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…
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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…
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…
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…
Random Cotswold days out and beautiful Bibury
It’s not often I do random days out, but having a full flexi-day off allows me that opportunity. I can tick off places that N won’t visit. This time I visited Greys Court, a National Trust property near Henley, then…
Visiting Grey’s Court in November
We go through phases of using our National Trust membership. Usually over Christmas we’ll visit a couple of places, and when we’re on holidays I’ll try and persuade N to visit with me. But at home it’s harder to get…
A solo visit to Hanbury Hall Worcestershire
Some people would never dream of visiting somewhere alone, but I think it’s great. Yes, it’s nice to chat and have a drink and piece of cake with a friend, but sometimes it’s nice to just do what you want…
Revisiting Canons Ashby and its gardens
Visiting National Trust location Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire. A lovely manor house and church, plus great natural play area for children.
Visiting modern Castle Drogo in Devon
A National Trust visit, this time to Castle Drogo in Devon. To a modern castle and gardens with artwork and exploring gardens
Fun family days out in Birmingham
Looking for ideas of activities and places to visit with kids over the summer. Here’s idea for fun famiy days out in Birmingham
Deer and tree lined walks at Dyrham Park Bath
I always go on about having National Trust membership but that’s because it’s been so valuable over the last 3 years. While we don’t always go mad visiting places every month it does mean that when we go on holiday…
