How to pack food for camping and camping food storage tips
How to pack food for camping, including things to think about, and ideal camping food storage ideas to keep food cool and safe
Adventures
Our adventures out and about in the UK, on the farm and further afield.
How to Effectively Travel in Europe by Train with Kids
Make train travel in Europe with kids more easy by following these tips to book travel by train.
How to plan a mini break with children
Tips on how to plan a mini break for all the family, and ways to get your children involved before and during your adventures.
Car journey games to play on family road trips
Ideas for car journey games to keep children entertained on family roadtrips, from made up, to those requiring paper ot bought games
Why you should visit an agricultural show
An agricultural show makes a great family day out whatever the weather. Here’s why you should visit a farm show
Day out enjoying ice skating in Oxford
It’s not often we’ve been out over the last couple of years, but I when there’s the option for eating out, N is easily persuaded. This time he had a high street voucher and decided he wanted to spend it…
Getting out for a walk at Stowe Gardens National Trust
It’s not often we head out for a walk but I was determined over half term to go out somewhere. To get us away from the farm for a few hours. It took a lot of persuading – after all,…
The latest UK art and sculpture trails in 2024
Enjoy the latest art trails and sculpture trails around UK towns and cities in 2024 and beyond, plus the best permanent sculpture parks.
Review of Jileon wide leg wellies for big calves
Are you looking for wellington boots for larger calf sizes? If you have to pick an item of clothing that’s hard to find the perfect fit you’d probably say jeans. Or maybe a bra. But for me it’s always been…
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor Winter Light displays
We didn’t make it to any light displays last Christmas. But this year we’d booked in our deferred visit from last year to Blenheim Palace. And after being unable to fit in an earlier PR visit, we just booked in…
Blenheim Palace Christmas: Nutcracker in the Palace
I love a Christmas display, but there’s only so much N can take. Especially when it involves stately homes. I had persuaded him to do the outdoor Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace, with our tickets deferred to this year…
