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
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
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
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…
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,…
