Exploring Abbey Gardens Abingdon
It’s been a long time since we’ve been on a day out. A year in fact. We’ve got nothing booked up for summer apart from tennis. A lot of tennis. Camps, private lessons and tournaments. So it’ll be grabbing some…
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
Tips for camping in the heat
We haven’t been camping for the last 2 years (well, N did go to a glamping sleepover party recently with friends), so I’m missing it a bit. More so being away with friends and enjoying relaxing evenings and time at…
Buying from a milk vending machine
I’ve always liked milk but N has never been that keen. Well apart from age 1 to 2 when he used to drink a lot after moving from formula onto normal cows milk. But then we realised he had a…
Family days out in Cambridgeshire
Being able to go on days out is such a freedom, and one I love doing. For me it’s really important to show N there’s life off the farm, and children can learn so much from fun days out. Educational…
Fostering kids’ interest in nature through bird watching at home
Bird watching is often thought of as something for older people or those who like a bit of quiet and time to themselves. But it’s been one of the little positives since lockdown 1 and working from home. And it’s…
Snow days and sledging with a dog in tow
We don’t have many snowy days here, but generally when we have snowy days, they’re either just a slight dusting or too much and we end up with the roads blocked from the wind. Being in lockdown means I’m less…
Autumn park visit and DIY refreshments
I love autumn. It’s my favourite season, although this year I doubt we’ll be getting out as much to make the most of the autumnal colours as usual. This weekend we did meet up with N’s school and tennis friend…
An ultimate guide to camping terms for newbies
If you’re just starting out camping, buying or looking for camping equipment isn’t always easy. There’s so much you can buy, and even more camping terms and phrases that it can get confusing. I camped with the Guides a few…
West Midlands Safari Park visit after lockdown
A family day out to West Midlands Safari Park, post lockdown,, see the safari animals and walking safari
Emerging from our bubble and a visit to Upton House
It’s taken a few false starts – the weather was against me with torrential rain the first time I had a National Trust slot, then the second time N was ill and wasn’t leaving the house. But finally at the…
Zoos and other places to visit animals in the UK
We’re lucky living here, as there’s so many places to visit animals in the UK. I think my love of visiting wildlife parks and zoos was started way back when I lived in Windsor and we used to have season…
