Exploring Minster Lovell Hall ruins
In the quiet village of Minster Lovell, the former Minster Lovell Hall ruins and dovecote are open to the public.
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
Calming child-free Rousham Gardens visit
A morning spent exploring the quiet calm of Rousham Gardens, private gardens landscaped by William Kent
Blenheim Palace Grounds through the lens
Visiting a regular haunt with friends means you discover new places. This time Blenheim Palace grounds for a local photography group meet up
Lake walks and climbing walls at Trentham Gardens
Another trip to Trentham Gardens to meet friends. Read about what’s available when it’s not a sunny day, the cafe experience and more
Visiting Oxford Castle and Prison
We visited Oxford Castle and Prison, and took the guided tour round. Find out about the history and how the tour works for different ages.
Enjoying the drive through safari at West Midlands safari park
Check out our day trip to West Midlands Safari park, from the drive through safari, to the doscover zone and moving dinosaurs
Is camping with electric hook up a cop out?
Our annual camping trips are a things of beauty. Well, kind of…if the weather is nice. There’s a big crowd of us who go, predominantly mums and kids (so much nicer than when more than 2 of the useful dads…
Trying a new eatery – The Alchemist Oxford
Review of the restaurant bar The Alchemist Oxford in the Westgate Centre. Great for cocktails but also for children’s menus and service
Forced gadget ban and getting back to basics
It’s not often families nowadays have a day without technology of some kind. Our house is just the same (made much harder when you’re a blogger!). N would rather be outside playing, but in the colder months, even he gets…
Family days out in Norfolk
Looking for family days out in Norfolk, check out these activities, places to stay and eat in the county, with bloggers’ recommendations
Family days out and things to do in Devon
Family days out ideas in Devon, including places to visit, beaches and eating out recommendations suitable for all