We’re so lucky to live in an area with lots of attractions within an hour away. We really are spoilt for choice really. The downside to this is that you can visit somewhere, enjoy it, and vow to return, and then find that 5 years has passed before you keep your promise! We had a day of…Continue reading A day of fun at Odds Farm Park
Category: Days Out
We love to get out and about as much as possible, whether that be under our own steam or if we’ve been asked to review somewhere.
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A day spent tracking dinosaurs in Staffordshire
We were spending a few days with my best friend earlier this week, and we got to do something a little unusual. A day spent Tracking dinosaurs in Staffordshire no less, and you can imagine how much fun Monkey had. I’ve been wanting to take Monkey to visit the National Forest Adventure Farm in Tatenhill, Burton…Continue reading A day spent tracking dinosaurs in Staffordshire
A day of fun at Countryfile Live
On Sunday we got to have a day of fun at Countryfile Live, which was being held at Blenheim Palace. It was the last day of the four-day event and we were all looking forward to exploring. You may recall that I attended the recent press day, where I got to go in a canoe for the…Continue reading A day of fun at Countryfile Live
Enjoying a day out at Zoo de Lagos in the Algarve
When we were in Portugal last month my parents suggested a day out at the zoo. When they told us that there were no ‘big’ animals there, I wasn’t sure how Monkey would react. He does love his Giraffes and Rhinos after all. But I have to say, my fears were unfounded. Enjoying a day out…Continue reading Enjoying a day out at Zoo de Lagos in the Algarve
Exploring Oxford Castle Unlocked with a not so timid child
It’s no big secret that I like castles, they’ve been a passion since childhood. It’s a passion I’m passing on to Monkey. I want him to realise that history isn’t boring, it’s not just about memorising a load of dates. It’s real, it’s our past, it’s important. He is constantly surprising me these days, the…Continue reading Exploring Oxford Castle Unlocked with a not so timid child
A family trip to Hollywood Bowl Oxford
Tem pin bowling has been Monkey’s choice for a birthday party treat for the last few years. Every time we go, we say we must go more often. We aren’t very good at keeping that promise! Time to change that with a family trip to Hollywood Bowl Oxford. Previously known at Bowlplex, the Hollywood Bowl in Oxford…Continue reading A family trip to Hollywood Bowl Oxford