The Exploring Five Blog

You would be forgiven for thinking it is just a maze but no, York Maze is so much more than that! It is packed with things to do and I...

Set in the most beautiful grounds on the outskirts of York is Castle Howard. You can choose to visit the House & Gardens or just the...

We have been waiting for this place to open for a loooong time, after seeing it being built on our last visit. We love to visit the...

A friend told me about this place a few months ago and on Sunday I took my 8 year old son for his birthday. We both loved it and he said...

Whenever we come across an arcade at the seaside or on holiday I have to admit I try and avoid it. Too many 'just one more turn' etc and...

Heading along the M1 this summer? Fancy somewhere nice to spend sometime and stretch your legs? Holiday in Yorkshire or a local that...

1) Brooklands Museum - Explore this site and all its history, experience it in all it's glory through interactive collections of motor...

This is probably my favourite cycle ride that we have done with the children. Always better to have interesting things along the way.It's...

This is a great place to visit before Jorvik Viking Centre. Situated a short walk away, we had a fun couple of hours here. We came we a...

I recently took my 3 children to York, reliving childhood days out of my own. I had visited as an adult but it was great to visit with my...

Did you know you can visit inside this iconic bridge and walk over the glass floor observing the world below? Well you can and it's very...

Changing of the Guards- Buckingham Palace. FREE activity. We love going to see all the marching soldiers, for those of you that don't...

The Look Out Discovery Centre, Swinley Forest, Bracknell. Wow! I know we are late to the party but for those of you that are too, you...

For my sons 5th Birthday we visited Diggerland in Kent. I really didn’t know what to expect from it (apart from the obvious) but with a...

It’s FREE and INDOORS 😂🌧💧 (We visited in 2019) The museum itself is free and buggy/wheelchair accessible. It’s in a lovely old...

Greenwich- London- FREE The National Maritime Museum is part of the Royal Greenwich Museums, along with Cutty Sark, Queen's House and The...

Near Russel Square (15 min walk)/ Kings Cross (20 min walk) I think this is one of the most underrated museums in London, often going...

If like me you sometimes need inspiration for a bit of a different day out I recommend the totally random but fun Trinity Buoy Wharf....

Tilbury Fort is on the north bank of the Thames. The parking is free and for a family of 5 it cost us £16... it would be £14 just for 2...

A unique place to visit in Nidderdale, Yorkshire.