A great family day out doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes just going for a walk can be fun, educational, and a chance to make special memories together and share some quality time. Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites.

Blickling Estate, Norfolk

This four-mile multi-use path has a surface that’s great for pushchairs. If you’re out for a family walk and the kids won’t leave the house without their pushbikes, then this is perfect for them. Please bear in mind that you’ll need to book a ticket before visiting.

Coughton Court family walk, Warwickshire

Get your boots on and go for a gentle walk at Coughton Court. This walk will take you across a field with grass and flowers. You’ll need to book a ticket before visiting, though.

Corfe Common history walk

A gentle walk exploring historic Corfe Castle. The kids will love checking out the castle ruins. Don’t forget to book a ticket before visiting.

Crom wildlife walk

This walk through the nature reserve at Crom, Northern Ireland is filled with wildlife. You could also come across one of the oldest yew trees in Ireland. This easy walk is great for all the family to get some fresh air. Booking a ticket before visiting is a must.

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

This is a great walk for little legs. This beautiful area is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Even though no tours or guides are currently offered, you can still walk around the ancient places. Tickets are required before visiting.

Summer Camp Rules

Whether it s your child’s first year at camp, or they are a seasoned camper and need a little refresher, it’s crucial to go over summer camp rules and guidelines before leaving for camp. Camp rules are in place to keep the camp community safe and camp operations running smoothly throughout their stay.

1. Keep Your Personal Space Clean

Since your child will be in close quarters with many other campers, it’s vital that they understand the necessity of keeping their sleeping and living areas organized.

Go over ways for your child to stay organized and tidy before they leave for camp. When packing, make sure to provide a laundry bag to keep clean and dirty clothing separate. Utilize under bed space or put clothes on your shelves or cabinets rather than living out of your suitcase or camp trunk.

It also helps to not over pack. Follow packing list guidelines closely so your child can find what they need without having to dig through piles of clothing that were not recommended. This also helps your child know what they have in their luggage so they pull out the sweatshirt when it gets cold. instead of thinking there wasn’t one in their bag. Remind your child of their camp account so they can purchase items from the camp store if necessary.

2. Valuables at Camp

As a best practice, we recommend leaving all valuables at home, Even if your child has a bracelet or necklace that they never take off, there is still the chance that it could be lost while swimming or participating in camp activities

If you are thinking about bringing an expensive item of clothing, be prepared for it to get lost or damaged. You may be better off buying a new, less expensive version. To be δn the safe side, don’t let your child bring anything irreplaceable or emotionally valuable to camp.

3. Play Nice

Name calling, fighting, bullying, and arguing are strictly prohibited at summer camp. Camp is a place to make friends, so aggressive behavior is not tolerated. Remind your child that they don’t have to be everybody’s best friend, but they do have to be friendly to everyone.

Encourage your child to go into camp with the mindset of making a few new friends, and chances are they will leave camp having made more than a few.

4. Have Fun and Try New Things

At the end of the day, summer camp is about getting out of your comfort zone, trying new things, and having a blast. Before your child leaves for camp, congratulate them for being brave enough to try sleep away camp in the first place. Let them know that they’ve already won just by trying, and the fun part is just about to begin. Remind them again that summer camp rules exist only to improve the overall camp experience and to create a community of fun.

Can go skiing in China? Yes, of course! At present, there are 770 ski resorts being built in China, and the snowing season can last for 140 days from November to March. Here are the top four ski resorts in China.

Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort

About two and a half hours drive from Harbin downtown, Yabuli Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in China, as well as China’s biggest training center for snow activities. It consists of three mountains and boasts the longest alpine (高山的) ski slope in Asia.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-March 2023

·Ticket/pass price: 140 yuan/2 hours, 280 yuan/4 hours, 380 yuan/full day, the price will rise on weekends and holidays.

·Suitable for: beginners, intermediates, experts

Beidahu Ski Resort

Only 33 miles away from the downtown of Jilin City, Beidahu Ski Resort is an important skiing center for both sportsmen and ski lovers. There are 26 ski runs in the resort with a total length of 48km.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: depending on your skiing hours, usually from CNY 190 (for 4 hours) to CNY 230 (for one day). The price will rise during weekends and holidays.

·Suitable for: intermediates and experts

Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort

Among the original forest of Changbaishan Mountains Nature Reserve, Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort is a great place to go skiing with beautiful natural scenery. It has great snow quality which is close to that of France and North Italy.

·Opening Dates 2022: 15. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: CNY 300-CNY780

·Suitable for: intermediates and experts

Songhua Lake Ski Resort

Songhua Lake Ski Resort, located in Fengman Economic Zone, Jilin, is famous as an urban ski resort in China, and is just 19 kilometers away from the city center. Songhua Lake Ski Resort occupies a total of 175 sq. m skiing area, which has a capacity of 8, 000 for skiing.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: from CNY470

·Suitable for: all ages skiers and families with young kids