Canal walks and chasing the combine harvester
We spend a lot of time going out and about. Well, just outside in general although I do admit that much of the time at home it’s N going out on the farm with his dad rather than me going…
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
A day trip to quirky Watermouth Castle
If you want a family theme park catering for all the family, focusing on under 10s, try Watermouth Castle in Devon
Second National Trust property in a day – Chastleton House
A solo trip to National Trust’s Chastleton House enjoying its gardens and the walk to the house.
Beautiful blooms at Hidcote Gardens National Trust
Summer is the perfect time for visiting gardens, and the National Trust’s Hidcote Gardens in Gloucestershire is worth a visit
Farming and family fun at the first ever BBC Countryfile Live
The first ever BBC Countryfile Live event – read the write up of our day out there, what we got up to and what we thought.
Carriages at National Trust’s Arlington Court
We visited National Trust’s Arlington Court, to see the regency house, lovely gardens and the carriage museum. Read the review here.
How to fill an hour in Ilfracombe
A rainy visit to Ilfracombe with kids – there’s not much to do, but we crammed in a lot. Here’s some ideas for what to see and do
How camping is the perfect summer family fun solution
*Ad – sponsored post Apart from being ill at the 2 guide camps I went to as a child, I’ve always been keen on camping. But my camping experiences have never been with family. It’s either been with the guides,…
First time rockpooling and beachcombing at Barricane Beach
First experience rockpooling and beachcombing at Barricane beach and Watersmeet Beach in north Devon, plus beach cafe lunch
Visiting Castleyard cafe and mooching round Oxford
I tried out the revamped Castleyard Cafe at Oxford Castle for a lunch review and enjoyed a photo walk around the city centre
Camping preparations second time round
We might only have our once a year camping trip, but it creates great excitement. Mainly because we’re going with friends again – I know the OH would never get that excited about a holiday. Back in February, N and…
