
📍 Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN
🚗 Parking nearby (we parked in the Regency Square Car park)
🎟️ Prices start from £25.40 for an adult and £16.90 for a child
🕐 Opening hours are currently Sun-Fri 10.30am-18.30pm and until 19.30pm on Saturdays
☕️ Bar inside the i360, cafe and gift shop
Book tickets here:
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![[AD] ***Summer of fun at Barracudas Activity Camps!****
There is plenty for kids to do at @barracudas_activity_day_camps
From Tennis, Archery, Swimming, Motor Sports and more you can be sure that there will be something for kids aged 4.5-14. ⚽🏈🥅🎾🏓🏎️🏹🏊♂️🏉
You can book on a day by day basis - so it can fit in with any other days out/activities you have planned and there are early drop off and late pickup options available. Barracudas are also Ofsted registered so you can use your Childcare Vouchers too.
⭐⭐⭐Get £20 off a week or £4 off a day using my discount code: MARIA20⭐⭐⭐
#BarracudasActivityDayCamp #BarracudasActivityCamp #BarracudaAmbassadors #SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #Summer2023 #SummerCamp #DayCare #Camp #KidsCamp #surreymummy #surreymums #SummerOfFun #ActivityCamps #HolidayCamps #Childcare #SchoolHolidays #schoolholidaycamps](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n.jpg)
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n.jpg)
![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
in the garden.
They’re go-to is always football and they’ve been trying to improve their aim and accuracy with the new Messi Foldable Footlball goal from the #MessiTrainingSystem range.
I love the fact the goal is foldable, making it easy to store away when not in use. It is also lightweight so you can effortlessly pack it up and take it to the park or to a friend’s house.
The Messi Foldable Football Goal retails at £36 and can be purchased from @argos
You can read my full review here: https://www.suburban-mum.com/messi-foldable-football-goal/
#TrainLikeMessi #FoldableFootballGoal #FootballSkills #OutdoorFun #LionelMessi #LeoMessi #FootballAtHome #OutdoorKids #JustGetOutside #OutdoorsAndFree #ScreenFreeKids #WhateverTheWeatherKids @flair_gp](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n.jpg)
![[AD] We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are Barracuda Ambassadors again this year.
With Easter just around the corner, the boys were sent the @barracudas_activity_day_camps new camp kit in preparation for the school holidays.
There’s a wide range of activities for kids aged 4.5 - 14 including Tennis, Archery, Basketball, Arts & Crafts and more.
If you like the sound of Barracudas, find out more over on their website. You can also save £20 a week or £4 a day, using my discount code: MARIA20](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/336812306_765234558514317_685553691647241974_n.jpg)
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Last weekend we were invited to try out @tsarettaspice’s new Bottomless Brunch menu and I can tell you it was thumbs up all round!
There’s a good choice tapas on offer from Punjabi fish fingers, Indo Chinese Chicken to Spiced Lamb Scotch Eggs and Manchurian Cauliflower (which was amazing!)
If you’re local to Twickenham and fancy giving them a try here’s are the details.
Tsaretta Spice Bottomless Brunch
⭐️£37.50 per head for bottomless Prosecco or cocktail of the day
⭐️£55 per head for bottomless Champagne
⭐️ Food included: 4 tapas selections and dessert or 2 tapas selections, a pav or naanwich and dessert
⭐️ Non-alcohol brunch is also available
Tsaretta Spice
55 Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NR
You can also read our full review over on the blog (link in bio)](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/334565436_5960402314015030_663031098700829518_n.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![📚 Are you ready for World Book Day? 📚
[AD - Gifted] I don't know about you, but I have never made the boys a costume for #WorldBookDay. I just don't have it in me to be creative that way. Their costumes have always been bought or cobbled together with what we already have, and luckily, the school allow you to wear pyjamas to school, which makes things a lot easier!
M has been living in his @TheRealTomGates pyjamas recently, and I think he might wear these when his World Book Day dress-up day comes around (the school celebrate with Book Week rather than just Book Day)
The boys have been fans of Tom Gates for a while now. M has always loved reading books that make him laugh and contain humour - they tend to keep him engaged in reading.
Did you know that there are now 20 Tom Gates storybooks to get stuck into? Ideal for kids aged 6-12, the series consists of feel-good, hilarious books full of photos and stories about Tom's life at home and school. Best of all, you can read them in any order.
The latest book is Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually), and along with the pyjamas, you can pick them up from @GeorgeAtAsda just in time for World Book Day!
There's also a range of Tom Gates items, including games, puzzles and greeting cards at major retailers.
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Easter things to do in Surrey
Is Spring around the corner? I have to say, I am seeing signs of it being on the way – we seem to be getting a bit more daylight, for one. In any case… Easter is approaching quickly, which means you’ll need to plan activities to keep the kids occupied over the Easter holidays. I’ve compiled a list of Easter things to do in Surrey, from theme parks to go-to places in the local area and more. This list includes places we visit frequently and new places we’ve yet to explore personally at Suburban Mum, so you will likely find something that suits your whole family here for egg-ceptional Easter fun. Easter is the perfect opportunity for egg-ploring during the school holidays so you can make some memories, have great fun along the way, and, of course, enjoy lots of good food and chocolate easter eggs.
*Please note: prices and events may change since the date of this post has been published. Please check with the venues before to confirm admission prices and that the event is still on to avoid disappointment.
Easter things to do in Surrey
Duck Detectives, The London Wetlands Centre
1-16 April
Using your exceptional detective skills, see if you can uncover the clues to find the bright yellow ducks hiding throughout the Wetlands Centre.
Adults £15.50, Children aged 4-16 £9.50, under 4’s are free
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, Hampton Court Palace
1-16 April
Track down the Lindt Gold Bunny to discover the stories of the people who resided, worked, and visited Hampton Court Palace.
Adults £29, Children aged 5-15 £14.50, under 5’s are free and do not need a ticket.
Create & Grow Easter Holidays at Squire’s Garden Centre
3-14 April
Head to participating Squire’s Garden Centres for some Easter activities. Plant a colourful Easter Basket, join the bunny hunt, and be rewarded with a chocolate treat. All Create & Grow activities are from 9.30-2pm, weekdays only during Easter break, and exclude bank holidays.
Plant a colourful Easter Basket £6.50, Bunny Hunt £2.50
Farms
Easter Extravaganza, Bocketts Farm
1-16 April
This is one of our favourite places to visit. It’s lambing season over Easter, so you get to meet and cuddle lots of baby lambs (over 500 newborn lambs are due to be born). We were lucky enough to see one being born on our last visit. There are baby chicks and ducklings to meet in the Small Animal Encounters sessions as well as an Easter Trail, live shows and a Craft Corner too. It really is a fun family day out and one of our top family events for young children over easter and all year round.
Pre-booking essential. Adults from £18, Children aged 3-17 from £19.50, Child 2yrs £17.50, under 2s are free
Easter at Godstone Farm
1 – 16th April
Bundles of fun to be had at Godstone Farm during the Easter school holidays. There’s an Easter Grotto where younger kids can meet the Easter Bunny and his friends (upgrade your ticket for this experience), as well as guinea pig feeding, Hog-stable piglet racing and more.
Pre-booking only. Adults from £13.95, Children aged 2-16 from £13.95, Children under 2 from £7, Under 1s are free
Read our review of Godstone Farm here.
A Hopping Easter Adventure, Fishers Farm
1-16 April
There are plenty of things to do over at Fishers Farm this Easter, from Animal Encounters to magic shows, tractor rides and more.
Children and Adults aged 3-59 £13.95, 2 year olds £11.95, under 2s are free
Parks & Gardens
Easter Holiday fun at Wisley
1-16 April
All ages of explorers are invited to search the RHS garden Wisley for the enormous eggs decorated with works of art created by neighbourhood families and schools. There’s also family fun activities, including storytelling, arts and crafts workshops and more.
Normal garden admission applies
Superworm, Kew Gardens
3-16 April
Take part in an exciting journey with Superworm and his companions. Can you save Superworm from Wizard Lizard? Even Superworm needs a little assistance from his buddies. Go across the animal and plant kingdoms against the enchanted springtime background of our gardens.
Adults £19, Children aged 4-15 £5.50, under 4’s are free
Read our Kew Gardens review here
Easter Egg Statue Trail, Painshill Park
2-24 April
This Easter, giant eggs will be hidden around the Painshill terrain. Come see if you can locate all of the colourful characters in this easter themed scavnger hunt.
General admission applies; please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Theatre and Shows
The Smeds and the Smoos, The Rose Theatre Kingston
4-16 April
Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends on a distant world. How will their families be able to locate young Smed and Smoo when they fall in love and rocket off into space together?
Tickets from £15
Rapunzel, Fairfield Halls Croydon
5 April
New re-telling of the renowned fairy tale Rapunzel. Starring comedy legend Bobby Davro, Britain’s Got Talent Winner – Collabro’s Matt Pagan and Easter panto funny-man Karen The Mam’s Lewis Denny! This is likely to be a “hair-raising” production that you won’t want to miss, with an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the play!
Adults from £25.50 Children under 16 from £23.35
Let’s All Dance presents Cinderella, The Epsom Playhouse
3 April
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company will present this glitzy new production to young audiences around the UK. The company’s largest production to date combines its normal exquisite dance, music, and lovely costumes to amaze and dazzle audiences of all ages.
Adults £14, Children £12
Egg Hunts and Trails at National Trust properties
We’re fortunate to be near several National Trust properties in Surrey. If you regularly visit National Trust places, it’s worth considering becoming a member. A Family Membership costs £133.80 a year or £11.15 a month.
Many of them are running the ever-popular National Trust Easter trail and activities this Easter, where you are rewarded with a chocolate egg for your efforts. It’s a great family day every year.
Easter Egg Trail £3 per child and includes a chocolate egg
Claremont Landscape Garden
30 March – 16 April
Ham House
1-16 April
Morden Hall Park
5-10 April
Polesden Lacey
25 March – 19 April
Hatchlands Park
1-16 April
Winkworth Arboretum
1-16 April
Easter weekend
Hampton Court Funfair
5-10 April
Who doesn’t love a good fun fair over the bank holiday weekend? The fair will be jam-packed with family-friendly attractions, traditional games and booths, a magnificent Carousel and even a Ferris Wheel.
Entry £2, under 3s are free
Easter Family Fun Day, Kempton Park
10 April
Spend the day with your family at Kempton Park this Easter Monday. Along with the racing, there will be lots of FREE entertainment and activities such as face painters, bouncy castles, soft play, pony rides and rock climbing.
Adults from £20, under 18s are free
Railways & Steam
Thames Ditton Miniature Steam Railway
9-10 April
This is a great afternoon out for the whole family. Ride on lots of different miniature trains that are made to scale in great detail. You can even take a picnic and take advantage of watching the trains chugging along whilst you eat!
Tickets from £9
Easter Egg Hunt, Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
9 April
Take part in the ultimate family easter hunt, find the eggs hidden around the railway, and win a free chocolate egg. Steam train rides and play area with the ‘Kempton Flyer play train, where kids can pretend to be a train driver! You can also have a short woodland stroll and see our bug hotel. Free parking and drinks and snacks are available.
£4 for adults 16 and over, £2 for children 3-15, under 3s go free
Ideas for older kids
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