Days out

Baddesley Clinton from the courtyard of the house

A day out visiting Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton

Getting National Trust membership a couple of years ago was one of the best decisions we’ve made. There are so many lovely places to visit around the country and it’s…

A fairy holding on to the stem of a dandelion

Hunting for fairies at Trentham Gardens

Trentham Gardens has been on my list of places to visit for a while now. The nearby “moon” (Premier Inn) is one of our favourite places to stay when heading…

Looking down over the Hatton locks with a hot air balloon in the sky

Revisiting memories on a walk along Hatton Locks

Hubby and I both love canals. Before we had children, we went on a couple of narrowboat holidays together as well as a road trip around the country to see…

The ruins of Bagot's Castle

Following the children’s trail at Bagot’s Castle

I often use the “Where Can We Go” app on my phone to find local events and places to visit.  We’ve been to a couple of places as a result…

Jessica and Sophie exploring the South Terrace at Upton House

Exploring the gardens at Upton House

One of the things I love about National Trust membership is having so many different places to explore. If we’re travelling, I now look to see if we can break…

The view across the Devil's Punchbowl

A walk around the Devil’s Punchbowl

Driving around the Devil’s Punchbowl was always a familiar part of my journey to and from visiting my family after I moved to London on finishing university. It might have…

Stripey blue/green and white beach huts at West Wittering beach

A day at the beach in West Wittering

Trips to the beach are a rare treat for my girls. It takes us an hour and a half to drive to the nearest beach from home. Thankfully my twin…

Owl and Mouse from the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

Chessington World of Adventures: our favourite bits

Our summer holidays have certainly been full of fun and adventure. Having the prospect of heart surgery hanging over us has meant we’ve focused on making the most of days…

Jessica, Sophie and me with Peppa Pig and George

Fun in the rain at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World

One of the first things Jessica requested when we were putting together our summer activities list at the start of summer was to go to Peppa Pig World. We have…

Seer Green, Jordans and Chalfont St Giles: a trail of three villages

Treasure trails are such a brilliant way of exploring different places. Even with familiar places, they get you looking in a different way, making you spot things that you’d never…