Liverpool is the UK city with most museums and art galleries outside London and 12 of them are absolutely free to visit. This was one of my top reasons for picking Liverpool for a budget family friendly adventure. We drove up from the Midlands in under two hours and parked up in our pre booked slot from Just Park. Parking in the city centre can be pricey but this was a great way to choose a reasonable option. It's also an easy train journey with trains from Birmingham or Wolverhampton. When we arrived, we were ready to stretch our legs and started exploring. We found Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral which is a modern building. We received a really warm welcome and found out that families could explore the building by scanning a QR code and following a trail round. This was perfect for my 4 year old who was spotting colours and objects and leading us round. Bonus for families that the toilets are clean and free to use. The area around the cathedral was full of students and we discov
The author Michael Morpurgo is a brilliant story teller and his Farm Boy story is no exception. This production has at its core a story that hooks you in and keeps you captivated. A grandfather and his grandson talk you through stories from their family that intertwine with the history of World War One and life on a farm. This play had parts that made me smile and chuckle but more parts that gave me goosebumps and a ripple of emotion. When grandfather made a confession and called on his grandson to help him, I was hooked waiting to hear the burden that he had born for his entire life. No spoilers though, come and see the play for yourself. The music in Farm Boy is an original score written by Matt Marks. It enhanced the story telling evoking memories and pictures in my mind. This combined with the strength of the story is clearly the reason the show has been at the Edinburgh Fringe and 'off Broadway' in New York. Throughout the show, there are just two actors on the stage: Gran