Dashed high expectations of National Trust’s Claydon
A visit to National Trust’s Claydon is very different to most National Trust sites, remaining owned by the Verney family.
Travel reviews
A London day trip featuring a City Cruises river tour
We had a London day trip including a river tour with City Cruises, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden and more. Read the itinerary
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.
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
CBeebies fun at Geronimo Festival Tatton
We visited the Geronimo Festival at Tatton Park, a children’s festival featuring favourite CBeebies stage acts, music, dance, puppets, animals and rides
Stonor Park failure and Henley-on-Thames walk
I’m always on the look out for photo opportunities and when I spotted the Spring flowers and tulip festival at Stonor Park I thought that would be perfect to take lots of pretty flowers pictures. So back in Spring we headed…
Monkey fun at Twycross Zoo
Read a review of Twycross Zoo in Warwickshire. Discover the exciting animals and conservation work at this popular zoo
Discovering Lewes Castle and town
Discover the historic Lewes Castle and town, with stunning views over the town.