A relaxing stay at Bailbrook House hotel Bath
We love going on short breaks. When it’s just the 2 of us, any more than a few days away would probably get a bit tedious, and we rarely go on holidays for a full week. So I’m always looking…
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Foobot – the smart indoor air quality monitor
Ever since I was young, I’ve always been interested in monitoring and figures. Weird I know, but I’m a numbers person. The monitoring interest stems from a radon monitor that all houses on our new estate were sent because we…
Calming child-free Rousham Gardens visit
A morning spent exploring the quiet calm of Rousham Gardens, private gardens landscaped by William Kent
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
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
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
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,…
Prettiest vintage style egg cups and giveaway
*Contains affiliate links We’re split in our house over eggs. The OH isn’t a fan unless they’re fried (due to having kept chickens in barns years ago on the farm), but N and I are big fans and would eat…
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…