By Steph, Co-Owner and Director, First Time Mum There’s something magical about a family picnic—fresh air, happy children, and food that somehow tastes better outdoors. Whether you’re heading to the park, beach, or even your own garden, a little planning can turn a simple outing into a stress-free highlight of your week. 🧺 Start with the Essentials Before you even think about food, make sure you’ve got the basics covered. A large picnic blanket is a must (bonus points if it’

Written by Claire, The Rudd Family January in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area may be chilly, but it’s one of the best times of year to enjoy budget-friendly family fun. With quieter attractions, crisp winter scenery, and plenty of free or low-cost activities, families can enjoy memorable days out without stretching their wallets. Here are some of the best cheap and free things to do in the region throughout January 2026. 1. Explore the Winter Trails of the Peak Distri

Our boom buddies have shared their favorite budget-friendly outings for fun days out with the kids! For The Adamson Family, it's National Trust properties... For a joint membership (under 5s are free!) it works out at £13.40 a month for unlimited visits. So far this year (before we have even done any of the Christmas events, of which we are planning to do at least 5 different events) , we would have spent over £500! By being members, we've saved over £300 and had so many grea

Written by Georgina - Mum of the Hemsley Family This September, I will be taking on the Sands Charity 100k Challenge, walking 100...

Written by: Steph Voce Co-owner & Director This year we headed to Gloworm Festival and it truly was a day packed with fun for all the...

There's truly something for everyone. From family fun days to woodland toddler classes. From tree climbing to craft workshops. And from theatre performances to museum events. Have an amazing summer!

Carsington Sailing Club is a vibrant, family-friendly sailing and watersports centre located on the scenic shores of Carsington Water in Derbyshire, near the edge of the Peak District.

Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce loads more acts, new zones, activities and workshops that will elevate this year’s festival experience, set to take place August 8-10.

Happy Easter everyone! Here's our comprehensive guide to What's On over the school holidays!

A great hiking group called Fancy a Walk Mate which has brought a new sense of adventure into times away from the family.

Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies!

Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park for 2025, marking five incredible years at this much-loved location.

Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!

Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns.

Discover 5 ways to get a taste of the Denby Pottery Village experience at home

Pumpkin picking, creepy crafts, autumnal trails, Halloween parties and then, later in the week, some spectacular bonfire and firework events

Being on the edge of Peak District is a true blessing with dozens of trails, hikes and nature walks to do both alone and as a family.

Boom Buddy Family, The Watsons, joined Bonnie and Kate from Woodland Connections for a Gruffalo-themed morning in the woods.

This guide is EVEN BIGGER and EVEN BETTER than the six glorious pages we offered you in the magazine!

The heart of the book is pure adventure and it encourages kids to explore what nature has to offer.