National Roman Legion Museum and Caerleon amphitheatre
A visit to the National Roman Legion Museum and Caerleon Amphitheatre, a bit of Ancient Roman history near Newport Wales
Days out with kids
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.
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 light trail and tips for better value visits
I love a Christmas light trail although this winter, opted to visit them between Christmas and New Year rather than earlier in the season. Considering we’ve not really done much during the last year, it was surprising how few dates…
Family days out in Cambridgeshire
Being able to go on days out is such a freedom, and one I love doing. For me it’s really important to show N there’s life off the farm, and children can learn so much from fun days out. Educational…
West Midlands Safari Park visit after lockdown
A family day out to West Midlands Safari Park, post lockdown,, see the safari animals and walking safari
Zoos and other places to visit animals in the UK
We’re lucky living here, as there’s so many places to visit animals in the UK. I think my love of visiting wildlife parks and zoos was started way back when I lived in Windsor and we used to have season…