Big Feastival as a first timer
One of the things I love about festivals is how bright and cheerful they all are. And Big Feastival doesn’t disappoint. We went this year for the first time just for the Saturday. We arrived at around midday in the…
days out in Oxfordshire
Family fun at BBC Countryfile Live Blenheim Palace
*Ad – Press trip We’ve been going to BBC Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace since it started and there’s always something new to see or do. This year it was just ahead of our camping trip and I wasn’t sure…
Crazy golf with neon fun at Junkyard Golf Oxford
As I’ve mentioned before we love a bit of mini or crazy golf. If we see a course anywhere we’ve got to give it a go. N was on a mission to beat me though he managed it the other…
Visiting Waterperry Gardens and an Easter trail
This year, it feels like we’ve hardly been on a day out for ages. With tennis mostly on Sunday afternoons, and swimming on Saturday mornings, it doesn’t leave much time to actually do anything or go anywhere, other than maybe…
A day at Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park is one of the places I know N loves, and that he’ll ask to go to. It’s also got a place in my heart because when my mum was really ill, and just before she went to…
Blenheim Palace Christmas light show with Cinderella in the palace
A big part of our Christmas, and so many other people’s, are visiting Christmas light trails and beautiful decorated houses. Throughout the holiday season, there’s so much to see and do, and it’s a good excuse to get outside rather…
Autumn afternoon at Banbury Fair
I’ve always loved the Michaelmas Fair, ever since we used to go as children. I don’t think I’ve got the stomach anymore for the more exciting rides like the waltzers or the rotor disco, but I enjoy walking round. The…
Oxford photography and where to find the best instagram places
Oxford has beautiful dreaming spires and historical buildings, but there’s also instagram spots with colourful streets and shops
Sunny day at Countryfile Live and the Summer Party
The third year visiting Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace, including thoughts on the summer party with country music
Blooming lovely at Blenheim Flower Festival
A day out at Blenheim Palace for the Blenheim Flower Festival, one of their special events. Lots of show gardens, flowers to buy and flower displays
Exploring Minster Lovell Hall ruins
In the quiet village of Minster Lovell, the former Minster Lovell Hall ruins and dovecote are open to the public.