Sometimes you make the decision to visit somewhere and it turns out to be the most random event you’ve ever been to. Most recent visit somewhere like this was to Lamport Hall near Northampton for their Festival of Country Life….
Sometimes it’s nice to have a peaceful walk around the countryside, but sometimes you want something a bit more wow to it. Rides tend to do it for N. Add in a lunch out and ice cream, and he’s usually…
We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I’m reliving my childhood visiting around the UK, near home and further away, and love sharing it with N….
In Oxfordshire we’re a bit short of Country Parks, but luckily we’re near enough the border of several counties so can easily get to them elsewhere. This half term I found Irchester Country Park, just outside Wellingborough, and suggested a…
It’s not often I get a trip out totally wrong. But in future I really must read things properly instead of glancing at them before just booking. The Canopy of Stars performance by Whispering Wood Folk at Evenley Wood Garden…
The last time we went to Stanwick Lakes we really enjoyed it and N made the most of the water play area. This return visit was more spontaneous with my planned trip to Stowe for their Panasonic roadshow to test…
We explored Emberton Country Park, good even in winter with potential for cycling and scooting, a children’s play area, picnic areas and cafe
Open from early February for their snowdrop trail, we visited Evenley Wood Garden in Northamptonshire.
Country parks make great family fun days out. Stanwick Lakes Country Park has outdoor play areas, water play, cycling routes and nature
Read about our family beach day at Bosworth Water Park and check out our beach day essentials.
We visited May Day celebrations at Sulgrave Manor. A really lovely day, and an interesting place with US history.