I always go on about having National Trust membership but that’s because it’s been so valuable over the last 3 years. While we don’t always go mad visiting places every month it does mean that when we go on holiday…
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…
A morning spent exploring the quiet calm of Rousham Gardens, private gardens landscaped by William Kent
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
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.
Check out our day trip to West Midlands Safari park, from the drive through safari, to the doscover zone and moving dinosaurs
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,…
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…
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…
*Ad – press trip I always laughed when people went away and stayed in hotels near home. Why stay an hour away when you can just visit for the day quite easily? But now I’ve had that experience, I’m rethinking….
We visited the animals at Marwell Zoo, a zoo in Hampshire. The Great Brick Safari was also on with a kids trail.
