We do love a good day out. This holidays we had been planning to meet up with Paul’s cousin and her children, they live in Canvey and Emmy loves to see them as it means a trip to the beach.
We decided to meet at Southend and get there before lunch, taking a picnic with us.
Of course our plans were changed a few times but we finally got there last week, albeit delayed as we had a flat tyre to sort out first – typical timing!
The sun was shining when we arrived but as we were on the seafront it was breezy – jumpers for the kids were needed.
We headed into the adventure playground where Emmy was very keen to look at the rides and to go on. We managed to get lunch in first then detoured off to the beach.
It was rather blowy on the beach and the tide was out. Emmy and Harry set off to explore and to play. It wasn’t long before they spotted the paddling pool. We had packed beach shoes, swimwear and towels so after a quick change off they went.
It was cold by kids really don’t care!
I love how kids just don’t care – they see the fun in everything and have an amazing time while doing it.
They ran around loads over the sand, trying to catch the sea and each other and had us running around like crazy things too. A perfect family day.
They were wrapped in blankets and towels after they had finished and we headed to the arcades to warm up and then treated the kids to a few rides at Adventure Island – I bought them 4 tickets each meaning 4 rides, Harry fell asleep after his 3rd so Emmy managed to sneak his extra ticket – shhhh don’t tell him!
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there is nothing like blowing the cobwebs away is there!! i love the fact they didnt care either they were just having fun!
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Looks like they had a great time! I love the beach when the weather isn't great – it's usually much quieter and still so much fun!
Kids certainly know how to have fun! What a lovely day out at the seaside x
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We are always there too no matter what the weather is! just so much fun to have the place as big to walk on too. #countrykids
Great pictures – they are clearly enjoying themselves. We aren't too much further down the coast this week. Hope Emmy enjoyed her extra ride.
She certainly did – then proceeded to tell him all about it when he woke up!
Love it! Who needs sun for the beach? It's the perfect place to play 🙂 …We went to ours in the snow too: http://misplacedbrit.com/outdoor-play/picnic-breakfast-on-the-beach-at-angbybadet/
I love these beach shots!! I've been thinking a lot about sensory boxes lately… But just leaving them to play in the sand, or in the bath… Two of the best giant sensory bins ever!! 🙂
Definitely the best – and free too!
I love the beach – guaranteed fun for everyone, regardless of the weather. Don't you just love the way children don't seem to feel the cold and just see the fun factor in everything! Our children spend many a day playing in the river – even when the sun isn't out. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.