Jousting at Blenheim Palace
The last time I saw jousting at Blenheim Palace was when I was pregnant with N and had gone for a day out. Back then, it was glorious weather, and this year although it was dry, it was a little chilly…
Days out with kids
Park life and exploring Charlecote Park, National Trust
Until recently I thought there weren’t many National Trust places near us. Â It turns out there are many more than I thought, so I decided that it was about time to get myself National Trust membership. Â With N being free,…
Christmas | Days out | Family life | Seasonal
Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm
Last year, our Grotto visit went the worst it could possibly be. Â At a local festive fayre, N basically cried throughout the visit, although obviously he was still quite young (very sad for the poor Father Christmas, who was actually…
Castles and Knights: Day out at Warwick Castle
We visited Warwick Castle on a day that Mike the Knight was visiting. Plenty of castle and knights to see
Day out at Moreton Show
Family day out at Moreton-in-Marsh show, Gloucestershire.
Oxford Beach fun
Play time on Oxford Beach, a temporary summer installation by the castle.
Double whammy: playground and Banbury food fayre
A visit to Spiceball park playgrounds and Banbury food fayre with a toddler
Swans, Locks and Bottom – Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoying the riverside at Stratford-upon-Avon with a toddler, swans, boats, and locks
Day out and review: Cotswold Wildlife Park
I’ve not been to Cotswold Wildlife Park since primary school, and like so many other places, it’s free for under 3’s, so I wanted to take N before he hits that, and while the weather is reasonable. Choosing a time…
Day out at Stoneleigh Country and Livestock Show
Day out at Stoneleigh Country and Livestock Show with toddlers
Day out at Millets Farm
I’ve been feeling like we haven’t really done anything recently. Of course we have, but it’s basically been work, chores, essentials, and not a lot else apart from pottering around the farm. So I was determined that today we would…