ReallyKidFreindly.com – The guide to how good places really are for your family

We set up Really Kid Friendly after having children and suddenly viewing the world from a different angle. Unable to visit those familiar pre-children haunts now you have a toddler on the scene? We hope Really Kid Friendly can tell you about the best and the worst when it comes to eating out with kids or visiting somewhere new. So many places claim they are great for the family, but in reality turn out to be the complete opposite. There are loads of accommodating restaurants, brilliant days out and friendly venues just waiting for a visit - if only you had someone to help you unearth those hidden gems!

We think the best people to make recommendations on most things are parents, grandparents and carers who have already tried them with their kids - they can tell you how all sorts of places measure up in the real world. Our site allows you to read their reviews, benefit from their experience, and then pass on your own thoughts about navigating the world with a family by your side.

We try to cover everything. We've added pubs, restaurants, cafes, theatres, cinemas, playgroups, classes, workshops, indoor play areas, parks, playgrounds,museums, attractions, pools, gyms, farms, zoos, as well as lots of free activities and days out....and with your help we are always looking to add more.

Our real life reviews will tell you what to expect, how others got on, and what they'd recommend next time round. We've put together details of whether businesses have highchairs, kids menus, baby changing facilities and so on, and you can tell us if they have clean, safe facilities, a few well-chosen distractions, speedy service, or just a great attitude to kids. Finally, we've set up a simple scoring system to rate various aspects such as buggy access, breastfeeding-friendliness, value for money and service.

"As parents, we also know that the same things that make for a perfect experience for new babies might not be right for rampaging toddlers. With this in mind our "Best for" categories let you know which age group other people thought the venue was most suitable for.

We want this website to become an invaluable resource for everyone who has kids in their lives, but we can't do it alone. Tell others about your experiences by rating the businesses and writing reviews, and help us to broaden our directory by adding new places to go and things to do. Don't forget to use your profile page to bookmark your favourite places and activities, and to tell us more about yourself and your family.

If you have any suggestions about how we can improve the website in any way, or if you'd like to write an article or two, we'd love to hear from you. Just email ideas@reallykidfriendly.com

We look forward to reading your views, thoughts and experiences but most of all, your opinions on who, what and where in the UK is really kid friendly!

Janis, Geoff, Anne, Tim, Martin & Becky