We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I think I’m addicted to seeing new places – something my mum always encouraged when we were children. And with N being engrossed in the farm, I’m keen to ensure he gets to experience…
Marwell Zoo and the Great Brick Safari
Whenever we go away, I always plan to write up several of our days out. But bizarrely out day trip to Marwell Zoo on the way home from Southsea in September passed me by. Gutted because it was a great day out. So I’m bringing you a delayed look at what we got up to…
Educational fun at Portsmouth historic dockyard
Sometimes children get something in their head and there’s no backing down. I often think N is a bit easy going and needs to assert himself a bit more with his peers, but he doesn’t have any problems asserting himself with me. I just didn’t expect it in the middle of our visit to Portsmouth…
Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens
I hated history at school but loved reading about ancient civilisations at home. Ancient roman houses and Greek gods and goddesses were so interesting. So whenever there’s the opportunity to visit roman ruins I’m always interested to check them out. After our morning on West Wittering beach, I decided a detour was required to take…
Blue reef aquarium Southsea
I often check there’s an aquarium nearby when I’m planning places to visit. They’re good for rainy day activities, although obviously then get busy. Near where we were staying in Southsea, right on the sea front, was Blue Reef Aquarium and I’d picked out the coupons I’d found in case N wanted to go. I…
