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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The first time I attempted to visit Canons Ashby wasn’t a success thanks to N’s moaning and refusal to go anywhere or wait for the house to open. Afternoon only opening houses are a bit of a pain for us,…
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….
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…
Children are amazing. However shy you think your children are, they often surprise us by happily getting involved and chatty with new people really easily. Obviously it helps when they have similar interests, but it’s still lovely to see. We’re…
I do love a Christmas display and I seem to be winning N around. When I told him I’d booked a Waddesdon Manor Christmas visit again, he wasn’t keen. But I suggested we’d revisit our timings, going later in the…
Sometimes a day just doesn’t go to plan. I try to throw in a spontaneous day out, giving N a few options. But mum usually knows best, on this occasion ending up at National Trust’s Coughton Court after an aborted…