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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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What’s on for kids this February half-term in Surrey
February half-term seems to be trickier than the others. The weather is unpredictable so it’s hard to plan a day out. The cold and wet weather means it is sometimes just easier to stay indoors (check out some ideas from my indoor activities for rainy day post.) but if your kids are anything like mine, they start to go a little crazy if they stuck at home for more than a couple days.
I’ve scoured around to see What’s on for kids this February half-term in Surrey – I hope you find it useful.
As this guide has been written in advance, please make sure you double-check events are still running. Some events also require pre-booking.
Create & Grow – Squires Garden Centres
Monday 17- Friday 21 February, 10-4pm
Paint a ceramic Bird Feeder for £4.75. There’s also a Spring Hunt competition and a Spring Flower Maze. No booking required.
Hatchlands Park
Saturday 15 – Saturday 23 February, 10-4pm
Take part in the duck-spotting trail around the park.
Ham House
Saturday 15 – Saturday 23 February, 10-4pm
Celebrate nature and poetry, pick up a poetry pack (£2) and take a walk around the garden and see what sights and sounds inspire you before heading to Still House to sit beneath “Poetree” to create your own poem to add to its branches.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Wild Crafts at Morden Hall
Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February, 11-4pm
Make your own wildflower seed bombs or paint your own grass-head pot and decorate with pipe cleaner spring bugs. (£5 per child) There’s also a seasonal trail (£2 per trail)
The man who wanted to be a penguin, Watermans Art Centre, Brentford
Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 February, 11am or 2pm
This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and he hopes that you will too! Tickets cost £10 per person or £36 for a family of 4.
World War One in Richmond, The Museum of Richmond
Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February, 10am-12pm
Learn about the history of the Princess Mary Gift Boxes that were given to the armed forces in WW1 and then get creative with origami to make and decorate your own box to take home. £5.50 per child. Places are limited so booking is essential.
Suitable for children aged 5+
Half-term at Surrey Docks Farm Club
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February
Meet the animal sessions, daily from 2.30-3pm (£1 per person. This event will only go ahead if there are enough volunteers and if it’s not raining.
There’s also a Farm holiday club for children aged 8+ where they can experience feeding, grooming and mucking out the friendly farm animals. Costs £35 per person and booking is essential.
Bird Box Building, Esher
Tuesday 18 February 2.30pm
Help make bird boxes so that birds can have shelter. This is a free event but spaces are limited. Booking essential, email countryside@elmbridge.gov.uk
Polka Theatre Workshops
Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 February
There’s a whole host of workshops for all ages available this half-term.
PROPerty of Polka 10.30am-3.30pm
A creative acting workshop for budding actors. Suitable for children aged 8-12.
Sing a song 0.30am-3.30pm
Bring some favourite Polka songs to life with this all singing, all-dancing musical theatre workshop. Suitable for children aged 6-8.
Polka’s Treasure Chest of Stories
Bring your favourite toy and enjoy a magical story adventure. Suitable for children 6 months – 5 years.
For more information and prices visit the Polka Theatre website.
Spymasters at Hampton Court Palace
Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February, 11am-4pm
Queen Elizabeth I’s spymasters are back at Hampton Court Palace with more clues to solve, evidence to uncover and treasonous conspiracies to stop this February half term! Admission applies
The Godstone Farm Olympics
Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February
Celebrate the Olympic year at Godstone Farm this half-term. Race on tractors or try your hand at welly throwing. Adults £9.25, children aged 2-16 £9.25, under 2s £4.10 and children under 1 are free.
Farming week at Bocketts Farm
Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February
Learn about the sheep and lambs in the “Meet the Shepherd” sessions throughout the day. There’s also Birds of Prey flying demonstrations as well as dancing and games from “Gigglette” from The Giggle Company.
Whatever the Weather at RHS Wisley
Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February
Head to RHS Wisley this half-term and learn all about the weather. There’s a garden trail, drop-in craft sessions, planting workshops and a tour of Wisley Weather Station and more.
Hockney Week at The LightBox Woking
Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February
A jam-packed week full of activities for kids over half-term.
3D Landscapes
Inspired by David Hockney’s landscapes, have a go at creating your own 3D landscape using natural and found materials. £8 per child, advance booking required.
Cup Weaving
Make decorated weaved pots from recycled cups. Suggested donation £3
Learn to Create Tablet Art
Using tablet software, learn how to create your own David Hockney-inspired artwork. £8 per child.
Suitable for children aged 8-11
Big Art Landscape
Create a Big Art Project using smaller images. Suggested donation £3
Out of this World Storytelling at Fishers Farm
Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February
Hear all about aliens and rockets as you travel through space – there’s lots to explore. There’s also a SpaceCraft Station, daily magic show and a “Spaceman” family disco. Tickets cost £16.75.
Butser Farm
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February
Step back in time and learn ancient skills with hands-on demonstrations. There’s also a themed trail around the building. Adults £9, children aged 3-16 £5, under 3s are free. Family ticket £24.
Ready to Race at Brooklands Museum
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February, 10-4pm
Explore the science behind speed and join the pit-crew for a fun hands-on session by getting a car ready to race on the track. Adults £17.95, child aged 5-16 £9.95, under 5s are free.
Thumbs Up It’s Thursday, Kingston
Thursday 20 February
It’s a day of fun for kids in Kingston, with craft sessions at Kingston Museum, Make your own Emoji at the Apple store and Mini Ninja Sushi classes for Kids. There’s also plenty of restaurants where kids can eat free too. See the full timetable here.
Room on the Broom at The Rose Theatre, Kingston
Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February
Adapted from Julia Donaldson’s popular book, The Room on the Broom tells the story of a witch and her cat and the animals who join them on their adventure. Tickets from £15.
Suitable for children aged 3+
The Little Bushcraft Family Adventure, Painshill Park
Thursday 20 February 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Head off to a family adventure and explore the deep dark woods. You’ll be den building, digging rivers, lighting fire before ending the day with a hot chocolate around the campfire. Tickets cost £25 per person.
Suitable for children aged 5+
Pottery Throwing and Pottery Painting, Hindhead
Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 February 10am-1pm or 2pm- 4pm
Paint a piece of pottery at the school holiday painting workshop. £4.50 per item.
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
Museum Explorers, Elmbridge Museum
Monday 17 February, 12pm – 1.30pm
Discover what life was like in Elmbridge during the Second World War. See were bombs fell and handle real WW2 artefacts. £5 per child (accompanying adults are free)
Suitable for children aged 5-13
Kids Club at Chessington Garden Centre
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February
Paint your own toolbox or paint a pot and plant a flower. Sessions last between 45 minutes – 1 hour. £5 per child
Recommended for children aged 4+
Chessington Animal Adventures
Saturday 15- Saturday 23 February
Explore the animals of Chessington and go under the depths of the ocean at the SEA LIFE centre too. Selected rides will also be open. Tickets from £15 per person
Family Fun, Guildford Spectrum
Monday 14 – Monday 24 February
Fun for the whole family, from ice skating to swimming, bowling, soft play and wall climbing. There will be something for everyone.
Tenpin Tuesdays – 50% off bowling
Tuesday 18 February, after 6pm
Every school holiday, Tenpin offers 50% off bowling AND selected drinks after 6pm. Available at Camberley, Croydon and Kingston.
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