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…
Days out
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…
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…
Get cheaper theatre tickets and more for your money
I love going to the theatre, but I do go through phases of going. Life gets in the way, plus you can’t always get to theatres at the right time to see what you want to. Theatre tickets aren’t cheap…
Getting back to the theatre – Riverdance 25th Anniversary show
It’s been a long time coming, but finally I’ve been out out. Yes, out in the evening, with a friend, rather than just a lunch with N because we’re out somewhere. And now, after so long with Covid restrictions and…
Where to visit sunflower fields in the UK
Sunflower fields in the UK Updated for 2023 For years I’ve been meaning to get to more flower fields after going a couple of years ago to Cotswold Lavender. I’ve not managed to get to any until this summer, when…
Exploring Abbey Gardens Abingdon
It’s been a long time since we’ve been on a day out. A year in fact. We’ve got nothing booked up for summer apart from tennis. A lot of tennis. Camps, private lessons and tournaments. So it’ll be grabbing some…
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…