From Ragley Hall to Coughton Court National Trust
After an disappointing trip to Ragley Hall, we nipped up the road to National Trust Coughton Court to enjoy the house, gardens and games
Travel reviews
How to entertain the family at Snowshill Manor and Gardens
A day out at National Trust’s Snowshill Manor and Gardens. Explore the natural play area, do the kids sticker trail and see the quirky collections
Educational fun at Portsmouth historic dockyard
A look at several of the exhibitions and ships available for visitors to look round at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Queens Hotel in Southsea – a great location
I hate the pressure of booking a good hotel. Generally because I’ve had 2 experiences in the past where we’ve arrived to find the hotel hasn’t received our booking or has ignored it. But also because when you go away…
Blue reef aquarium Southsea
An aquarium is a great day out for the whole family. Check out our experience at Blue Reef Aquarium Southsea
Friends Fest at Blenheim Palace
Experiencing Friends Fest at Blenheim Palace, the sets, the props, and what happens with the tour.
Day out at Dudley Zoo
We took a day trip to Dudley Zoo and castle. With every animal imaginable, fun fair and displays and talk there’s lots going on.
Exploring The Mumbles and Oystermouth Castle
Morning out in Wales exploring the Mumbles Swansea Bay and Oystermouth Castle, finding a playground and watching bathers in the bay.
Camping at Three Cliffs Bay campsite
When we go camping each year, we don’t slum it. We don’t go glamping either but we have certain criteria for the campsites. Let’s face it, we’re a load of mums with our kids (and sometimes a couple of dads),…
Countryfile Live 2017 – celebrating outdoor life
The second year of Countryfile Live, a celebration of outdoor life in the countryside. Read a day of the event by a farming family
Cornbury Music Festival with Dorset Cereals – day festival tips
We went to the last Cornbury Music Festival. Here’s our day festival goer tips for successful music festivals with young kids
