Camping activities for adults
Camping is a brilliant holiday for adults and children. The children get to experience a bit of freedom, and meeting other children to play with. The adults get a chance to (kind of) relax and take things in a more…
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
Tips for a first time at a football match – at Stadium MK
First football match visit to MK Dons and enjoy family fun activities, with tips on being a first time to a football match.
Codes and ciphers at Bletchley Park
A couple of years ago a friend recommended a visit to Bletchley Park. Her son had enjoyed it at younger than N but I decided we’d wait a couple of years. When we stayed in Milton Keynes the other week,…
Experiencing ZSL Whipsnade Zoo out of season
This February half term was so much colder than last year. Last year we were in gorgeous warm sunshine in the New Forest. This year, freezing at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. We decided on Whipsnade over Woburn Safari because I didn’t…
Views of football at Doubletree Hilton Milton Keynes
I always think there’s not much reason just to stay one night in a hotel, so I suggested we add a second night to our recent Chicheley Hall break, and look for another hotel nearby to stay in. I’d suggested…
Spring snow day and what we learnt from the recent snow
For those of you used to snow (and lots of it) and cold each year, you probably look at us Brits and laugh at our inability to cope when a harsh winter hits. But we’ve just got through the 2nd…
Family days out in Dorset
Days out are some of our favourite things, whether it’s 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…
Trampolining fun at Bounce Milton Keynes
Checking out the trampoline park at Bounce Milton Keynes, one of the most established places, and what it’s like at a quieter time.
Enjoy Emberton Country Park even in winter
We explored Emberton Country Park, good even in winter with potential for cycling and scooting, a children’s play area, picnic areas and cafe
Enjoy a country house hotel break at Chicheley Hall
*Ad – press trip I always laughed when people went away and stayed in hotels near home. Why stay an hour away when you can just visit for the day quite easily? But now I’ve had that experience, I’m rethinking….
Family days out in Warwickshire
Exploring yours, or a nearby county is a great way to get out and aout without travelling too far. Here’s suggestions for family days out in Warwickshire