Over the winter I always have a few Saturdays to myself when the OH and N are off shooting. But often they’re filled with chores, hair appointments or other things that take up too much of the day to go out. The last shoot of the season I decided I was going to do something…
Exploring engineering at Enginuity, Coalbrookdale
Over the holidays I had to get us out the house. This time we decided to visit Blists Hill Victorian Town (my request) and Enginuity (N’s preferred choice, and a way to get him to agree to Blists Hill). It’s great to have a good choice of museums so close to each other, and part…
Family days out in the Lake District and Cumbria
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. So if you’re looking for family days out in The Lake District and Cumbria, you’re…
Unusual outings: Derwent Pencil Museum and Puzzling Place Keswick
Keswick is a bustling town in the Lake District, and we visited on a recent trip to Windermere. Along with a busy high street with a plethora of outdoor shops, cycle hire places, and lovely walks out of the town, there are also some interesting tourist attractions with a more relaxed feel. Nothing about Lake…
Recommendations for family days out in Manchester
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. So if you’re looking for days out in Manchester, here’s some of the options. This…
