Today welcomes the second post in our brand new series 'UK Family Fun On Tour'. Today we interview Nyomi who blogs over at Nomipalony.com. Expect real life parenting, family life and weekly vlogs. Over to Nyomi:-
1 - Which UK town or city has your heart?
It goes without saying that it's Newcastle! My top 3 places to visit here are:
1) Ouseburn Valley for drinks and food at the Cluny or Ernest, a visit to the community farm and Seven Stories (National Centre for Children's Books).
2) the Quayside markets on a Sunday to buy trinkets and local produce from the stalls and sample the wares from the amazing food trucks, then popping over to the Baltic or the Sage to explore the art, music and gift shops.
3) Wander the city centre - we've beautiful architecture around Grey Street and monument, loads of amazing restaurants, bars and shops. Visiting the Grainger Market is a must.
1) Ouseburn Valley for drinks and food at the Cluny or Ernest, a visit to the community farm and Seven Stories (National Centre for Children's Books).
2) the Quayside markets on a Sunday to buy trinkets and local produce from the stalls and sample the wares from the amazing food trucks, then popping over to the Baltic or the Sage to explore the art, music and gift shops.
3) Wander the city centre - we've beautiful architecture around Grey Street and monument, loads of amazing restaurants, bars and shops. Visiting the Grainger Market is a must.
After Newcastle I love Brighton - take me to the Lanes now please!
2 - Which UK beach is your favourite? Why do you love it so much?
Hmmm, I'm torn between Tynemouth and South Shields beach but for families I'm going to say South Shields because there is so much there, lovely sandy beaches, a little theme park, an arcade, soft play, a beautiful park with pond, playground and miniature steam train, as well as lots of restaurants. You can easily spend a whole day there.
3 - Which theme park/zoo/attraction in the UK would you recommend as somewhere everyone must visit and why?
I'm really partial to Flamingo Land in Yorkshire. It has a big theme park and a zoo, so there is lots to see and do there. We also love Alnwick Gardens - beautiful gardens, fun water features for the kids to splash around in and the treehouse restaurant is amazing.
4 - Where was your favourite place in the UK to visit as a child?
We once had a 2 week camping holiday to Flamingo Land in Yorkshire when I was a kid. My parents must have been mad to camp that long but free access to all the rides and a zoo for 2 whole weeks, we were in our element!
5 - Do you have any UK breaks planned in the next 12 months?
This month we have already had fun UK breaks at Haggerston Castle in Berwick and a weekend in London so we don't have any new breaks planned yet. As is often the case when you return from a break though I'm now already trying to plan the next one to help with my disappointment of the last one being over! This will be our first year with a child in school and needing to work with school holidays and the prices are a shocker! We will probably head somewhere in Scotland (I've heard good things about a place called Hydro Crieff if anyone has been?) and Center Parcs in Whinfell at least over the next 12 months. If anyone has good suggestions for UK breaks for a 4 year old and 18 month old I would love to hear them?!
6 - Where is on your UK travel bucket list?
I really want to explore more of Scotland over the next few years. I've only been to a few places but there is so much beauty there!
7 - Share with us a hidden gem in the UK and let us know why it’s so special
I think Preston Park Museum is a bit of a hidden gem. Victorian streets, a museum, walled kitchen gardens, an adventure playground, boat rides, a butterfly house, expansive green grounds, skate park, cafe, a miniature steam train, pop up beach and more. It's only £5 for an annual family pass too and that includes 4 children. Bargain!
8 - Can you recommend a UK holiday resort, hotel or accommodation for families and let us know why it stands out for you
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