This is a follow-up to my very, very long post about our stay at The Rolling Downs, a pair of shepherd’s huts in the grounds of Bentley Country Park. If you haven’t seen it, you can read it here. Here are some things it’s worth considering if you’re planning a stay here with small children. […]
Read MoreA couple of months ago, Emily, who looks after my toddler son at the wonderful Lewes nursery Stepping Stones, shared with me her list of favourite things to do with her kids in Lewes. She described Normans Bay as ‘tucked between Bexhill and Eastbourne’ and ‘the closest sandy beach to Lewes‘. We’re so lucky to have so many […]
Read MoreLast Saturday I went down to the Pells Pool to meet Stanley Wood of Stan’s Snow Cones. Stan is 13 years old. He’s been saving his pocket money since he was five – yes FIVE – because he “couldn’t think of anything to spend it on.” All his mates had an Xbox, so he’d just go […]
Read MoreA couple of weekends back, my history-buff mother-in-law came to stay from the North. This was the perfect opportunity to visit Newhaven Fort for the first time. And her stay also coincided with their ‘Living History’ weekend. I contacted Newhaven Fort and they kindly gave my family tickets. But as ever, this will be an […]
Read MoreWe have just spent the weekend at The Rolling Downs, a pair of shepherd’s huts right in the grounds of Bentley Country Park. I’ll do a full post about our stay in the next couple of weeks. It was extremely charming, extremely full of ‘my lucky kids have amazing lives’ moments. And it was EXTREMELY […]
Read MorePlanning on exploring one or all of the three Lewes bug hunting spots recommended by the Kellies in their Perfect Guests post yesterday? You’ll need Wildlife Jack’s Top 10 Tips for Bug Hunting with Kids. 1. Bugs like it damp and dark. So look for areas with lots of rotting timber and nooks and crannies. […]
Read MoreAbi and Ed Kellie are a couple I have met a few times at various kids parties and picnics. They are openly keen on wildlife. And they are effusive about teaching our children about it… The Kellies are Lewes parents of two boys, and the creators of ‘Wildlife Jack & His Animal Adventures‘. It’s a […]
Read MoreSo the summer holidays are almost upon us! Or, I should say, they’re almost upon those who have school-age children. People like me, with tots, toddlers and pre-schoolers, are already enjoying long days in the heat of the moment. HOW PACKED WAS PELLS PADDLERS TODAY?! Anyway, this weather is where the pub with a playground […]
Read MoreThis Friday is the hotly-anticipated Moving On Parade! The theme that 500 children from 17 primary schools will dress up in is ‘Oh I do Like to be Beside the Seaside’. DETAILS Time: Parade, 12.30-1.15pm; Party in the Paddock, 1.20-2.45pm – featuring music by Starfish Youth Music bands. Place: The parade starts at The Paddock. […]
Read MoreThe Flint Owl Bakery Café garden opened last week (209 High Street, Lewes; 01273 472 769). I went along to meet a friend and take a look. It has high walls, gravel to the ground and built-in ‘zoned’ seating areas made of larch that will beautifully weather to grey. One of these areas is very low, so kid-friendly. Sitting […]
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