While N isn’t always a big fan of National Trust visits, when we’re on a full day out and he’s had a good morning, he’s more open to multiple visits. We do usually visit places in the morning to avoid busy times, but as the Wimpole Estate was on our way further north in half…
Exploring Hughenden Manor and gardens
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…
Summer Fest at Waddesdon Manor
Summer is festival season, and this year Waddesdon Manor’s Feast has become Summer Fest. We didn’t make it there last year, but I booked for this time – a bit disappointing that as National Trust members the ‘discounted price’ was the same as the advanced ticket price for everyone else too. N also refused to…
Outdoor trails at Basildon Park National Trust
Usually I don’t manage to meet up with my best friend more than a couple of times a year, but in May it’s been twice. Handy because it means the boys don’t need that ice breaker time before they settle into playing together again. This time they were having a stopover in Oxfordshire on the…
Goddards House and Gardens – a York surprise
N just like to moan about me dragging him to National Trust places but when she’s there usually enjoyed himself. Quite often the playgrounds turn to be aimed at younger children but some of the places we’ve been have had great natural playgrounds or equipment suitable for all ages. Some properties like Goddards House and…
