Discovering Wicksteed Park for family fun
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…
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
London day trip to National Maritime Museum and Natural history museum
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved visiting London. I could never live there (although I’d enjoy all the cultural things there are to do), but there’s so much to see, do and experience, I like to visit a…
Perfect snow – indoors and out
As soon as winter arrives and all the gloomy weather predictions come saying we’ll have the worst winter ever, my heart sinks. I’m not a snow fan. I’m not a summer fan either – well, not super hot weather. I…
43 failsafe camping tips from those in the know
Camping tips that are easy to do and will really help to make every family camping trip a success.
Things to do in Northamptonshire with children
Family days out and things to do in Northamptonshire with kids. Check out the country parks, stately homes, wildlife and more in the county
Walks in Cliveden National Trust gardens
Usually I wouldn’t take N to a National Trust place if it’s just gardens. He’s not a house fan, but usually for gardens I visit for photography in suumer he would hate and get bored. Neither of us are particular…
Visiting All Things Wild out of season
We’ve been on so many days out over the years, and all the obvious places within an hour, sometimes you get a bit lost and run out of ideas where to go. Add in that you need to entertain 2…
Say no to mum guilt over lazy holiday time
This Christmas has been the laziest Christmas holiday for as long as I can remember. We’ve done hardly anything. And that’s ok. There’s no reason to feel mum guilt. But it’s hard not to feel bored or want to do…
A Carnival Waddesdon Manor Christmas
Visiting Waddesdon Manor at Christmas has been one of our traditions for the last 3 years. As always I booked months ago, but this time decided to book tickets closer to Christmas. And after the Waddesdon Manor Christmas market had…
Ideas for unusual Christmas activities – and a tractor run
Like any child I used to love Christmas. That was without the myriad of Christmas activities people now do over the advent and holiday season. I still love Christmas, but now it’s to make the excitement for N as well…
Blenheim Palace Christmas light show with Cinderella in the palace
A big part of our Christmas, and so many other people’s, are visiting Christmas light trails and beautiful decorated houses. Throughout the holiday season, there’s so much to see and do, and it’s a good excuse to get outside rather…
