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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:
https://tickets.brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/?_ga=2.195305772.1869001490.1689671753-1757164059.1689671753/#events?eventid=157](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/28f4385e-417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n-180x320.jpg)
![[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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/5e860bed-353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n-180x320.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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n-320x320.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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/0977c2ca-341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n-180x320.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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/aa004e9d-337327232_3347621672145747_6958750057427557935_n-180x320.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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/d63fb514-333324764_3585822551653806_1461730182166520034_n-180x320.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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We went to check out the newly opened @laserquestkingston last week.
Laser Quest, VR Experiences and Arcades all under one roof means only one thing - bundles of fun and games for the kids at really affordable prices.
Laser Quest games start from just £7.95 but you can also buy a Laserquest and VR Experience combo pass.
You need to purchase tokens for the arcades (they’re all 1 token to play). Arcade tokens are 6 for £5 or 12 for £10
Feeling super lucky that this is practically on our doorstep and we will definitely be back again because Mr H came second in our Laser Quest game and refuses to be beaten by E!
Do you have a Laserquest near you?
#Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #LaserTag #ActivitiesForKids #ThingsToDoWithKids #FamilyFun #IndoorActivities #Kingston #DaysOutWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyFamilyDaysout #SurreyMummy #SurreyDaysOut #SurreyLife #SurreyMums #FamilyDaysOut #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #Familyof4 #Familydayout #Familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2022/11/28c60989-316091191_1767700090262610_8985686719346908962_n-180x320.jpg)
As a parent myself now, I am keen to travel with the boys wherever possible. It means we have uninterrupted quality family time together that you don’t necessarily get to have when you are at home. Whether it’s abroad or a staycation somewhere the boys get very excited when we tell them our travel plans.
Last October, we took a trip to Lisbon and even now, almost 7/8 months down the line they still talk about the places we visited and ask if we can go back.
Portugal’s Capital, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world with cobbled streets and steeped in history. A flight from London is only two and a half hours away. You might not think it, but a city break would make a great destination to visit with kids. There is plenty to explore and see – here are just some of the places we visited.
Things to do
Jardim Zoologico (Lisbon Zoo)
We were blown away by the size of the zoo. I don’t think we’ve ever been to a zoo of this size. The enclosures were open and it was so nice to see the animals roaming around in plenty of space. A real highlight for us was the cable car. It took us around the whole of the zoo and the views were amazing.
There are demonstrations and feeds throughout the day as well as children’s farm and a Zoo train. We saw all different types of animals but the ones that the boys loved the most were the monkey who were swinging off trees and generally monkeying around. The Dolphin show also deserves a mention as the walls of the pool are transparent. This allows you to see these beautiful creatures under the water and the divers also go underwater too. It’s well worth a watch.
Oceanário de Lisboa (Oceanarium)
Lisbon Oceanarium is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe and I can tell you it’s pretty impressive. It has over 450 species of fish, marine animals and birds. One of the best things we saw here was the ginormous sunfish which really wowed the crowds with its size. The Oceanarium is one of the few that house this type of fish as they are known to be hard to care for.
There’s something very relaxing about aquariums and Lisbon’s exhibits cover every major ocean on the globe. From the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific and Indian there is so much take in so it’s well worth setting aside a good few hours to explore.
Pavilion of Knowledge (Interactive Science Museum)
The Pavilion of Knowledge is located right next to the Oceanarium so you could well visit both on the same day. It’s full of interactive activities that are brilliant for kids to help them understand the science behind how things work.
There’s plenty of games to play and experiments to try out for yourself. The boys especially loved the construction site where they could make use of wheelbarrows and other equipment to construct a house.
Telecabine (Cable Car)
The cable car ride is not far from the Oceanarium and the Interactive Science Museum. It’s a really nice way to take in the sights and give your feet a rest. We decided to hop one to shelter from the rain and head to the other side (should you choose a single trip) where there are bars, restaurants and a shopping mall.
Places to see
São Jorge Castle
Situated in the city’s highest hill, the castle is a great place to explore and find out more about Lisbon’s history. You get to see stunning views of the city and also the River Tagus.
Belém
Take in World Heritage monuments such as the Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Belém Tower
Ride on the Trams
A tram ride is a great way to explore Lisbon. My boys are obsessed with any form of public transport. We attempted the very popular tourist Tram no. 28 but the queues were just too long so we settled on riding on some of the newer ones instead.
Where to stay
We chose to stay in a Novotel during our visit but rental apartments and villas are also readily available in Lisbon and could be ideal if there is a large group of you.
Getting around in Lisbon
Public transport is very easily accessible. We were less than a 10-minute walk from our nearest Metro station but there are buses and trams. You can buy a pre-paid card, which is a bit like an Oyster card that you use. Lisbon is full of cobbled streets so come prepared with some supportive footwear. If you are looking to bring a buggy you might want to consider a sling or baby carrier as an easier alternative to get around.
Have you been to Lisbon before? What would you recommend as a must-see?
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![[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://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_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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![[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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![[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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Looks fun! #KCACOLS
Great post thank you! I’ve never been to Lisbon but it looks amazing especially for kids. I’ve pinned the post for when we eventually get to to Portugal. #KCACOLS
They all sound like such fun places to visit! I wish we could go one day! #KCACOLS
I’ve never had Lisbon on my list of places to visit but reading this and looking at your great photos makes me want to go. The science museum looks fantastic and I love the architecture of the old buildings. #KCACOLS
sounds like you had a lovely time, and you have some absolutely stunning photographs!
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This is ace. Lisbon is on our list but we have a long list. #KCACOLS
What a great post! I’ve never visited Lisbon, but it looks fantastic (: #KCACOLS
Looks a great place for a family holiday with plenty of exciting places to visit to keep everyone entertained #KCACOLS
Although we have been to Lisbon for one night we didn’t do any of the wonderful arrived you’ve listed apart from the team. Definitely a reason to go again! #KCACOLS
I’ve been to Lisbon on my own a couple of times (before I had the children) and have been to Belem, but I haven’t been to the other places! They look amazing! I should go with the boys too! #KCACOLS
Can’t tell you how much I wish I’d had this guide back in the Easter hols when we were on holiday in Cascais. We took the train to Lisbon and hadn’t really thought it through at all, and didn’t last very long – frustrating as it looks such an amazing city but we realised we needed to have child-friendly places to visit all organised. Won’t make that mistake again! We will go back and make sure to read this again before we go! #kcacols
I never knew there were so many things to do in Lisbon. It’s not really somewhere I thought about visiting but I think I should after reading this. Not sure I could manage the cable cars though! Loved your pictures too #kcacols
Wow! Looks and sounds like so much fun. These are all our favourite kinds of activities too. Think a trip to Lisbon is in order.
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Great suggestions. Now all I need to do is to book a couple of flights to Lisbon. Pen x #KCACOLS
We generally steer clear of city breaks as we worry the children will be a pain but it’s interesting to see all the great things that you can do with little ones. Maybe we might be more adventurous on our next trip! #KCACOLS
You’re right – city breaks are perfect for kids, always plenty to do! And, all the times I’ve been to Lisbon and I never even knew it had a Zoo! I will have to check that one out next time we visit! Thanks! #kcacols
I wouldn’t automatically think of Lisbon for a family break but it does look great for kids too x
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So jealous of these gems you all visit since Im over here in the states.
Maybe someday Ill get across the pond.
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Lisbon looks fantastic to visit with kids. There is such a wide range of things to do to suit every interest. Thanks for the info and ideas 🙂 #kcacols
I’ve never visited Lisbon but it looks like there is loads to do and very child friendly! 🙂 #kcacols
What an amazing list of places to visit, looks lots of fun X #kcacols
Lisbon sounds fantastic for kids! I love the look of the science museum and the zoo sounds good in terms of it being open and lots of space for the animals 🙂 you’ve inspired me! #KCACOLS
Wow the science museum looks so cool! #kcacols
looks great. We are lucky enough to have 2 zoos and an aquarium within an hours drive. Sure would like a castle to explore though! #KCACOLS
We’ve not been to Lisbon yet. It sounds like a great place to visit. #KCACOLS
We have never been, and frankly, since we are in the US, we would rather be anywhere! What a lovely trip, great photos and a beautiful family! #KCACOLS
This is one city I really want to go to! Looks fantastic!
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Wow – looks like you all had a brilliant time! Particularly like the look of the interactive science museum! What fun! #kcacols
It looks great! I want a picture of my head in a fruit bowl! X
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Great to see lots of family friendly activities on a city break. Thanks!
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