Disorganised parents rejoice! 75 summer activities you don't need to book
Parents like me rely on spontaneity not spreadsheets, so follow my easy guide to winging the summer holidays 2021
4 July 2021 • 5:00am
From kite flying to a ride on a historical steam train, we reveal the best outings for families that have no time to pre-book
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Lockdown life has been divisive in so many ways for parents. Some have relished the time away from the office, others have struggled to juggle home and work in the same space.
For me, the past 18 months have served as a stark reminder of my organisational inadequacies versus other mums as we enter a summer of smartphone calendars, online reservation systems and emailed bar codes. Every week needs to be mapped out and even a pub-garden picnic table should be booked a month ahead in this new era of tech-enabled parenting.