In Oxfordshire we’re a bit short of Country Parks, but luckily we’re near enough the border of several counties so can easily get to them elsewhere. This half term I found Irchester Country Park, just outside Wellingborough, and suggested a…
Sometimes you visit a place and you wonder why you’ve never heard about it. We were recommended the Riverside Hub in Northampton by school parents, as somewhere that was great for children of any age. Including older ones which is…
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…
I have a list of places I want to take N to see, but he turns his nose up at a lot of them. I know he’ll like them once he’s there, but of course, the idea of ‘educational’ places…
We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I’m reliving my childhood visiting around the UK, near home and further away, and love sharing it with N….
The one downside about holidays in Devon and Cornwall is how long it takes to get anywhere. You can also go in and out of different weather within a short space of time. Unfortunately the day we decided to go…
Visiting Moreton Show held at Moreton in the Marsh with produce and flower contests, agricultural vehicles and animals
Okehampton Castle is an English Heritage site, medieval castle ruins and a beautiful nature riveside area to enjoy behind it
Westward Ho beach in Devon is great if you want space for walking, dogs, surf and sandcastle building.
We visited Clovelly Village in North Devon to discover the village and its carless road system and donkeys
Watching an aerial performance and story telling with music, dance and puppetry in a beautiful natural setting at Evenley Wood Garden
