Helping kids have broader life experiences – trip to Blenheim Palace
I think it’s key for children to get broader life experiences and not just stay at home. It’s not always easy to persuade them. Here’s our Blenheim trip
Days out
An unplanned playground visit for Mother’s Day
We seem to be getting to know parks near us really well. N loves them, and is putting his foot down about simply going to the park rather than to somewhere with more to see and do. For Mother’s Day,…
Spring walk and running races in the park
As soon as there’s good weather we make the effort to vsit the park. So we had a lovely spring walk
Mottisfont – an outdoor National Trust visit
A day visit to Mottisfont house, abbey and gardens in February. See what there is to do at this National Trust venue in winter
Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Palace House and Top Gear
A visit to Beaulieu motor musum, palace house and the world of Top Gear. Lots of half term fun for the family.
Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World
We had a day trip to Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World in February after the park opened for the new season. Check out the review
Friends together at National Trust Stowe Gardens
We met up with friends at Stowe Gardens to see the snowdrops and get the boys outside. We explored new areas to us – the chinese house
Eating out with children in Lyndhurst New Forest
After a recent break in the New Forest, I share our experiences eating out with children in Lyndhurst for lunch and dinner
Winter walk at Stowe Gardens
We blew away the cobwebs of the Christmas holidays with a frosty winter walk at National trust’s Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire
Festive shows – Cinderella and the Lost Slipper
Read about our visit to a Creation Theatre performance of Cinderella and the Glass Slipper at the Mill Arts Centre in Banbury at Christmas
The Snowman and Nutcracker concert at Coventry Cathedral
We went to Coventry Cathedral to watch and listen to The Snowman and Nutcracker christmas concert. Read what it was like.
