National Trust Easter trails at Stowe Gardens
We love the Easter trails at National Trust places, this year we did the Sleeping Beauty trail Easter trail at Stowe Gardens with friends
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
Outdoor play and meet up at Waddesdon Manor
With the house not yet open for the season, we made the most of the outdoor play facilities with a meet up at Waddesdon Manor
Caravan camping and motorhome show – the visit
We went to the caravan camping and motorhome show at the NEC to buy a new tent. Check out the Lego caravan and other sights
When can I have a pet?
Living on a farm, I didn’t really expect for N to ask for a pet. But that’s exactly what he asked the other bedtime. ‘Mummy, when can I have a pet?’ ‘Why do you need a pet? You’ve got 10…
Mosaics at Chedworth Roman Villa
I’ve not been since I was a child, but we visited National Trust’s Chedworth Roman Villa on Mothers Day for activities and exploring
Birmingham day trip – Wonderful World of Trains and Planes
We aborted a rainy day trip to Think Tank and went to Wonderful World of trains and planes in Birmingham. Read how we got on
A ball and a half – the Wicked Mega Bounce XL
You know when you see something and think, what fun, I fancy one of those. Well, the Wicked Mega Bounce XL was one of those items. I’m a sucker for a good outdoor toy, and if it’s a super bouncy…
Green Dragon Eco Farm – a chilly visit
We visited Green Dragon Eco Farm near Bicester to explore and play. A mixed visit – read the review (play, farm and food) here
Children’s trail fun at Ashmolean museum, Oxford
We visited the Ashmolean museum in Oxford and checked out the family activities, including their Egyptian trail
Tips for booking a campsite that’s perfect for you
After last year’s successful camping trip with mum friends from school and our farming group, we were all champing at the bit to book another trip this year. For most of us it was a first time camping with the…
Ladies who lunch at 1738, afternoon tea at Boswells Oxford
We trying being ladies (and kids) who lunch at the new tea room 1738, at Boswells Oxford. Afternoon tea is made by these stunning cakes
