Norfolk, Travel, UK

1940s Weekend – A journey back in time on the North Norfolk Railway

As firm family favourite of ours, each September we "Steam Back To The Forties", travelling between Sheringham and Holt on the historic Poppy Line in our vintage attire, soaking in the atmosphere (and with any luck, some sunshine)! It might not sound like a fun day out for kids, but I think you'd be surprised… Continue reading 1940s Weekend – A journey back in time on the North Norfolk Railway

Norfolk, Travel, UK

Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park

A perfectly pre-historic day out in Norfolk - here is what to expect from a visit to this family favourite attraction! First time face-to-face with a triceratops! If you need a place with an abundance of space to run around and plenty of play equipment, Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park is the place to go! There… Continue reading Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park

Norfolk, Travel, UK

A Perfect Day at Wroxham Barns

Every little farmer's dream come true - a great day out for toddlers and kids, close to the Norfolk Broads! There is a lot to discover at Wroxham Barns, so let's explore each area one at a time... All-weather animal interaction at the Junior Farm - what's not to love?! Junior Farm The main draw… Continue reading A Perfect Day at Wroxham Barns

Travel, UK, Wiltshire

Visiting Avebury – The World’s Largest Prehistoric Stone Circle – A World Heritage Site

Many people visit the South West of England to see Stonehenge - one of the most iconic stone circles in the world - but what they don't realise is that there are many ancient stone circles and other sites of historical interest across Wiltshire, one of which is Avebury. Avebury Stones The fascinating thing about… Continue reading Visiting Avebury – The World’s Largest Prehistoric Stone Circle – A World Heritage Site

Travel, UK, Wiltshire

A Step Back In Time – Visiting Lacock Village

The picturesque village of Lacock is like something out of a fairytale. Perfectly preserved and lovingly lived in, you could be fooled in to believing that you have stepped on to a film set. Unsurprisingly, many productions have chosen film here on location, including Harry Potter, The Other Boleyn Girl and Downton Abbey. It's unspoilt… Continue reading A Step Back In Time – Visiting Lacock Village

Somerset, Travel, UK

A Brief Encounter with King Alfred

Before my visit, I had never heard of King Alfred's Tower, and having been there now it doesn't surprise me! It is in the middle of nowhere and has nothing there except the tower it's self. No coffee shop, no toilets, no gift shop, not even a real car park! All that is there is… Continue reading A Brief Encounter with King Alfred