With a couple of hours to spare, we took the little ones over to Bean and Brush Cafe in Sale. Unsure of exactly where we were going we parked in the M&S car park, perfect, except it’s a maximum of an hour and a very efficient car parking attendant is on standby. So perhaps try the Tesco&r...

We've just discovered this cafe set in the leafy residential streets of Bowdon. There is plenty of parking on the road plus a little car park across the way. Don't be put off by its small appearance - when you get inside you'll discover there's another floor upstairs packed with leather sofas. &nbs...

About 25mins up the A10 from London, is a place to escape the city for a full day out.  Paradise has plenty of free parking and loads on offer for children of all ages.  Unless you are local and pay for annual membership, it isn't cheap, but after having spent a full day there it felt like...