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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)
Back at the beginning of June, we spent a lovely weekend in Windsor. We were taking the boys to LEGOLAND on the Monday to hopefully take advantage of a quieter crowd because E had an Inset day following on from half-term.
We’ve been to LEGOLAND numerous times before and each time went, we would always comment that we should visit Windsor town and the Castle itself. So this time, we decided to do just that.
Beaumont Estate very kindly offered us a complimentary nights’ stay which meant we could have a mooch around Windsor on Sunday before heading to LEGOLAND on Monday.
The hotel is part of the PH Hotels chain and is very conveniently located. It’s around 10 minutes from Windsor town and 15 minutes to LEGOLAND.
We arrived after having spent a lovely afternoon along the river and the first thing that surprised us was the sheer size of the place! It’s set on 40 acres of land and has over 400 rooms, 2 restaurants and bars, a gym and a swimming pool!
We parked in the main car park near the hotel reception. There are notices here advising you to leave your luggage in the car until you have checked in. This is so that you can drive to the nearest car park where your room is located.
As we entered the lobby we were greeted at the reception desk with cookies – what a welcome! The boys didn’t need asking twice and dived straight in, and I couldn’t resist having one myself, they were delicious!
Check-in was hassle free, and we were given key cards to our room within a few minutes as well as two children’s activity packs for the boys which was lovely and even though we were only staying for one night it easily felt like we were on holiday. Afterwards, we returned to the car to drive closer to our room so we could unload our luggage.
The Room
We were staying in a family room which had a double bed for Mr H and I and a pull out bed for the boys. Although the boys currently share a bedroom they hadn’t shared a bed before so it was interesting to see how they would get on.
On entering the room, we were greeted with more delicious cookies (the boys may have had another one whilst I was busy trying to take photos) as well as some complimentary bottles of J2O, a bottle of wine and some jellybeans (more sugar for the boys to gorge themselves on – more on that later!)
The room was spacious and more than accommodated the four of us. Mr H’s priority was to check out the TV – he was a little disappointed by the size of it, but I pointed out that we were not there to watch TV AND we were only staying for one night!
There were some super cute Beaumont Estate teddy bears that were left on the boy’s pull-out bed which they got to keep which was a really lovely touch. It meant they had a little memento of their stay and they have been sleeping with them in their beds ever since we got back.
The bathroom was clean and contained everything we needed for our night’s stay. There was also a desk in the corner, and I was very pleased to see that the drawer included a full-sized hair dryer. So many hotels seem to have those travel ones or the ones which are attached to the bathroom wall which, with my thick hair takes an age to blow dry.
The Pool
After having a good old nosey of our room, we decided to head to the pool (it was around 4ish). We’ve been fortunate that there has been a swimming pool in the last few places we have stayed at. The downside to this though is that the boys (E particularly!) see it as one of the main requirements when we go away!
The pool was busy with lots of families, having had the same idea about having a swim before dinner but this did not spoil our fun in any way. I did have a bit of a fright about the “shallow” end though because it was still a metre deep and too deep for E to be able to stand up in. Luckily we had brought along his SwimFin so he was fine, but it’s worth noting that if you don’t have confident swimmers or toddlers to bring floats. There were swimming aids available for children to use that were dotted around the pool, though.
The dressing rooms were a really good size too with plenty of room to get changed in and lots of lockers to keep your valuables safe.
We decided against dining in the restaurant at Beaumont Estate because we had spied a local Harvester earlier on that day and it was within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, so we headed over there for our evening meal having been organised and pre-booked a table, so we didn’t have to wait. We were lucky we did because the place was heaving!
A good night’s sleep?
After dinner, we returned to the hotel and proceeded to attempt an early night as we knew we had a packed day of fun in store. M was completely zonked out pretty much as soon as we put him to bed. E however, had other ideas….
We’re not quite sure why but he had a restless night’s sleep which in turn meant we did too. It could have been down the amount of sugar that he had consumed that day (I mentioned the cookies earlier right?) and we also allowed him to have fizzy drinks with dinner for the first time that evening too so that probably wasn’t a good combination. He tossed and turned for the first part of the night, and I thought it may have been due to the fact the mattress on the pull-out bed was uncomfortable as when I felt it, it was rather thin. We let him into bed with us thinking that, that would do the trick, but he was just as fidgety! In the end, we sent him back to his bed, and eventually, he nodded off.
We had no complaints about our bed though and found it comfy. We managed to enjoy it better when we were finally allowed to sleep!
Breakfast
In the morning, we were invited to The White House for breakfast. The White House is an executive wing which oozes luxury. I’m not too sure as a family we quite fit in there (we were in a private dining room) and I was a little worried about the boys making too much noise.
The hotel is also used for conferences and events and so when we turned up for breakfast the room was rather quiet and there was only one other lady present, who I presume was a businesswoman.
Aside from that, there was a vast choice for breakfast. You could help yourself to a cooked breakfast which consisted of sausages, beans, scrambled eggs and toast. There was also fresh fruit, pastries, cereals and yoghurt. We were so spoilt for choice and could help ourselves to as much as we liked.
Hotel Facilities
As we only stayed one night, unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to try out some of the other hotel facilities. The grounds of Beaumont Estate are stunning; children could have hours of fun running around exploring as well as enjoying the very well equipped play area, tennis court, football pitch and nature trails. The hotel also offers a Kid’s Club aptly named Beaumont Bears with what looked like a pretty packed activity schedule with a movie hour both in the morning and in the evenings. They even had a teen movie available later in the evening as well as Pool and fusball.
If you are looking for a family-friendly hotel to stay in while visiting Windsor and LEGOLAND, then you need to look no further. Beaumont Estate has everything you need – and much much more.
We will most definitely be coming back again!
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*We received one night’s complimentary stay at The Beaumont Estate in return for this review; all opinions are my own and honest.
![[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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This place looks lovely! I so want to dive into that swimming pool! x #picknmix
What a lovely place to stay, the playground and swimming pool look amazing for the little ones. Perfect for a Legoland visit, which we must do soon it looks fab x #picknmix
That swimming pool looks amazing. Sorry to hear you didn’t get the best night sleep though. The hotel sounds lovely xx #picknmix
Oh wow, this looks amazing!!! We’re hoping to visit Legoland soon so I will definitely be looking into this hotel! #KCACOLS
This looks absolutely amazing. I might just leave the kids with Granny 🙂 #KCACOLS
ah looks absolutely amazing! and what a fab play area. I think I’d have booked in at the Harvester too tbh! I always feel guilty for inflicting my toddler on others haha! pleased you had a great stay 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday 🙂
What a beautiful place to stay. The little touches like the cookies really do make a difference don’t they. Breakfast looked lovely, I would have loved to tuck into that x
#KCACOLS
Ahh Maria this hotel looks lovely I love all the little extra touches like the bears that’s so nice and thoughtful isn’t it. Sounds like a great place for families #kcacols
Oh my word this place looks absolutely beautiful! What a fantastic place.
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
What a lovely looking hotel. I think I need to plan a trip to Windsor as it’s so historic which is exactly what my family likes. #KCACOLS
Looks like a great place to stay, so beautiful! #KCACOLS
I know exactly what you mean about the hairdryer! Looks like a lovely place to stay! #KCACOLS
Oh my goodness you’ve brought back so many memories for me. This hotel used to be a huge training centre and I spent a few years in it with my company. The rooms looked a bit different back then but the estate and food was just as glorious!! I used to come back absolutely stuffed 🙂 Ahhh good times. I will definitely keep it in mind for when we go to legoland!
Don’t think there’s anything better than a good hotel breakfast – perhaps chased up with cookies and jelly beans! #KCACOLS
Enormous hotel but what a lovely sounding and looking place! When we finally brave the trip to Lego land we will definitely consider here, the park and the kids club..and all the kind considerations for kids. Shame you didn’t sleep much! Thinking about cookies now…#KCACOLS
Oh wow the hotel looks lovely and child friendly which is perfect. We are thinking of doing something similar when we go to Lego land in the holidays. I will have to check them out, Thanks for linking to #picknmix
Fantastic review, that looks like a lovely place to stay! Gorgeous extra touches like the teddy bears etc, it makes all the difference sometimes! #KCACOLS
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