Activities in Swansea including National Waterfront Museum
A day in Swansea, full of activities suitable for tweens, including the National Waterfront Museum, superbowl, and Bunkers! golf
Days out
Visiting Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea
A visit to Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea with a child, checking out the killer plants and tropical animals
Visiting Tenby beach and places to eat in Tenby
Visiting Tenby beach and sharing some of the places we ate while on holiday in the Pembrokeshire seaside town of Tenby
National Roman Legion Museum and Caerleon amphitheatre
A visit to the National Roman Legion Museum and Caerleon Amphitheatre, a bit of Ancient Roman history near Newport Wales
Why you should visit an agricultural show
An agricultural show makes a great family day out whatever the weather. Here’s why you should visit a farm show
Day out enjoying ice skating in Oxford
It’s not often we’ve been out over the last couple of years, but I when there’s the option for eating out, N is easily persuaded. This time he had a high street voucher and decided he wanted to spend it…
Getting out for a walk at Stowe Gardens National Trust
It’s not often we head out for a walk but I was determined over half term to go out somewhere. To get us away from the farm for a few hours. It took a lot of persuading – after all,…
The latest UK art and sculpture trails in 2024
Enjoy the latest art trails and sculpture trails around UK towns and cities in 2024 and beyond, plus the best permanent sculpture parks.
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor Winter Light displays
We didn’t make it to any light displays last Christmas. But this year we’d booked in our deferred visit from last year to Blenheim Palace. And after being unable to fit in an earlier PR visit, we just booked in…
Blenheim Palace Christmas light trail and tips for better value visits
I love a Christmas light trail although this winter, opted to visit them between Christmas and New Year rather than earlier in the season. Considering we’ve not really done much during the last year, it was surprising how few dates…
Blenheim Palace Christmas: Nutcracker in the Palace
I love a Christmas display, but there’s only so much N can take. Especially when it involves stately homes. I had persuaded him to do the outdoor Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace, with our tickets deferred to this year…