We’ve had our National Trust membership since my son was very small, and it’s something I often recommend to friends. These days a visit is about so much more than visiting a stately home, the sites really are far more set up for the whole family to enjoy. We’ve certainly got our money’s worth out…Continue reading Revisiting Packwood House in the snow
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Exploring the Tower Bridge Experience
Back in October we spent the day down in London. We were reviewing the Tower of London for part of my son’s Tudor project at school. I wasn’t sure if we’d spend all day at the Tower but did know we’d take a walk along the Thames before heading home. As we traveled down to…Continue reading Exploring the Tower Bridge Experience
Exploring West Midland Safari Park
We were looking for fun things to do during half term recently and decided we’d spend a day exploring West Midland Safari Park. We’d last visited when my nearly 8 year old son was only a few years old so he really didn’t remember it. I promised him he’d get to see his beloved giraffes…Continue reading Exploring West Midland Safari Park
Having fun at Compton Verney
Last Saturday Monkey and I got to spend the day having fun at Compton Verney with my friend L and her son C. We’d been invited along to explore their Art Gallery and 120 acres of Parkland, to see what they have on offer for a family day out. Located close to Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire Compton…Continue reading Having fun at Compton Verney
Getting in the Christmas spirit at Warwick Castle
Monkey is really starting to show an interest in history much to my delight. I’m a big fan of all things castle related and last weekend we were getting in the Christmas spirit at Warwick Castle. It’s been just over two years since I last visited with Monkey, and I was interested to see what he…Continue reading Getting in the Christmas spirit at Warwick Castle
Exploring Bristol Floating Harbour aboard Mayflower
When we were enjoying a steam train ride in Bristol last month, we spotted the opportunity to try something different. We’d timed our visit to the city just right, and would continue exploring Bristol Floating Harbour aboard Mayflower. The Mayflower is the oldest steam tug in the world, being 155 years old this year, and we…Continue reading Exploring Bristol Floating Harbour aboard Mayflower