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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)
Can you believe it is already May! This year is flying by so fast, don’t you think. As half term is approaching, I wanted to put together a round-up of all the things you check out over the week-long break from school to keep the kids entertained. If your kids are anything like my boys, being cooped up inside all the time isn’t much fun, and pretty soon you all need to get outside!
I’ve put together a little round-up to see what’s on for kids over 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. Please note that some attractions require an entrance fee or additional costs to join in.
Squires Garden Centre – Create & Grow
Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May from 10 am till 4 pm
Take part in a free veggie hunt around the garden centre or create a veggie box to take home and grow your own veg!
The Create A Geggie Box activity is £6.
The Gruffalo At The Rose Theatre, Kingston
Wednesday 29th May to Sunday 2nd June
The ever-popular Gruffalo takes to the stage to entertain youngsters for this year’s May half term.
Tickets are £15. Booking is essential.
Spring Spectacular Half Term At Bocketts Farm
25th May to 2nd June
There is so much to do at Bockett’s Farm including Birds of Prey (Tuesday and Friday only), Circus Workshops, Craft Corner, Panning for Gold and much more.
Admission prices apply. £10.95 for children aged 2 years. £12.95 for children aged 3-17 and £11,95 for adults. Children under 2 go free. Advanced booking is available.
Family Gardening Festival At RHS Wisley
25 May – 2 June 2019
Get your kid’s outside at RHS Wisley where they can get some growing experience, take part in the music maze and book onto a ‘pot to plate’ cookery session.
Admission prices apply, and some activities may come with additional costs. Book online before your visit is recommended.
Marvellous May-Time Myths At Morden Hall Park
Wed 29 -Fri 31 May
Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong as she regales you with seasonal folklore.
£5 per child and £2.50 per adult. Booking is recommended.
Thumbs Up It’s Thursday – Kingston
Thursday 30th May
Thumbs up It’s Thursday return to Kingston Town Centre with a range of fun activities and kids eat free offers.
May Half Term Holiday Workshops At Guildford Spectrum & Ash Manor
- 28th May Greatest Showman Adventure Camp, 5-12 years
- 11:00 – 13:00 2h Location Ash Manor Sports Centre
- 28th May Frozen Workshop, 3-7 years
- 13:00 – 15:00 2h Location Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
- Circus Skills/Acro workshop, 5-12 years
- 13:15 – 15:15 2h Location Ash Manor Sports Centre
- 28th May Moana Workshop, 3-7 years
- 15:30 – 16:30 1h Location Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
- 29th May Fortnite Themed Workshop, 6+ years
- 14:00 – 16:00 2h Location Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
- 30th May Greatest Showman Adventure Camp, 5-15 years
- 13:30 – 15:00 1h 30′ Location Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
- 30th May Circus Acrobatics with Breakdance Workshop, 6 – 12 years
- 15:15 – 17:15 2h Location Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
Prices vary from class to class from £8 per child per session with offers available. Booking is essential.
Time Travel Club D Day 75 (7-11), Kew
Find out what D Day really felt like for those in battle by exploring stories and creating your own canvas collage inspired by the events.
Tickets prices for children aged 7-11 are £7.50 with younger children able to go along for free. Please book a ticket for all the children attending in advance.
Elsa Singalong And Meet And Greet At Piglets, Hersham
Come and join in with Elsa for a singalong from 1 -2.30 pm. Sing all your favourite Disney songs in the presence of a Disney Princess. How about a bit of face painting? Get your child’s face painted before the singalong from 10 – 12 pm. Pop along on Friday 31st May to get involved in pottery painting (additional costs will be payable per item) from 10 -4 pm.
No booking required for activities although standard entrance fees apply. A donation is suggested for face painting.
Family Events at Denbies, Dorking
Denbies have a great selection of activities for all the family this May half term.
- Saturday 25th May and Sunday 26th May & Saturday 1st June and Sunday 2nd June – *Vineyard Chocolate Trail 10 am both days. £3.50 per child/£9.50 per adult.
- Monday 27th May & Friday 31st May 10am/11am/12 noon – *Teddy Bears Trainride and Storytelling. £7.50 per child/ £3.50 per adult.
- Tuesday 28th May 11.30am/2.30pm – Creepy Crawly Roadshow. £7.50 per child/adults go free.
- Wednesday 29th May 11am till 3pm – Birds of Prey Display. Free of charge.
- Thursday 30 May 11am/2pm – Cat’s Grin Children’s Theatre presents ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ £7.50 per child/adults go free.
*Tour takes place outside so appropriate clothing is required. Booking is essential.
Archaeology At Bourne Hall Museum, Ewell
Join in this free event at Bourne Hall Museum on Saturday 25th May. Learn about archaeology during this live dig and get some hands-on experience.
British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield
Learn more about the British countryside and all the wildlife it is home to at the British Wildlife Centre this half term. If your kids love wildlife then why not take a look at some of the best kids binoculars from Globo Surf – it’ll be a great addition to help them explore.
Prices from £12 per adult and £8.50 per child with family tickets available.
Birdworld, Farnham
Join BirdWorld as they celebrate Love Your Zoo week this May half term. They have a special trail and art and crafts for you to join in with.
Activities are free to join in with but admission prices apply. Open 10 am till 6 pm with prices from £16.95 per adult and £13.95 for children.
The Lightbox, Woking
The Lightbox is holding workshops during the half term week.
- Fan Fish 29th May 1.30 pm. Free to attend with a suggested donation of £3 per child.
- Learn to Paint Abstract Art (8-12) 30th May 1.30 pm. £8 per child.
- Bottle Cap Crabs 31st May 1.30 pm. Free to attend with a suggested donation of £3 per child.
‘Duckie’ By Le Gateau Chocolat, Eletric Theatre, Guildford
Pay a visit to The Electric Theatre this May and take in a retelling of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson. Don’t miss the show on 28th May at 2pm.
Booking required £12 per ticket.
Or why not join in the Let’s All Dance – the Ugly Duckling storytelling on Saturday 1st June 11 am – 12 pm. tickets are £9.50.
Wood Craft Workshop, Priory Farm Estates, Redhill
Book now to take part in the Wood Craft Workshop at Priory Farm Estates. Choose from a morning (9.45 am till 12 noon), afternoon (12.45 pm till 3 pm) or full day (10 am till 3 pm) workshop. Taking place on Thursday 30th May, the class is suitable for all ages. Under 10’s need to be supervised. All materials are supplied with lunch and refreshments included for full day workshops.
Prices are £65 for an adult and £45 for a child for a full day. Mornings/Afternoons are £40 for adults and £25 for children with sibling discounts available.
The London Wetlands Centre
Discover the animals living in the ponds and much more during these May Half Term activities. From pond dipping to Magical Wetlands wild play and a reptile walk too!
All half term activities are free with admission to the centre but the reptile walk must be prebooked.
Prices from £13 for adults and £7.90 for children.
London Museum Of Water And Steam
Head to the museum this half term and join in a fun range of activities including songs and storytime with Musical Mark on Wednesdays and Fridays for under 5’s. They also have Trains, Trains, Trains. A half term special from 11am to 12pm each day of the holidays.
Tickets must be booked in advance online. From £11.25 online for adults and £4.95 for children.
Hampton Court Palace
Pay a visit to Hampton Court this half term for the following fun activities!
Dress like a Tudor: Saturday 25 May – Sunday 02 June from 11.00-16.00 (15 mins) at the Clock Court and A Royal Invitation: Saturday 25 May – Sunday 02 June from 13.00 (20 mins) at the Great Watching Chamber.
General Admission prices apply.
Brooklands Museum
Open 10 – 5 weekdays, Brooklands farm has a fun line up for your May Half term week. From a dedicated kids Concorde tour to taking a trip in a vintage car, there is much fun to be had a Brooklands Museum. There is also a kid’s ride free offer over the bank holiday weekend (with a full paying adult)
Activities included in general admission prices. Booking is recommended for Concorde tours.
Wildlife Discovery Week At Godstone Farm
Godstone Farm is going on safari this half term and invite you to join them. Grab your binoculars and join in the big hunt with mini beast handling and the chance to make your own bird feeder amongst other fun activities.
Activities are included in the general admission price. Prices from £12,80 when booked online for one adult and one child.
Wear It Wild At WWE Living Planet Centre, Woking
Join in with Creative Habitat Headband making workshops and go on a journey through an interactive experience as well as taking part in some craft activities too. 45-minute workshops will be taking place at 10 am, 10.45am and 11.30am on Tuesday 28th May.
All events are free but booking is recommended as is a donation.
![[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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