Oxford Botanic Gardens: visit to the Secret Garden of Oxford
A visit to Oxford Botanic Gardens, the quiet oasic of gardens in the centre of the city.
Days out
Days out, events, trips and places to visit mostly in the UK, on Bubbablue and me
A walk in the woods – searching for bluebells
All over blogs and social media I’ve been seeing glorious bluebell woods photos, of children romping through the flowers, or posing beautifully. After not doing any last year, I decided that we’d try to find some this year. Now, you’d…
Getting away from the farm – holiday options with children
What are the holiday options for going away with children? Different accommodation types, with a focus on Northern Ireland
Jousting at Blenheim Palace
The last time I saw jousting at Blenheim Palace was when I was pregnant with N and had gone for a day out. Back then, it was glorious weather, and this year although it was dry, it was a little chilly…
Park life and exploring Charlecote Park, National Trust
Exploring Charlecote Park, National Trust location in Warwickshire, with a pre-schooler.
Following the Gruffalo trail at Salcey Forest
Ever since I noticed that there were going to be Gruffalo trails in forests around the UK, I knew we’d have to go on one. We missed the Stick Man trails, and N does love Julia Donaldson books, and The…
Fun with friends at Coombe Country Park
Enjoying a day out with preschoolers at Coombe Country Park, including walks and the playground
Exploring sculptures at Compton Verney
It’s been almost a week since we went to Compton Verney for a day out, but I’ve only just got round to sorting through all the photos I took. I’d never been to Compton Verney and always meant to given…
Working our way round local play parks
N’s favourite thing recently has been going to the park. It’s great because it means somewhere to ride his balance bike. Yes, being on the farm’s great, but gravel drives make for a bumpy ride when the grass isn’t dry…
Meeting the dinosaurs at Natural History Museum Oxford
A visit to see the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum in Oxford with young children
A walk in the woods at Batsford Arboretum
I think we’ve pretty much exhausted the parks nearby and I like to get out and about to do something a bit more special at weekends rather than just going to the same places. Maybe parks can be our Friday…
