Going back to the war years at National Trust’s Upton House
Going back to the war years at National Trust’s Upton House with their unique exhibitions sharing what it as like for those living at Upton
Days out
Autumn colours at Batsford Arboretum
We had a lovely Autumn walk at Batsford Arboretum, with plenty to see through the year for children and adults the same.
A solo autumn walk at Wroxton Abbey
Stunning early morning walk through Wroxton Abbey by the lake, open dawn til dusk, no dogs allowed.
A Cushion Concert introduction to the trombone
We’ve finally made it to another Cushion Concert in Oxford, informal concerts introducing children to instruments. This one was the Trombone
A fleeting playground and Canal Day visit
Visiting Spiceball Park playground and Banbury Canal Day in October
Enjoying the gardens at National Trust’s Packwood House
Visiting National Trust gardens at Packwood House, enjoying the displays for photographing and a walk around the lake
Bite to eat at pop-up Jamie Oliver’s Diner, Shaftesbury Avenue
Edit 2020 – this diner is no longer open. I love eating out, especially when out and about. Yes, I could save money and pack a picnic, but then you’re dependent on the weather, finding somewhere to sit (not easy…
Preschooler London day trip itinerary for Kidsweek and Buckingham Palace
London day trip itinerary that works for preschoolers including Kidsweek theatre visit, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and St James Park
Playdate at the MAD Museum, Stratford-upon-Avon
We spend a few hours exploring and investigating the museum of mechanical art and design in Stratford upon Avon (MAD Museum)
A day trip to Portland Bill and Chesil Beach
We love a good day trip, and while on our camping holiday we went to Chesil Beach and Portland Bill, near Weymouth. Great for geographers, kids and adults
Exploring nature at Butterfly World Project
We visited the Butterfly World Project near St Albans, for indoor insect handling and viewing, and outdoor walks and gardens.
