Things to do on family days out in Oxfordshire
Things to do and family days out in Oxfordshire including places to visit, things to do and where to eat.
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
How to pack for a camping trip
One of the worst things about going on holiday is packing. For one parent, that often means packing for the rest of the family as well. For camping, that prospect can be even more off-putting because you need to take…
The best type of holidays for families
We love a holiday, although ours aren’t the normal once a year big foreign holiday. Poor N hasn’t been abroad yet (excluding a trip to Jersey and he didn’t need a passport for that), and given I don’t want to…
Where to go: family days out in Hampshire
We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I think I’m addicted to seeing new places – something my mum always encouraged when we were children. And…
Enjoying a spontaneous Think Tank Birmingham visit
Enjoying a spontaneous visit to Think Tank Birmingham for educational and fun science learning and interactivity. Including a planetarium session.
Seeing the animals at Marwell Zoo and the Great Brick Safari
We visited the animals at Marwell Zoo, a zoo in Hampshire. The Great Brick Safari was also on with a kids trail.
Staying in vs going out on the farm
Children certainly keep you on your toes. I should have expected that really. All of last year I moaned that I never saw N at weekends. That he always wanted to be out on the farm. And often we’d have…
The differences with winter in the countryside
Are you a cold or hot weather person? I prefer cooler rather than hot, but I’m not a fan of snow. But there’s certainly plenty that’s special in winter to make you appreciate it. For farmers they’re even less keen…
Learning to drive with Young Driver Firefly lessons
If you want to start your children off on their driving journey, Young Driver lessons could be an idea. We tried out the firefly car lesson for 5-10 year olds
Checking out the new Westgate Oxford shopping centre
A new Westgate Oxford shopping centre, and a chance to check out what there is to offer. Read the review of my trip there
What makes a good playdate according to a 6 year old boy
Like most children, N loves a playdate. He doesn’t get to have many because after school isn’t an option and during school holidays he’s either on the farm with his dad (who won’t take him to playdates) or at holiday…
