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
Exploring Charlecote Park, National Trust location in Warwickshire, with a pre-schooler.
Following the Gruffalo trail at Salcey Forest
Ever since I noticed that there were going to be Gruffalo trails in forests around the UK, I knew we’d have to go on one. We missed the Stick Man trails, and N does love Julia Donaldson books, and The…
Fun with friends at Coombe Country Park
Enjoying a day out with preschoolers at Coombe Country Park, including walks and the playground
Exploring sculptures at Compton Verney
It’s been almost a week since we went to Compton Verney for a day out, but I’ve only just got round to sorting through all the photos I took. I’d never been to Compton Verney and always meant to given…
Meeting the dinosaurs at Natural History Museum Oxford
A visit to see the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum in Oxford with young children
Red Tractor Recruits get inspired
It seems like ages ago I wrote a post about what the Red Tractor meant to me, but the work of the Red Tractor has continued and last weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to a launch event…
God brothers and seaside fun
Our mammoth weekend (few days) of fun included lots of outdoor excitement and fun. We were staying with my best friend’s parents at their farm in Lincolnshire, so it was a chance for N to get to spend a bit…
Nottingham water fun and friendships
Never one to miss an opportunity to cram as much into a day as possible, after our time at the Midlands blog meet at the weekend, I’d arranged to meet a friend and her daughter in Nottingham. In fact, she’s…
Exploring valleys and hills of Burton Dassett Country Park
Chance to explore the countryside at Burton Dassett Country Park in Warwickshire, hills for climbing and walking around
Christmas | Days out | Family life | Seasonal
Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm
Visiting Father Christmas at Millets Farm, includes fun activities with elves, a gift, mince pies and photo opportunity.