Sophie Mei Lan

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Manchester has always been a special city for me. ❤️ Before becoming a mum, this was the city where I lived, worked and built my career. Now, I’m returning with my family and seeing it through completely different eyes.

Join us for a two-night stay as we explore some of Manchester’s most iconic sights, discover amazing FREE things to do with kids, and prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to have an unforgettable city break.

From beautiful historic buildings and fascinating museums to family-friendly attractions, libraries, public spaces and hidden gems, we’ll show you how to enjoy one of England’s greatest cities on a budget.

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a weekend away, or simply looking for free days out in Manchester, this guide is packed with ideas for parents, toddlers and anyone wanting to explore more for less.

✨ In this vlog:

* The best FREE attractions in Manchester
* Family-friendly activities for toddlers and young children
* Manchester’s most iconic landmarks
* Hidden gems you might have missed
* Our honest tips after spending two nights in the city
* Why returning here meant so much to me

If you enjoy family travel, budget-friendly adventures and discovering the best places around the UK, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and let us know your favourite place in Manchester in the comments!

#Manchester #ManchesterWithKids #FamilyTravel #FreeThingsToDo #VisitManchester #BudgetTravel #UKTravel #DaysOutWithKids #MrsYorkshire #TravelVlog

Manchester has always been a special city for me. ❤️ Before becoming a mum, this was the city where I lived, worked and built my career. Now, I’m returning with my family and seeing it through completely different eyes.

Join us for a two-night stay as we explore some of Manchester’s most iconic sights, discover amazing FREE things to do with kids, and prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to have an unforgettable city break.

From beautiful historic buildings and fascinating museums to family-friendly attractions, libraries, public spaces and hidden gems, we’ll show you how to enjoy one of England’s greatest cities on a budget.

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a weekend away, or simply looking for free days out in Manchester, this guide is packed with ideas for parents, toddlers and anyone wanting to explore more for less.

✨ In this vlog:

* The best FREE attractions in Manchester
* Family-friendly activities for toddlers and young children
* Manchester’s most iconic landmarks
* Hidden gems you might have missed
* Our honest tips after spending two nights in the city
* Why returning here meant so much to me

If you enjoy family travel, budget-friendly adventures and discovering the best places around the UK, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and let us know your favourite place in Manchester in the comments!

#Manchester #ManchesterWithKids #FamilyTravel #FreeThingsToDo #VisitManchester #BudgetTravel #UKTravel #DaysOutWithKids #MrsYorkshire #TravelVlog

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48 Hours in Manchester | The Best FREE Family Attractions

Mrs Yorkshire 20 minutes ago

Eyup everyone! Instead of spending a fortune in London, we discovered one of the UK’s best-value family staycations… just 30 miles away!

The other weekend, Athena and I headed to Guildford while Danny was busy hosting Extreme Robots at Guildford Spectrum. Rather than commuting into London, we decided to see what Guildford had to offer—and we were genuinely amazed.

From swimming in a beautiful 1930s heated outdoor lido complete with water slides, to finding a FREE paddling pool and adventure playground, exploring the historic Guildford Castle, wandering through stunning gardens that have appeared in films, and enjoying a relaxing weekend without London prices, this turned out to be one of our favourite family trips ever.

If you’re looking for a cheap UK staycation, a family weekend near London, or ideas for days out with toddlers, this might be the perfect destination!

In this vlog you’ll see:

* 🏊 Guildford Lido
* 🛝 Free paddling pool & adventure playground
* 🏰 Guildford Castle & beautiful gardens
* 🛏️ Staying at Premier Inn
* 🤖 Danny hosting Extreme Robots at Guildford Spectrum
* 👨‍👩‍👧 Honest family travel on a budget
* 💷 How much our weekend really cost

If you enjoy family travel, UK staycations, budget holidays and discovering hidden gems, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments where we should explore next!

#Staycation #Guildford #FamilyTravel #BudgetTravel #UKTravel #PremierInn #GuildfordLido #DaysOutWithKids #ToddlerTravel #MrsYorkshire #ExtremeRobots

Eyup everyone! Instead of spending a fortune in London, we discovered one of the UK’s best-value family staycations… just 30 miles away!

The other weekend, Athena and I headed to Guildford while Danny was busy hosting Extreme Robots at Guildford Spectrum. Rather than commuting into London, we decided to see what Guildford had to offer—and we were genuinely amazed.

From swimming in a beautiful 1930s heated outdoor lido complete with water slides, to finding a FREE paddling pool and adventure playground, exploring the historic Guildford Castle, wandering through stunning gardens that have appeared in films, and enjoying a relaxing weekend without London prices, this turned out to be one of our favourite family trips ever.

If you’re looking for a cheap UK staycation, a family weekend near London, or ideas for days out with toddlers, this might be the perfect destination!

In this vlog you’ll see:

* 🏊 Guildford Lido
* 🛝 Free paddling pool & adventure playground
* 🏰 Guildford Castle & beautiful gardens
* 🛏️ Staying at Premier Inn
* 🤖 Danny hosting Extreme Robots at Guildford Spectrum
* 👨‍👩‍👧 Honest family travel on a budget
* 💷 How much our weekend really cost

If you enjoy family travel, UK staycations, budget holidays and discovering hidden gems, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments where we should explore next!

#Staycation #Guildford #FamilyTravel #BudgetTravel #UKTravel #PremierInn #GuildfordLido #DaysOutWithKids #ToddlerTravel #MrsYorkshire #ExtremeRobots

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Our BARGAIN HOLIDAY near London! 🇬🇧

Mrs Yorkshire July 2, 2026 5:00 pm

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Ey up, I’m Sophie Mei Lan Malin, aka Mrs Yorkshire- a mama, journalist, ghostwriter, content creator, and part-time personal trainer.

Join me on my journey as a full-time journalist and writer, vlogger at Mr and Mrs Yorkshire, and an all-around active mama. I love travelling throughout the UK and further afield, as I search for the best hidden gems that only locals know about.

Sophie Mei Lan is a multi-award-winning journalist, content creator, and freelance writer. When she’s not writing columns for newspapers or ghostwriting for clients, Sophie can be found dancing, drinking coffee, or delivering personal training sessions online. 

Peace, love, and shimmies 

Sophie xxx

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Winner Blog of the Year Award & Winner of Mental Health Vlog of the Year

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