A.A. Milne wrote "you can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes", and I think he was right about that. So off we went, on our adventure to the real Hundred Acre Wood - Ashdown Forest. Anyone who knows us personally… Continue reading Exploring the world of Winnie The Pooh in East Sussex
Lincolnshire's finest family attraction. We love a National Trust property, but Belton House & Gardens is top of the list when it comes to impressing the whole family. Why? It has everything you need for the perfect day out. Flora and fauna is in abundance here. There is of course the gorgeous house and perfectly… Continue reading The Perfect Summers Day at Belton Estate
We discovered Anglesey Abbey after looking for a perfectly placed pit-stop to break up our journey between Wiltshire and Norfolk. This National Trust property in Cambridgeshire is just outside of Cambridge, close to junction 35 of the A14, so very easy to get to by road. We added only 10 minutes driving time on to… Continue reading A Visit to Anglesey Abbey & Gardens in Cambridgeshire
The National Trust have done it again - the brilliant team at the Blickling Estate in Norfolk have adapted their beautiful walled garden to create a whimsical yet educational environment packed full of fun for the whole family. Each activity is both entertaining and informative for the kids. Around every corner was something which surprised… Continue reading A Blooming Good Day at Blickling Hall
A majestic Medieval castle or a marvellous manor house steeped in family history? Join us as we visit Oxburgh Hall and explore the wider estate with our wildly imaginative pre-schooler! Oxburgh Hall First Impressions Even though we visited on a drizzly day in February, the sheer grandeur of Oxburgh Hall's exterior had Teddy (our 4… Continue reading Visiting Oxburgh Estate, Norfolk
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
During our last Baltic cruise, we had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful city of Tallinn, Estonia. It wasn't a port we knew much about prior to arrival, but we were delighted to explore all that we could in a day. In this tourist guide, we'll give you a brief overview of what a typical… Continue reading Tourist Guide – 1 Day in Tallinn
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