Seaside activities at Whitby beach and West Cliff
Living in the middle of a country it’s not often we get to the seaside, so whenever we go away I always try and make sure we book somewhere near enough to visit a beach at least once. A trip…
Days out
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…
Fun family days out in London including budget ideas
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….
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…
Discovering Wicksteed Park for family fun
Sometimes it’s nice to have a peaceful walk around the countryside, but sometimes you want something a bit more wow to it. Rides tend to do it for N. Add in a lunch out and ice cream, and he’s usually…
London day trip to National Maritime Museum and Natural history museum
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved visiting London. I could never live there (although I’d enjoy all the cultural things there are to do), but there’s so much to see, do and experience, I like to visit a…
Things to do in Northamptonshire with children
Family days out and things to do in Northamptonshire with kids. Check out the country parks, stately homes, wildlife and more in the county
Walks in Cliveden National Trust gardens
Usually I wouldn’t take N to a National Trust place if it’s just gardens. He’s not a house fan, but usually for gardens I visit for photography in suumer he would hate and get bored. Neither of us are particular…
Visiting All Things Wild out of season
We’ve been on so many days out over the years, and all the obvious places within an hour, sometimes you get a bit lost and run out of ideas where to go. Add in that you need to entertain 2…
A Carnival Waddesdon Manor Christmas
Visiting Waddesdon Manor at Christmas has been one of our traditions for the last 3 years. As always I booked months ago, but this time decided to book tickets closer to Christmas. And after the Waddesdon Manor Christmas market had…
Ideas for unusual Christmas activities – and a tractor run
Like any child I used to love Christmas. That was without the myriad of Christmas activities people now do over the advent and holiday season. I still love Christmas, but now it’s to make the excitement for N as well…
