WEEKLY UPDATE: 30th June – 6.th July | LEGOLAND Adventures, Oxygen Fun & The Midnight Bell
- Jul 7, 2025
- 4 min read
Some weeks feel busy in a calm, gentle way — and this one was exactly that. From a beautiful solo theatre trip to The Lowry, to trampoline fun, chocolate treats and a brilliant family day out at LEGOLAND, it was a week full of little moments that felt really special.
Here’s everything we got up to during our week of 30th June – 5th July.
A Solo Theatre Night at The Lowry 🎭
I kicked off the week with a lovely solo trip to The Lowry to review The Midnight Bell, Matthew Bourne’s latest ballet-theatre production.
It was one of those evenings that feels like proper “me-time” — arriving early, collecting my ticket from the press desk, and settling into my seat ready to switch off from everything else for a couple of hours.
The show itself was emotional, beautifully choreographed and incredibly powerful. The storytelling was subtle but moving, and it’s definitely one of those productions that stays with you long after the curtain call.
👉 You can read my full review HERE
School Sports Day & Proud Parent Moments 🏅💛
On Wednesday, Lawrence and I went to watch the children’s school sports day — and it ended up being one of those unexpectedly emotional, heart-warming days.
Leo doesn’t usually take part in sports day because he really struggles with losing, and in the past it’s just felt too overwhelming for him. But recently he’s been coping a little better, and we didn’t want him to keep missing out, so this year he decided he wanted to give it a go.
And honestly… he did so well. He had one little wobble during one of the races, but he managed to regulate himself and get over it really quickly — which felt like such a huge step for him. We were both so incredibly proud watching him try, even when it was hard.
Alice had the absolute best time. She struggles with coordination, but she always throws herself into everything and tries her hardest. The teachers helped her during the sack race and a few of the other activities, and she was just beaming the whole time. She didn’t care about winning or losing — she just loved being involved.
The best part for both of them? They were so excited to receive a medal to take home. Watching them walk off with their medals, smiling from ear to ear, was one of those quiet little parenting moments that stays with you forever.
Oxygen Fun & Chocolate Treats 🤸🍫
Friday was a day off school for the kids, so we decided to make the most of it with a little family adventure.
We started the day with a quick trip to ASDA to pick up a few bits — leggings, socks, and a new Pokémon water bottle for Leo.
Then it was off to Oxygen Freejumping at MediaCity for some high-energy fun. We booked a 2:30pm session, and tickets were £14.50 each for 60 minutes, but we had a 25% off discount code which helped. Special grip socks are needed (£3 per pair), but Lawrence and Leo already had theirs, so we just bought some for Alice.
We were really lucky and had most of the venue to ourselves for a big part of the session. I didn’t join in this time as I’m still recovering from my knee injury, but I sat in the café watching them bounce, climb and race around — and they had the best time. They’re already asking when we can go back!
Before heading home, we made a very important stop at the Cadbury Outlet, where I treated myself to a bag of strawberry creams and a bag of orange creams — my absolute favourites.
Trafford Centre & LEGOLAND Discovery Centre 🧸🧱
Saturday was our big family day out. We caught the bus to the Trafford Centre and had a little browse in Kenji, where Alice and Leo both picked out soft toys from the sale section.
We grabbed lunch in the Orient food court — KFC for Lawrence and me, and McDonald’s Happy Meals for the kids, which came with the cutest Squishmallow penguin toys.
Then it was time for the main event — LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester.
Thanks to a locals’ 50% off deal, tickets for all four of us cost just £40, which felt like such a bargain. We booked a 1pm session with an exit time of 4pm.
When we arrived, the staff noticed Alice’s sunflower lanyard and kindly offered us a ride access pass, which meant she didn’t have to queue — this made such a difference for her, as queues can be really overwhelming.
Some of our highlights included:
Kingdom Quest ride – Leo’s absolute favourite
MINILAND – a magical LEGO version of the North West
Building our own LEGO cars and racing them down ramps
Merlin’s Apprentice ride
Ninjago soft play & climbing area
4D Cinema – we watched LEGO Friends: Alien Invasion
While the kids played, I treated myself to a slice of rainbow cake and a refillable drink (about £8 total). And of course, we couldn’t leave without a quick look in the LEGO shop — where the kids pointed out everything they now want for their birthdays!
A Calm Sunday 🌼
After such a busy and fun-filled week, Sunday was all about slowing down, staying cosy at home and recharging for the week ahead.
Sometimes those quiet days are exactly what you need.
🧡 Highlights of the Week
🎭 Solo theatre trip to see The Midnight Bell at The Lowry🤸 Oxygen Freejumping at MediaCity🍫 Cadbury Outlet chocolate haul🧸 Trafford Centre shopping & lunch🧱 LEGOLAND Discovery Centre family day out🎥 4D cinema & Ninjago soft play
Final Thoughts 💛
This week felt like such a lovely mix of me-time, family adventures and simple everyday fun. From emotional theatre to bouncing around at Oxygen and getting lost in LEGO worlds, it was one of those weeks that reminds me how special even the most ordinary moments can be.
And honestly… watching the kids light up at LEGOLAND made it all completely worth it.
Watch Our Weekly Vlog 🎥
If you’d like to see everything we got up to in real time, you can watch Weekly Vlog #415 below — come and join us for all the behind-the-scenes moments, family days out and everyday magic.
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