The Snowman and Nutcracker concert at Coventry Cathedral
We went to Coventry Cathedral to watch and listen to The Snowman and Nutcracker christmas concert. Read what it was like.
Days out
Days out, events, trips and places to visit mostly in the UK, on Bubbablue and me
A Waddesdon Manor Christmas festive visit
A Christmas visit to National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor is really special at this time of the year. Read about what was on offer.
Christmas at Blenheim Palace – light fantastic
We went to see the light displays, Christmas at Blenheim Palace and enjoy the light trail and the fairground rides.
Visiting 18 Stafford Terrace, and Sky Garden views
Our recent London trip saw visits to Sky Garden and 18 Stafford Terrace, from old to new buildings and history. Read about them here
The Houses of Parliament and unusual London tours
London’s Houses of Parliament are a historic tourist destination for a tour. Plus check out ideas for other unusual tours of London
A disastrous cinema trip and park fun
A first cinema trip with family to see a proper film and it didn’t turn out quite as expected.
A ‘scary’ visit to Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey Jersey
We visited Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey, on Jersey. It’s a castle with plenty to do for children, unless you’ve got on ethat gets scared for no reason
Alternative transport in Jersey, a trip to Elizabeth Castle
We experienced different types of transport in Jersey, a tourist train and the Castle Ferry taking us over to Elizabeth Castle
The Living Rainforest – worth a visit?
Read about a visit to the Living Rainforest near Newbury. Animals, plants and play areas on a day out.
Eating out in St Helier Jersey on holiday
Eating out in St Helier Jersey on holiday was our usual wander around trying to find new places. Read our experiences eating out
How to pick your own pumpkins and Millets Farm Centre visit
New to picking pumpkins? Find tips on how to pick pumpkins at Millets Farm Centre, and a day out there exploring Christmas displays
